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Napier City Rovers player Gavin Hoy celebrate in the Chatham Cup match at Park Island but while he did the same today in Wellington the joy was short lived. Photo/file

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Blues lament the created-chances but ... anthem again

21 Jul, 2019 4:58pm
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Chatham Cup-flogged Western Suburbs exact revenge on Napier City Rovers in Central League.

Man-of-the-match Brandon Bowman dares Rams players Luke Aston (left) and Michael Karena as Hawks teammate Ethan Rusbatch backs up in the semifinal in Christchurch tonight. Photo / Photosport

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Hawks beat Canterbury Rams at their own game in playoffs

20 Jul, 2019 10:49pm
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The Hawks will need something extra special to topple the Wellington Saints in grand final

From where Rangers coach Jeff Green takes his perch, the Canterbury Rams have the propensity to go all the way to snipping the nets in the grand final tomorrow night. Photo / Photosport

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Hearts say Hawks but heads Ramming it home in NBL Final 4

20 Jul, 2019 8:00am
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While the NBL playoffs offer a do-or-die format, will the contenders stray from tradition?

It was always going to be a long shot, but Australian import centre Daniel Kickert isn't on the roster of the Hawks during the Final 4 in Christchurch at the weekend. Photo / Photosport

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'Ridiculous' Daniel Kickert ruled out for Hawks in Final 4

19 Jul, 2019 8:00am
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It's NBL Final 4 time in the Christchurch so there'll be no more shooting the breeze now.

The explosion of colours and expressions on the faces of the Greenmeadows team require no interpretation. Photo/supplied

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Central women champions, men runners-up at U18 nationals

18 Jul, 2019 6:49pm
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Whether it's the fun festival or the competitive stage, Hawke's Bay hockey is just humming

Hawke's Bay Black wing defence Katie Beal, of Napier Girls' High School, let's her hands do the talking at the under-17 nationals in Auckland. Photo/supplied

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HB Blacks trade shots to outgun Hutt Valley Gold

18 Jul, 2019 1:03pm
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Thunderstorm dictates terms at halfway mark but HB Blacks adapt smartly at U17 nationals.

Hawke's Bay representative centre Ashleigh Poi looks for a gap to thread a pass during the under-17 netball championship at Waitakere, Auckland, this week. Photo/supplied

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Christchurch A Red derail Hawke's Bay Black in netball

17 Jul, 2019 2:10pm
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The Hawke's Bay Black U17 netballers are soldiering on despite stumbling this afternoon.

Logan Trower (left), Bailey Foote, Brendon Roberts, Seth Taylor and Jack Ryan feel the pain of a sizeable loss to Wellington during the U17 indoor cricket nationals in Auckland. Photo/Paul Taylor

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HB U17 lads make it to NZ junior indoor cricket final

17 Jul, 2019 12:43pm
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HB age-group indoor teams fly Central flag with pride despite tough days on the courts.

The swimming pool at the Chateau Royal Beach Resort & Spa in New Caledonia. Photo / Supplied

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Room check: Chateau Royal Beach Resort & Spa, Nouvelle Caledonie

16 Jul, 2019 11:30am
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Anendra Singh stays at the Chateau Royal Beach Resort & Spa, Nouvelle Caledonie.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and his troops' faces say it all but the CD Stags reckon the Black Caps will reflect on their accomplishments with pride over time. Photo/AP

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Black Caps say sharing cup spoils won't go down too well

15 Jul, 2019 1:13pm
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Rash of hungry Central Districts Stags cricketers will be putting hands up for Black Caps.

England hero Ben Stokes (left) reflects with his captain, Eoin Morgan, in a moment of ecstasy while the Black Caps ponder on what-ifs in the background after the world cup final today. Photo/AP

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What-if moments make the Cricket World Cup a humdinger

15 Jul, 2019 9:24am
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It's the twists and turns of imperfections that made the ICC World Cup a sporting shrine.

Georgia Hulls (left), Zoe Hobbs, Natasha Eady and Olivia Eaton who won bronze at the World University Games in Napoli, Italy, at the weekend. Photo / Supplied

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Georgia Hulls, Briana Stephenson pivotal in Napoli, Italy

14 Jul, 2019 6:51pm
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Hawke's Bay sprinters Georgia Hulls and Brianna Stephenson play pivotal part in Italy.

