Sports news
Captain Fantastic: How Jim Hoyle became a Napier City Rovers legend
The team remain unbeaten as the captain reaches a massive milestone.
Golf course review: Cape Kidnappers turns 21 and looks great as ever
Golfing paradise got a makeover.
France over All Blacks? Rugby prospect signs with Toulon, snubs NZ interest
He played for France in last year's under-20’s Six Nations.
'Nice little rush': Napier City Rovers' UK goalie on the thrill of a save
English goalkeeper Harry Townsend is making himself feel at home in Napier.
Why Napier City Rovers are eager to build on last season's success
It's time for the team of 2025 to write their own chapter in Napier City Rovers history.
Teen rugby league prodigy joins Knights, balances school and sport
Maddison Seumanutafa, 15, plays for Newcastle Knights in the Lisa Fiaola Cup.
Proving her teasing brothers right: Hawke's Bay cricketer called up to White Ferns
'My brothers used to tell me I was going to be a White Fern, but I used to get annoyed.'
Damask Rose to compete in NZ’s richest $3.5m 3-year-old race
The NZB Kiwi winner gains direct entry into Australia's A$10m Golden Eagle.
‘Identified a few issues’: Super Rugby CEO addresses Fijian Drua travel problems
Super Rugby Pacific held a 'thorough review' of the issues after the Drua shared concerns.
‘How is this even happening?’: Probe into Fijian Drua rugby team’s hellish journey
Star player questioned if NZ or Australian team would ever have to ride in back of truck.
'Can’t say no to your grandma': 75-year-old convinces daughter and grandson to do an Ironman with her
'We weren’t just racing. We were creating memories as a family.'
Plenty of players, but no committee: Rugby club could 'fold' after 140 years
'It has become unsustainable for the few still involved.'
Rowland Smith warms up for Golden Shears with Hawke's Bay win
“They would have jumped a bit when they saw him turn up,” said one woolshed veteran.
Winning formula: HB family’s unbeaten run in horse racing
The Andersens enjoyed a 100% winning rate this past week.
'I will do it with the village that raised me’: Aimee Fisher to have another go at Olympic gold in 2028
Fisher says she'll do 'one last ride' and will train 'back where it all began'.
From charity to defeating champions: Napier City Rovers beat title holders 3-2
First they delivered presents at Ronald McDonald House - then they delivered on the pitch.
Table-topping Napier City Rovers fizzing for National League run home
Napier City Rovers' hopes of making the National League final are in their own hands.
Sport news around NZ
D-day looms for Crocetti's chances in A$5m Quokka
Kiwi galloper Crocetti chases an A$5 million race win in Perth.
'Trust yourself': How Warriors, Metcalf nailed golden kick to beat Broncos
Rather than being nervous, Luke Metcalf was excited – with the game on the line.
Alice Soper: How putting community ahead of competition revitalises sport
OPINION: The goal becomes team retention and enjoying the game together.
More local sports news
Napier City Rovers' sights on National League glory
With three rounds to go, team remain in the hunt for grand final spot.
White Ferns to bring their T20 World Cup to Hawke's Bay on trophy tour
The world champions will take the trophy on a tiki tour of the Bay.
Brothers in arms: The footballing siblings who live, play and also got red-carded together
Blues Brothers: Ethan Richards on his on- and off-pitch relationship with brother Kieran.
Rovers united: Bonding on and off the field
'Super-tight' team spirit includes eight footballers living in the same complex.
'It all worked out in the end': The comeback of an understated White Ferns hero
Rosemary Mair turned in one of the performances of her career in the T20 World Cup final.
'I don’t understand': NPC coach fires broadside at NZ Rugby over its future
Financial struggles and funding cuts threaten grassroots rugby.