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Shane Hurndell
Sports reporter
Hastings

Shane Hurndell is a sports reporter for Hawke's Bay Today

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

Check out Shane’s latest content
Maroons turn it on for Red in Hawke's Bay club rugby
Hawkes Bay Today

Maroons turn it on for Red in Hawke's Bay club rugby

26 Apr 08:28 PM
Obituary: Matriarch's junior rugby tournament will continue
Hawkes Bay Today

Obituary: Matriarch's junior rugby tournament will continue

31 Mar 01:25 AM

Memorial service will be held when circumstances allow

Rugby: Seven teams cut from season schedule
Hawkes Bay Today

Rugby: Seven teams cut from season schedule

30 Mar 10:26 PM

Club rugby likely to be played in normal rep window

Rugby: Fuiava takes charge of villagers
Hawkes Bay Today

Rugby: Fuiava takes charge of villagers

20 Mar 05:00 PM

Team culture is a priority for the new-look regime of the villagers.

Book Review: Tui quartet's mentions deserved
Hawkes Bay Today

Book Review: Tui quartet's mentions deserved

19 Mar 05:00 PM

Brough may be back in Tui colours again this season.

Swimming: Bay's Aquahawks rule at junior festival
Hawkes Bay Today

Swimming: Bay's Aquahawks rule at junior festival

18 Mar 09:54 PM

Four national records set by Aquahawks swimmers.

Charity boxing: Fighter's journey of change
Hawkes Bay Today

Charity boxing: Fighter's journey of change

17 Mar 05:00 PM

Greeks mental strength should give her the edge

Awards: Hawke's Bay Sports Awards postponed
Hawkes Bay Today

Awards: Hawke's Bay Sports Awards postponed

16 Mar 10:20 PM

Nomination process will continue until March 31.

Surf lifesaving: Akeripa goes back-to-back in Gissy
Hawkes Bay Today

Surf lifesaving: Akeripa goes back-to-back in Gissy

16 Mar 01:32 AM

Akeripa family returns home with six medals from nationals.

Speedway: Tame Krusty 500 but Bay rookie's rapt
Hawkes Bay Today

Speedway: Tame Krusty 500 but Bay rookie's rapt

15 Mar 02:45 AM

Martin a convincing winner of the Hawke's Bay saloon championship.

Triathlon: Promising teen ticks all boxes
Hawkes Bay Today

Triathlon: Promising teen ticks all boxes

13 Mar 06:29 PM

Tomorrow's HBSS champs an ideal rehearsal for Oceania Junior Champs.

Speedway: Father-daughter combo capable of podium
Hawkes Bay Today

Speedway: Father-daughter combo capable of podium

13 Mar 06:00 PM

Hawke's Bay saloon and East Coast production saloon titles up for grabs.

Obituary: Magpies prop went on to become world-ranked sailor
Hawkes Bay Today

Obituary: Magpies prop went on to become world-ranked sailor

12 Mar 01:27 AM

Wiig had all the physical attributes to be an All Black but not the aggression

Showjumping: Winning comeback for BOP combo
Hawkes Bay Today

Showjumping: Winning comeback for BOP combo

10 Mar 04:27 AM

Davey the best of the Hawke's Bay starters

Tennis: Bay champ eyes challenge of Asian Tour
Hawkes Bay Today

Tennis: Bay champ eyes challenge of Asian Tour

09 Mar 01:57 AM

Development manager lauds champ's influence on younger players

Rugby league: Bay's Tamati creates another first across the ditch
Hawkes Bay Today

Rugby league: Bay's Tamati creates another first across the ditch

08 Mar 10:26 PM

Roosters pathways manager predicts long future for Tamati with club

Speedway: Hawkeyes complete history-making double
Hawkes Bay Today

Speedway: Hawkeyes complete history-making double

08 Mar 05:01 AM

Hawkeyes taste National Teams Champs glory for first time in 32 years

Rugby: NOBM stage courageous comeback to win Spillane Cup
Hawkes Bay Today

Rugby: NOBM stage courageous comeback to win Spillane Cup

08 Mar 03:57 AM

NOBM and Hastings club boast the depth needed to be among Bay's top four

Rugby: NOBM reach Spillane Cup final
Hawkes Bay Today

Rugby: NOBM reach Spillane Cup final

07 Mar 05:10 AM

Courageous comeback not enough for Hastings.

Rugby: Prop's fun approach contagious at NOBM
Hawkes Bay Today

Rugby: Prop's fun approach contagious at NOBM

06 Mar 05:00 PM

Magpies hooker Jacob Devery to play second five-eighth for club.