Napier City Rovers midfielder Sho Goto winds up for his goal in the 15th minute as Wellington United counterpart Jared Wyngaard arrives too late in Napier today. Photo/Ian Cooper

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Blues juggernaut steamrolls Wellington in one-way traffic

14 Jul, 2019 2:08pm
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Referee Martin Roil comes under scrutiny from Wellington United coach Rapha Christians.

Liam Schofield (centre) shows goals won't be an issue as he celebrates with Patryk Misik (left), Kaeden Atkins, Bill Robertson, Fergus Neil, Karan Mandair and Gavin Hoy. Photo/file

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Wellington United can become stumbling block for Rovers

13 Jul, 2019 8:00am
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Napier City Rovers believe they can beat anyone in the country - pacing themselves vital.

The Black Caps know only too well how all the hype to an ICC World Cup final can result in an anticlimax, as it did in 2015, so staying grounded will be imperative on Sunday. Photo/AP

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Heirs to ODI world cup throne will add pizzazz — GoT it?

12 Jul, 2019 4:50pm
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Nothing beats pure entertainment when you've had it up to the eyeballs in talking shop.

Canterbury Rams US import Isaiah Wilkins tries to keep up with Hawks captain Jarrod Kenny who scored a match-high 21 points in their victory at the PG Arena, Napier, tonight. Photo/Photosport

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Carnival atmosphere entree to Hawks v Rams semifinal

11 Jul, 2019 11:39pm
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Festivities aside, the Hawks and Rams gave little away in Napier tonight before playoffs.

Veteran batsman Ross Taylor (centre) leads a momentary secluded celebration but take a pick on who could have been the player of the match at Old Trafford this morning. Photo / Photosport

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Matt Henry's gong but several Kiwi heroes in cup of joy

11 Jul, 2019 11:07am
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It's the day footy played second string to cricket at the other Old Trafford in Manchester

Keith Price (left) and Chris McIvor are buzzing with the way basketball is making inroads in Hawke's Bay. Photo/ Paul Taylor

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Hawks v Rams dress rehearsal is part of the big plan

11 Jul, 2019 7:00am
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The sums are slowly beginning to add up for a booming basketball season in Hawke's Bay.

Black Cap Ross Taylor raises his bat for a half ton but the value he'll add to his unbeaten 67 runs will be crucial although India wicket keeper MS Dhoni may have other ideas. Photo/Photosport

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Black Caps must keep the faith despite the lean pickings

10 Jul, 2019 11:31am
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Hey, it's those funky curators making life difficult again in the middle at Old Trafford.

Co-skippers Megan Rapinoe (purple hairdo) and Alex Morgan on her right lead celebrations but here's hoping the euphoria off the park doesn't detract from what transpires on the paddock. Photo/AP

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America's Fifa acquisitions are noble but at what cost?

9 Jul, 2019 11:51am
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France world cup ideal platform for female fight but mollycoddling US going a bit too far.

A penny for captain Kane Williamson's thoughts but he knows the likes of Trent Boult on his right and Tom Latham will deliver when push comes to shove tomorrow. Photo / Photosport

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ICC World Cup curators deserve tea party with the Queen

8 Jul, 2019 10:49am
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If the Ockers prevail on Sunday, then it's Australia 1 Cricket 0 in a lose-lose situation.

Hawks veteran shooting guard Everard Bartlett accrued 21 minutes to score 14 points against the Supercity Rangers in Auckland today. Photo/file

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Bench boys winners in Hawks v Rangers dead rubber

7 Jul, 2019 6:30pm
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It was always going to be about the numbers game, but not what the NBL is accustomed to.

Liam Schofield (foreground) celebrates his first goal this season as Bill Robertson hugs him. Others are Jonny McNamara (left), James Hoyle and Kaeden Atkins. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Blues simply too clinical for Western Suburbs in Napier

7 Jul, 2019 3:32pm
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Napier City Rovers weren't going to take any chances against the Western Suburbs today.

The Aircalin Airbus service to and from La Tontouta International Airport in Noumea to Auckland International is fantastic in its three-hour duration. Photo/supplied

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Aircalin Hibiscus class service short, sharp and sweet

7 Jul, 2019 8:32am
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Service on Aircalin A320 up there with others on a short haul to Auckland International.

