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Almost 500 runs scored on 'absolute greentop' as season starts
'You can probably see and hear from what I'm saying that I'm bloody stoked.'

North v South: NZ's best sporting schools revealed
Which island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.

'Never say never': NZ Cricket won't rule out franchise T20 competition
'The way cricket is changing, you can’t take anything off the table.'

'He deserves it': Most-capped cricketer in HB history gains professional contract
'It’s probably been a longer journey for me than most to get to this point.'

Letters: Shaping Auckland stadium debate; junking the PM's junket
OPINION: 'Putting a roof on Eden Park won’t solve the inherent problem of its shape.'

Black Caps all-rounder hits hole in one, a day after career-best haul
Michael Bracewell has had a 24 hours to remember.

Whanganui cricket: United and Marist closing in on semifinal spots
United will be hoping for an improved batting performance this weekend.

Cricket: Marist and United building Coastal Challenge momentum
A rejigged Marist bowling attack got the job done.

Focus Sport: Weekend Sports Preview February 22
Newstalk ZB's D'Arcy Waldegrave and the NZ Herald's Bonnie Jansen get together to preview the weekend's sport. Video / NZ Herald / Photosport / Getty

Marist spanked in cricket's Coastal Challenge
Red Star racked up 307-7 at Queen Elizabeth Park in Masterton.

Watch: Bowler takes 4-5 in T20 Super Smash final
A strong spell from Rosemary Mair couldn't douse the Wellington Blaze.

Watch: Fielders combine for spectacular T20 catch
Troy Johnson has produced an unbelievable feat of athleticism and awareness at the Basin.

Focus Sport: Weekend Sports Preview November 23
Newstalk ZB's D'Arcy Waldegrave and the NZ Herald's Bonnie Jansen get together to preview the weekend's sport. Video / NZ Herald

Johnathan Thurston's cricket threat and thoughts on Warriors 2024
The rugby league all-time great didn't hold back in his typical, gritty fashion.

Triple hat-trick? Lightning strikes seven times for bowler in HB premier cricket
One hat-trick is freakish enough. But Caleb Gaylard wasn't done yet.

Black Cap Henry Nicholls cleared of ball-tampering charge
Nicholls has been cleared of ball tampering following an NZC disciplinary hearing.

Watch: Black Cap reported for alleged ball tampering
The incident was reported to New Zealand Cricket by the match umpires.

Hawke’s Bay seek revenge in Hawke Cup challenge
When Hawke's Bay last had the trophy, they were dismissed for under 100 in each innings.

Black Clash: NRL legend announced as wildcard
The T20 Black Clash will be returning to Tauranga this summer.

Hawke’s Bay win by 10 wickets in Hawke Cup warm-up
Hawke's Bay needed just two runs in the second innings.

Nine Hawke’s Bay players in Stags squad
Pacer and all-rounder Will Clark becomes a professional, at the age of 21.