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Hawke’s Bay in brief: 12 hour DJ set to promote good mental health

DJ Sneeky will play an epic 12-hour set at Live like a Lotus event in Hastings.

At least 50 lambs dead after van and stock truck crash, overturning trailer

The angle of the overturned trailer meant deaths were inevitable, company says.

Slow-speed boat chase off Napier beach ends in two arrests

A witness says a man appeared to be trying to paddle away from police prior to the arrest.

Flaxmere mum wins Summer Photo Competition with stunning shot at Waimārama

A day out with family exploring a cave turned into an award-winning photo.

Check out these four pretty pups, ready to be adopted

Four friendly pups are looking for a permanent place to park their paws.

Buyers return to rising prices at Stortford Lodge

Store lamb prices lifted this week as buyers returned from a summer break.

Important messages for the crowds at A&P show

Trades promote their businesses.

Ākitio’s fishing weekend reels in the numbers

There were double the number of entries in the women's fishing competition this year.

Something old, something new and some novelty in Dannevirke's 2024 A&P Show

The A&P Show had some good pastoral exhibits.

'We’ve become so much more aware of the ebb and flow of the river.' Still no bridge one year after the cyclone

A year after the cyclone and the Menzies are still waiting.

Inside the plans for a bold new future at cyclone-smashed Tangoio Marae

The bones of the wharenui remain strong and whanau haven’t lost hope for the future.

Seventh open win at Dannevirke for Rowland Smith

The win heralded the champion Hawke's Bay shearer's return to competition.

Dannevirke Wheels With Attitude returns to celebrate 25 years

Wheels with Attitude has morphed into a huge affair.

'Exceptional riders' impress as Dannevirke hosts horse and pony show

National competition brings 192 horses, ponies and riders to showgrounds.

Central Hawke's Bay marks Cyclone Gabrielle anniversary

Community members, emergency services, volunteers and support organisations are welcome.

CBD crime: Cakeshop, pub, cathedral hit in Napier vandalism

Windows were smashed but there was no entry to the three premises.

Member of public hit with bag as alleged shoplifters flee store in Hastings

It's alleged they filled baskets and hit a Waitangi Day shopper on Heretaunga St.

'Spiritual' feeling of relief after disgraced former MP quits disputed property after 37 years

Property vacated after protracted battle in the High Court and Court of Appeal.