Shane Hurndell is a sports reporter for Hawke's Bay Today
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Book Review: Tui quartet's mentions deserved
Brough may be back in Tui colours again this season.
Swimming: Bay's Aquahawks rule at junior festival
Four national records set by Aquahawks swimmers.
Charity boxing: Fighter's journey of change
Greeks mental strength should give her the edge
Awards: Hawke's Bay Sports Awards postponed
Nomination process will continue until March 31.
Surf lifesaving: Akeripa goes back-to-back in Gissy
Akeripa family returns home with six medals from nationals.
Speedway: Tame Krusty 500 but Bay rookie's rapt
Martin a convincing winner of the Hawke's Bay saloon championship.
Triathlon: Promising teen ticks all boxes
Tomorrow's HBSS champs an ideal rehearsal for Oceania Junior Champs.
Speedway: Father-daughter combo capable of podium
Hawke's Bay saloon and East Coast production saloon titles up for grabs.
Obituary: Magpies prop went on to become world-ranked sailor
Wiig had all the physical attributes to be an All Black but not the aggression
Showjumping: Winning comeback for BOP combo
Davey the best of the Hawke's Bay starters
Tennis: Bay champ eyes challenge of Asian Tour
Development manager lauds champ's influence on younger players
Rugby league: Bay's Tamati creates another first across the ditch
Roosters pathways manager predicts long future for Tamati with club
Speedway: Hawkeyes complete history-making double
Hawkeyes taste National Teams Champs glory for first time in 32 years
Rugby: NOBM stage courageous comeback to win Spillane Cup
NOBM and Hastings club boast the depth needed to be among Bay's top four
Rugby: Prop's fun approach contagious at NOBM
Magpies hooker Jacob Devery to play second five-eighth for club.
Tennis: Eastern juniors create history
Bay juniors benefit from Christie Cup exposure.
Sailing: Father and son eager to put third-leg woes behind
Fleet experiences benefits of new breastwork at Napier club.
Touch: Speedster warns daunting task ahead
Three mother-daughter combinations in Hawke's Bay open women's team.
Rugby: HBRU's equity increases by half a million
HBRU records 21st consecutive surplus.
Snow Skiing: Bay brothers make podium in Europe
Wilkins brothers help propel Kiwis to third place in Bosnia.
Softball: Pitcher already on legend's path
Pitcher gains Junior White Sox selection during week of birthday
Rugby: Magpies' Gareth Evans stoked with home show
Canes will chase more structured approach against Blues
Rugby: Canes 20s pipped by Blues counterparts
Canes 20s concede too many penalties in second spell.
Rugby: Young guns provide headaches for Ozich
Lock Martin eyes first taste of Mitre 10 Cup minutes.
Rugby: Former Steamer eyes Magpies spot
Nine of the hosts starting XV have yet to make first class debuts for Magpies
Rugby: Sunwolves flanker knows ingredients for upset
Magpie O'Connor's absence a blow for Sunwolves
Rugby: Evans sole Magpies starter for Canes
Loosie enjoys injury-free minutes after frustrating 2019
Rugby: Toala to start for Canes 20s
Toala and lock Liam Mitchell selected as over age wildcards
Maulers' culture inspires Stenson's extra miles
Stenson ranks Loveridge as one of the best teams racers in the country.
Rugby: Gibbes focus will lock memories out
Magpies forwards are ticking the boxes for Gibbes.
Speedway: Flynn content with 2NZ again
The Flynn brothers have been on national championship podium five times.
Rowing: Gavin Foulsham on target for podium at worlds
Coach Ross Webb rapt with Bay's medal haul.
Sevens: Bates eyes Tui recall after Taradale three-peat
Coach Baker ranks this year's Taradale title the best.
Sevens: Virus keeps villagers pivot in Bay
Poor turnout for annual Hawke's Bay Sevens in Waipukurau.
Surf life saving: Sprinter on fire with Bolt-like stride says coach
Coach confident national titles can be retained.
Softball: Makea at home in pressure-cooker environment
NFC experience should do Junior Black Sox a favour.
Sevens: Magpies' fun approach pays off
Ollie Sapsford is the first Hawke's Bay player to make cut since Tamati Samuels.
