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Hawke's Bay's Sam Martin and Otaki's Blane Watson are all smiles during their doubles victory. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Snooker: Bay's Martin a world champs contender

20 Feb, 2019 4:31pm
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Kiwis win transTasman test 6-3.

Riley James ponders a shot during his first match at the Oceania under-21 snooker tournament in Havelock North. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Snooker: 10-year-old pulls in the fans

18 Feb, 2019 4:10pm
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Kapiti youngster eyes professional snooker career.

Hawke's Bay's Sam Martin on his way to a 4-0 win against Australia's Hilton Moeahu. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Martin beats "Aussie" in first outing

17 Feb, 2019 4:10pm
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Hawke's Bay-born Moeahu will play for Aussie on Wednesday night

Krysten Cottrell makes a burst as Taradale goes back-to-back in the Hawke's Bay Sevens at Waipukurau. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Sevens: Back-to-back titles with Taradale better than cake

17 Feb, 2019 3:56pm
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Cottrell becomes most successful women's player in tourney history

Sam Martin (left) keeps an eye on Aussie visitor Denzel Nicholson during a training session for the Oceania under-21 snooker championship. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Sam Martin's relaxed approach pots national selection

16 Feb, 2019 12:00pm
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Four Bay players will chase Oceania titles in Havelock North

Arama Kite (left), Sheridan Kite, Colin Hokianga and Damarus Hokianga will create history at the Hawke's Bay Sevens in Waipukurau today. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Sevens: Tamatea will field two father-and-son combos

16 Feb, 2019 7:00am
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Expect to hear more about Arama Kite and Damarus Hokianga in the future.

Gemma Woods on the job as a yardie for C3 in Napier. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Sevens: Woods channels mongrel in right direction

16 Feb, 2019 6:00am
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Taradale will be the team to beat in today's women's grade.

Mike Smith checks out the Magpies likely 2019 schedule. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Mike Smith takes on Magpies manager's role

15 Feb, 2019 7:00am
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Finance chairman will step down from board role to focus on new job

Westshore's Liam Bowden in action during the open men's beach flags. Photo/Rob Stephenson

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Surf Lifesaving: 'Sweet 16' for Westshore

14 Feb, 2019 6:00am
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Swain's return a boost for Westshore.

Blyth Tait (left) with MC Ross Holden during a question and answer session at today's launch. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Eventing: Tait to take on power couple at HOY

12 Feb, 2019 3:37pm
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Tait is eyeing a berth at Tokyo Olympics.

Joe Schmidt issues instruction to his Ireland players before the weekend's Six Nations clash against Scotland at Murrayfield. Photo / Photosport

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Schmidt to speak at April rugby union function

11 Feb, 2019 3:15pm
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Charity auction will be fundraiser for The Jarrod Cunningham Youth Sports Trust

Thomas Christison will attempt a second two-day version of the Coast to Coast before taking on the longest day. Photo / File

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Christison wants to right the wrongs before stepping up

11 Feb, 2019 10:22am
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Bay's McDonald makes top 10 in elite field

Stuart Duff plays out of the bunker on the 18th on the way to retaining his national title. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Golf: Duff goes back-to-back in front of home crowd

10 Feb, 2019 7:05pm
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Four-shot victory for second consecutive year

Magpie Michael Buckley was among NOBM's valuable contributors at this weekend's national club sevens tournament in Auckland. Photo/File

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NOBM drop from second to seventh at nationals

10 Feb, 2019 3:08pm
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Havelock North win tournament in Manawatu

Nick Ashcroft (left) and Gary Bridle fit in some training in between classes. Photo/Supplied

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CrossFit: Hive of activity after Bay lads return home

9 Feb, 2019 10:00am
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Bridle doesn't want others to find themselves in the situation he was in.

Bryn Codd will be the Bay's best hope in the junior class tomorrow. Photo/Blake Rountree

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Motocross: Codd's tentative return

9 Feb, 2019 6:00am
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Codd is Bay's best junior hope and Lister and Wiig should do well in seniors.

