The Hawke Cup is one of New Zealand’s oldest cricket trophies, dating back to 1910, contested by district (minor) associations rather than the major first-class teams.

Author Alec Astle expanded on the history of the Cup, alongside fellow author Murray Brown in the book The Challegers.

He joined the All Sport Breakfast to expand further. 

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The Hawke Cup is one of New Zealand’s oldest cricket trophies, dating back to 1910, contested by district (minor) associations rather than the major first-class teams.
Author Alec Astle expanded on the history of the Cup, alongside fellow author Murray Brown in the book The Challegers.
He joined the All Sport Breakfast to expand further.&nbsp;
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Alec Astle: author examines history of Hawke Cup in new book

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Dotgolf is hitting the world stage. 

The New Zealand made software is designed to help grow the game, and it was recently purchased by R&A, who will roll it out in 20 countries around the world. 

Former Golf NZ boss Dean Murphy is at the helm of Dotgolf, and has been instrumental in its rollout and subsequent sale. 

He joined Lesley Murdoch to run through the details of this major acheivement.  

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Dotgolf is hitting the world stage.&nbsp;
The New Zealand made software is designed to help grow the game, and it was recently purchased by R&amp;A, who will roll it out in 20 countries around the world.&nbsp;
Former Golf NZ boss Dean Murphy is at the helm of Dotgolf, and has been instrumental in its rollout and subsequent sale.&nbsp;
He joined Lesley Murdoch to run through the details of this major acheivement. &nbsp;
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Dean Murphy: Dotgolf CEO on the growth of the company, sale to R&A

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The noise surrounding a bid for a South Island NRL team gets louder each week. 

Both the Christchurch City Council and the Southern Orcas have prepared proposals for a 20th team. 

Newstalk ZB reporter and rugby league tragic Jamie Cunningham joined Lesley Murdoch to provide some context and break down the details of an increasingly complicated situation. 

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The noise surrounding a bid for a South Island NRL team gets louder each week.&nbsp;
Both the Christchurch City Council and the Southern Orcas have prepared proposals for a 20th team.&nbsp;
Newstalk ZB reporter and rugby league tragic Jamie Cunningham joined Lesley Murdoch to provide some context and break down the details of an increasingly complicated situation.&nbsp;
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Jamie Cunningham: Newstalk ZB reporter breaks down the details surrounding the bids for a South Island NRL team

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Chairman of Golf NZ Mike Rondell was lucky enough to be greenside as Ryan Fox played the perfect hole to win the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.

He joined Lesley Murdoch to describe the feeling on being there to witness Fox's achivement.

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Chairman of Golf NZ Mike Rondell was lucky enough to be greenside as Ryan Fox played the perfect hole to win the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.
He joined Lesley Murdoch to describe the feeling on being there to witness Fox's achivement.
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Mike Rondell: Golf NZ chairman recaps Ryan Fox's Open Championship win

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Alec Astle: author examines history of Hawke Cup in new book

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