Shane Hurndell
Sports reporter
Shane Hurndell is a sports reporter for Hawke's Bay Today
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Former Hawk walks the personal development talk in Hawke's Bay
Seminar aimed at those wanting to grow personally and professionally.
Hapi as! Girl makes history by being picked for Ross Shield team
Hapi has yet to decide which secondary school she will attend next year.
Rugby: Coach Mark Ozich warns best yet to come from Magpies
"I'm happy with the way we are tracking but we've still got room for improvement."
Rugby: World title next mission for national champions HBHS
HBHS ready to show off Moascar Cup and National Top Four trophy in Blossom Parade.
Brodie Retallick to turn out for his Central Hawke's Bay club
It'll be Retallick's first outing for his club since 2011.
How rugby has changed one mobster's life
Puk Kireka lost 31kg in 13 months and is studying for a sport and rec diploma.
Rugby team chooses ducks over rucks and defaults
Lamborn gets SOS call from Melbourne Rebels
'Tough moments': Joe Schmidt opens up about family and ABs job
Schmidt still keeps in regular contact with many of his former NBHS 1st XV players.
Yacht returns after co-skipper concussed
Co-skipper recovers in time for crew to rejoin race almost 24 hours after returning.
NOBM's Chris Johnston banned from rugby for two years
Johnston claimed Clenbuterol was purchased for wife's weight loss
Speedway: 'Lucky omen' returns to Hawkeyes roster
The Hawkeyes are on track to capture their third title in four years.
Hawke's Bay trash Manawatu after scoring 45 straight
The Magpies kept their hopes of a home semifinal alive after scoring 45 on the trot.
Canterbury shoot down Magpies
There was one bitter taste in the mouth of Hawke's Bay's coach Mark Ozich.
Bay driver qualifies for karting world grand finals
Bay teen on track to emulate late father's feats
Rugby: Dixon proud of Magpies' character
Dixon was also player-of-the-match after the Magpies 31-10 win against the Southland Stags
Tuis display depth in win over Cyclones
Tuis strong despite key absences, but Bay under-19s given a reality check in Wellington.
Kickboxing: Bay fighters eye national titles
Ngaronoa will assist Jackals Gym fighters before returning to China.
'SOS' response paying off for Clive prop
Peni reckons a star-studded Clive backline may play on Saturday and could be hard to beat.
Mongolian horseman drafted into polo team
Not just the second best polo player in his village, he's the second best wrestler too.
Sevens: Toala's another Ioane-type in waiting
Toala has the opportunity to be a two-season Baby Black.
Nick Palmer puts shot in perspective in Timaru
Karamu High School shot putter Nick Palmer ticks final box at meeting in Timaru
HB Sevens player's other name will crop up
Samuela Kokosigasiga's got wheels and will go ... but just under another name, thanks
AB heritage in Hastings East's artillery
Napier West and Hastings East still unbeaten in Wakely Shield.
Golf: Former New Zealand rep dies
"Grumpy Gordon" used to thrown the odd club when things weren't going well.
Rugby: NOBM's eye on the prize
Villagers' semifinals hopes dashed and flanker's 100th spoiled as Clive clean up.
Rugby: National trials for HGHS players
The boot of Gisborne pivot Renee Holmes proved the difference in finals clash.
Police will assist with ground control
Referees boss agrees to send officials back to park after string of nasty incidents.
Rugby: NOBM formidable despite missing 8
Napier Old Boys Marist deliver superb performance in 59-7 thrashing of Napier Technical.