Tennis: Eastern juniors create history
Hawkes Bay Today

Tennis: Eastern juniors create history

06 Mar 02:43 AM

Bay juniors benefit from Christie Cup exposure.

Sailing: Father and son eager to put third-leg woes behind
Hawkes Bay Today

Sailing: Father and son eager to put third-leg woes behind

05 Mar 06:00 PM

Fleet experiences benefits of new breastwork at Napier club.

Touch: Speedster warns daunting task ahead
Hawkes Bay Today

Touch: Speedster warns daunting task ahead

05 Mar 05:00 PM

Three mother-daughter combinations in Hawke's Bay open women's team.

Rugby: HBRU's equity increases by half a million
Hawkes Bay Today

Rugby: HBRU's equity increases by half a million

03 Mar 08:30 AM

HBRU records 21st consecutive surplus.

Snow Skiing: Bay brothers make podium in Europe
Hawkes Bay Today

Snow Skiing: Bay brothers make podium in Europe

02 Mar 09:58 PM

Wilkins brothers help propel Kiwis to third place in Bosnia.

Softball: Pitcher already on legend's path
Hawkes Bay Today

Softball: Pitcher already on legend's path

02 Mar 05:00 PM

Pitcher gains Junior White Sox selection during week of birthday

Speedway: Stanaway hopes title is luck changer
Hawkes Bay Today

Speedway: Stanaway hopes title is luck changer

01 Mar 09:19 PM

Bay trio keep visitors off podium.

Rugby: Magpies' Gareth Evans stoked with home show
Hawkes Bay Today

Rugby: Magpies' Gareth Evans stoked with home show

01 Mar 01:11 AM

Canes will chase more structured approach against Blues

Rugby: Canes winger scores hattrick on debut
Hawkes Bay Today

Rugby: Canes winger scores hattrick on debut

29 Feb 05:37 AM

Centre Vince Aso player of the match

Rugby: Canes 20s pipped by Blues counterparts
Hawkes Bay Today

Rugby: Canes 20s pipped by Blues counterparts

29 Feb 03:06 AM

Canes 20s concede too many penalties in second spell.

Rugby: Young guns provide headaches for Ozich
Hawkes Bay Today

Rugby: Young guns provide headaches for Ozich

29 Feb 01:08 AM

Lock Martin eyes first taste of Mitre 10 Cup minutes.

Rugby: Former Steamer eyes Magpies spot
Hawkes Bay Today

Rugby: Former Steamer eyes Magpies spot

28 Feb 06:00 PM

Nine of the hosts starting XV have yet to make first class debuts for Magpies

Rugby: Sunwolves flanker knows ingredients for upset
Hawkes Bay Today

Rugby: Sunwolves flanker knows ingredients for upset

28 Feb 02:52 AM

Magpie O'Connor's absence a blow for Sunwolves

Rugby: Favourable draw for Magpies
Hawkes Bay Today

Rugby: Favourable draw for Magpies

27 Feb 10:16 PM

Turbos and Lions among home-game opponents.

Rugby: Evans sole Magpies starter for Canes
Hawkes Bay Today

Rugby: Evans sole Magpies starter for Canes

27 Feb 03:34 AM

Loosie enjoys injury-free minutes after frustrating 2019

Rugby: Toala to start for Canes 20s
Hawkes Bay Today

Rugby: Toala to start for Canes 20s

26 Feb 09:28 PM

Toala and lock Liam Mitchell selected as over age wildcards

Maulers' culture inspires Stenson's extra miles
Hawkes Bay Today

Maulers' culture inspires Stenson's extra miles

25 Feb 05:00 PM

Stenson ranks Loveridge as one of the best teams racers in the country.

Rugby: Gibbes focus will lock memories out
Hawkes Bay Today

Rugby: Gibbes focus will lock memories out

25 Feb 02:38 AM

Magpies forwards are ticking the boxes for Gibbes.

Speedway: Flynn content with 2NZ again
Hawkes Bay Today

Speedway: Flynn content with 2NZ again

24 Feb 02:44 AM

The Flynn brothers have been on national championship podium five times.

Rowing: Gavin Foulsham on target for podium at worlds
Hawkes Bay Today

Rowing: Gavin Foulsham on target for podium at worlds

23 Feb 04:15 AM

Coach Ross Webb rapt with Bay's medal haul.

Sevens: Bates eyes Tui recall after Taradale three-peat
Hawkes Bay Today

Sevens: Bates eyes Tui recall after Taradale three-peat

23 Feb 02:05 AM

Coach Baker ranks this year's Taradale title the best.

