24/01/2011 Tales from the start of another league...
As a new league, Otautahi is off to a great start. But like all new leagues we're still having the uncertainties of trying to get a bunch of people to act together to make a league that will bout - which is a huge undertaking! We have a great culture of co-operation and support but we'll have our moments as we take on more people and bigger projec...Read Article >

02/11/2010 This a man’s world…
But as the saying goes, it don’t mean nothing without a woman. Yes thanks to women, Roller Derby has come back in a big way but this time without the men that were a pivotal part of the game back when it began in 1935. However, there are men who want to change this and slowly but surely, we are seeing men’s and Co-ed teams popping up. ...Read Article >

02/09/2010 Having trouble picking a derby name?
Take a look at this blog from Scarface Clawdia on the Richter City Website http://www.richtercity.co.nz/node/113 ...Read Article >

20/08/2010 The Brawlin' Betties
In early 2008, derby skater Dita de los Muertos moved from Ventura to Santa Barbara, CA. Dedicated to the sport & her current derby team, she commuted to continue playing for the Ventura County Derby Darlins.  After some time, she realized the need to expand the derby community and decided to start a new league in Santa Barbara. &nbs...Read Article >

09/08/2010 The reason behind "Meet the derby community"
When I (Da Rollwilder) was writing the first ever edition of "Down and Derby", Otautahi Rollers monthly newsletter, I was saddened to hear that two of our Australian derby sisters had passed away. These were Becky Bloodnut from Ballarat Roller Derby League and 2 Ton Teyla from Sydney Roller Derby League. The messages of love and support on soci...Read Article >