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![The $225,000 job that's sat empty for nine months](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
The $225,000 job that's sat empty for nine months
Are you thinking of a change in career?
![Living in a house packed to the rafters with comics: 'I'm trying to preserve them for as long as I can'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Living in a house packed to the rafters with comics: 'I'm trying to preserve them for as long as I can'
'It’s not the money for me; it’s the art and the feel of the things.'
![A question of safety in Oak Ave: 'I just see the tree and I just want to cut it down'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
A question of safety in Oak Ave: 'I just see the tree and I just want to cut it down'
Peleti Oli's brother died when an SUV hit a tree in 2021.
![Large cyclone-damaged farm in Hawke's Bay to be converted to forestry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Large cyclone-damaged farm in Hawke's Bay to be converted to forestry
The Italian buyer of a cyclone-hit Rissington farm wants to convert it to forestry.
![Selaks, a 90-year Hawke’s Bay winemaking institution, says low alcohol is the trend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Selaks, a 90-year Hawke’s Bay winemaking institution, says low alcohol is the trend
The winery reflects on its humble beginnings to embrace innovation and the future.
![Pay dispute at Napier development: More companies come forward with claims of unpaid bills](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Pay dispute at Napier development: More companies come forward with claims of unpaid bills
'If we didn’t do that work he wouldn’t have been able to carry on with his project.'
Rural News
!['Kiwis helping other kiwis': Cyclone bravery award winners continue to help community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Kiwis helping other kiwis': Cyclone bravery award winners continue to help community
'It still puts a lump in your throat thinking about it.'
![Sara's side hustle is blooming](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Sara's side hustle is blooming
Sara Patetrson creates unique, handmade greeting cards using locally grown flowers.
![Generous rural spirit shines through tough times at stock donation drive](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Generous rural spirit shines through tough times at stock donation drive
About 370 sheep were donated by farmers from throughout the region.
![Bee Aware Month: Beeing there for our tireless workers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Bee Aware Month: Beeing there for our tireless workers
The humble honey bee is critical for the survival of the planet.
![Opinion: Vintage Machinery Museum started by train enthusiasts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Opinion: Vintage Machinery Museum started by train enthusiasts
Opinion: There's so much to see at the Fiordland Vintage Machinery Museum.
![Orange juice shortage hitting nationwide](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Orange juice shortage hitting nationwide
Struggling to find your favourite chilled orange juice? You're not the only one.
Lifestyle news
![Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned
Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.
![JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
![The solo migrant mum hoping to win NZ a Mrs Universe title](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
The solo migrant mum hoping to win NZ a Mrs Universe title
'I’m ready to stand up for New Zealand, but I need support from New Zealand.'
Car news & advice
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![Mustang 7th-gen: how Ford is 'doubling down' on the V8 (it's partly thanks to EVs)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Mustang 7th-gen: how Ford is 'doubling down' on the V8 (it's partly thanks to EVs)
Mustang chief engineer Laurie Transou explains how Ford can continue with a pure-petrol V8
![Fernando Alonso takes delivery of custom Aston Martin Valkyrie](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Fernando Alonso takes delivery of custom Aston Martin Valkyrie
Some company cars are better than others...
![Michael Jordan’s Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 is up for grabs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Michael Jordan’s Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 is up for grabs
The basketball legend’s ultra-rare Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 can be yours for a cool $1m.
OneRoof property news
![House-hunting for diplomats: I had one property turned down because of sniper fears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
House-hunting for diplomats: I had one property turned down because of sniper fears
What ambassadors look for in a Kiwi home.
![Tauranga families living 2.5km apart swap homes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Tauranga families living 2.5km apart swap homes
"Oh my god, how did you come up with this idea?"
![Mansion that’s too dangerous to step inside finally sells](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Mansion that’s too dangerous to step inside finally sells
"Mystery house on a hill" snapped up, but buyer and sale price remain a secret.
More local news
![Sandra Hazlehurst: 'We are working hard to identify cost savings'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Sandra Hazlehurst: 'We are working hard to identify cost savings'
All councils across the country are contending with ongoing high inflation.
![Havelock North's very own murder mystery novel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Havelock North's very own murder mystery novel
Wardini Books' owners have penned a murder mystery novel titled 'The Bookshop Detectives'.
!['Open to the world': Sellout crowds expected at world-first te reo festival in Hastings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Open to the world': Sellout crowds expected at world-first te reo festival in Hastings
The first-of-its-kind festival is set to champion Māori language and industry.
![New Flaxmere streets named after three local heroes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
New Flaxmere streets named after three local heroes
The new streets in Flaxmere have been opened as housing groundwork is completed.
![Waipukurau solo pup joins abandoned Flaxmere litter of six's pack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Waipukurau solo pup joins abandoned Flaxmere litter of six's pack
A pack of six puppies found dumped in a bag have found a seventh member at the SPCA.
![Two trophies up for grabs at Harcourts HB Women’s Tri](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Two trophies up for grabs at Harcourts HB Women’s Tri
This women-only event has been specifically designed for first-timers
![Air Force medic finds dream job with Hawke's Bay Helicopter Rescue](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Air Force medic finds dream job with Hawke's Bay Helicopter Rescue
A local woman returns home from the Air Force to join the team in her dream job.
![Art installation shows that dirt is more than just dirt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Art installation shows that dirt is more than just dirt
Learn the story behind Kelekele Mo’ui (Living Soil) by artist Kalisolaite ‘Uhila.
![Meet and greet with award-winning romance authors in Hastings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Meet and greet with award-winning romance authors in Hastings
Have your 'meet cute' with award-winning romance authors at Hastings Library.
![Big bucks raised at Bunnings motor neurone disease fundraiser](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Big bucks raised at Bunnings motor neurone disease fundraiser
A classic Bunnings sausage sizzle draws in the crowd in support of motor neurone disease.
![Havelock North High School students draw women they admire, respect or aspire to be like](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Havelock North High School students draw women they admire, respect or aspire to be like
Hastings Art Gallery educators take over a Havelock North High social studies class.
![Hawke's Bay car show to return next year 'bigger and better'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Hawke's Bay car show to return next year 'bigger and better'
The show was the fifth Neville McKay has organised.
!['Middle man' sold firearms stolen in rifle club heist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Middle man' sold firearms stolen in rifle club heist
Owen Dlyakiya received four rifles and onsold two of them.
![Hawke’s Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust ready to take off with another lottery to help save lives](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Hawke’s Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust ready to take off with another lottery to help save lives
Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust sets up another win-win lottery.
![The BRIGHT Project is bringing colour to Flaxmere Park](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
The BRIGHT Project is bringing colour to Flaxmere Park
Group behind 'The Bright Project' wants to bring Flaxmere community together through art.