Sport - Rotorua Daily Post
Race rookie 'a bit nervous'
It may still be a week out but Rotorua adventure racer Becky Law says the nerves of competing in her first Speight's Coast to Coast have already set in. The 23-year-old entered the event on a dare one night while out drinking with friends. Law enlisted the help of multi Coast to Coast competitor, Rotorua's Neil Gellatly in her training...
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Extreme slalom gives edge
KIWI extreme kayaker Mike Dawson and Czech star Vavra Hradilek have made history by creating and running the most spectacular canoe slalom course ever attempted.
Townley on way to achieving triple goals
It's one down and two to go for Bay of Plenty's Ben Townley.
Poll: Who will win the Super 15?
Super 15 is about to get under way. Vote for the New Zealand team you think has the best chance of winning in our poll.
Colin says sayonara for now
Former Steamers captain Colin Bourke hasn't ruled out one day returning to the Bay and playing 100 games for the province.
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Hosea gets Sevens Gear
He has a Rugby World Cup winner's medal, and now Hosea Gear may be able to add a Sevens World Series one to his collection.
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Rotorua pair picked for 2012 Olympics
Rotorua-based paddlers Luuka Jones and Mike Dawson - members of the Waiariki Institute of Technology Academy of Sport - have been selected for the New Zealand canoe...
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Townley makes successful return
Bay of Plenty's Ben Townley may be on the comeback from injury and not yet 100 per cent but don't tell his rivals that.
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Rangataua keep title with last-gasp try
Sevens rugbyBy Greg TaipariGAME BREAKER: Lote Raikabula (right) scored Rangataua's first try in the Mount Sevens final and set up another to help his team take the...
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Dean gets an edge with new team
Julian Dean remains hell bent on lining up for a fifth and final Olympics appearance and says the course for this year's road race in London is tailor-made for his...
Beachgoers stunned at attack by gang on bikes
 escaped on their bicycles after assaulting the group. Photo / Supplied "Beachgoers stunned at attack by gang on bikes")
A gang of cyclists shocked beachgoers when they attacked a couple and sparked an LA-gang-style brawl in front of children in the affluent suburb of St Heliers.A...
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- Council threatens owner over dead pet
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Super Rugby: Which New Zealand team will win Super 15?
Poll: The tino rangatiratanga flag
Should the tino rangatiratanga flag fly in an official capacity at council offices on Waitangi Day? Or does it not sufficiently represent Maori?
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Long, hard road for TB-busters
The Animal Health Board has just published a multimedia pack, which examines the financial and emotional impact of bovine tuberculosis on rural communities and the...
- Holiday off to a racing start
- Rural makeover for annual show
- Thousands expected for family day
- Wisdom ensures there'll be no next time
