Midlands' preparations for nationals are off to a rocky start with a 3-0 loss to Central.

Two poker players from Rotorua have triumphed at the New Zealand Poker Championships.

The 16th annual Tough Guy and Gal Challenge in Rotorua was held this week.

John Paul College beat Te Wharekura O Mauao 14-12 in the Baywide Division 1 final.

Ngongotahā AFC have secured another year in NRFL Division 2 with a 4-1 win over Bucklands.

The Bay of Plenty Lakers went down 24-18 to the Northern Swords on Saturday.

The Rotorua Girls' High School first XV beat Tauranga Girls' College 27-17 in the final.

The Bay of Plenty Steamers have beaten Taranaki 30-10 at Rotorua International Stadium.

Three-time Olympic shot put medallist breaks her silence on future plans.

Rotorua's Sam Osborne took the silver medal at Xterra Poland last week.

The Bay of Plenty Lakers start their 2018 season at Puketawhero Park on Saturday.

Tipping the scales at 130kg, Rees Uerata knew he had to make some life changes.

Rotorua International Stadium is hosting a feast of secondary school rugby action.

Steamers coach Clayton McMillan says players have trained well ahead of season opener.

New Zealand team set to compete in the 2018 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships.

Rotorua Daily Post sports reporter David Beck looks ahead to the provincial rugby season.

The Black Fins assemble in Rotorua for a training camp this weekend.

"The goal is to make sure it isn't down to luck": Steven Adams gives back to Kiwi kids. Video / NZ Herald

Rotorua's Sloan Cox has gained further rallycross experience in Finland.

Rotorua Girls' High School have won their annual sports exchange with Tauranga Girls'.

Paddy Baylis, David Boles and Josh Balmer are in 2018/19 Swimming NZ national squads.

Mangakino's Maximus Purvis was untouchable at Coolum, in Queensland, on Sunday.

Bay of Plenty steamers play Taranaki in Rotorua this Saturday.

Competitors wear up to 40kg of armour, and fight with metal weapons in a ring.

Murupara win their first ever Premier 1 netball title, Marist and RGHS finish second equal

Ngongotahā AFC drew 3-all with Albany United thanks to a late goal from Harlem Simiona.

More than 500 people watched the women's rugby Game of Three Halves.

Two pieces of individual brilliance weren't enough to give the Steamers a win.

All the action as the ABs took part in their pre-Bledisloe Cup "Game of Three Halves".

Another Ngongotahā and Mount Allied Division 1 final - and another win to Ngongotahā.