Gareth Evans will be one of four Canes forwards having a second consecutive start tomorrow. Photo/File

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Rugby: Evans to start for Canes again

8 Feb, 2019 9:42am
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Toala rewarded for efforts while in camp with Canes.

Liam Edwards scores for Napier Old Boys Marist in their 31-26 win against Clive in the 2017 Maddison Trophy final. Photo / File

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Sevens: Fullback's fightback's complete

8 Feb, 2019 6:00am
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Ten months after slicing a tendon in half Edwards will return to play tomorrow

Stuart Duff will be aiming to capitalise on the home course advantage this week at the NZ men's senior open. Photo / File

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Golf: Duff has experience to thrive on home-course pressure

6 Feb, 2019 6:00am
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Hastings player Stuart Duff's coach is confident he is ready to win the NZ senior open.

Hawke's Bay's Anne Cairns in action during the recent waka ama nationals. Photo/Supplied

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Bay Olympian's hectic schedule as Tokyo looms

5 Feb, 2019 8:53am
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Second consecutive Coast to Coast for Cairns

Mere Nepia makes a delivery on the way to title glory at the Aotearoa National Maori Bowls tournament. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Bowls: Bay View skip delivers with seventh attempt

3 Feb, 2019 6:55pm
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Nepia and co will be back to attempt a second consecutive title next year

Thomas Christison heads off on another training run in the countdown to the Coast to Coast. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Fuss likely to be made of Christison

2 Feb, 2019 12:00pm
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If the teenager can stay in the kayak for four hours he should do well.

Tom Stanaway (front) with his Hawke's Bay Hawkeyes teammates after Thursday night's launch. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Speedway: 'Lucky omen' returns to Hawkeyes roster

2 Feb, 2019 9:00am
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The Hawkeyes are on track to capture their third title in four years.

Bowls Kahungunu president Mike Tamati (left), Haki Watene and Matariki Maaka in the countdown to the Aotearoa National Maori Bowls tournament. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Matariki Maaka and team out to upset at Maori tournament

1 Feb, 2019 8:00am
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Two Bay players in the women's four eyeing back-to-back titles

Gareth Evans gives the Hurricanes a rev up during their win against the Sharks in Napier last year. Photo / File

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Evans and Cridge to start for Hurricanes

1 Feb, 2019 7:00am
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Seven Magpies selected for Hurricanes pre-season match

Beau O'Brien (right) on his way to victory against Gunnar Jackson in October. Photo / File

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O'Brien eyes the top guys in a new division

1 Feb, 2019 6:00am
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O'Brien declines rematch with Jackson

Hawke's Bay's Laura Harris-Malone has been selected to play for the New Zealand women's polo team against Australia in Cambridge this weekend. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Polo: Bay player selected for trans-Tasman test

30 Jan, 2019 6:00am
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Harris-Malone relishes role in a third generation polo family.

Craig Giddy has won a second consecutive national seniors tennis 45-plus singles title. Photo/File

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Tennis: Bay's Giddy goes back-to-back

29 Jan, 2019 9:51am
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Giddy was unbeaten on path to second consecutive national title

Hawke's Bay Rugby Union's Global Academy manager Ellery Wilson (back) supervises some of the youngsters on the academy's latest intake. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Rugby: Young Chileans and future Pumas get a taste of Magpie country

29 Jan, 2019 6:00am
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Confidence and passion oozes from youngsters on academy's latest intake.

The Hawke's Bay senior tennis team with the Christie Cup after Saturday's victory against Taranaki. Photo/Supplied

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Tennis: Hawke's Bay taste Christie Cup glory

28 Jan, 2019 6:00am
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Two Bay players go unbeaten in all of their three matches.

Former HBHS 1st XV player Gideon Kautai impressed for the Hastings Rugby and Sports premier men's sevens team. Photo/File

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Sevens: Hastings experience tough day at the office

27 Jan, 2019 4:59pm
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Former HBHS 1st XV player steps up.

Hawkeyes manager and driver of the night Mike McLachlan (with flag) and Jason Long lead the victory lap after the win against Great Britain. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Speedway: Hawkeyes receive timely confidence boost

27 Jan, 2019 4:09pm
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Veteran McLachlan leads by example.

Clayton Hagen checks out the inside of the car as he prepares for the Hawkeyes clash against the Great Britain Lions tonight. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Speedway: Bay driver unsure what British Lions will bring

26 Jan, 2019 8:00am
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New Zealand champion Long to turn out for Hawkeyes at Meeanee tonight.

