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Aucklanders Ben Tapper (left) and Finn Pye with the main silverware after the Open Skiff Nationals ended off Napier. Photo / Ian Cooper

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Sailing: Manly clubmates rule Napier skiff nationals

12 Jan, 2020 4:29pm
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Nine of 10 scheduled races were completed.

Hawke's Bay's Ben Darroch on the way to qualifying for tonight's second stage of the New Zealand Streetstock Championship at Meeanee. Photo / John Faulkner

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Speedway: Young Darroch realistic about tonight's role

11 Jan, 2020 2:55pm
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Six Hawke's Bay drivers qualify on Night one of streetstock nationals.

Jamie Henare in his 1992 national title-winning NBHS singlet with brother Paul's 2002 Tall Blacks polo shirt which will be auctioned at the match. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Basketball: Henare happy with underdogs tag

11 Jan, 2020 10:00am
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NBHS Old Boys captain predicts five-point victory for his side.

Competitors in the first race of the Open Skiff Nationals are dwarfed by a container ship leaving the Port of Napier. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Sailing: Bay lad makes most of local knowledge

10 Jan, 2020 3:56pm
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Two host club sailors post top-three finishes on day one.

Hawke's Bay's Ben Yeoman and the car he will race in the national streetstock championship which begins at Meeanee tonight. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Speedway: Time for stalwart to shine at Meeanee

10 Jan, 2020 7:00am
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Meeanee hosts two national events on the same weekend.

Nicolai Perez (left) and Sage Andrews are two of the Hawaiian contingent tipped to perform well in the Napier-hosted nationals. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Sailing: Hawaii Five-O actor fronts for Napier skiff nationals

10 Jan, 2020 6:00am
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Six Napier sailors among 61 starters.

Reece Tuala-Fata wants another NBL season but clash for fallen brother is the immediate priority. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Basketball: Point guard Tuala-Fata eyes NBL return

7 Jan, 2020 1:15pm
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Clash for fallen brother the immediate focus.

Henare O'Brien speaks at the Keep It Real Youth Expo in Hastings in 2012. Photo/File

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Former Hawk walks the personal development talk in Hawke's Bay

7 Jan, 2020 11:33am
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Seminar aimed at those wanting to grow personally and professionally.

Randal Tarrant (left) and father Beatle with the silverware after he won the national superstock title in Whanganui on Saturday night. Photo/Supplied

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Speedway: Tarrant's title brings tears of joy to dad

6 Jan, 2020 9:23am
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National superstock title won by Bay driver for second consecutive year.

Hawke's Bay's Jason Long on the way to one of his three heat wins on Friday night. Photo / John Faulkner

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Speedway: Long's polished rehearsal for title defence

28 Dec, 2019 4:51pm
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Steve Flynn best of Bay drivers after round four in super saloon series.

Tom Faulknor and Carl Marshall give the thumbs up to their preparation for next month's Open Skiff Nationals off Napier. Photo / Paul Taylor

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Sailing: Bay lads eye top-10 finishes

21 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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Six host club members and Hawaii contingent among entries.

Joelle King (left), Squash Eastern board member and referee Dean Remihana and Tesni Evans after the rules for Wednesday night's fixture were outlined. Photo / Supplied

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Bay juniors inspired by world ranked pros

19 Dec, 2019 3:50pm
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Commonwealth Games medallists strut their stuff in Bay.

Greendale's Mansi Giri exceeded expectations in the Hawke's Bay Junior Tennis Open which ended yesterday. Photo/Warren Buckland

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Tennis: Greendale's Giri makes up for lost time

18 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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More than 412 matches, 5700 games and 790 sets were played.

Alex Cave has played in nine matches during the past three days in the Hawke's Bay Junior Open. Photo / Warren Buckland

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Tennis: Alex caves in to mum's advice

17 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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Talented junior sees bigger picture and agrees to rest.

Hawke's Bay's Brent Redington (right) spins his nephew Daniel Bouzaid on his way to retaining his Wellington Streetstock Championship title. Photo/JDP Photographs

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Speedway: Redington's Red-hot as nationals approach

16 Dec, 2019 12:36pm
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Damage needs to be dealt with before next meetings.

