Magpies have posted their first win in the Air New Zealand Cup for 2008 in downing Northland 43-31 at McLean Park.

Hawke's Bay 43 (Israel Dagg, Jason Kupa, George Naoupu, Jason Shoemark, Mark Jackman, Karl Lowe tries; Mathew Berquist pen, 5 con)

Northland 31 (Jared Payne 2, Fetu'u Vainikolo, Dan Goodwin, Rene Ranger tries; Payne 3 con).

Halftime: 22-19.

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