FOCUSSED: Mika Tuilave-Charteris has been selected for three classes at this year's waka ama world sprint championships in Noumea. BEN FRASER 040310BF5 Mika's eyes are on gold in Noumea

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Crash victim accomplishes her dream

IRONMAN A bike crash in the days leading up to Ironman New Zealand couldn't stop Sarah Pitcher-Campbell from achieving her dream. The 31-year-old was taken to hospital on Wednesday for ...
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Police aim to protect kids from violence in home

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Muliaina back, but Chiefs handed reality check

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Doctor's sights on finish line

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In at the deep end for Ironman

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Aussies offer rave review of bike trails

MOUNTAINBIKING Rotorua should get ready for an Aussie invasion on fat tyres. That's the feelings of Australian Mountain Bike magazine editor Chris Southward, who loved the region so much, he ...
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Jenny's back and she means business

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No winners but plenty of encouraging signs as clubs get set for opening round

RUGBY LEAGUE by Craig Tiriana craig.tiriana@dailypost.co.nz I wasn't too sure what to expect but I'm pretty happy. Otumoetai Eels coach Brett RodgerAs far as a bona fide competition went, the ...
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