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Anendra Singh
Sports editor
Hastings

Anendra Singh is the Hawke's Bay Today sports editor

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

Check out Anendra’s latest content
Precision timing makes the Malcolms tick
The Country

Precision timing makes the Malcolms tick

12 Mar 07:35 AM
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Norwood Gold Cup winner cries happy tears  ... again
The Country

Norwood Gold Cup winner cries happy tears ... again

11 Mar 07:21 AM

Lisa Coupe left basking in golden glow after clear rounds punctuate the Norwood Gold Cup.

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NZ series leader Dylan Bibby plays cool
The Country

NZ series leader Dylan Bibby plays cool

08 Mar 10:56 PM

Bibby sisters will have to earn the right to compete at Horse of the Year Show, says mum

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Amie Bentall eyes bigger picture in view finder
The Country

Amie Bentall eyes bigger picture in view finder

03 Jul 07:00 PM

Horses just steal the show, if you ask TV director Amie Bentall on the children's series.

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'Poor staff' on minimum wages and trainer on 'even less'
The Country

'Poor staff' on minimum wages and trainer on 'even less'

08 May 06:36 AM

Problem with racing is that it's in "a regulated industry in a deregulated environment".

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Racing not telling its story well enough: John Allen
The Country

Racing not telling its story well enough: John Allen

08 May 04:43 AM

No magic bullet to yank industry out of the doldrums, says NZ Racing Board CEO John Allen.

Emily Hayward nails Olympic Cup on Belischi in Hastings
The Country

Emily Hayward nails Olympic Cup on Belischi in Hastings

17 Mar 07:27 AM

Teenager sheds tears of joy after claiming maiden Olympic Cup in Hastings today.

Logan Massie says Intellect can tame Olympic Cup course
The Country

Logan Massie says Intellect can tame Olympic Cup course

15 Mar 10:00 PM

Dannevirke equestrian Logan Massie happy to control the controllables on board Intellect.

Oliver Croucher's grey mare 'jumps insane' at HOY Show
The Country

Oliver Croucher's grey mare 'jumps insane' at HOY Show

13 Mar 05:46 AM

Expectant HOY Show crowd fuels Oliver Croucher and Waitangi Surf to Norwood Gold Cup glory

Waipukurau's Simon, Claire Wilson relish HOY
The Country

Waipukurau's Simon, Claire Wilson relish HOY

11 Mar 11:28 PM

The Wilson farming family from Waipukurau find a common denominator at HOY in Hastings.

James Cottle, Anna Trent lose HOY Show perch in protest
The Country

James Cottle, Anna Trent lose HOY Show perch in protest

21 Mar 07:00 PM

Promoted pro-am class winner Sally Clarke sympathises with ousted James Cottle, Anna Trent

Lisa Cubitt's two times a lady rider at Hoy Show
The Country

Lisa Cubitt's two times a lady rider at Hoy Show

15 Mar 07:00 PM

"Unicorn" helps soften blow for Lady Rider of the Year champion Lisa Cubitt in Hastings

Melody Matheson priming up Graffiti MH for big one
The Country

Melody Matheson priming up Graffiti MH for big one

12 Mar 08:00 PM

Hastings rider Melody Matheson can't wait to make her NZ senior team debut at Hoy Show

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