Blues winger Jonny McNamara tries to drill the ball past Suburbs players Alex Clayton (left) and Cam Botes but goal keeper Frank Walkington has the channel covered in April. Photo/file

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Blues to exorcise demons against Suburbs in Chatham Cup

6 Jul, 2019 10:15am
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That Western Suburbs "horrible feeling" still etched in the minds of Napier City Rovers.

American import small forward EJ Singler (left) and swingman Ethan Rusbatch are among NBL nominees for individual awards this winter. Photo/Photosport

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Hawks enter silly part of season with mind on playoffs

6 Jul, 2019 9:00am
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Diligent American import small forward EJ Singler notable omission from the Hawks' line up

Para-swimmer Lance Dustow, of Napier, puts in the hard yards training at the Ocean Spa. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Schoolboy Dustow's breaking down barriers

6 Jul, 2019 7:00am
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Lance Dustow is swimming at the Hawke's Bay-Poverty Bay Winter Championship in Hastings.

Joey Field and William Clark know the New Zealand Under-19 honours are a stepping stone to bigger things so they want to make the most of it any time opportunities arise. Photo / Warren Buckland

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NZ U19s Field, Clark forged solid partnership at club

5 Jul, 2019 9:00am
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Joey Field and William Clark will fly provincial colours against Australia in Brisbane.

Equestrian Amie Bentall juggles between directing from behind a TV camera and riding, as she focuses on Olympic Cup champion Emily Hayward. Photo / youngridersnz/nzheihei/nz_on_air

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Amie Bentall eyes bigger picture in view finder

4 Jul, 2019 7:00am
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Horses just steal the show, if you ask TV director Amie Bentall on the children's series.

It's a glorious room with a view from the sixth floor of the Chateau Royal Beach Resort and Spa in Noumea, New Caledonia, but panoramic on the prestige level above it. Photo/Anendra Singh

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Four-star Chateau Royal packs five-star service in Noumea

3 Jul, 2019 2:49pm
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Chateau Royal skirts an enchanting stretch of coastline but keeps CBD at an arm's length.

The regally warm and inviting entrance way to the majestic Sheraton Deva Golf and Spa Resort on the outskirts of Noumea, New Caledonia. Photo/Anendra Singh

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Deva's got room to add more twinkle to five-star resort

3 Jul, 2019 2:48pm
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If wi-fi connection is your top priority, Sheraton Deva Golf & Spa Resort isn't for you.

Brendon McCullum says he burst into fits of laughter in the changing room at the MCG when he had realised he had

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Here's why McCullum should be taken with pinch of salt

3 Jul, 2019 8:43am
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To adopt Brendon McCullum's edict of recovering some swagger simply smacks of desperation.

Yumi Furukawa, a sommelier at the Le Chai de l'Hippodrome restaurant in Noumea, New Caledonia, conducts a mini-back room workshop on wine and cheese tasting. Photo/Anendra Singh

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Sommelier Yumi Furukawa tingles taste buds in Noumea

2 Jul, 2019 5:09pm
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Le Chai de l'Hippodrome opens door to French wines with Bordeaux numbers in New Caledonia.

Toki Mana GS Mele Leutele posts up as Havelock North Kauri GK Dana Cook puts pressure on GA Rachel Stellar during their Super 8 netball match in Napier. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Super 8 netball MVP award isn't a jet-plane lolly ritual

1 Jul, 2019 12:18pm
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All In, Huia, Kauri and Otane on right side of the Super 8 netball ledger in round two.

Blues striker Andrew Abba challenges for a 50:50 ball while player/coach Bill Robertson backs up against Wairarapa United in Masterton yesterday. Photo / Wairarapa Times Age

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Rovers back on top of league but for how long?

30 Jun, 2019 2:21pm
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Napier City Rovers goal shy but player/coach Bill Robertson not reaching for panic button.

New Zealand's world-class act, Trent Boult, pictured receiving kudos from Black Caps teammates on the way to a hat-trick of wickets, deserved better in the loss to Australia today. Photo / AP

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For Black Caps, it's about attitude over aptitude

30 Jun, 2019 1:40pm
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Trent Boult deserved better because his hat-trick simply paled into glorious irrelevance.

Hawks swingman Dion Prewster does a no-look pass as Southland Sharks import Brandon Lucas defends while Hyrum Harris waits for any scraps in Napier. Photo / Photosport

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Hawks haul in Sharks but why didn't they the Saints?

