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Marist St Michael's set for derby challenge
Local bragging rights are up for grabs as Marist St Michael's take on Ngongotaha.
Kahukura expect to be tested at Ruatoki
Kahukura facing tough game when they travel to Ruatoki on Saturday
Ngongotaha take on premiers in Chatham Cup
Ngongotaha play premier side Three Kings United in the Chatham Cup third round.
$300k boost for Tarawera Ultramarathon upgrade
Government funding boost for popular Rotorua event.
Second-placed Pikiao look to increase gap
Second-placed Pikiao play third-placed Pacific in Bay of Plenty/Coastline premier comp.
Rotoiti and Whaka eager look to push on
Rotoiti's strong start continues while Whakarewarewa aim for first win on the back of draw
Lions tour manager attacked in Auckland restaurant
John Spencer subjected to foul-mouthed abuse and assaulted by a drunken Kiwi diner.
Boxer returns from injury with pro win
Just 10 weeks after knee surgery Tyrone Warren has won his third fight as a pro.
Steamers interact with Rotorua fans
Members of the Bay of Plenty Steamers squad spent time with fans in Rotorua on Thursday.
Spy v Spy! Teams keeping close eye on each other
Both America's Cup teams have dropped all pretence about their intelligence-gathering
Rotorua boys make Chiefs U18 squad
Nine Rotorua players have made the squad for next month's training camp.
Passionate league ref goes extra mile
Passionate rugby league fan Hone Kareko drives to Auckland every Saturday to referee.
Sports talk: Winter work paves way for season
Preparations are under way for an exciting year for cricket in the Bay of Plenty.
Late heartbreak for Magic in playoff quest
The Magic have missed out on the ANZ Premiership playoffs in agonising fashion.
Fire poi dancer burned after dance goes wrong
Man entertaining crowd at Chiefs v Lions match in hospital in stable condition
Off-road riders to tackle Tar Hill
Sunday's off-road motorcycling event should be neither sticky nor too steep.
'Writing on the wall' for Oracle - expert
The 'writing's on the wall' for Oracle Team USA says a sailing writer.
Gatland: Lions must improve to beat ABs
Warren Gatland knows his side will have to improve again for the first test on Saturday.
Player ratings: Lions v Chiefs
See who shone and who struggled in the Lions' win over the Chiefs.
Lions roar with thumping of Chiefs
The Lions have restored some pride and confidence with a big win over the Chiefs.
As it happened: Lions thrash Chiefs
Catch up on all the action from tonight's match between the Chiefs and the Lions.
Dick Tayler suffers suspected heart attack
Commonwealth Games gold medalist Dick Tayler has suffered a suspected heart attack.
Rotorua riders named in MTB worlds team
Two Rotorua riders named in strong New Zealand team to contest worlds.
Schoolboy who met Chiefs star dies
A former Kawerau boy who met a Chiefs rugby player a month ago has died of cancer.
Finals berth up for grabs for Magic
Waikato BOP Magic must win well in Tauranga tonight to make elimination final.
Crackdown on sale of fake Lions tour gear
Government officials are cracking down on the sale of fake Lions tour merchandise.
Ex-test players cycle 400km for charity
Former international rugby players Xavier Rush and Shane Williams are cycling for cancer.
Waikite humbled by Rangiuru
Waikite women's rugby team have gone down 45-5 against Rangiuru at home.
Blair Tuke's mum admits she can't watch her boy sail
Mother of America's Cup sailor is wearing a hole in the floor every time her boy races.
Rotorua pumping despite Maori All Blacks loss
It was a big weekend in Rotorua despite the Lions taking home the win.