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NZ Flag Football team, captained by Hawke's Bay local, set to play in Malaysia

New Zealand's national Flag Football team, featuring several Hawke's Bay players, is set to take on some of the world's best in the Asia/Oceania Continental Cha...

Magpies hopes of claiming first title dashed by Taranaki

The Hawke’s Bay Magpies hopes of claiming their first NPC title proved to be a bridge too far as Taranaki beat them 22-19 at a packed Yarrow Stadium in Ne...

Skynet Soars to WC Opener Win

Sophie Scott has started the 2023-2024 FEI World Cup (NZ) Series as she left off last season – winning. The Palmerston North 21-year-old and Waitangi Sky...

Indian team arrives in Hawke's Bay for special needs taekwon-do world champs after two days of travel

It has taken a full two days for taekwon-do competitors from India to reach Hawke’s Bay, but although tired, they were still smiling when they arrived tod...

Special needs competitors from across the world bringing their taekwon-do ‘A’ game to Hawke's Bay

Hundreds of athletes in 19 countries across the world are training hard and counting down the days to the International Inclusive Taekwon-Do Championships 2023,...

Broken Ranfurly Shield caused by 'genuine accident', Hawke's Bay Rugby says

The Hawke's Bay Rugby Union says damage to the Ranfurly Shield, less than 24 hours after the Magpies win, was caused by a "genuine accident".  Footage has...

Jacob Oram to coach Central Hinds

Central Districts Cricket is pleased to announce Jacob Oram as the new Head Coach of the Central Hinds. Based in Palmerston North, Oram brings a wealth of coac...

HB BMX Club opens new all-wheels pump track

A new track has opened at the Hawke’s Bay BMX Club in Havelock North that will provide a space for even more activities on wheels – not just BMX rid...

Hawke’s Bay Regional Aquatic Centre exceeds visit expectations in first year

The Hawke’s Bay Regional Aquatic Centre is celebrating its first year in operation with an estimated half a million user visits, exceeding all expectation...

Local High Performance pathway athletes announced

Hawke’s Bay’s top young sport talent has been identified with the launch of the first intake of the High Performance Sport NZ Hawke’s Bay Perf...

Video: 'You're very much in our thoughts', All Blacks bring tour to HB to lift regions spirits.

    The All Blacks have come to town as part of a three day tour intended to lift the spirits of the cyclone affected region.  The brief visit...

Video: 'Really cool to come and lift the spirits' - Fans delight at All Blacks open training session.

  McLean Park hosted the third and final day of the All Blacks' visit to Hawke's Bay. The open training session provided an opportunity for fans, young a...

Watch Live: All Blacks announce 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup

The 33-man All Blacks squad for September's Rugby World Cup in France has been announced in Napier this afternoon.  Direct from Napier's Pettigrew Green...

One NZ steps up to support 'Battle of the Bays'

One New Zealand has stepped up to support the 'Battle of the Bays' match, committing to help the region raise much-needed funds  to assist with Cyclone rel...

Two new head coaches for Central Stags

Double national champions the Central Stags will have two new Head Coaches next season. Both are familiar faces with track records of domestic success. CDCA s...

Harcourts Hawke’s Bay Women's Tri roars back for 2023 with promises of fun, fitness and fulfilment

Harcourts Hawke’s Bay Women's Tri returns to Hastings this September with the aim of making Triathlon not only accessible but achievable for all ages and...

Central Stags lock in squad for the season

The bulk of the Central Stags’ 2023/24 professional roster is locked in with 15 of the 16 contract spots announced today. Each year, all six teams around...

Hawke’s Bay Regional Aquatic Centre gains National recognition

The Hawke’s Bay Regional Aquatic Centre has taken out two national construction project awards with its design and build construction project partner Apol...

Unity Pitch cherry on top as football fever hits Napier

The countdown is on! In just 10 days FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023TM will be bringing action and excitement to Napier as New Zealand’s own Ford Footb...

Video: Hefty fine may be a way to stop pitch invasions at Mclean Park, says Napier City Council's events manager

  Hefty fines maybe a way to stop pitch invasions at Mclean Park, says Napier City Council’s events manager, Kevin Murphy. At the weekned, Napier's...