29 Jun, 2019 11:08pm
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Almost entire Hawks team were battling influenza against the Saints, says Brandon Bowman.

Sports editor Anendra Singh is all thumbs up at the protected Oro Natural Pool at the Isle of Pines despite three blue-bottle jellyfish leaving their calling cards. Photo/Ocean Patrice Belcher

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Isle of Pines natives offer snapshots of authenticity

29 Jun, 2019 12:00pm
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Short, sharp flight to Isle of Pines takes sports editor Anendra Singh out of comfort zone

Tjibaou Cultural Centre in Noumea, New Caledonia. Photo / Supplied

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New Caledonia ideal alternative for NZ, Aussie visitors

29 Jun, 2019 11:11am
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In all her modesty, Mama Caledonie doesn't disappoint sports editor Anendra Singh

Hawks assistant coach Morgan Maskell (left) has a propensity to become a silhouette in the presence of coach Zico Coronel but he doesn't miss a beat in analysing a game. Photo/Photosport

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It's not the size of the dog but the bite says Maskell

28 Jun, 2019 6:03pm
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All the talk is about the Hawks' bite but will the Sharks sink in their teeth regardless?

TV presenter/wife Laura McGoldrick takes care of baby Harley while hubby Martin Guptill was in Napier in February but does she need to ask him some hard questions. Photo/file

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Jeetan Patel can't be scapegoat for not tinkering team

28 Jun, 2019 5:40pm
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Ish Sodhi spin blunder's symptomatic of not tinkering with New Zealand team much earlier.

Blair Tickner will be one busy boy with running his 13th Stag cafe in Hastings while juggling domestic and international cricketing duties. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Tickner to brew coffee when not tickling batsmen's ribs

27 Jun, 2019 2:16pm
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If Black Caps do little things right they will prevail says CD fast bowler Blair Tickner.

Briar Hales enjoys the backing of her Havelock North Intermediate School first XV rugby team during the Super Six competition in Hastings today. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Future bright as boys' rugby team stand by Briar Hales

26 Jun, 2019 9:01am
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The correlation between females engaging in male domains and succeeding is hard to ignore.

Newly promoted Toki Mana Super 8 netball team with player/coach Renee Whitiora (front row, right) next to daughter Chanay Peri and team manager Tyson Leutele. Photo/supplied

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Quarter victory, in some respects, makes Toki Mana whole

24 Jun, 2019 2:38pm
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Having faced All In first up, Toki Mana have a better idea of what's in store this winter.

Whitley Mareikura (centre) and her MAC Old Girls teammates observe a minute's silence in a tribute match to her father and stalwart, the late Warren

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MAC men, women pay tribute to Porky Mareikura

23 Jun, 2019 4:37pm
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It'll take something clinical and concerted to topple Napier Old Boys' Marist from top.

Sho Goto (left) is picking up where last year's golden boot and this winter's front runner, Martin Bueno, left after the latter jets off to a South African club on Tuesday. Photo/file

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Rovers still humming despite losing striker Martin Bueno

23 Jun, 2019 1:41pm
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Hawke's Bay clubs still stamping their supremacy in top two winter leagues in the region.

HBHS first five-eighth Latrell Smiler-Ah Kiong shows a safe pair of hands but his boot is equally trusty after he converted four conversions yesterday. Photo/file

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HBHS unbeaten but NBHS share spoils in Super 8 rugby

23 Jun, 2019 11:46am
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HBHS and NBHS first XV sides come away much wiser for their third-round outings yesterday.

EJ Singler had another stellar performance to show why he is an MVP contender but he didn't care about his individual statistics because the Hawks had lost. Photo/Photosport

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Hawks showed ticker but will need a Kickert in playoffs

22 Jun, 2019 10:48pm
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Wellington Saints flex muscle but the jury's still deliberating on the Hawks' worthiness.

Oklahoma City Thunder centre Steven Adams was a victim of government and High Performance Sports New Zealand policies that put medals before other variables. Photo/Photosport

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Tall Blacks singlet won't define Adams, says Zico Coronel

22 Jun, 2019 7:00am
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Public opinion on Oklahoma City Thunder centre Steven Adams not accurate, says Hawks coach

Paul Henare (left) and Zico Coronel will simply take stock when the dust settles at the PG Arena tonight. Photo/Photosport

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Coronel, Henare will be taking stock from mock exam

21 Jun, 2019 4:56pm
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It'll be a nail-biting affair between the Hawks and Saints but not defining their season.

