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'Biggest yet': Aims Games participation soars
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'Biggest yet': Aims Games participation soars

06 Jun 07:00 AM
'They just want to play': Kids miss out as sports field vandalism issue grows
Rotorua Daily Post

'They just want to play': Kids miss out as sports field vandalism issue grows

05 Jun 06:32 PM

A retired cop aims to track down those responsible for damage to his club's grounds.

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Gregor Paul: Why the Chiefs have looked a class above
Opinion

Gregor Paul: Why the Chiefs have looked a class above

03 Jun 06:01 PM

OPINION: The Chiefs have shown determination after losing the last two Super finals.

'I didn't give up on myself': BMX Olympian receives 'special' honour
Rotorua Daily Post

'I didn't give up on myself': BMX Olympian receives 'special' honour

01 Jun 07:00 PM

Sarah Walker is honoured for her services to BMX and sports governance.

Home-schooled athletes denied medals to cycle 800km seeking rule change
Rotorua Daily Post

Home-schooled athletes denied medals to cycle 800km seeking rule change

31 May 06:00 PM

School Sport NZ says its events are reserved for students enrolled fulltime in a school.

Chiefs secure top seed with win over Highlanders
Sport

Chiefs secure top seed with win over Highlanders

30 May 09:18 AM

The Chiefs finish at the top of the table while the Highlanders finish at the bottom.

'Culture of belief': How underdogs became national champions
Rotorua Daily Post

'Culture of belief': How underdogs became national champions

30 May 01:36 AM

Young league players set for massive Rotorua event this weekend.

Rotorua Daily Post

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

24 May 06:00 PM
Sport

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

24 May 08:50 AM
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Supercars locked in at Taupō, set for South Island debut
Rotorua Daily Post

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
Rotorua Daily Post

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.

Nigella Lane outruns Dark Destroyer for 'deserved' Rotorua win
Sport

Nigella Lane outruns Dark Destroyer for 'deserved' Rotorua win

10 May 05:00 PM

'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
Sport

Tomodachi delivers milestone win for Andrew Scott in Rotorua mud

10 May 05:48 AM

Matamata trainer one of the few to reach 1000 career wins in New Zealand.

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Downpours put Rotorua race meeting under threat

09 May 05:00 PM
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Punters should be on weather watch ahead of Rotorua feature

08 May 05:00 PM
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On The Up: 11yo Taradale runner may have broken 5km world record
Rotorua Daily Post

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
Rotorua Daily Post

'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
Rotorua Daily Post

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.

'Transformative moment': Dame Lisa Carrington backs women's basketball
Rotorua Daily Post

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

03 May 06:00 PM

Her involvement highlights increasing momentum for women's sports in NZ.

7000 tackle Rotorua Marathon
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7000 tackle Rotorua Marathon

03 May 05:00 AM

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

'Electric atmosphere': New finish line for Rotorua Marathon
Rotorua Daily Post

'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
Rotorua Daily Post

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
Rotorua Daily Post

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
Rotorua Daily Post

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
Rotorua Daily Post

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
Rotorua Daily Post

'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
Sport

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.

Sport news around NZ

David Beckham to be awarded knighthood – reports
Football

David Beckham to be awarded knighthood – reports

07 Jun 12:57 AM

The 50-year-old former footballer has long been in the running to become a Sir.

Fox continues strong run at Canadian Open
Golf

Fox continues strong run at Canadian Open

06 Jun 11:22 PM

Ryan Fox shot a second straight four-under 66 at TPC Toronto today.

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'I've got full faith': Trailblazing All Whites star on playing top-flight football in France
Sport

'I've got full faith': Trailblazing All Whites star on playing top-flight football in France

06 Jun 11:01 PM

Ben Old's trailblazing move to France was always going to be a challenging one.

Warriors take early lead over Sharks
live
Warriors

Warriors take early lead over Sharks

07 Jun 07:20 AM

Follow the action as the Warriors take on the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in Sydney.

