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Hawke's Bay in the grip of NBA star Steven Adams fever
Oklahoma City Thunder centre Steven Adams creates unforgettable scenes in Hawke's Bay.
Thompson takes six-stroke victory
Maraenui Golf Club amateur Mako Thompson enjoys a purple patch before Queensland champs.
Chatham Cup pass mark for Blues after Greek mock exam
Napier City Rovers claim three points but fall shy of retaining the Central League crown.
It's a Wall of resilience for Lindisfarne College teen
Lindisfarne College schoolboy Sam Wall draws inspiration from success of Sarpreet Singh.
Do troubles for Fonterra mean trouble for farmers?
The dairy co-op is a giant of NZ business, so how worried should we all be?
Burton, Hill, Bush creaking but enjoying court time
Napier Girls' High School, Toro Atu only undefeated teams in Basketball HB's club league.
Mercurial midfielder Mandair back in Bay United equation
Another homegrown talent, Karan Mandair, officially second signing for Hawke's Bay United.
Napier teen humming from scrap metal yard to US varsity
Teen Travis Wright doesn't cut an athletic picture but he hums on the basketball court.
Schoolboy referee keeps family torch burning
Maternal grandfather, father provide platform for Shea Hughes to realise World Cup dream.
Thunder centre Adams will be in da house this month
Talented Hawke's Bay teens Kobe Kara and Clifton Bush Jr III share Steven Adams moments.
Lindisfarne College schoolboy sails on wind of honesty
Hawke's Bay schoolboy Carl Marshall's much wiser for "ooching" on fast opti boat to China.
Mako Thompson salutes coach, family for latest victory
Slowly but surely HB golfer Mako Thompson is working his way towards turning professional.
Spark Sport admits it has lowered its video quality
Sky TV's upgraded streaming app gets bragging rights.
Three Super 8 netball sides secure semifinal berths
Otane, All In, NGHS already in semifinals of the championship round of Super 8 netball.
Why increasing numbers of super rich leads to a tax problem
The number of super-rich in NZ has increased 75 per cent in the past five years.
Basketball HB woos regardless of age, gender and ability
From zero female players and scoreboards in 2017, basketball is launching an elite league.
Not just swimming, but sport poorer amid doping claims
Global governing bodies need to take collective stance on doping — that's, zero tolerance.
Otane v All In big one but it's Outkast test before that
As the pointed end to Super 8 netball arrives, will anyone spoil All In and Otane's party?
Blues battle bug but not using it as an excuse in loss
The cracker day had factored in everything except a victory for the Rovers at Park Island.
Relaxed Rovers ready for Rangers in Central League
The road has tested the Rovers this winter but the Napier club's giving itself a pass mark
How a critical lack of money is hurting the health system
Even the Prime Minister has said there's an issue of 'consistent underfunding'
Saints eventually find step to snip net for 11th NBL crown
The Hawks made all the right moves and noises but the halftime score was a false dawn.
Blues lament the created-chances but ... anthem again
Chatham Cup-flogged Western Suburbs exact revenge on Napier City Rovers in Central League.
Hawks beat Canterbury Rams at their own game in playoffs
The Hawks will need something extra special to topple the Wellington Saints in grand final
Central women champions, men runners-up at U18 nationals
Whether it's the fun festival or the competitive stage, Hawke's Bay hockey is just humming
Baby uplifts: What needs to change to protect children?
Four inquiries are currently underway into Oranga Tamariki.
Put your hand up if you knew laws pertaining to overthrows?
Hey, why not use the reserve day to determine winners ... if it happens in 20 years or so?
Black Caps say sharing cup spoils won't go down too well
Rash of hungry Central Districts Stags cricketers will be putting hands up for Black Caps.
What-if moments make the Cricket World Cup a humdinger
It's the twists and turns of imperfections that made the ICC World Cup a sporting shrine.
Georgia Hulls, Briana Stephenson pivotal in Napoli, Italy
Hawke's Bay sprinters Georgia Hulls and Brianna Stephenson play pivotal part in Italy.
Blues juggernaut steamrolls Wellington in one-way traffic
Referee Martin Roil comes under scrutiny from Wellington United coach Rapha Christians.
Wellington United can become stumbling block for Rovers
Napier City Rovers believe they can beat anyone in the country - pacing themselves vital.
Liam Napier: Cricket's fickle nature captured by NZ v England final
Why New Zealand and England are the most unlikely Cricket World Cup finalists.