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Central Hawke’s Bay’s Concert Choir presents ‘It’s Almost Christmas’
“There is plenty of variety and this year’s music is joyous.”

'I got great satisfaction from teaching': Carl Pester bids farewell to Tararua College
Carl Pester believes teaching is one of the most important things one can do.

'Biggest battle of my life': Woman's organs pulled out in bid to slow cancer in rare treatment
Grace Patel 'almost died twice' after surgery. Now she's got a shot at life.

Dannevirke’s Christmas lights sure to appeal again in 2023
Christmas Lights Competition started on December 9.

Hawke's Bay kids invited to try the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon
Hawke's Bay kids gear up for the Weet-Bix TRYathlon after missing out for three years.

Fantasy Cave Christmas pop-up full of delights
The pop-up Fantasy Cave is open until Christmas Eve.

It's been a tough year - Mayor's Christmas message
It has never been more important to support local.

Fiesta of Lights has been shining bright for 25 years
There's a new glow-in-the-dark zone in the Exhibition Hall

Learning to kōrero Māori is more than speaking a new language
'I really love the way that our kaiako have helped us to stay enthused and motivated.'

'It didn’t come from the river': Town's flooding to be subject of independent investigation
"Some said the water came from the river but it didn’t, it came from behind us."

'Disgraceful': Ngāti Kahungunu plans hui to discuss how to oppose Govt policies
'We will not stand by and let this just happen.'

Spectacular Christmas parade thrills huge crowd
Dannevirke Christmas Parade wonderful in great weather

In pictures: Christmas at the Park draws huge crowd
13,000 people descended on a glorious December night as the festive season truly began.

Watch: Salt and squeals as Girls' High leavers sprint into the sea in uniform
Mia Halstead said her year group wanted to go out on a high.

Mana whenua lead large march in Napier against coalition government policy
About 1500 people attended a protest against new Government's treatment of Māori.

NGHS leavers celebrate end of school
Napier Girls' High School leavers celebrated the end of their school experience by cooling off in the sea. Video / Warren Buckland

NPC's top point scorer signs in US after Super Rugby omission
McClutchie was a mysterious omission from teams in Super Rugby Pacific.

Consistent prices for weaners at Dannevirke dairy beef sale
Steady prices at Dannevirke weaner sale

Brass band backing for carol singers
Brass band played Christmas Carols in Knox Church.

Check the competition: Local primary chess players compete in new tournament
Three schools compete in chess contest.

Hawke’s Bay news in brief: $35,000 Lotto win in Bay View
One Lotto player is $35,096 richer thanks to a winning ticket sold in Bay View, Napier.

The region that needs up to 8000 new workers: 'Will dominate what we do for years'
Accommodation villages being mulled for an influx of workers to cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay.

Old taxi ban at airport: 'People don’t want to sit in a shabby cab.'
Airport says it wants to lift visitors' experience.

He inherited his grandfather’s bowls - now this Kahungunu man is national para bowls champion
"When Kerrin’s not at work keeping the office alive and well, he’s on the bowling green."

Pahīatua and Districts Rebus club marks 30 years
The club was the sixth to be formed in Wairarapa.

'I didn't care how long it took': Logging boss turns kiwi enthusiast
There were no deaths of the national bird during a delicate pine harvest.