![From haka stage to basketball court – Rotorua girl takes te ao Māori to the world](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=793)
From haka stage to basketball court – Rotorua girl takes te ao Māori to the world
Waikimihia Douglas-Karauna is balancing her sport and her culture in a unique way.
![Supercars announces dates for 2025 New Zealand rounds in Taupō](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=793)
Supercars announces dates for 2025 New Zealand rounds in Taupō
Supercars will be roaring back into Taupō from April 11-13 next year.
![Super Rugby form rewarded: Ten new Māori All Blacks named for Japan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Super Rugby form rewarded: Ten new Māori All Blacks named for Japan
Joe Moody has also been named for the first time since 2015.
![Magic soar into third with victory over Mystics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Magic soar into third with victory over Mystics
The Magic finally took vengeance on arch-rivals the Mystics.
![Liam Napier: The new caps to expect in Robertson's first All Blacks squad](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Liam Napier: The new caps to expect in Robertson's first All Blacks squad
OPINION: Scott Robertson will name his 32-man squad on Monday evening.
![The Chiefs rookie surging into ABs bolter conversation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The Chiefs rookie surging into ABs bolter conversation
'Some people just have something about them, don’t they, that catches the eye.'
![Phil Gifford: The huge challenge for Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific final](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Phil Gifford: The huge challenge for Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific final
OPINION: There are a host of individual match-ups to add to the drama in Saturday’s final.
![Chiefs name unchanged team to face Hurricanes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chiefs name unchanged team to face Hurricanes
Samisoni Taukei’aho scored two tries in the first half last week.
![Chiefs hit playoff-mode to eliminate Reds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chiefs hit playoff-mode to eliminate Reds
'You don’t need to do it during the season; it matters in the finals," Luke Jacobson said.
![Chiefs hoping for another sell-out for knockout match](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chiefs hoping for another sell-out for knockout match
Chiefs aiming for back-to-back sell-out at FMG Stadium Waikato.
!['Feels like it's not real': Devastated Sam Cane reflects on World Cup red card](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Feels like it's not real': Devastated Sam Cane reflects on World Cup red card
'Even now just saying those words... I just feel the tension.'
![Bayley Martin to take on fittest on earth at CrossFit Games](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bayley Martin to take on fittest on earth at CrossFit Games
Rotorua CrossFit Champion heading to world games.
![Opinion: Sam Cane deserved better from New Zealand’s rugby media](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Opinion: Sam Cane deserved better from New Zealand’s rugby media
OPINION: The former captain had to endure more criticism than most.
![Editorial: Sam Cane was an admirable servant of the All Blacks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Editorial: Sam Cane was an admirable servant of the All Blacks
OPINION: He threw himself earnestly into the role of the All Blacks captain.
!['Not a popularity contest’: Cane hurt by All Blacks scrutiny, says Foster](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Not a popularity contest’: Cane hurt by All Blacks scrutiny, says Foster
The former captain will retire from test rugby after 2024.
!['Honour and privilege': Sam Cane to retire from international rugby at end of 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Honour and privilege': Sam Cane to retire from international rugby at end of 2024
The 32-year-old will take up a long-term contract in Japan.
![Fisher pips Carrington ahead of Paris showdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fisher pips Carrington ahead of Paris showdown
Aimee Fisher has pipped Dame Lisa Carrington at the latest World Cup event.
Sport news around NZ
![Rotorua Marathon: All you need to know](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rotorua Marathon: All you need to know
This weekend, the event celebrates its 60th anniversary edition.
![Speedway season results in thousands of dollars for local charity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Speedway season results in thousands of dollars for local charity
Season included charity event by Steve Williams.
![Bring on the fowl weather! Hunters gear up for opening weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bring on the fowl weather! Hunters gear up for opening weekend
A good breeding season meant opening weekend looked promising for hunters.
!['Exceeded expectations': Rotorua swimmers excel at national event](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Exceeded expectations': Rotorua swimmers excel at national event
The club placed 11th overall, the club’s highest standing at the event in its history.
![Taupō Supercars round looks set to be permanent fixture](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Taupō Supercars round looks set to be permanent fixture
Supercars Championship organisers say a second NZ round is not out of the question.
![Locals win big in largest mountain biking enduro series in Australasia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Locals win big in largest mountain biking enduro series in Australasia
More than 350 riders from across New Zealand participated in the race in Rotorua.