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Free and easy as cyclists hit the road

Hundreds of cyclists enjoyed the weekend sun as they rode along the Hawke’s Bay trails. Lycra was out and casual T-shirts were in, as it was about taking in the view along the Big Easy ride. Chief photographer Warren Buckland snapped the smiling participants.

Bicycle track gets off to a flying start

There were plenty of thrills and yep, just the occasional spill, as more than 100 eager bike riders headed for the Napier Pump Track on Marine Parade which was officially opened on Saturday morning. Riders of all ages were clearly excited to take to the landscaped track where as well as pedalling, the action of leaping and landing over the many jumps gives the bike thrust. Photographer Duncan Brown, pumped up at the idea of checking it out himself, jumped in and got these shots on the day.

Supreme horsemanship on show

Record crowds turned out to watch action, thrills and talent at the Land Rover Cross Country and Farmlands Pony of the Year on Saturday as well as the G.J Gardiner Homes Dressage competition and the Bostock New Zealand Olympic Cup yesterday during Farmlands Horse of the Year. Photographers Paul Taylor and Duncan Brown were there.

Windies blow UAE away with ease

West Indies made short work of chasing down the United Arab Emirates 175 runs, winning the match with six wickets to spare yesterday. Chief photographer Warren Buckland was at Napier’s McLean Park for the last ICC Cricket World Cup pool game in New Zealand.

Fighting Monks in Hastings

Photos of world-renowned Chinese Shaolin Temple fighting monks on a Pacific Island tour, pictured at the Hastings Sports Centre and Heretaunga Intermediate school, Hastings. Photos by Warren Buckland and Paul Taylor

Secondary Schools' Athletics

Photos from Hawke's Bay Secondary Schools' athletics at Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park in Hastings. Photos by Paul Taylor

Afghan interpreters honoured

Major-General Gawn, Chief of Army, New Zealand Army presented medals to Ajmal Ahmadi (AJ) and Sayed Mohammed Ali Hussaini, two Afghanistan interpreters who served alongside NZ soldiers in Bamyan province, at a function at Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, hosted by Hastings District Council. Photos by Duncan Brown

Anti-TPPA rally in Hastings

Pictures from an anti-TPPA rally in Civic Square, Hastings, part of a nation-wide Day of Action against the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. Photos by Duncan Brown

Petrolheads' heaven

Pictures from the Wheels on Windsor Car Show at Windsor Park, Hastings. Photos by Duncan Brown

Triple Peaks Challenge

A race for the fearless and fit, and slightly mad perhaps, hundreds of runners and walkers took on Kahuranaki, Mt Erin and Te Mata Peak at the weekend. Photos by Paul Taylor and Warren Buckland.

Peak performance as athletes hit the heights in Bay heat

Competitors ran, walked or biked the 47km across Mt Erin, Mt Kahuranaki and Te Mata Peak at the annual Triple Peaks Challenge on Saturday. Chief photographer Warren Buckland was there.

Tremains Art Deco weekend Saturday 21 February 2015

Thousands of Deco attired people flocked to Napier to be a part of the world's largest Art Deco celebration on the Napier Art Deco Trust's official annual Art Deco weekend, 21-22 February 2015. Photographs Warren Buckland and Duncan Brown Hawke's Bay Today.

Art Deco 2015

Tremains Art Deco weekend 2015, Napier - Friday.

Art Deco in pictures

The Napier Sound Shell has all the marvellous colour and style of the Art Deco era, so it has long been a focal point for the entertainment side of all things Deco. Dancing, singing, musical outings and even bathing belles filled the stage and delighted the large crowds who assembled, dressed accordingly, to take in the jolly fine fun. Photographer Warren Buckland was there to take it in also — on camera.

Guests toast best of food and wine

There was plenty of fine fare on offer at the Trinity Hill Garden Party on Saturday, with award-winning chefs from The Grove restaurant in Auckland cooking up a storm. Photographer Paul Taylor was there.

The Box opens

Pictures from the official opening of The Box, a design studio in Lawn Rd, Clive, operated by Jodie Robertson. Photos by Duncan Brown

Scooters compete

Photos from the New Zealand Scooter Champs at Sk8 Zone in Napier. Photos by Warren Buckland

Upper Mohaka Rodeo action

Pictures from the recent Upper Mohaka Rodeo on the Napier Taupo Rd. Photos by Warren Buckland