Hawkeye Regan O'Brien leaves his Bay Park Busters rivals in his dust on Saturday night. Photo / John Faulkner

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Veteran Hawkeye eyes return to showpiece speedway event

15 Dec, 2019 6:42pm
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Hawkeyes win Battle of the Bays.

Hawke's Bay's Latrell Ah Kiong has his turn with the silverware after Saturday's final. Photo/Supplied

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Sevens: Bay pivot a back-to-back world champ

15 Dec, 2019 5:36pm
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Hawke's Bay men sixth at nationals, women 12th.

A jubilant Saints team celebrate their Hawke's Bay premier men's softball pre-Christmas competition title win on Saturday. Photo / Ian Cooper

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Softball: Saints rule as Chadwick loses cool ... again

15 Dec, 2019 3:16pm
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Fast Pitch kingpin ejected from pre-Christmas final for the second consecutive year.

Hawke's Bay's Nicolette Adamson is unsure whether her long-term goal of Black Ferns sevens selection is realistic. Photo / Warren Buckland

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Sevens: Speedster boasts more than Three-Peg Greg

14 Dec, 2019 7:00am
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Rookie winger grateful for combination with centre.

Ollie Sapsford's versatility will be an asset for the Hawke's Bay men's sevens team in Tauranga this weekend. Photo / File

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Sevens: It's all about fun for Magpie

14 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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Buckley replaces NOBM clubmate Paese.

Former Hastings Boys' High School forward Arthur Trousdell in action for the Hawks in 2016. Photo / File

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Old boys clash to celebrate life of humble champion

13 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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Former national league players to return to Bay for tribute match.

Members of the Hawke's Bay Kayaking Club with their Club of the Year trophy. Photo / Supplied

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Kayaking: Hawke's Bay club named country's best

12 Dec, 2019 3:38pm
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Bay paddlers also finalists for two other awards.

Havelock North's Hilary Wagner has done a half marathon or similar type of race every month during 2019. Photo/ Paul Taylor

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Running: Wagner's year to remember

11 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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Seven-year-old daughter the reason behind hectic schedule.

Ronan Murphy believes United States-based F4 Championship will be an ideal stepping stone. Photo / Supplied

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Motorsport: Young Murph poised for F4 Championship

10 Dec, 2019 12:20pm
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Ronan Murphy sees F4 Championship as stepping stone to future US Championships.

The Toki Toa men's netball team which beat All In 60-30 in Sunday's final. Photo/Supplied

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Netball: Toki Toa capture inaugural title

9 Dec, 2019 3:04pm
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HB men's netball league will be played during winter next year.

Bradley Wilson-Dean on his way to a fourth consecutive New Zealand Grand Prix title. Photo/JDS IMAGERY

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Speedway: Four in a row for BWD

9 Dec, 2019 12:57pm
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Wilson-Dean and Ryan have a weekend to savour.

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Melling eliminates gear box issues and wins Bay title

1 Dec, 2019 4:32pm
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Melling may have a target on his back at Meeanee-hosted nationals

Brett Loveridge completes his victory lap after winning the Hawke's Bay stockcar championship at Meeanee on Saturday night. Photo / John Faulkner

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Speedway: Brett Loveridge rewarded for huge effort pre-meet

18 Nov, 2019 10:57am
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Tim Towler captures Pam Gibson Memorial Trophy in streetstock class.

Hawke's Bay United co-coach and centre back Bill Robertson scores with a header during Saturday night's win against Tasman United. Photo / Ian Cooper

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Football: Delaney delivers as hosts keep clean sheet

17 Nov, 2019 5:07pm
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Co-coach Greatholder wants to see troops move ball faster.

Regan Kalmancsi completes a session with trainer Patrick O'Brien in the countdown to tonight's Battle for Life charity boxing event in Napier. Photo / Supplied

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Boxing: Fighting for suicide prevention

16 Nov, 2019 7:00am
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Hawke's Bay Saracens rugby lock Phil McRoberts will have plenty of support

Versatile Hawke's Bay United substitute Bjorn Christensen is eyeing a starting role for the remainder of the season. Photo / Photosport

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Football: United's 'Mr Fix It' eyes starter's role

16 Nov, 2019 6:00am
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United co-coaches field unchanged line-up for third consecutive week.

Magpies pivot Lincoln McClutchie scored against Southland and has secured a contract in Japan. Photo / File

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

McClutchie's Japan stint will improve Super gig chances

15 Nov, 2019 1:55pm
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Playing and training alongside Marty Banks will benefit Magpies pivot.

