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Self-belief, good people moulded Winitana's template

At a time when an intoxicating blend of reggae, ska and rocksteady beats of the legendary Bob Marley was etched on the landscape of

Surf lifesaving: Golds galore for Bay club

Ben Lewis was the toast of the Ocean Beach Kiwi beach sprint contingent at the national surf lifesaving championships in Christchurch

CD spinner shows worth on benign wicket

His height is still the same but, if you take a closer look, you'll find Central Districts spinner Ajaz Patel has grown a lot in the

Cohesiveness vital for Hawks says Bartlett

The pundits didn't expect the Hawks to win and they didn't tonight but co-captain Everard Bartlett said his troops were always going

Best of luck to England, says ABs captain

Kieran Read shares his thoughts on England's chances of a record-breaking test test against Ireland this weekend.

Heads Stags win, tails it's Firebirds day

That tails have a propensity to wag in a cricket match is a given but what's important for the bowling side is to ensure their head's

Speedway: Maulers driver talks it up

Top marks for courage in the countdown to the Peter Barry Memorial stockcar teams event go to Meeanee Maulers driver Joshua Swannell.

Black Sticks captain inspires at workshop

HBT17106105.JPG. MENTORING: Former Black Sticks captain Kayla Whitelock with students at the Growing Leaders workshop yesterday at

Female Hawks coach no problem for Roberson

US import brings a heap of experience with him to Hawke's Bay assignment.

Stags playing for pride in Plunket Shield

Jesse Ryder returns to the Central Districts mix when they host the Wellington Firebirds in Napier in the Plunket Shield match today. The

Lucked-out Laurie rues Sparky's absence

You'll be hard pushed to find a Horse of the Year Show faithful who can recall in almost a decade when Katie Laurie didn't go back

Teen triathlete shows adults how it's done

ON YER BIKE: Lachlan Cairns is gearing up for the schools' nationals just fine. PHOTO/FILE Triathlon Hawke's Bay Lachlan Cairns started

Unicorn magic lifts rookie Tootill

Horse. What horse? As far as Lily Tootill is concerned her mount, Ulysses NZPH, isn't just any four-legged creature. "I wouldn't

Olympic Cup glory for Tootill

Young Karaka rider Lily Tootill couldn't have asked for better preparation for her upcoming trip to Australia, lifting the prestigious

Horse of the Year continues despite rain and flooding

Torrential rain and flooding at the Hawke's Bay Showgrounds has not dampened spirits at the Horse of the Year Show in Hastings, even

Peak queen feeds off support to reign again

Triple Peaks ChallengeBy Anendra Singh Carla Bywater won her second Triple Peaks Challenge crown today but a lot of water has passed

Te Mata Peak brings runners down to knees

Triple Peaks ChallengeAdventure racing As he sat at the rear end of his station wagon vehicle in the carpark, a drenched and spent

Rain affects event at Horse of the Year

Torrential rain overnight and plenty more in the forecast has forced the postponement today of the cross country phase of the eventing