Hawkes Bay will play in domestic rugby's top flight next year after a thrilling 35-30 victory over hosts Manawatu in the ITM Cup Championship final.
The Magpies had to shake a determined and passionate Turbos challenge and a vocal 13,000-strong local crowd before earning promotion to the ITM Cup Premiership for next season.
Hawkes Bay overcame a frantic finish to win by five points, out-scoring the home side four tries to three to deservedly win the Championship trophy.