Cortez Te Pou (left), Anaru Bartlett, Jeda Bartlett and the Outkast Sports open women's touch team had plenty to celebrate after the Fiji Cup tournament. Photo / Paul Taylor

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Outkast open women set tongues wagging in Fiji

14 Nov, 2019 2:26pm
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Tui Cortez Te Pou captures female MVP award.

Magpies loosie Devan Flanders (centre) is congratulated by teammates after scoring his first try for the side in the October match against the Tasman Mako. Photo / File

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Magpies' Devan Flanders knew he was on track

14 Nov, 2019 11:39am
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Fifteen Magpies selected in Super Rugby squads for next year.

Bayden and Tara Jackson were unbeaten on their way to title honours in the Taradale Club Open Pairs eight ball tournament at the weekend. Photo/Supplied

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Eight ball: Fourth time lucky for Bay hubby and wife

12 Nov, 2019 2:06pm
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Teenagers deny defending champs a fourth consecutive title.

The Toki Toa men's netball side which beat Te Wairoa 51-37 on Sunday. Photo/Supplied

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Netball: All In and Toki Toa taste victory in new men's league

11 Nov, 2019 2:21pm
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HB Tane were formed 30 minutes before their game began.

Hawke's Bay's John Dickinson on his way to his high game handicap score of 285 at the weekend. Photo / Paul Taylor

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Tenpin bowling: Kudos flows Dickinson's way after Bay open

11 Nov, 2019 1:18pm
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Howell pips Richardson in champion of champions scratch event.

Striker Ahinga Selemani scored one of Hawke's Bay United's four goals in a 4-3 win against the Wellington Phoenix Reserves. Photo/File

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Football: Midfielder grabs hat-trick as United post first win

10 Nov, 2019 4:43pm
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The conceding of three late goals is a concern.

MAC One switch into celebration mode at the Napier Old Boys Marist Invitation Sevens tournament on Saturday. Photo / Paul Taylor

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Sevens: MAC mend broken hearts with first Napier title

10 Nov, 2019 3:34pm
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Coach Morley points out MAC will be stronger for national club sevens.

Liam Edwards will be one of the Napier Old Boys Marist kingpins in their quest for a fourth consecutive title today. Photo / Paul Taylor

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

NOBM speedster hopes sevens path will lead to Magpies

9 Nov, 2019 6:00am
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Tremain and Johnston back with Green Machine today.

Hawke's Bay Magpies rugby team head coach Mark Ozich believes the Canterbury and Wellington matches will attract big home crowds. Photo/File

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Rugby: Ozich eyes more Premiership scalps

8 Nov, 2019 8:46am
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Magpies will host Canterbury and Wellington next year.

Tia Mataira, Blair Tickner, Hawaikirangi Jackson and Ross Taylor at the EIT Institute of Sport and Health in Hastings. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Cricket: Black Caps struggle under the hoops

7 Nov, 2019 2:26pm
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Tickner said it will be exciting to play alongside Taylor on McLean Park.

Preston Epplett Hawke's reckons he will be relying more on teammates than his own ability this weekend. Photo / Warren Buckland

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Tenpin bowling: Hawke's Bay to host NZ's biggest tourney of the year

6 Nov, 2019 6:00am
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Long-serving New Zealand rep Pete Richardson returns again.

Tom Parsons on the charge for the Magpies against Wellington this season. Photo / File

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Rugby: Brave Lupus lure Parsons

5 Nov, 2019 6:00am
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Magpies lock to be coached by former Crusaders mentor

Kyle Gardiner, in action with the bat, was outstanding with the ball during the first innings of his Hawke's Bay debut. Photo / Ian Cooper

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Cricket: Aussie leggie shines on debut but Hawke's Bay beaten

4 Nov, 2019 9:32am
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Former Black Cap Ryder plays first game for Bay in 19 years

Hawke's Bay United striker Jack Parker celebrates after scoring on debut in the ISPS Handa Premiership. Photo/Ian Cooper

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Football: Parker's classy debut one of several positives for United

3 Nov, 2019 2:42pm
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Bay's finishing and decision making in final third will have to improve.

