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Horouta Gold and Waikohu (1) win thrillers

Midweek premier-grade netball at the YMCA last night produced two close games enjoyed by a large crowd of spectators. In the first match-up, Horouta Gold beat Gillies Electrical Gisborne Girls' High School Senior A 59-53, after the students had led...

Thistle made to sweat

Gisborne United meet tough opposition in Hawke’s Bay

Rickard family team beat trio containing North Island reps

Andrew Rickard teamed up with his 12-year-old son Adam and 17-year-old daughter Rachael and won the last local centre tournament of the year, the Centre Closing Trios. They had a 7-5 victory over North Island representatives Nathan Trowell and...

Weekend’s hockey round begins

THE hockey spotlight falls on the match between Paikea and GMC Green in a two-versus-three contest in the women's competition this weekend. Both teams have a lot to play for. The clash between the two YMP men's teams tonight will also excite a lot of...

Thompson into K1 semis

A fast heat helped Gisborne’s Quaid Thompson advance to the semifinals in his ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships debut in Portugal last night (NZ time).The 20-year-old Poverty Bay Kayak Club member placed seventh in his K1 1000 metres heat at...

Codes hit the brakes

Sports bodies seek guidance on return to normal

Shoot-out victory for Bay

POVERTY Bay won a penalty shoot-out to secure third place on the final day of the Curtis Cup under-13 boys’ hockey tournament in Gisborne this week. Normal time ended with the score 1-1 in the third/fourth playoff between the Bay and Horowhenu...

Gisborne Club Darts Association results

INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS from Tuesday180s: Kayne Arahanga (2NZ Kings), Hunter Eyles (2NZ Kings), Lance Cook (2NZ 3), William Brown (RSA Stallions), Ethine Reeves (RSA Outlaws), Jono Griffiths (RSA Men Of Mayhem).Highest start (140): Kayne Arahanga (2NZ...

LOB A take time to get into stride

LYTTON Old Boys A started slowly but eventually got their game going and beat Gisborne Boys’ High School 5-0 in men’s hockey on the LJ Hooker Turf at Harry Barker Reserve last night. Boys’ High took the game to LOB in the first quarter, hockey...

Leaders HSOB hold off Horouta

High School Old Boys remain on top of the DJ Barry Cup standings after fighting off a defiant Horouta in Poverty Bay premier club cricket on Saturday. Bollywood Stars HSOB were bowled out in the 43rd over, having scored 235, then dismissed Horout...

Form best guide to fortunes

THE form teams look likely to sweep the turf in the weekend series of senior hockey matches on the LJ Hooker Turf at Harry Barker Reserve. The senior men get the ball rolling at 6pm tonight, when Gisborne Boys’ High School take on YMP A.“It is...

Around the greens

Club bowls news

Weekend draws tomorrow

District sports competitions are getting back into full swing following the holiday break. Available draws will be published tomorrow, and from next week will go back to their usual Wednesday slot

Valley prove too strong

Swamp Foxes win match with solid defence

Local riders do well on the road

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Turanganui a Kiwa Darts Association results

180s: Ihaka Kaio-Wynyard 3,Te Kotahi Kaio (Young Guns); Tahuna Irwin 2, Marcus Leach, Tobias Ratapu (Falcons); Tracey Te Kira (Tigers); Cynthia Tupene (Wehi); Matt Reedy (Done & Dusted).Highest start, men (180): Ihaka Kaio-Wynyard (Young Guns)...