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Chiefs secure top seed with win over Highlanders
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Chiefs secure top seed with win over Highlanders

30 May 09:18 AM
'Culture of belief': How underdogs became national champions
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'Culture of belief': How underdogs became national champions

30 May 01:36 AM

Young league players set for massive Rotorua event this weekend.

'Good movers': Former Silver Fern driven to cut injury risks as ACC claims rise
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'Good movers': Former Silver Fern driven to cut injury risks as ACC claims rise

24 May 06:00 PM

Winter sports-related injury claims have consistently gone up over the past five years.

Carter, Ratima score hat-tricks in Chiefs' 78-point win
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Carter, Ratima score hat-tricks in Chiefs' 78-point win

24 May 08:50 AM

It was an impressive showing as the Chiefs ran in 13 tries to one.

Supercars locked in at Taupō, set for South Island debut
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Supercars locked in at Taupō, set for South Island debut

22 May 07:18 PM

Ruapuna will undergo upgrades, including track resurfacing and new facilities.

How a Rotorua gym is gearing up for the world jiu-jitsu championships
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How a Rotorua gym is gearing up for the world jiu-jitsu championships

19 May 10:03 PM

They need to raise $63,000 for flights and accommodation for the team.

Key All Black re-signs with Chiefs, NZ Rugby until 2027
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Key All Black re-signs with Chiefs, NZ Rugby until 2027

19 May 07:00 PM

He was named World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year last November.

Sport

Nigella Lane outruns Dark Destroyer for 'deserved' Rotorua win

10 May 05:00 PM
Sport

Tomodachi delivers milestone win for Andrew Scott in Rotorua mud

10 May 05:48 AM
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Downpours put Rotorua race meeting under threat
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Downpours put Rotorua race meeting under threat

09 May 05:00 PM

Early morning inspection will determine whether racing goes ahead today after heavy rains.

Punters should be on weather watch ahead of Rotorua feature
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Punters should be on weather watch ahead of Rotorua feature

08 May 05:00 PM

It is that time of the year when the weather forecast becomes as important as race form.

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On The Up: 11yo Taradale runner may have broken 5km world record
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On The Up: 11yo Taradale runner may have broken 5km world record

06 May 11:58 PM

Jack Coombe would have been happy to beat his PB, before his time sent everyone googling.

'Best decision': Teacher credits group for marathon success
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'Best decision': Teacher credits group for marathon success

05 May 05:00 PM

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
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Watch: 'Oh f*** off' - Steven Adams' cheeky jab at Oz reporter caught on mic during presser

04 May 02:41 AM

'He's Australian, I had to,' the NBA star said.

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'Transformative moment': Dame Lisa Carrington backs women's basketball

03 May 06:00 PM
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7000 tackle Rotorua Marathon

03 May 05:00 AM
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'Electric atmosphere': New finish line for Rotorua Marathon
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'Electric atmosphere': New finish line for Rotorua Marathon

01 May 05:00 AM

Several event including return of Marae to Marae relay.

Rotorua to host 'epic' rugby test match in September
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Rotorua to host 'epic' rugby test match in September

30 Apr 06:00 PM

Rotorua is Samoa's 'home ground away from home'.

Teen swimmer breaks Danyon Loader's 33-year record
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Teen swimmer breaks Danyon Loader's 33-year record

29 Apr 12:00 AM

He qualified for five events at the World Aquatics Junior Championships in Romania.

Baywide rugby battle continues
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Baywide rugby battle continues

27 Apr 06:56 PM

Reigning Premier titleholders Te Puke Sports tasted success at the Tauranga Domain.

Cricket stumps to rugby posts: Chiefs to make Super Rugby history at Bay Oval
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Cricket stumps to rugby posts: Chiefs to make Super Rugby history at Bay Oval

23 Apr 11:20 PM

Samisoni Taukei’aho will make his 100th Super Rugby appearance in this match.

'It's so long and so fast': Kiwi champion's Isle of Man TT challenge
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'It's so long and so fast': Kiwi champion's Isle of Man TT challenge

23 Apr 11:13 PM

He'll also race in the British Superbike Championship and Northwest 200.

