
Watch: 'Hand of God' controversy in schoolboy rugby scrum
Crestfallen Hastings Boys' players were 'pretty emotional' about the incident, says coach.

Opinion: How Crusaders and Chiefs unearthed great talent from other regions
Both clubs blend local talent with key recruits for long-term success.

'Biggest yet': Aims Games participation soars
The national intermediate-aged event brings 'huge economic benefits' to Tauranga.

'Maybe they could do the same': Chiefs hopeful of Blues favour
The road to the title runs through Christchurch after the Chiefs lost to the Blues.

'It was different': Dame Lisa Carrington on end of remarkable 16-year streak
The kayaking great says her break is an 'opportunity to try something different'

Chiefs secure top seed with win over Highlanders
The Chiefs finish at the top of the table while the Highlanders finish at the bottom.

'Culture of belief': How underdogs became national champions
Young league players set for massive Rotorua event this weekend.

'Good movers': Former Silver Fern driven to cut injury risks as ACC claims rise
Winter sports-related injury claims have consistently gone up over the past five years.

Carter, Ratima score hat-tricks in Chiefs' 78-point win
It was an impressive showing as the Chiefs ran in 13 tries to one.

Supercars locked in at Taupō, set for South Island debut
Ruapuna will undergo upgrades, including track resurfacing and new facilities.

How a Rotorua gym is gearing up for the world jiu-jitsu championships
They need to raise $63,000 for flights and accommodation for the team.

Key All Black re-signs with Chiefs, NZ Rugby until 2027
He was named World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year last November.

Nigella Lane outruns Dark Destroyer for 'deserved' Rotorua win
'I knew that she wouldn’t take a backward step if it got down to a dogfight.'

Tomodachi delivers milestone win for Andrew Scott in Rotorua mud
Matamata trainer one of the few to reach 1000 career wins in New Zealand.

Downpours put Rotorua race meeting under threat
Early morning inspection will determine whether racing goes ahead today after heavy rains.

Punters should be on weather watch ahead of Rotorua feature
It is that time of the year when the weather forecast becomes as important as race form.

On The Up: 11yo Taradale runner may have broken 5km world record
Jack Coombe would have been happy to beat his PB, before his time sent everyone googling.
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'Best decision': Teacher credits group for marathon success
Matthew Liley completed the Rotorua Marathon in five hours and 50 minutes.

Watch: 'Oh f*** off' - Steven Adams' cheeky jab at Oz reporter caught on mic during presser
'He's Australian, I had to,' the NBA star said.

'Transformative moment': Dame Lisa Carrington backs women's basketball
Her involvement highlights increasing momentum for women's sports in NZ.

7000 tackle Rotorua Marathon
The year’s event had a new finish line in the heart of Rotorua.

'Electric atmosphere': New finish line for Rotorua Marathon
Several event including return of Marae to Marae relay.

Rotorua to host 'epic' rugby test match in September
Rotorua is Samoa's 'home ground away from home'.