Sevens: Virus keeps villagers pivot in Bay
Hawkes Bay Today

Sevens: Virus keeps villagers pivot in Bay

21 Feb 05:00 PM

Poor turnout for annual Hawke's Bay Sevens in Waipukurau.

Surf life saving: Sprinter on fire with Bolt-like stride says coach
Hawkes Bay Today

Surf life saving: Sprinter on fire with Bolt-like stride says coach

20 Feb 09:39 PM

Coach confident national titles can be retained.

Softball: Makea at home in pressure-cooker environment
Hawkes Bay Today

Softball: Makea at home in pressure-cooker environment

20 Feb 05:03 PM

NFC experience should do Junior Black Sox a favour.

Sevens: Magpies' fun approach pays off
Hawkes Bay Today

Sevens: Magpies' fun approach pays off

20 Feb 12:51 AM

Ollie Sapsford is the first Hawke's Bay player to make cut since Tamati Samuels.

Softball: Danes winless against Bay opponents
Hawkes Bay Today

Softball: Danes winless against Bay opponents

18 Feb 09:46 AM

Young Tangaroa impresses on mound for Fast Pitch.

Softball: Pumas pitcher delivers history-making scalp
Hawkes Bay Today

Softball: Pumas pitcher delivers history-making scalp

17 Feb 10:13 PM

Two Pumas hit automatics over centre outfield fence.

Kayaking: Medal haul ideal entree for Olympic trials
Hawkes Bay Today

Kayaking: Medal haul ideal entree for Olympic trials

16 Feb 11:53 PM

Hawke's Bay's Legarth to trial for Olympic Games spot.

Tennis: Christie Cup win ideal birthday present for co-captain
Hawkes Bay Today

Tennis: Christie Cup win ideal birthday present for co-captain

16 Feb 04:29 AM

Greendale's River Apatu unbeaten on debut for cup holders.

Canoe polo: Two Bay players secure tickets to Rome
Hawkes Bay Today

Canoe polo: Two Bay players secure tickets to Rome

16 Feb 04:12 AM

Visiting teams win all five grade titles up for grabs.

Hailes' winning recipes a boost for Bay tennis
Hawkes Bay Today

Hailes' winning recipes a boost for Bay tennis

14 Feb 07:00 PM

Whanganui are expected to be well below strength as Hawke's Bay defends the Christie Cup.

Rugby: Memories flood back in wake of life membership
Hawkes Bay Today

Rugby: Memories flood back in wake of life membership

14 Feb 05:00 PM

Former national age group selector has concerns about code's future.

Canoe Polo: World champs berths at stake
Hawkes Bay Today

Canoe Polo: World champs berths at stake

13 Feb 05:00 PM

Record number of entries for annual Art Deco tournament.

Boxing: Final round for Patrick O'Brien's Battle for Life
Hawkes Bay Today

Boxing: Final round for Patrick O'Brien's Battle for Life

13 Feb 02:15 AM

O'Brien's dream of inspiring change will continue.

Rowing: 'Quirky' gets nod for Aussie nationals
Hawkes Bay Today

Rowing: 'Quirky' gets nod for Aussie nationals

11 Feb 12:58 AM

Age limit prevents Bay official from going any higher.

Surf lifesaving: Westshore's versatility key to 17th consecutive title
Hawkes Bay Today

Surf lifesaving: Westshore's versatility key to 17th consecutive title

10 Feb 12:35 AM

Under-16 athletes take a hammering but it pays off.

Speedway: Hawkeyes rule again in Palmy
Hawkes Bay Today

Speedway: Hawkeyes rule again in Palmy

09 Feb 03:53 AM

Hawkeyes drivers display initiative when manager called away.

Sevens: Villagers proud of top-four finish
Hawkes Bay Today

Sevens: Villagers proud of top-four finish

09 Feb 01:55 AM

Sixteen-year-old Cooper Flanders maintained starting spot for entire tournament.

Surf lifesaving: In-form ironman out to continue hot form
Hawkes Bay Today

Surf lifesaving: In-form ironman out to continue hot form

07 Feb 05:00 PM

Waimarama have best chance of breaking Westshore's reign.

Sevens: Villagers unbeaten, MAC winless
Hawkes Bay Today

Sevens: Villagers unbeaten, MAC winless

07 Feb 03:04 AM

Easier path for villagers after Feilding Yellow withdraws.

Speedway: Hawkeye eyes winning final fling
Hawkes Bay Today

Speedway: Hawkeye eyes winning final fling

04 Feb 05:00 PM

Hawkeyes boast plenty of experience and versatility.