On The Up: He's 100 – and the world's oldest motorcycle racer
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On The Up: He's 100 – and the world's oldest motorcycle racer

23 Apr 05:02 PM

Leslie Harris has no intention of hanging up his leathers.

‘Small beginnings’: Tournament now hosts more athletes than Olympics
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‘Small beginnings’: Tournament now hosts more athletes than Olympics

21 Apr 07:58 PM

Games is the biggest intermediate-school level sports tournament in Australasia.

National Māori netball tournament celebrates culture and pride
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National Māori netball tournament celebrates culture and pride

18 Apr 04:05 AM

The AMNOHL tournament will be held in Wellington during Easter weekend.

On The Up: From tricycle to triumph - Young BMX champ aims for Olympics
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On The Up: From tricycle to triumph - Young BMX champ aims for Olympics

15 Apr 12:00 AM

Maddy, 13, is a four-time national BMX champion with sights firmly fixed on the Olympics.

Taupō Ironman event generates $23m visitor spending for the region
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Taupō Ironman event generates $23m visitor spending for the region

14 Apr 09:02 PM

Taupō District Council estimates the December event earned $50m for New Zealand.

Jordan Cup returns to Tauranga Sports after tight match
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Jordan Cup returns to Tauranga Sports after tight match

13 Apr 06:06 PM

Whakarewarewa remained unbeaten, defeating Greerton Marist 57-28 at home.

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Frustration replaces expectation for Kiwi Formula E former title contenders
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Frustration replaces expectation for Kiwi Formula E former title contenders

31 May 12:00 AM

After vying for last season’s championship, Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy are struggling.

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Gregor Paul: NZ rugby must tackle its coaching respect issue
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Gregor Paul: NZ rugby must tackle its coaching respect issue

30 May 10:01 PM

OPINION: Assistant coaches should not forget who's the boss.

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How Dutch-born lock's All Blacks dream is within reach
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How Dutch-born lock's All Blacks dream is within reach

30 May 08:30 PM

Fabian Holland is on the cusp of realising his dream after shifting to NZ as a teenager.

Watch: Liam Lawson gifted Whittaker's chocolates by Kiwi F1 fan
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Watch: Liam Lawson gifted Whittaker's chocolates by Kiwi F1 fan

31 May 10:18 AM

Todd Kirkwood had been carrying the blocks for a month while on holiday.

Hurricanes save best for last to secure fourth seed for playoffs
Super Rugby

Hurricanes save best for last to secure fourth seed for playoffs

31 May 08:58 AM

The 64-point total was the highest score the Hurricanes have posted so far this season.

Blues blitz Waratahs to keep playoff hopes alive
Super Rugby

Blues blitz Waratahs to keep playoff hopes alive

31 May 06:33 AM

A Rieko Ioane hat-trick powers the Blues to a dominant bonus-point win.

Blues v Waratahs recap: Rieko Ioane scores hat-trick in big win
Super Rugby

Blues v Waratahs recap: Rieko Ioane scores hat-trick in big win

31 May 06:28 AM

The Blues now await the result of Moana Pasifika's clash with the Hurricanes.

Watch: 'Disgraceful' – Ex-Wallaby blasts Kiwi ref after Crusaders star's knock-on missed
Rugby

Watch: 'Disgraceful' – Ex-Wallaby blasts Kiwi ref after Crusaders star's knock-on missed

31 May 02:43 AM

The mistaken call in the game's dying minutes resulted in the Crusaders stealing the win.

'Wouldn’t change it for the world': Metcalf embraces fatherhood
Warriors

'Wouldn’t change it for the world': Metcalf embraces fatherhood

31 May 02:00 AM

The Warriors halfback was leading the Dally M voting when it went behind closed doors.

Frustration replaces expectation for Kiwi Formula E former title contenders
Motorsport

Frustration replaces expectation for Kiwi Formula E former title contenders

31 May 12:00 AM

After vying for last season’s championship, Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy are struggling.

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Gregor Paul: NZ rugby must tackle its coaching respect issue
Opinion

Gregor Paul: NZ rugby must tackle its coaching respect issue

30 May 10:01 PM

OPINION: Assistant coaches should not forget who's the boss.