Softball: Danes winless against Bay opponents
Young Tangaroa impresses on mound for Fast Pitch.
Softball: Pumas pitcher delivers history-making scalp
Two Pumas hit automatics over centre outfield fence.
Kayaking: Medal haul ideal entree for Olympic trials
Hawke's Bay's Legarth to trial for Olympic Games spot.
Tennis: Christie Cup win ideal birthday present for co-captain
Greendale's River Apatu unbeaten on debut for cup holders.
Canoe polo: Two Bay players secure tickets to Rome
Visiting teams win all five grade titles up for grabs.
Hailes' winning recipes a boost for Bay tennis
Whanganui are expected to be well below strength as Hawke's Bay defends the Christie Cup.
Rugby: Memories flood back in wake of life membership
Former national age group selector has concerns about code's future.
Canoe Polo: World champs berths at stake
Record number of entries for annual Art Deco tournament.
Boxing: Final round for Patrick O'Brien's Battle for Life
O'Brien's dream of inspiring change will continue.
Rowing: 'Quirky' gets nod for Aussie nationals
Age limit prevents Bay official from going any higher.
Surf lifesaving: Westshore's versatility key to 17th consecutive title
Under-16 athletes take a hammering but it pays off.
Speedway: Hawkeyes rule again in Palmy
Hawkeyes drivers display initiative when manager called away.
Sevens: Villagers proud of top-four finish
Sixteen-year-old Cooper Flanders maintained starting spot for entire tournament.
Surf lifesaving: In-form ironman out to continue hot form
Waimarama have best chance of breaking Westshore's reign.
Sevens: Villagers unbeaten, MAC winless
Easier path for villagers after Feilding Yellow withdraws.
Speedway: Hawkeye eyes winning final fling
Hawkeyes boast plenty of experience and versatility.
Tough Super Rugby debuts for Magpies pair
Weber and O'Connor shine for Chiefs and Sunwolves respectively.
Tennis: Bay seniors' golden glow
Craig Giddy wins third consecutive national 45-plus singles title.
Speedway: Hawkeyes rip up Lions ... again
Meeanee Maulers taste Rees Shield glory for first time
Polo: Sherriff the boss as Morningstar captures Savile Cup
Hawke's Bay A win Wilson Cup final in extra time.
Speedway: Hawkeye not distracted by television fame
Nothing friendly about Hawkeyes clash with Lions.
Softball: Gettins calls for import restrictions
"Bear" admits he lost the spark required for the White Sox role.
Polo: Blue cod haul lucky omen for Cantabs
Hawke's Bay D and E are both unbeaten in MacKenzie Salver section.
Title time for South African import
English professional James Harper will play for Christchurch.
Multisport: Once is enough for Aucklander
Bay's Fergusson qualifies for world champs but won't be going.
Tennis: Hawke's Bay retain cup in emphatic fashion
The hosts led 16-2 after singles and doubles play.
Speedway: Auckland "underdogs" capture Grand Prix title
Lincoln and Olsen best of the Hawke's Bay crews.
'World's fastest Maori' to ride at Meeanee
Bradley Wilson-Dean eyes Meeanee track's lap record.
Multisport: 'Clumsy trainer' eyes fifth world champs berth
Fergusson and the Waipatiki Hill became good friends during summer holidays.
Speedway: New-look Bay crew capable of podium finish
Four Hawke's Bay crews among 20 chasing Grand Prix title.
Tennis: Addis relishes timing of comeback
Strongest Hawke's Bay tennis team in history to front on Saturday.
Softball: Bay pair make Junior Black Sox World Cup team
Three years' experience enough for World Cup nod for one Bay player.
Basketball: Napier Boys' High Old Boys prevail in inaugural clash
Henare O'Brien confident match will become an annual fixture.
Sailing: Manly clubmates rule Napier skiff nationals
Nine of 10 scheduled races were completed.
Speedway: Young Darroch realistic about tonight's role
Six Hawke's Bay drivers qualify on Night one of streetstock nationals.
Basketball: Henare happy with underdogs tag
NBHS Old Boys captain predicts five-point victory for his side.