New ZealandMagpies play numbers game in early-season rugby hit-outNew head coach Brock James gave 30 players match-time on Wednesday night.18 May 02:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRIP Bruce Robertson, Hawke's Bay rugby legendThe All Blacks great was back in Hawke's Bay in 2017 to join the HBHS wall of fame.13 May 11:09 PM
New ZealandSuper Cooper: Former AB and Magpies captain returns for fundraisingEx-All Black and St John's College student Matthew Cooper will talk at a fundraiser.02 May 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNPCWhy so many Magpies, and their coach, are winging it to the USMagpies coach Josh Syms accepts offseason job in Major League Rugby02 Nov 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNPCWarner Dearns is New Zealand's loss and Japan's gain - for nowWarner Dearns' mum says it was "a bit emotional" as the New Zealand anthem rang out.31 Oct 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNetballNetball or rugby? The juggling act of Flaxmere's rising sporting starKahlia Awa's a Tui and could be a Hurricane. But the Pulse could come calling too.28 Oct 02:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNPCRugby: Hawke's Bay has a Savea of its ownKusitino Savea has a famous rugby surname - but he's out to make a name of his own.14 Sep 03:47 AM
NPCThirty seconds from national glory: Heartbreak for Napier Boys' High in rugby finalA big defensive effort wasn't enough as Napier Boys lost in the national schools final.11 Sep 03:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNPCHawke's Bay Tui great farewelled in BalcluthaEmma Jensen has played over 160 first-class rugby matches. Saturday's is her last.08 Sep 01:02 AM
NPCCanterbury get home in close win over Hawke's BayThe Magpies have suffered just their second loss of the NPC season.04 Sep 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNPCBrodie Retallick on that yellow card: 'Anything head-on-head is a red card'Star lock confirmed for Magpies' Shield defence.25 Aug 03:02 AM
Black FernsNew field of dreams: Rugby 'legend' on mission in the classroom and boardroomThe ex-Black Fern is focused on giving back to the sport.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNPCThe toll of fighting for Shield history: 'It probably burnt us out last year'The Magpies are eyeing become the longest holders of the Ranfurly Shield this century.10 Aug 09:57 PM
NPCMagpies 2022 squad announced, Weber to star in Shield defenceStar halfback gets a run.29 Jul 05:07 AM
New ZealandGovt frees up masks, RATs; 11,382 cases today, child dies with virusAn estimated 400,000 people will now be eligible for anti-viral drugs.14 Jul 01:28 AM
New Zealand8436 Covid cases, 18 virus-related deathsIn seven weeks the total number of deaths with Covid has increased by over 600.31 May 01:10 AM
All BlacksIn the black (and white): Magpies rugby soaring on and off the fieldCash flowing in - but rugby boss says big challenges face the code24 May 11:41 PM
NPCBoardroom changes at Hawke's Bay Rugby UnionShearing contractor and businessman Brendan Mahony is in his 12th year as HBRU chairman.17 May 03:38 AM
New Zealand9843 new Covid cases, eight virus-related deathsExpert warns of 'flood' of Long Covid challenges looming for the health system.17 May 01:12 AM
New ZealandLive: Record 1573 community Covid cases - 1140 of them in AucklandYesterday there were 1160 new cases in the community and 56 people were in hospital.17 Feb 02:40 AM
New Zealand744 new cases; tens of thousands of travellers due in two weeks - new iso rulesA wave of thousands of Omicron cases is expected to sweep the country.15 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNPCLegendary Bay multi-sportsman leaves rich legacyTony Small made his first-class rugby and cricket debut in 1956.01 Dec 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNPCMako loosie home to battle home town semifinal favouritesMcLean Park semifinal poised to be a thriller10 Nov 03:08 AM
NPCRevealed: Josh Syms the new coach for Hawke's Bay MagpiesMagpies new coach announced04 Nov 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNPCLions falter at home against Magpies for first time since 1977Magpies triumph against Wellington26 Sep 02:41 AM
NPCMagpies poised for Battle of the Bays Shield defence"Slow starters" square off with Steamers17 Sep 07:43 PM
New ZealandHorticulture boss convicted of slavery loses appeal, cops new minimum termJoseph Auga Matamata was the first in NZ convicted of slavery.08 Aug 11:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandObituary: Ion Brown, the sociable oil painter who became the Army's artistFrom his HB haunts, he followed in footsteps of legendary wartime artist Peter McIntyre.23 Jun 12:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe decision that put a Hawke's Bay boy on the path to the BluesZarn Sullivan is a Super Rugby player just five years after leaving Napier for Auckland.26 Jan 02:33 AM
NPCHawke's Bay claim Mitre 10 Championship titleHawke's Bay claimed their third Mitre 10 Cup Championship title in a decade.27 Nov 08:00 AM
NPCAs it happened: Hawke's Bay crush Taranaki to reach Championship finalAll the action between Hawke's Bay and Taranaki in the Mitre 10 Cup Championship semi.21 Nov 03:20 AM