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 fullbackCorey 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.
