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Racing: Maiden ride helps exorcise demons

Amateur jockey Paxton Conder couldn't stop the tears streaming down her face yesterday in Hastings.

Racing: Quiet achiever opens up

The answers from amateur jockey Scott MacNab post-race were somewhat cryptic but there was no ambiguity about the result.

Swimming: No worries now as teen strikes gold

Before Hawke's Bay swimmer Bobbi Gichard travelled to this week's national age group championships her coach Noel Hardgrave-Booth was a worried man.

Guildford welcome back on home turf

Former All Blacks and Magpies wing Zac Guildford is set to return to the Magpies fold, but has some work to do to cement a spot in the side.

Cash sought for Bay marathon

Supporters of an annual "destination marathon" planned for Hawke's Bay from next year say it will attract international visitors and boost the local economy.

Boxing farce just stinks

The writing was on the wall well before the two ageing professional pugilists entered the boxing ring in Las Vegas last weekend.

Racing: Wheeler's in it for love

Jockeys such as Linda Wheeler are a rare species because they ride for passion, writes Anendra Singh.

Racing: Keen for one more title as the end nears

Linda Wheeler has won the amateur jockey rider series four times, including a treble in 2009-11. Third last year, she hopes to win it this year

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Basketball: Jets defy odds for maiden victory

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Rugby: Fomai plans kidney donation for mum

Ex-Magpie loving life in France, still enjoys rugby

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Football: Brothers build on Barnsley connection