Extreme kayaker Ryan Lucas opens up about the ordeal that nearly cost him his life.

Ngongotaha will look to show continued form when hosting local rivals Waikite.

It's the last grading round of the BOPDRL and Coastline combined district competition.

Rotoiti and Whakarewarewa are favourites to win their Baywide Premier clashes.

Ngongotaha AFC look to get their season up and running in Northern League, Division 2.

Find out if Rotorua hosted New Zealand's largest orienteering event recorded.

Explore The River People, an exclusive Herald video presentation.

Lions coach Warren Gatland has highlighted goal-kicking as a major issue on the NZ tour.

Three surprise inclusions - and three unlucky omissions - from the Lions side to tour NZ.

It is understood England captain Dylan Hartley won't be named in the Lions squad.

Former New Zealand rower Bryan Walford, of Rotorua, on his aims for World Masters.

Rotorua looks to host New Zealand's largest orienteering event.

Whakarewarewa record a big win under a rainbow in the Baywide Premier.

Rotorua tennis celebrates team success at the 2017 New Zealand National Teams Event.

The Northern Mystics have recorded back-to-back ANZ Premiership wins for the first time.

Rotorua United get a lucky break and move up to fourth on the table.

Find out how Rotoiti got on against Tauranga Sports in the Baywide Premier.

Winger Toni Pulu scored two tries as the Waikato Chiefs came back from 24-0 down.

Opinion: When the only drama at a big event is a lost dog you know it's a good day.

Find out how all the local teams fared in the Baywide club competitions.

Dylan Hartley says he will be fresh, in form if called on for the "ultimate privilege".

The latest in a series focused on 40th anniversary of the iconic Rotorua Marathon route.

Rotoiti captain Baden Wardlaw looks to his players to turn Emery Park into a fortress.

Bay of Plenty senior club rugby games rescheduled.

5.3 million reasons why the Lions will be desperate to record a series win over the ABs

Bay of Plenty senior club rugby games tonight and tomorrow have been postponed.

Baywide rugby fixtures cancelled for Thursday and Friday of Easter weekend.

Whaka are seeking redemption through simple goals in the Baywide Premier competition.

Rotoiti look to create fortress at Emery Park in Baywide Premier.

Night rugby is the feature of the Easter round of Baywide Premier division.