Anendra Singh
Sports editor
Anendra Singh is the Hawke's Bay Today sports editor
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Has NZ Cricket oversight caused irreparable damage to Stead?
New Zealand Cricket coach Gary Stead's a recipient of a Westpac credit card-type of deal.
Texans eye historic three-peat at NZ club championship
Matt Edmondson and Christian Leopard cogs in wheel as Texans juggernaut steamrolls rivals.
Richard Gillespie's hand pivotal in helping break habit
Positional changes conspicuous as Hawke's Bay United eke out victory at cost of Dragons.
Football: Hawke's Bay United , Dragons in many ways like two peas in a pod
Hawke's Bay United's deep-seated demons go well beyond exorcising their unpolished boots.
Poet mum Christine Broe defines coach Nelson's template
Carpentry helps NBL coach Daniel Nelson sculpture identity outside of basketball cauldron.
Cricket: Texans reckon change in NZ club champs format suits their demeanour
Napier Technical banking on collective experience to see them through to NZ club champs.
NBHS yield profits beyond loss to PNBHS in cricket
Napier Boys' High School, Palmerston North BHS cricketers looking at the bigger picture.
Hawks are expected to hang hat on every pillar of NBL
Hawks coach Daniel Nelson hopes to use his extensive network to highlight player pathways.
New compact venue in Hastings need not rival McLean Park
Hawke's Bay desperately needs to rebuild its fading image as a major sporting attraction.
Foy, Van Kampen on golden track for Tokyo Paralympics
Hannah van Kampen stokes Emma Foy's fire in snowy Milton but aims to thaw in Hastings now.
Pain killers make it Schaw thing as HB lift Furlong Cup
It's payback time and Hawke's Bay boys aren't scared of Hamilton in Hawke Cup challenge.
Football: Tasman United heap even more misery on Bay United
Hawke's Bay United co-coach Chris Greatholder says there are no hard-luck yarns this time.
Knuckle ball after knuckle ball; NZ concussion test due
Bowler Tim Southee's nobility is infectious but when do you start saving him from himself.
Lindisfarne product Mustafa Sheikh wants Bread to rise
Lindisfarne College boarding stint in Hastings puts life in perspective for Mussie Sheikh.
Ahinga Selemani sheds light in mind's eye of a striker
Ultimately, scoring goals in the beautiful game isn't just a habit but a law of averages.
India T20 nail-biter raises more questions than answers
Laws of frugality completely defy logic in choice of super-over bowlers but what do I know
T20 World Cup focus but habits must change smartly
Did Sophie Devine and Martin Guptill take the catches cleanly or did they grass the ball?
Veteran all-rounder Bronson Meehan the toast of Texans
Hawke's Bay senior women and premier men's club cricket projects interesting statistics.
Osea-Nketia paints forlorn figure after 0.1s cuts deep
Edward Osea-Nketia confirms pressure of high expectations are beginning to weigh him down.
Adams, the mum, turns Potts Classic into her playground
It's early days but Dame Valerie Adams, Tom Walsh will make excellent chefs de mission.
Kilkolly aims to turn Team Wellington rebuff into gain
Hawke's Bay United gains an asset once more in Angus Kilkolly.
Tom Walsh cashed in on 2017 lost bet at cost of critics
Tom Walsh reflects on younger days when doom-sayers said he was incapable of accomplishing
Golden gargle in Tokyo will do Tom Walsh just fine
Tom Walsh likens annual Potts Classic in Hastings to the start of opening All Blacks match
Potts Classic to keep shot put coach Stevenson in check
Shot put medal prospect Tom Walsh, coach Dale Stevenson aiming to do their best for NZ.
Warehouse packer Southgate shows benefit of indoor work
Imogen Ayris scales to women's honours on a count back after tying with Olivia McTaggart.
Duco not averse to reviewing ticket pricing says Higgins
Duco Events, TVNZ went out on a limb to take risks when embarking on annual Black Clash.
