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Perfect starts by Horsfield, Ratima in TAK darts
Kennel's Chris Stevens has highest finish and most tons - 23

180s galore and several 100 and over finishes in club darts
Radar on as multiple players achieve perfection.

In reverse: Play-the-course-backwards tourney at Poverty Bay
The eagles fly for Patutahi top gun Hukanui Brown.

Gisborne Contract Bridge Club results from weekly competitions
McCombe, Cheyne post top score in bridge club comps

Gisborne rivals Thistle and United level on points
Two weeks ago, Jimmy Somerton had not scored five goals in a game. Now he's done it twice.

Clocking up the k's to fly Waikohu flag at pennants
Statement of intent from defending pennants champs Patutahi.

On a roll: Foster adds another centre title to collection
Easton and grandson combine to win indoor bowls centre mixed pairs.

Gimme five: Somerton on fire as Thistle give students six of the best
Gisborne United and Thistle take the points in Eastern Premiership matches.

Cashmore stars in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa Darts Association Thursday league
Results from Turanganui-a-Kiwa Darts Association competition

180s galore and plenty of 100-plus finishes in Gisborne club darts
Kennel pip RSA Gunz 8-7 in clash of the night
Sport news around NZ

Blues slump to frustrating Reds defeat
A seventh loss leaves the Blues' title defence in tatters.

Recap: Blues well beaten by Reds
All the action as the Blues were beaten by the Queensland Reds in Brisbane.

Warriors hammer Knights to end decade-long Anzac Day hurt
Andrew Webster's side continue to create their own history in 2025.
More local sports news

Happy chappie after driving new machine to victory
Shane Murrell supreme, Jose has fourth junior feature race win at Eastland Kart Club.

Father v son in Eastern Premiership local derby
Thistle coach hoping son will score 'a consolation goal'.

Steadying the ship: Pirates' focus on discipline, possession
Keith Webber Memorial Shield up for grabs in week 2 of premier club rugby

Easton, Raklander prove too much for centre pairs opponents
Fosters win father-and-son duel to claim men's crown

Top regional golfers set to compete in Tairāwhiti pennants
No changes to 'Tahi as they tee off their title defence.