Sports news
Pride of the Bay: What National League spot means to homegrown Napier City Rovers powerhouse
Ahead of football's National League, one of Napier City Rovers' finest in 2024 opens up.
First XV random awards: The best fans, strips, referees and more
Sacred Heart supporters shine in the 2024 First XV season's best moments and awards.
How every team can win the Ranfurly Shield (except Southland)
All roads will go through Hawke’s Bay starting this weekend against the Tasman Mako.
Havelock North pump track hosts accidental qualifier for world champs
Havelock North's pump track hosted a surprise qualifier for the 2024 UCI World Champs.
Napier City Rovers set lofty goals ahead of National League
Captain Jim Hoyle opens up on Napier City Rovers' National League qualification and hopes.
Ranfurly Shield safe as Magpies play out high-scoring gutbuster against Taniwha
Twelve tries were scored in all as the Magpies eventually opened a big lead.
Ultimate test of character awaits Napier City Rovers in National League hunt
Return to winning ways a must as Napier City Rovers hunt National League football place.
How veteran goalkeeper found love on and off the pitch at Napier City Rovers
Marriage and medals have captured Kyle Baxter's heart at the club.
Rise again: Napier City Rovers out to replace Chatham Cup pain with league joy
Napier City Rovers coach Bill Robertson: 'The message is to recover and bounce back'.
Olympics 2024: Greatest team ever? NZ's golden side
Live updates of all the action from the Paris Olympics on day four.
Ranfurly Shield holders go on try-scoring romp: A dozen will be fine, thank you
The new back-three all scored tries in the first half.
Sport news around NZ
Alex Powell: Why Damian McKenzie can't succeed in this All Blacks side
OPINION: In systems built on order, the All Blacks’ first five thrives on chaos.
Opinion: What we learned from challenger series semifinals
OPINION: Perhaps we’re in for more twists and turns this time around.
'Pretty surreal': Ko continues hot run with 30th career win
The Olympic champion produced a stunning final round to win.
More local sports news
On the road with Napier City Rovers as they hunt National League spot
Napier City Rovers win on the road before Sunday's massive Chatham Cup quarter-final.
Sea hawk becomes a Magpie: A rare NPC rugby signing from Wales
The Magpies are preparing for a second Ranfurly Shield defence of the season on Saturday.
The golden girl and her special boats - an Olympic dream saved by 'millimetres'
Emma Twigg has planned for years to storm the Olympics in a boat designed close to home.
He feared an injury would end his football career. Now he’s an inspirational leader
Napier City Rovers captain Jim Hoyle opens up on captaincy and commitment.
Tributes flow as All Black Norm Hewitt dies
The 23-cap All Black also played for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby.
Stake races on the cards for Hastings sprinter Wewillrock
A round-up of the week's racing.