Why does Black Clash need fans' money in first place?
Putting Black Clash T20 on free-to-air TV somehow counters the drive to pack McLean Park.
Chilled Eliza McCartney teeing up for European season
Charitable gold-coin entry fee a win-win for cancer and elite pole vaulters in NZ.
Ideal poles but sun must align with moon: James Steyn
James Steyn reveals it's a double-edged sword as blokes try to compete in a female domain.
Talk will be cheap now, says Hawke's Bay United co-coach
Hawke's Bay United should end their losing streak when they host the Phoenix Reserves next
Lily's not the wilting type when it comes to match play
Manawatu/Whanganui No 5 Lily Griffin has wood on HBPB top seed Tessa McDonald in final.
Bay men in with sniffing chance after Furlong Cup win
Bay trio's CD Stags firepower too much for Horowhenua-Kapiti as Hawke Cup quest hots up.
Prem men should have had chance to watch, says Skippy
It's crucial Napier City Council brings McLean Park up to match fitness: Mathew Sinclair.
HBPB, Man/Whang showdown at Napier match play tourney
Maraenui Golf Club stalwart Kathy Olsen stumbles on 19th hole to miss the matchplay final.
Plant-based diet offers veteran defender ideal footy fix
No reason why Hawke's Bay United can't beat Auckland City FC tomorrow, says Danny Wilson.
Trout fishing gives way to rolling mat after fours title
Louise Fitness fits in nicely as composite four's dress rehearsal for nationals goes well.
Oh baby! Balance leaves Adams in a happy medium: Coach
Dame Valerie Adams' X-factor amazes Athletics NZ high performance director Scott Goodman.
Jarrod Kenny named before coach Daniel Nelson arrives
It's "all under one roof" as Hawks start releasing key signings for the 2020 NBL season.
NZ Cricket stance to cloak racist fan defeats purpose
Explaining mechanism of racism and why it's so vile is becoming a futile exercise anywhere
Aniela Apperley named MVP as CD U15 overwhelm rivals
It all started with Milo cricket for Aniela Apperley who is making her mark at rep level.
Taradale High pupil Amelia Smith nails silver, bronze
Amelia Smith's Rippa rugby prowess in Alexandra saw mother enrol her at an athletics club.
Teen's turning adversity into Tour of Hawke's Bay glory
Tour of Hawke's Bay king of the mountains jersey no fluke for teen from St John's College.
Bay United start 2020 as they ended 2019 — with a loss
Veteran Danny Wilson signed up as Hawke's Bay United go shopping to bolster their bench.
CD Stags' Super Smash fate in the hands of others now
Like the CD Hinds, the hapless CD Stags fail to decipher University of Otago Oval wicket.
CD Hinds forget bats but give Sparks fright with ball
Central Districts Hinds bow out of Super Smash but not before a royal dogfight in Dunedin.
Manchester United academy still teaching life's lessons
Hawke's Bay United midfielder Joshua Signey relives pain but won't have it any other way.
Rance finds swing while Mair's finding batting traction
It's do-or-die time for the Central Districts teams in the final round of the Super Smash
Roil siblings follow in well-trodden family footsteps at Colgate Games
Hastings Athletics Club leads the charge of Hawke's Bay 71 at North Island Colgate Games.
Jordie Barrett didn't have his way with Mathew Sinclair
Mathew Sinclair already dealing with psychological issues in facing Muttiah Muralitharan.
New Zealand are India of yesteryear in the test arena
Until NZC changes a method that rewards a game of chance, test wins will remain elusive.
Lefties show how it's done on a benign batting track
Auckland Aces victory over CD Stags turns Super Smash playoffs hopes into 4-way lottery.
Change in mindset offers Hinds some Super Smash heart
On-call bowler Melissa Hansen misses out on game-changer award but not skipper's message.
