Cross Invercargill's Rugby Park Stadium off the list of graveyards for the Hawke's Bay Magpies rugby side.

A swim school closing for renovations in Christchurch has something to do with it but a good part of it can be attributed to child's play in the case of Ashleigh O'Neill.

Hawke's Bay Magpies rugby winger Telusa Veainu would have been excused for slipping into party mode last night.

Everything going to plan, Hawke's Bay Magpies rugby prop Brendon Edmonds will collect his blazer at Sunday's aftermatch function.

Build it and they'll come is what they commonly say in sporting parlance.

Are we on the verge of becoming children of a lesser nation or god this week?

One win from seven games and development of predominantly club players high on the agenda, it begs the question: "What is North Harbour's motivation?"

Rhiarne Taiapa's squash coach Joel Le Comte has labelled her a future Joelle King ... if she wants to continue to put in the work.

Hawke's Bay mechanic Jeremy Long got the warning before signing on with Belgian rider Ken De Dycker.

Rain did not deter dedicated racegoers who turned out in support of the Windsor Park Plate at Hawke's Bay Racecourse in Hastings. From keen racing enthusiasts, to families looking for a great day out, there was enough excitement for everyone. Photographer Warren Buckland captured the action.

A near-capacity crowd at the Hawke's Bay Opera House on Saturday night was treated to plenty of action in the fourth annual Battle For Life charity boxing event. Chief photographer Warren Buckland was there to capture the action.