Wellington makes winning start to Air NZ Cup

Wellington has opened its Air New Zealand Cup campaign with a bonus point win, comfortably defeating Hawke's Bay 30-6 at Westpac Stadium.

Hosea Gear, Michael Hobbs, Alby Mathewson and Jacob Ellison scored tries for the home side with Hawke's Bay managing just two penalty goals.

Wellington fullback Corey Jane says despite a slow start his team gradually got better. He says after a disappointing first half, it was a much better second half.

In other results, Taranaki has beaten North Harbour 20-13 in New Plymouth.

- NEWSTALK ZB