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Hawke's Bay orchard moves remaining fruit with Wonky Box

A Hawke's Bay orchard was delighted to find a company willing to take 'wonky' fruit.

Man sentenced to home detention after pocket dial leads to death threat, assault

He heard his partner laughing and joking with her workmates and became enraged.

Te Kete Hauora o Rangitāne providing cancer support in Tararua

Te Kete Hauora actively supports and promotes activities related to cancer awareness.

Cancer Society supportive care coordinator needs you to sign in

Tararua District's Cancer care co-ordinator finds the job challenging but rewarding.

Rough seas, high winds and a chance of hail in Hawke’s Bay

Seas are forecast to kick up, and some showers could even turn to hail.

Hawke’s Bay Magpies and Tui take the Sunday double with thrilling wins

The Hawke's Bay Magpies go top of the NPC as the Tui reach the semis for first time.

National’s Napier and Tukituki candidates 'thrilled', but downplay list rankings

Both Katie Nimon and Catherine Wedd have ranked highly on National's party list.

Harvest Hawke’s Bay: A toast to food and wine 'heroes'

The countdown is on to Harvest Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand’s newest food and wine festival.

Weeds swapped for native plants at Napier Sound Shell

The weediest places are often those closest to towns.

‘I knew there was a purpose for me’: EIT valedictorian finds strength through study post-rugby

Ausage Fomai thought all hope was lost after his rugby career ended.

Sandra Hazlehurst on what's going on six months on from Cyclone Gabrielle

Six months on since Cyclone Gabrielle hit Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst talks region's progress.

System has 'failed to keep up with modern realities’: Crashed cars spark crime, safety concerns

There are fears the crashed cars are attracting criminals to the Napier South area.

Ladyhawke to stage free concert ahead of Magpies charity blockbuster

The Battle of the Bays will have free entry and there'll be a free pre-match gig.

Historic Hawke’s Bay: Napier War Memorial Centre stoush - lest we forget

When Kirsten Wise became mayor in 2019, the Napier Conference Centre sign came down.

What would Eketāhuna residents like to see in the long-term plan?

Feedback from Eketahuna residents is needed.

More funding for Mayors Taskforce for Jobs

A careers bus and a new Mayors Roadshow For Jobs coincide in Dannevirke.

State Highway 5 reopened after serious crash

State Highway 5 has reopened several hours after a morning crash near Pohokura.

You're better off with the tried and tested than listening to sensationalists

Opinion: Stay in your seat and maintain the status quo in times of strife.