Photos from a three-day, four-stage cycling tour around Hawke's Bay. Photos by Duncan Brown.

Kids and cricket and sunshine - and a lot of parents. Photos by Duncan Brown, Paul Taylor and supplied

It was a sports and fun day for young and old and for folk from town and country at the Elsthorpe Sports Day. Horse events, show hunter events, golf and dog trialling took place at the Elsthorpe Sports Grounds off Kahuranaki Rd and drew a good number of visitors - many taking advantage of the great weather to have a picnic while watching the action. The day was a fundraiser for the sports club. Photos by Paul Taylor

Hawke’s Bay’s four surf lifesaving clubs — Westshore, Pacific, Ocean Beach Kiwi and hosts Waimarama — were among the 14 represented at the Central Region Championship on Saturday. With 208 athletes it was the biggest for two years. Officials aren’t expecting to have the points standings finalised until tomorrow. Photographer Paul Taylor took in the action

Pictures from the first Sunday Funday at Ranui Farm Park, Waipukurau. More fundays coming, on the first Sunday of February, March, April and May. Photos by Warren Buckland

Pictures from the weekend's New Year sailing regatta in Napier http://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503460&objectid=11382032 Photos by Warren Buckland

Hawke’s Bay Rowing Club members dominated their club’s annual New Year’s regatta raced on the Clive River during Friday and Saturday. The host club recorded 103 points while nearest rivals Aramoho, of Wanganui, finished with 54. Chief photographer Warren Buckland was among the spectators.

The annual New Year Sailing Regatta, hosted by the Napier Sailing Club, took place at the Ahuriri waterfront from New Year’s Day to Saturday. People turned out to watch the action unfold. Photographer Warren Buckland captured these images on the final day

Enjoying Hawke's Bay beaches and rivers. 29 December 2014. Photographs Warren Buckland

Hundreds turned out to enjoy the annual Black Barn open air cinema on Saturday, December 27. The Dark Horse screened yesterday and will run until tomorrow, before returning on Friday until January 6. Photographer Paul Taylor was there.

Powerhouse trio Sol3 Mio sold out Black Barn amphitheatre on Friday for a festive performance to remember. Chief photographer Warren Buckland was there to capture a very special Christmas in the Vines.

Pictures from Santa's Workshop Costume Parade on Emerson Street in Napier on Saturday. 06 December, 2014. Photos by Warren Buckland Order photos here

Sunshine and the chance to make a bit on the side drew hundreds of people to the Waipukurau racecourse on Sunday 07 December, 2014. Photos by Warren Buckland Order photos here

It was a weekend for markets with the Bay View Christmas Market also taking place north of Napier on Saturday at the Petane Domain. Photographer Duncan Brown also found a couple of local leaders taking part in the silly season fun.

There was a smorgasbord of events on offer in this year’s summer F.A.W.C! at the weekend. Chief photographer Warren Buckland and photographer Glenn Taylor captured the end of the 10-day food and wine festival.

Hastings and Napier 9 November 2014. Hawke's Bay Today photograph by Warren Buckland

Hawke's Bay Racing Centre, Hastings, 8th November 2014. Hawke's Bay Today Photograph by Glenn Taylor

The countdown to the 6th IronMaori in Napier next month has begun with the IronMaori Quarter Ironman, held in Napier on Saturday. The event, part of what is now a string of events in New Zealand and Australia initiated by the founding of IronMaori in Napier in 2009, attracted well over 1000 competitors. Among those watching yesterday was Hawke’s Bay Today photographer Duncan Brown.

The ultimate obstacle course, the Mud and Guts Challenge, took place with much merriment yesterday. Photographer Glenn Taylor was at the hardcore event on McVicar Rd, in rural Napier.

Opening night at Meeanee Speedway on Saturday drew a muster of about 2500 fans. Photographer Warren Buckland was there to capture the fast-paced action.

Athletes competing in the Central League Track & Field Meet chose a sunny Hastings day to hit the Hawke’s Bay Regional Sports Park on Saturday. Photographer Warren Buckland was there to snap the action.

A swarm of bees which tried to make a busy Hastings intersection their home yesterday caused a disruption before being evicted by a local beekeeper.

Saints beat Maraenui Pumas 14-2 in a five-inning premier softball game at Akina Park, Hastings, on Saturday
18 October, 2014. Photos by Duncan Brown
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More than 700 Anglican parishioners and wellwishers crowded into St John Cathedral in Napier on Saturday to celebrate the ordination of Andrew Hedge as the 16th Bishop of Waiapu. About 20 bishops, along with supporters from Bishop Andrew’s former parish in Cambridge, were among those who attended the service.
18 October, 2014. Photos by Paul Taylor
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The Hawke’s Bay branch of New Zealand’s Suzuki Institute held their Grand Concert at Havelock North Function Centre on Saturday. Photographer Duncan Brown was there.

Eight teams went head-to-head over three days this weekend during the fifth NZ Football Futsal National League, held at Napier's Pettigrew Green Arena. Futsal is a Fifa-approved version of five-a-side indoor football. Photographer Duncan Brown was there to capture all the action, thrills and a few spills on Saturday.

St Andrew’s Church, Hastings, came alive with costumed churchgoers on Saturday, celebrating the church’s 125-year anniversary. A pageant showcased the church's rich history. Chief photographer Warren Buckland was there.

It wasn’t pretty but the Hawke’s Bay Magpies rugby team locked the Ranfurly Shield away for the summer when first five-eighth Ihaia West kicked an 80th minute dropped goal to secure a 20-all draw with Southland at Napier’s McLean Park on Saturday night. This was the Hawke’s Bay union’s 51st defence of the shield and saw the Magpies move up to third equal place with Waikato in tenure wins. Photographer Duncan Brown was among the 11,500 spectators.

There was no absence of colour at the Colour Dash fun run, held at Showgrounds Hawke’s Bay on Sunday. The charity race saw runners covered with colourful dust and proceeds going to Ronald McDonald House. Chief photographer Warren Buckland captured the action.

Everything . . . and the kitchen sink It was all hands on deck at the Street Clean Up initiated by Hastings District Council on Manuka St, Mahora, on Saturday. Chief photographer Warren Buckland was there.