Tough Super Rugby debuts for Magpies pair
Hawkes Bay Today

Tough Super Rugby debuts for Magpies pair

03 Feb 12:05 AM

Weber and O'Connor shine for Chiefs and Sunwolves respectively.

Tennis: Bay seniors' golden glow
Hawkes Bay Today

Tennis: Bay seniors' golden glow

02 Feb 09:00 PM

Craig Giddy wins third consecutive national 45-plus singles title.

Speedway: Hawkeyes rip up Lions ... again
Hawkes Bay Today

Speedway: Hawkeyes rip up Lions ... again

02 Feb 04:43 AM

Meeanee Maulers taste Rees Shield glory for first time

Polo: Sherriff the boss as Morningstar captures Savile Cup
Hawkes Bay Today

Polo: Sherriff the boss as Morningstar captures Savile Cup

02 Feb 03:26 AM

Hawke's Bay A win Wilson Cup final in extra time.

Speedway: Hawkeye not distracted by television fame
Hawkes Bay Today

Speedway: Hawkeye not distracted by television fame

31 Jan 06:00 PM

Nothing friendly about Hawkeyes clash with Lions.

Softball: Gettins calls for import restrictions
Hawkes Bay Today

Softball: Gettins calls for import restrictions

31 Jan 01:05 AM

"Bear" admits he lost the spark required for the White Sox role.

Polo: Blue cod haul lucky omen for Cantabs
Hawkes Bay Today

Polo: Blue cod haul lucky omen for Cantabs

30 Jan 05:00 PM

Hawke's Bay D and E are both unbeaten in MacKenzie Salver section.

Polo: Jolly good show from Hawke's Bay E
Hawkes Bay Today

Polo: Jolly good show from Hawke's Bay E

28 Jan 05:00 PM

Memorable first day for Hawke's Bay teams.

Title time for South African import
Hawkes Bay Today

Title time for South African import

27 Jan 05:00 PM

English professional James Harper will play for Christchurch.

Multisport: Once is enough for Aucklander
Hawkes Bay Today

Multisport: Once is enough for Aucklander

26 Jan 11:39 PM

Bay's Fergusson qualifies for world champs but won't be going.

Tennis: Hawke's Bay retain cup in emphatic fashion
Hawkes Bay Today

Tennis: Hawke's Bay retain cup in emphatic fashion

26 Jan 03:48 AM

The hosts led 16-2 after singles and doubles play.

Speedway: Auckland "underdogs" capture Grand Prix title
Hawkes Bay Today

Speedway: Auckland "underdogs" capture Grand Prix title

26 Jan 01:51 AM

Lincoln and Olsen best of the Hawke's Bay crews.

'World's fastest Maori' to ride at Meeanee
Hawkes Bay Today

'World's fastest Maori' to ride at Meeanee

24 Jan 07:00 PM

Bradley Wilson-Dean eyes Meeanee track's lap record.

Multisport: 'Clumsy trainer' eyes fifth world champs berth
Hawkes Bay Today

Multisport: 'Clumsy trainer' eyes fifth world champs berth

24 Jan 06:00 PM

Fergusson and the Waipatiki Hill became good friends during summer holidays.

Speedway: New-look Bay crew capable of podium finish
Hawkes Bay Today

Speedway: New-look Bay crew capable of podium finish

23 Jan 05:00 PM

Four Hawke's Bay crews among 20 chasing Grand Prix title.

Tennis: Addis relishes timing of comeback
Hawkes Bay Today

Tennis: Addis relishes timing of comeback

21 Jan 05:00 PM

Strongest Hawke's Bay tennis team in history to front on Saturday.

Softball: Bay pair make Junior Black Sox World Cup team
Hawkes Bay Today

Softball: Bay pair make Junior Black Sox World Cup team

20 Jan 01:56 AM

Three years' experience enough for World Cup nod for one Bay player.

Basketball: Napier Boys' High Old Boys prevail in inaugural clash
Hawkes Bay Today

Basketball: Napier Boys' High Old Boys prevail in inaugural clash

18 Jan 08:16 AM

Henare O'Brien confident match will become an annual fixture.

Sailing: Manly clubmates rule Napier skiff nationals
Hawkes Bay Today

Sailing: Manly clubmates rule Napier skiff nationals

12 Jan 03:29 AM

Nine of 10 scheduled races were completed.

Speedway: Young Darroch realistic about tonight's role
Hawkes Bay Today

Speedway: Young Darroch realistic about tonight's role

11 Jan 01:55 AM

Six Hawke's Bay drivers qualify on Night one of streetstock nationals.

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