'Down but not out': ACW offers prospects for hope after Elske
The Elske Centre has closed but more programmes are promised.
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'Tricky’ clean-up continues for some Hawke’s Bay vineyards
Ongoing heavy rain sees vineyards still under soggy silt, five months after Gabrielle.
Family violence services get post-cyclone funding boost, minister announces in Hastings
Nearly $1m more for community organisations working to prevent family violence.
Strong wind watch for Hawke’s Bay for Matariki long weekend
Winds could rise to gale force late on Thursday and into Friday.
‘A calamity for Māori’: Hawke’s Bay councillor argues Matariki fires a public health hazard
Regional council refuses to front on claims of fire-linked environmental and health risks.
Pea gravel v sea: Homeowners say their protection from the ocean isn’t winning
There wasn't even a warning out for big seas when half a metre of water rushed in.
Three weeks in Germany: Jamie Davidson's experience at the World Summer Games
Jamie Davidson left New Zealand for Germany to compete in the World Summer Games.
Schools participate in cultural festival in Pahīatua
Local schools took part in the cultural festival.
Hastings council working to make road safer for kids to walk to school
HDC is launching the first phase of its better Pathways to School programme.
Sponsor steps up for Magpies' Battle of the Bays cyclone fundraiser
The game is biggest rugby event on the local calendar.
Magpies' Battle of the Bays poised for major cyclone fundraiser
A sponsor has been lined up for the fundraising derby.
Tea towels spontaneously combust, gutting popular restaurant
Tea towels spontaneously ignited after going through a clothes dryer, investigator says.
Hospital loses accreditation for its radiology department
Staff shortages and ageing equipment sees radiation department stripped of accreditation.
Capital punishment: Napier City Rovers take aim at Wellington rivals ahead of crucial road trips
Winning on the road against Wellington teams key for Napier City Rovers in league quest.
Hunt is on for nation's top office pooch
Work like a dog: Entries open for the 2023 NZ Top Office Dog competition.
Wyn Drabble: 'Please press 5 if you would like to know whether you are important to us'
OPINION: Choose from the following options to receive my first sentence of advice.
Eskdale School’s been a ‘beacon of hope’ for a cyclone-hit community - then the ministry revealed changes
School leaders say MoE has targeted it for budget cuts for no reason.
St Josephs 125th anniversary quiz thoroughly enjoyed
Participants came dressed in different themes for the St Joseph's quiz.
Consumer says cyclone victims told to pay for lost Sky Boxes
Group says it has raised concerns with the broadcaster.
Three years to resolve? Nats say demand on assessors dragging out cyclone insurance claims
Just 399 of 3075 claims have been settled, with National saying Australian help is needed.
New CHB parenting service gets 'overwhelming' community support
CHBPSS: 'The response shows the need was there'.
30-year-old sexual offence brings more jail time
Woman made complaint in 2020, many years after being raped as 13-year-old.
Police puppy Blitz wins shoppers' hearts
Police officers speak to hundreds of shoppers during mall cops event.
Michael Hill break-in a 'pointless exercise' as thieves come away with nothing
Overnight break-ins "a pointless exercise" when there's not even any jewellery available.
Beautiful sculptures, stories, lanterns and flames for Matariki weekend
Matariki offers many events to light up the long weekend in Te Matau-a-Māui.
Matariki weather: Fine spells ahead, Hawke’s Bay sheltered from the worst
Hopefully a small spot of rain won't dampen a good looking weekend.
Junior football running well in Tararua District
Tararua District's Junior football teams are enjoying a good season.
In pictures: Festive atmosphere as Football Ferns triumph over Vietnam
6215 people, some of them drumming away, gave McLean Park a family-friendly festival feel.
App promotes swapping and donating of home-grown fruit and veggies
A Hawke's Bay food trading platform is doing its best to fight rising costs and go global.
Matariki ki Takapau kicks off Central Hawke's Bay's celebrations
Everyone is welcome to this community fun day.
Comedy festival to blow away cyclone blues
The stars of Hawke's Bay's upcoming comedy festival are ready to bring the laughs.
Palmy couple's walker stalking leads to unique hut
Whiowhio Hut in Palmerston North is Aotearoa's only urban tramping hut.
Magpies: Hawke’s Bay trio in big US win
New Magpies squad member Paula Balekana scored 15 tries in the American MLR.