New Zealand men's basketball coach, Paul Henare, says the ball is in Steven Adams' court to disclose if and when he'll slip on a black singlet for the Tall Blacks. Photo / Photosport

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Steven Adams debate futile exercise: Paul Henare

20 Jun, 2019 10:59am
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Barring the need for more world-class scorers, coach Paul Henare says Tall Blacks fizzying

Sri Lanka may come across as poor losers but is there any substance in their allegations of second-class treatment at the ICC World Cup in England and Wales. Photo/AP

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ICC need to front up with stats on Sri Lanka bias claims

19 Jun, 2019 4:20pm
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Sri Lanka's claims on pitch status maybe right but it's no skulduggery on the hosts' part.

Irving Roland, of Oklahoma City, conducts a basketball clinic in Hastings not long after Houston Rockets released him from their stable of NBA coaches. Photo / Supplied

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Irving Roland harbours no grudges against Houston Rockets

19 Jun, 2019 12:18pm
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Ex-Houston Rockets mentor Irving Roland tells Hawke's Bay teens to improve basketball IQ.

All In goal attack Rhandell Sharrock looks for a way out but knows centre/coach Candis Timms has her back against Kauri at the PG Arena, Napier. Photo/Paul Taylor

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All In shield champions; Toki gain promotion

17 Jun, 2019 12:34pm
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Sparkling cutlery catches All In eye but they're happy to wait for main course in Super 8.

Rovers defender James Hoyle makes a studs-up tackle on Seatoun player Marc Capstick in the 35th minute as Seatoun coach David Capstick howls in the background. Photo / Ian Cooper

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Blues battle Seatoun to make Chatham Cup last 16

16 Jun, 2019 4:38pm
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Seatoun FC earn the respect of Napier City Rovers after Chatham Cup campaign ends

It's agony and ecstasy as Football Fern Abby Ecerg comes to terms with the inevitable while Nichelle Prince erupts into celebrations after scoring Canada's second goal today. Photo/AP

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Football Ferns' blueprint issue, not individual quality

16 Jun, 2019 11:54am
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Leon Birnie, of Napier, should assume mantle of Football Ferns coach, as soon as possible.

Golf stalwart Robin Dailey , of Dannevirke, is only one of three people to have ever been inducted directly into the Eagle Society of Hawke's Bay as an honorary member. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Robin Dailey submits envious score card in game of life

16 Jun, 2019 7:00am
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Robin Dailey isn't a golfer now but he stills tees up his wicked sense of humour.

Captain Virat Kohli put heckling India fans on a leash because he has walked in the shoes of disgraced Australia skipper Steve Smith without committing any heinous acts. Photo/AP

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Kohli clapping gesture to India fans timely diplomacy

15 Jun, 2019 10:18pm
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Virat Kohli gesture towards Steve Smith stems from what captain encountered in Australia.

Japan import midfielder Sho Goto is enjoying his time playing for the Napier City Rovers and isn't too fussed about the future right now. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Blues mindful of pitfalls of Chatham Cup complacency

15 Jun, 2019 10:00am
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Sho Goto in footy heaven but he knows nothing snaps a dream better than a Chatham Cup loss

Central Pulse specialist coach Irene van Dyk with the ANZ Premiership silverware at the Hawke's Bay Netball offices in Hastings last week. Photo / Anendra Singh

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Irene van Dyk not Super 8 fit but keen to coach netball

15 Jun, 2019 5:08am
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'Super laid-back' Hawke's Bay people add to excitement of shifting here for Irene van Dyk.

Nelson forward Mika Vukona has the undivided attention of Hawks US imports Brandon Bowman (left) and EJ Singler at the PG Arena, Napier, tonight. Photo/Photosport

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Desperate Giants bring out character in Hawks

13 Jun, 2019 11:38pm
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US import Brandon Bowman says Hawks now need to bring out mongrel against the Saints next.

Striker Sarah Gregorius, jumping clear of Desiree Van Lunteren's sliding tackle, came under some Dutch attention but should she have undergone a concussion test? Photo / Photosport

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Football Ferns were always going Dutch in France

13 Jun, 2019 2:24pm
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As bitter as it may taste, scribe Lauren Theisen makes a fair point on the Football Ferns.