Chiefs lead Blues at halftime
live
Super Rugby

Chiefs lead Blues at halftime

07 Jun 06:45 AM

Follow the action as the Chiefs host the Blues in the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs

Why Jesko could be NZ's next great steeplechaser
Racing

Why Jesko could be NZ's next great steeplechaser

07 Jun 06:37 AM

Jesko secured a five-length victory over Al's Red Zed and Call Me Jack.

'Very nice performance': Major Major strides to Ellerslie victory
Racing

'Very nice performance': Major Major strides to Ellerslie victory

07 Jun 05:11 AM

The 7-year-old won his first 2100m race for the stable of Katrina and Simon Alexander.

Christchurch set to host Super Round in 2026
Super Rugby

Christchurch set to host Super Round in 2026

07 Jun 03:31 AM

Officials have confirmed plans are in motion for city's new stadium to host Super Round.

Walsh produces season-best throw to secure victory in Rome
Athletics

Walsh produces season-best throw to secure victory in Rome

07 Jun 02:11 AM

Tom Walsh's effort resulted in his first Diamond League event win in nearly four years.

David Beckham to be awarded knighthood – reports
Football

David Beckham to be awarded knighthood – reports

07 Jun 12:57 AM

The 50-year-old former footballer has long been in the running to become a Sir.

Fox continues strong run at Canadian Open
Golf

Fox continues strong run at Canadian Open

06 Jun 11:22 PM

Ryan Fox shot a second straight four-under 66 at TPC Toronto today.

Premium
'I've got full faith': Trailblazing All Whites star on playing top-flight football in France
Sport

'I've got full faith': Trailblazing All Whites star on playing top-flight football in France

06 Jun 11:01 PM

Ben Old's trailblazing move to France was always going to be a challenging one.

Warriors take early lead over Sharks
live
Warriors

Warriors take early lead over Sharks

07 Jun 07:20 AM

Follow the action as the Warriors take on the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in Sydney.

Chiefs lead Blues at halftime
live
Super Rugby

Chiefs lead Blues at halftime

07 Jun 06:45 AM

Follow the action as the Chiefs host the Blues in the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs

Why Jesko could be NZ's next great steeplechaser
Racing

Why Jesko could be NZ's next great steeplechaser

07 Jun 06:37 AM

Jesko secured a five-length victory over Al's Red Zed and Call Me Jack.

'Very nice performance': Major Major strides to Ellerslie victory
Racing

'Very nice performance': Major Major strides to Ellerslie victory

07 Jun 05:11 AM

The 7-year-old won his first 2100m race for the stable of Katrina and Simon Alexander.

Christchurch set to host Super Round in 2026
Super Rugby

Christchurch set to host Super Round in 2026

07 Jun 03:31 AM

Officials have confirmed plans are in motion for city's new stadium to host Super Round.

Walsh produces season-best throw to secure victory in Rome
Athletics

Walsh produces season-best throw to secure victory in Rome

07 Jun 02:11 AM

Tom Walsh's effort resulted in his first Diamond League event win in nearly four years.

David Beckham to be awarded knighthood – reports
Football

David Beckham to be awarded knighthood – reports

07 Jun 12:57 AM

The 50-year-old former footballer has long been in the running to become a Sir.

Fox continues strong run at Canadian Open
Golf

Fox continues strong run at Canadian Open

06 Jun 11:22 PM

Ryan Fox shot a second straight four-under 66 at TPC Toronto today.

Premium
'I've got full faith': Trailblazing All Whites star on playing top-flight football in France
Sport

'I've got full faith': Trailblazing All Whites star on playing top-flight football in France

06 Jun 11:01 PM

Ben Old's trailblazing move to France was always going to be a challenging one.

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

‘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
Rotorua Daily Post

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
Rotorua Daily Post

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
Rotorua Daily Post

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
Rotorua Daily Post

Jordan Cup returns to Tauranga Sports after tight match

13 Apr 06:06 PM

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

'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.

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