What to expect from the fruit bowl of NZ after Gabrielle
Impact of cyclone on stone fruit and summer berries will be felt for years to come.
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"Spread the love and the good vibes will always make for a good time."
'Simply a favour': Drug dealer gets extra time for arranging meth delivery to jail
His lawyer says it was for another prisoner and the deal was not for profit.
Flemington Mud Run celebrating 10th anniversary
"We are celebrating our 10th anniversary with some impressive prizes to be won."
PGG Wrightson CHB Food Bank Appeal still going strong
Collection night is supported by Volunteer Fire Brigades, Ambulance and Police.
Fair fares: Taxi tips for a happy exit from the Mission Concert
A concert 12 months ago was blighted by out-of-town taxi price-gouging.
Awards celebrate young success in Central Hawke’s Bay's workforce
Graduates prove themselves as 'shining examples of what can be achieved'.
'Inability to safely evacuate': More HB properties added to Category 3 list
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Hastings wins Recreation Aotearoa awards thanks to Flaxmere facilities
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New Kiwiana-themed decals a big hit at Hawke’s Bay Hospital
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Hawke’s Bay Magpies short-changed in Super Rugby picks
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The silt pyramids of Eskdale
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Napier flood: Slips still haunt hill residents, with some only just fixed
Bluff Hill resident Sue Fargher's 2020 memories were reignited during Gabrielle.
Hastings-trained winner to be transferred to Aussie stable
A roundup of the week's racing.
Survivors’ guide to a good night with Robbie
Don't bring in booze, umbrellas - or fireworks
Letters to the editor: ‘Napier has the most expensive petrol in NZ’
Readers have their say on petrol prices, Chloe Swarbrick and Ol' Blue Eyes.
HWC talks about the different types of homelessness
Heretaunga Women's Centre's monthly column talks about different types of homelessness.
Finders keepers: What happens if no one claims lost cash?
Police say an 'awful lot of honest people' hand in cash.
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Predator traps to protect birdlife in Tukipo catchment
Traps have been placed in a 150 hectare site close to the Monckton Scenic Reserve.
It’s beginning to look a bit like Christmas at Wardini Books
Privilege meets poverty and the spirit of Christmas prevails.
Retail theft war in Hawke's Bay: 20 arrested, 100 charges laid
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Wairoa flooding shows need for long-term mental health support after Cyclone Gabrielle
The sound of rain now brings back terrifying memories for some Hawke’s Bay residents.
When the big bands played: The man reigniting NZ's old rural halls
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Resilience work or relocation?
Floodwater swamped the substation, knocking out to power to Napier for several days.
Woodville school holds pets day after 12-year absence
The pets day was a huge success.
Small, quality yardings sell well at Stortford Lodge
Store lamb prices showed the growing unease with the market.
Dannevirke Garden Ramble offers budding growers plenty of ideas
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Easter Sunday trading to continue in Napier after council votes in favour
'We’re allowing retailers to benefit from what is usually a busy tourist weekend.'
Christmas Parade in Napier: Enter whatever floats your boat
'The Christmas Parade suffered under Covid so it would be great to get people motivated.'
‘It’s hard on those children:’ Hawke’s Bay pupils flooded out of classrooms for second time
Principal: "We’ve been quite the refugee school."
Warm weather brings the crowds for Norsewood Country Festival
A good sprinkling of locals had wares at the country festival.
Eketāhuna promising day of fun for all
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