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Cricket: Otago out for 207 but CD skipper stays calm
It was time to walk the talk and the Central Districts Stags did just that yesterday in Napier.
ITM Cup: Manawatu triumph over Hawke's Bay
After a dominant 2014 campaign, the Turbos toppled Hawke's Bay 32-24 in the Championship final in front of a boisterous home crowd in Palmerston North tonight.
Rugby: Fruean to make dramatic Crusaders comeback
Cut by the Chiefs after just one season, Robbie Fruean's improved fitness will see him make a dramatic return to the Crusaders next year.
Up to 15,000 expected on final day
Today marks the biggest day of the Hawke's Bay Show, with up to 15,000 people expected through the gates and a smorgasbord of entertainment on offer.
Rugby: Rough Diamond sparkles
There's a chance Tony Lamborn could score a Super Rugby contract if he performs to his potential in tonight's ITM Cup Championship final against the Manawatu Turbos.
Karate: Kupa strikes golden blow for veterans
Despite competing for the first time since 2003, Kupa won gold in the full contact section of his 50-plus age group at the International Sport Karate Association's world championships.
Football: Hosts feel pinch of claiming own title
The last time Napier City Rovers won their youth national football tournament was in 2006. "It's about time they did it again," is often the hackneyed response, writes Anendra Singh.
Rugby: Top seeds wary of shield holders
Something seems to take hold of Hawke's Bay teams once they enter the Manawatu Gorge in anticipation of returning home with the spoils.
ITM Cup: Magpies secure finals berth
The Magpies are into their third ITM Cup Championship final in four seasons, though nothing came easy for them in this gnarly first semifinal.
Let's pack the park!
It's all go for the big match with the Magpies set to take on the Northland Taniwha at McLean Park tonight, writes Greg Taipari.