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Kayaking: On a quest to paddle in Rio
Hawke's Bay kayaker Aimee Fisher has transferred the Rio Olympics from the dream category to the reality one.

Racing: Second Hope matters to trainer
When does a horse become too old to race? Ask trainers, owners, breeders and riders when and why they consider a racehorse to be over the hill and you are bound to receive contradictory responses.

Speedway: Hey, Jude, you make it better
Cocky is a word one would never use to describe Hawke's Bay superstock driver Steve Jude.

Rowing: Novice crew lift workrate
The blisters and shreds of sticking plaster tell the story ...

Celebrity favorites: Emma Twigg
World-class rower Emma Twigg from Hawke’s Bay is tells us about her favorite holiday destination, music, wine, movie and place in the world.

Cricket: Kain finally enters fray
If it felt like the advent of summer was a tad late this year then spare a thought for Marty Kain, writes Anendra Singh.

Catching, 'selfies' contests offer cash
Central Districts Cricket are on a drive to boost the number of fans and make the men's one-day domestic campaign a fun-filled event from this weekend.

Bay world champs step up a gear in Colombia
Expect the battle of the catchers to have a significant impact on the pre-Christmas final in Hawke's Bay's premier men's softball competition tomorrow.

Basketball: Baldwin quits Hawks job
Coach Tab Baldwin yesterday ended his tenure with Hawks basketball after he and the franchise could not see eye to eye on his contract.

Cricket: Clouds loom over second shield day
wickets tumble cheaply and a warped ball is changed after several overs in the backdrop of misty rain that delays play.

Softball: Gloves are on in catching match up
Expect the battle of the catchers to have a significant impact on the pre-Christmas final in Hawke's Bay's premier men's softball competition tomorrow.