Dan Willman puts in some training in the countdown to today's Christie Cup challenge in New Plymouth. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Tennis: Former Davis Cup rep boost for Bay

26 Jan, 2019 7:00am
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Willman calls for players to tackle more tournaments to boost their standard

Jayden Rihia is looking to step up in a leadership role today. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Sevens: Sweeper's a veteran at 22

26 Jan, 2019 6:00am
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Defending champions NOBM won't be fronting today

Napier Boys' High School First XV coach Brendon Ratcliffe is thrilled the report has touched on the ethical responsibilities of schools. Photo / File

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Bay coaches welcome review suggestions

24 Jan, 2019 3:57pm
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Better focus on the next tier down from big First XVs expected after review.

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CrossFit: 'Murph' will test the best at Judgement Day

24 Jan, 2019 6:00am
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Hawke's Bay's Manuel and Facer are among the favourites.

Jayden Pinfold tests the equipment in the Magpies' gym after starting his new role with the Hawke's Bay Rugby Union. Photo / Duncan Brown

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Tui fitness levels priority for new coach

23 Jan, 2019 6:00am
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Jayden Pinfold's excited about the academy talent he will be working with.

Lily Griffin with her trophy after winning the Maraenui Open on Sunday. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Maraenui Open winner Lily Griffin eyes US scholarship

21 Jan, 2019 2:28pm
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"Mini Hurricane" doesn't bother Griffin as she goes one under par

Hawke's Bay's Manuz & Jeminaz celebrate after their upset win at the waka ama nationals. Photo/Supplied

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Waka ama: Bay crew causes huge upset at nationals

21 Jan, 2019 1:30pm
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Olympian relishes the vibe associated with waka ama.

Chris Cowling (centre), with runner-up Mark Osborne and third placegetter Sam Waddell after Saturday night's 30 lapper at Meeanee. Photo/John Faulkner

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Speedway: Flynn's mixed memories, Cowling's consistent

21 Jan, 2019 6:00am
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Chris Cowling wins two consecutive 30 lappers

Hawke's Bay's Regan Gough (left) celebrates with coach Matt Shallcrass after the New Zealand men's pursuit team won gold on Friday night. Photo/Photosport

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Cycling: Gough's golden glow on world stage continues

20 Jan, 2019 3:43pm
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Gough's decision to give Napier-hosted road nationals a miss pays off.

Hawke's Bay Super Saloon driver Steve Flynn shook off a rookie-type error to produce the drive of the meeting last night. Photo/File

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Speedway: "Driver's error" costs Flynn big time

19 Jan, 2019 3:41pm
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Even the most experienced drivers can make rookie-type errors

Clare Choi with the spoils after winning the Maraenui Golf Club's women's championship last year. Photo / Supplied

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Golf: Host club hope adopts low-key approach

19 Jan, 2019 7:00am
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Pahiatua player fronts for 10th time in 11 years

Classic Brett Angell (left) spending more time on his feet than on his seat and this is likely to be the case tomorrow. Photo/Photosport

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Midfielder's departure a blow for United

19 Jan, 2019 6:00am
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Hawke's Bay United's defensive transitions will come under microscope tomorrow.