Premium
How Dutch-born lock's All Blacks dream is within reach
All Blacks

How Dutch-born lock's All Blacks dream is within reach

30 May 08:30 PM

Fabian Holland is on the cusp of realising his dream after shifting to NZ as a teenager.

Watch: Liam Lawson gifted Whittaker's chocolates by Kiwi F1 fan
Sport

Watch: Liam Lawson gifted Whittaker's chocolates by Kiwi F1 fan

31 May 10:18 AM

Todd Kirkwood had been carrying the blocks for a month while on holiday.

Hurricanes save best for last to secure fourth seed for playoffs
Super Rugby

Hurricanes save best for last to secure fourth seed for playoffs

31 May 08:58 AM

The 64-point total was the highest score the Hurricanes have posted so far this season.

Blues blitz Waratahs to keep playoff hopes alive
Super Rugby

Blues blitz Waratahs to keep playoff hopes alive

31 May 06:33 AM

A Rieko Ioane hat-trick powers the Blues to a dominant bonus-point win.

Blues v Waratahs recap: Rieko Ioane scores hat-trick in big win
Super Rugby

Blues v Waratahs recap: Rieko Ioane scores hat-trick in big win

31 May 06:28 AM

The Blues now await the result of Moana Pasifika's clash with the Hurricanes.

Watch: 'Disgraceful' – Ex-Wallaby blasts Kiwi ref after Crusaders star's knock-on missed
Rugby

Watch: 'Disgraceful' – Ex-Wallaby blasts Kiwi ref after Crusaders star's knock-on missed

31 May 02:43 AM

The mistaken call in the game's dying minutes resulted in the Crusaders stealing the win.

'Wouldn’t change it for the world': Metcalf embraces fatherhood
Warriors

'Wouldn’t change it for the world': Metcalf embraces fatherhood

31 May 02:00 AM

The Warriors halfback was leading the Dally M voting when it went behind closed doors.

Frustration replaces expectation for Kiwi Formula E former title contenders
Motorsport

Frustration replaces expectation for Kiwi Formula E former title contenders

31 May 12:00 AM

After vying for last season’s championship, Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy are struggling.

Premium
Gregor Paul: NZ rugby must tackle its coaching respect issue
Opinion

Gregor Paul: NZ rugby must tackle its coaching respect issue

30 May 10:01 PM

OPINION: Assistant coaches should not forget who's the boss.

Premium
How Dutch-born lock's All Blacks dream is within reach
All Blacks

How Dutch-born lock's All Blacks dream is within reach

30 May 08:30 PM

Fabian Holland is on the cusp of realising his dream after shifting to NZ as a teenager.

'Dream come true': Payne wins Jason Richards Memorial trophy in Taupō
Rotorua Daily Post

'Dream come true': Payne wins Jason Richards Memorial trophy in Taupō

13 Apr 05:42 AM

The New Zealander was the best driver across the three Supercars races in Taupō.

Not her first rodeo: Rookie rider sets new benchmarks
Rotorua Daily Post

Not her first rodeo: Rookie rider sets new benchmarks

11 Apr 05:00 PM

Brooke Atkinson won the 2025 NZ Rookie Barrel Racing and All-Around Champion titles.

Andre Heimgartner eyes repeat victory at Taupō Supercars round
Rotorua Daily Post

Andre Heimgartner eyes repeat victory at Taupō Supercars round

10 Apr 11:04 PM

Five Kiwis, including Heimgartner, are racing on home soil this weekend.

Taupō catches Supercars fever as town amps up for racing weekend
Rotorua Daily Post

Taupō catches Supercars fever as town amps up for racing weekend

09 Apr 05:00 AM

The third round of the 2025 Repco Supercars Championship, the ITM Taupō Super440, is here.

‘Real win for Tauranga’: Bay Oval to host Black Caps series against old foe
Rotorua Daily Post

‘Real win for Tauranga’: Bay Oval to host Black Caps series against old foe

07 Apr 11:00 PM

The Tauranga Mayor expects 'significant economic benefits'.

‘Her energy and enthusiasm was 100%‘: League stalwart, 80, steps down
Rotorua Daily Post

‘Her energy and enthusiasm was 100%‘: League stalwart, 80, steps down

05 Apr 06:00 PM

For nearly 50 years, Jenny Nahu has been the glue that's held Bay rugby league together.

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