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Emotional win for Rogers at Sprint Grand Prix

There were thrills and spills at Baypark Speedway on Saturday night.

Local Focus: Chess royalty checks into Tauranga

Grandmasters from around the world descend on Tauranga. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Back in the mix: Blyde returns from injury

The Black Ferns Sevens welcome back some real firepower for the Hamilton Sevens.

World champion and now a Halberg finalist

Lisa Adams' rise in the world of shot put has been impressive and it just got better.

Cricket: Two sides unbeaten in Baywide T20

Rounds three and four were played in Rotorua on Saturday.

Tauranga Half: Course record obliterated

Braden Currie's Tauranga Half course record has been beaten by a large margin.

Local Focus: Life between the flags

A day in the life of a lifeguard. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Life between the flags

A day in the life of a lifeguard. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A land of unrest - our explosive neighbours

Volcanoes shape our past, present and will likely shape our future, say experts.

Local Focus: White Island victims remembered in ‘paddle out’

“People who came to holiday here won’t be going home.” Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NZ Rugby awards: Bay volunteer celebrated

Bay of Plenty stars were among those honoured at the New Zealand Rugby Awards.

'I'll try to keep the streak going and make it six'

He says it will be no easy task but he'll give it a crack.

Northern Spirit outshine Central Hinds at Bay Oval

Cricket

Baby on board: Black Ferns captain has exciting new role

It has been a year of massive milestones for Black Ferns captain Lesley Elder.

Super Saloon series opener: Mick Quin puts rivals on alert

"Once he was past us it was see you later," defending series champion Cowling said.

Bay's Taylor Bettelheim, Fergus Lellman key to win

And the Bay of Plenty development squad will aim to retain their unbeaten season record.