Charissa Barham (second from right) and Hawke's Bay Netball staff and supporters watch Kimiora Poi's Silver Ferns debut yesterday. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Poi's debut part of double whammy for former coach

19 Jan, 2019 6:00am
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Barham reckons Poi wasn't out of place

Rosemary Mair will be the sole Hawke's Bay cricketer in the Central Hinds team which plays India in Napier today. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Cricket: Mair's excitement's hard to hide

18 Jan, 2019 7:00am
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Rare international for Central Hinds cricket team

Hawke's Bay super saloon racer Mac Kwok completes his prep work for two consecutive nights of racing at Meeanee. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Speedway: Mac Kwok poised for more progress

18 Jan, 2019 6:00am
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Kwok hasn't ruled out a return to the drifting scene in future

Head coach Aleesha Heywood (far right in backrow) and her national title-winning Central under-14 girls football team. Photo/Supplied

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'Dare to dream' motto inspires historic win

16 Jan, 2019 6:00am
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Six-game unbeaten run propels Central to title at national tournament.

Luke Mudgway takes line honours on the fourth and final stage of the weekend's tour. Photo/Page Photography

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Cycling: Third time lucky for Mudgway

15 Jan, 2019 1:30pm
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Bay pro captures elusive home turf title.

Bradley Wilson-Dean (left) celebrates his third consecutive New Zealand solobike championship title with his father Darrin Wilson. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Speedway: Wilson-Dean captures third consecutive national title

7 Jan, 2019 3:09pm
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Long and Wilson-Dean progressed from the junior motocross ranks.

Jason Long (left) with the car he completed the North Island-national title double in on Saturday night. Photo/Stockcar Scene HB

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Speedway: Long dedicates national title to parents

6 Jan, 2019 3:47pm
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World 240s title will complete prestigious Grand Slam for Hawke's Bay's Long.

Hawke's Bay's Steven Martin is relaxed in the countdown to the start of Night Two in the New Zealand Saloon Championship. Photo / Duncan Brown

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More mature Steven Martin best of Bay

3 Jan, 2019 1:13pm
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Ethan Cook is the first Gisborne driver to podium in saloon nationals.

Hawke's Bay's Bryce Cross checks his ignition before his first championship heat on Saturday night. Photo / Warren Buckland

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Delight as lady luck smiles on Cross

31 Dec, 2018 6:00am
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Hawke's Bay's Redington finishes third at New Zealand Streetstock Championship

Hawke's Bay driver Josh Smith polishes his car in the build-up to the New Zealand Championship at Meeanee next week. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Speedway: Bay driver's form hard to ignore

29 Dec, 2018 7:00am
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Nine Bay drivers to chase national title on home track.

Hawke's Bay's Tohu Harris believes it's still exciting times for the Warriors despite Shaun Johnson's departure. Photo/File

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Rugby league: Hawke's Bay's Harris eyes Kiwis recall

29 Dec, 2018 6:00am
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Harris hopes Warriors will play at McLean Park in near future.

Hawke's Bay stockcar driver Justin White tightens his air filter in the countdown to this weekend's North Island Championship at Meeanee. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Speedway: Consistent White's one to watch

28 Dec, 2018 6:00am
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Relative newcomer White is one of several Bay starters with potential to podium.

Fast Pitch player-coach Te Rangi Chadwick collides with Maraenui Pumas captain Jason Kelleher while attempting an out at third base during the final. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Softball: Pumas capture pre-Christmas title for first time in eight years

17 Dec, 2018 6:00am
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Short stop's meltdown proves costly for top qualifiers.

Liam Udy-Johns, left, and Latrell Ah Kiong returned to Hawke's Bay Airport as world champions today. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Sevens: Hawke's Bay's world champs relish golden glow

16 Dec, 2018 6:03pm
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Bay men reach top six at nationals

Greendale's Luke Donovan is all smiles after winning Tennis New Zealand's club coach of the year award. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Donovan Tennis NZ's club coach of the year

15 Dec, 2018 8:00am
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Greendale club toasts second national award in less than 12 months.

Hawke's Bay men's sevens captain Teihana Brown ponders this weekend's national tournament in Tauranga. Photo / Paul Taylor

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More polish this year for Bay at Sevens

15 Dec, 2018 7:00am
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Top-eight finish realistic goal for Bay team, says coach.

Hawke's Bay Sevens women's team hooker Teilah Ferguson sprints away from the defence during training this week. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Sevens: Ferguson has new role with Bay

15 Dec, 2018 6:00am
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Mother-daughter combo to turn out for Bay again at nationals.