Two-step Murali's still deadly weapon, says Jayawardene
Mahela Jayawardene is excited about playing cricket alongside Beauden and Jordie Barrett.
Queen of NZ sprints Zoe Hobbs eyes classic fast lanes
Home girl Georgia Hulls among posses of sprinters who will give Zoe Hobbs a run for money.
Stags paralyse Volts with latent surge of batting power
Kieran Noema-Barnett provides timely grunt for Joshua Clarkson to drive home the advantage
Otago schoolgirl Eden Carson sparks CD Hinds collapse
Central Districts Hinds remain upbeat on playoffs despite Otago Sparks' crushing victory.
Willem Ludick's morse code timely Super Smash message
Parents Edwin and Sanette and fiancee Lene Fourie inspire Willem Ludick in campaign.
Super Smash fine but women need to polish uncut diamonds
CD Hinds need to lift standard of fielding if they are to enter Super Smash business end.
Bay United didn't play very well says Chris Greatholder
The roast turkey won't go down too well with the bubbly for Bay United on Christmas Day.
Bay United have ideal dogs of war says Ihaia Delaney
Ole academy disciple relishing the robustness and maturity of Hawke's Bay United culture.
Eliza McCartney, Tom Walsh to join Eddie Osei-Nketia
Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park, sports institute beckon elite track-and-field athletes.
Annand claims five-wicket bag to help stifle Manawatu
Hawke's Bay under-17 cricket boys show what working as a team is all about in Napier final
Parents will travel to South Africa to watch Joey Field
ICC Under-19 World Cup offers Baby Caps the opportunity to learn more about themselves.
Macca throws Steady under the bus on way to MCG test
The second innings in Perth doesn't count because Australia were playing pick-up sticks.
Two years of fund drive steers teen villagers to title
Havelock North High girls exceed expectations on platform of uncomplicated blueprint.
Bay United grind down plucky Waitakere at Park Island
Hawke's Bay United make season-defining statement in quest for premiership playoffs berth.
Derek Faavae, Luatolu Semisi teed up for IPC tourney
Hawke's Bay high school pair willing to sacrifice mainstream codes for much better returns
Patel, Sodhi show why Black Caps need spinners in Perth
It's a complete performance from CD stags, bar some fielding blemishes in Napier tonight.
Surreal as Bay United scrambled for cover at Park Island
The lock down of Park Island has disrupted Bay United's preparation but it's game on again
Wheeler, Young epitome of the highs and lows of cricket
CD's rotating door to the international arena is hectic but so is it to the casualty ward.
Top 30 world ranking tees up Piera Hudson for Europe
World Cup disciplines in Switzerland and France beckon Piera Hudson on hectic schedule.
If Piera Hudson isn't winning she sure is soaking it up
Fiona and John Hudson were lucky enough to see Piera race in United States fortnight ago.
Religious doctrines are badly out of touch with reality
Schools of religion are drowning in a sea of belief but can't find a vessel to stay afloat
Schmulian, Wiggins and Noema-Barnett provide platform
Hawke's Bay senior men are humming along just fine towards another Hawke Cup challenge.
Robertson puts Southern Utd stalemate in perspective
Hawke's Bay United team relieved to catch flight home via Auckland amid southern flooding.
Auckland females emulate men in 2019 interprovincials
Hawke's Bay/Poverty Bay outline challenges of keeping girls in golf in their teenage years
Six current and ex-Kiwi champs on wrestling card
WWE style of live professional wrestling rolls into Napier City for the first time tonight
BOP sneak in with North Harbour at Interprovincials
HBPB No 5 Fiona Ellis delighted to win first game to help side sneak into the playoffs.
Southern Utd censure will add zest to clash with Bay Utd
New venue, artificial turf but Hawke's Bay United keen for result at Logan Park, Dunedin.
Bay blind bowlers finding wicked chemistry on lawns
Bowls NZ invites physically disabled, visually impaired athletes on mat of inclusiveness.