Punching above weight

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POVERTY Bay is the smallest association in the Northern Districts region but punches above its weight, says senior men’s coach and Poverty Bay Cricket Association development officer David McDonald.
“We had 13 players picked for

Cricket: Bennett ruled out of HRV Cup

New Zealand Cricket medical staff today confirmed Canterbury Wizards fast bowler Hamish Bennett has been ruled out of the HRV Cup Twenty20 competition.

NZC national selector manager Kim Littlejohn said: "Hamish has been

'Yachting: 'Stealth Zone' awaits Camper

Camper Emirates Team New Zealand, skippered by Chris Nicholson from Australia. Photo / Supplied

Team New Zealand skipper Chris Nicholson says the crew aboard Camper are ready to attack on day 11 of the Volvo Ocean

All Blacks: Grant Fox eagerly awaiting new job as selector

Grant Fox. Photo / NZPA

New All Blacks' selector Grant Fox didn't think twice about accepting the job offer, even if it meant less time working on his tan this summer.

The former first five eighth

Soccer: Phoenix beat down Newcastle

Andrew Durante of the Phoenix runs the ball under pressure from Ryan Griffiths of the Jets during the round 12 A-League match between Wellington Phoenix and Newcastle Jets at Westpac Stadium. Photo / Getty

Phoenix

Cricket: India embark on setting records Down Under

Sachin Tendulkar from India. Photo / AP

India's 10th tour to Australia has the potential to be one of the most memorable in history for the cricket-obsessed nation.

But with so much on the line, there's

Cycling: Sergent double finalist for BikeNZ awards

Jesse Sergent, cyclist. Photo / Supplied

Feilding cyclist Jesse Sergent had his stunning 2011 season recognised by being named a finalist on road and track at the BikeNZ rider of the year awards.

Sergent came second