Christian Leopard will return to Hawke's Bay duty this weekend. Photo / File

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Cricket: Aussie bowler to debut for Hawke's Bay

2 Nov, 2019 6:00am
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Jayden Lennox to captain Bay in Smith's absence.

Central Hawke's Bay's Sportsperson of the Year in action for the Central Stags earlier this year. Photo / Photosport

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Awards: Black Cap captures premier CHB award

1 Nov, 2019 11:00pm
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Westley Gough is inducted into CHB Hall of Fame

Cornwall Cricket Club members Aaron Hagan (left) and Graeme Hodges with the memorial table built to honour late chairman Mike Brough. Photo / Paul Taylor

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Cricket: Oaks and Lions eye fitting tribute

1 Nov, 2019 5:19pm
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Memorial table an appropriate gesture for former chairman.

Hawke's Bay karter Tom Bewley (left) with his new mentor Supercar driver Scott McLaughlin. Photo/Supplied

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Motorsport: Bewley wins young driver scholarship

1 Nov, 2019 9:36am
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Bewley believes scholarship will help make dreams come through

Magpies captain and hooker Ash Dixon won three awards at the Magpies function. Photo / Corena Hodgson

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Rugby: Dixon dominates Hawke's Bay Magpies awards

31 Oct, 2019 1:54pm
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Dixon's not sure if he will be back next year.

Hawke's Bay bodybuilder Rachael Palmer with two of her three gold medals from the ICN world champs in Melbourne. Photo/Warren Buckland

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Bodybuilding: Bay's Palmer a triple world champ

29 Oct, 2019 3:26pm
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Former world waterski racing champion Fritz manages a third placing.

Hawke's Bay TQ driver Tony Meechan flips into the safety fence on Sunday night. Photo / John Faulkner

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Hawke's Bay speedway: Tony Meechan walks away from spectacular mishap

28 Oct, 2019 1:23pm
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Napier beats Hastings in stockcar teams race

Hawke's Bay Tui co-captain and No 8 Gemma Woods makes a burst off the back of a scrum during the 24-20 loss to Otago. Photo/Otago Daily Times

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Rugby: Tui will be back to complete unfinished job

27 Oct, 2019 3:27pm
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Coach Woods wants to see 30 players in High Performance squad.

Hawke's Bay Tui prop Moomooga (Ashley) Palu is already generating a level of support former Magpies prop Sona Taumalolo had. Photo / Paul Taylor

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Rugby: Tui prop Ashley Palu a cult figure already

26 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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Hunt and Atkin both unavailable for Tui.

Magpies flanker Marino Mikaele-Tu'u charges through the Steamers defence during tonight's final in Rotorua. Photo/Getty Images

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Rugby: Poor discipline lets Magpies down in final

25 Oct, 2019 9:44pm
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Steamers defence outstanding during final minutes.

Magpies second five-eighth Stacey Ili completes a hand-eye co-ordination drill at Captain's Run before their departure to Rotorua. Photo / Warren Buckland

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Rugby: Relaxed approach should pay off for Magpies

24 Oct, 2019 7:30pm
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Allardice and Makene both unavailable for Magpies.

Jaaron Fritz completes a training session for this weekend's ICN world championships in Melbourne. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Bodybuilding: Fritz eyes world title in second code

23 Oct, 2019 11:00am
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Fritz reckons less wear and tear on body in new code than in rugby and waterski racing.

Ben March is supervised by father Luke during a recent round in the North Island series. Photo/Robert Byal

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Motorcycle Trials: Bay family's triple treat for champs

22 Oct, 2019 2:14pm
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Three families will be represented by three generations in nationals.

Black Sticks striker Kaitlin Cotter with her trophy haul after the function. Photo / Indelible

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY | Sport

Black Sticks striker Cotter captures supreme school award

21 Oct, 2019 9:01pm
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Humble Cotter didn't expect any of her four awards at the Bay schools sports awards.

The Hawke's Bay Ross Shield rugby team after Saturday's win in Levin. Photo/Supplied

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Rugby: Hawke's Bay's Ross Shield team runs riot in second spell

21 Oct, 2019 11:23am
2 minutes to read

Makea captures player-of-the-match honours

Magpies fullback and player-of-the-match Tiaan Falcon is congratulated by an Otago opponent. Photo/Ian Cooper

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Rugby: Ozich alarmed rehearsed dropped goal forgotten

21 Oct, 2019 7:00am
4 minutes to read

Missed tackle count of 33 will have to be reduced in final.