Māori wards decision process for Napier starts in September
Napier council is set to start deciding how many Māori ward members it will have.
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Livestock is deemed to be capital in nature
Farmers are preparing their financial accounts and tax returns for the 2023 year.
Wai Splash holiday programme needs more funding
Wai Splash has a great programme during school holidays.
The Elske Centre is back
A group of volunteers have worked to keep the group of 20 or so people together.
From chisel to chainsaw: Hastings-raised carver takes on the world with Aotearoa in his heart
Canada-based Ben Waretini-Hemara proudly displays the Māori flag when he competes.
‘Picked sides’: Ngāti Kahungunu chair hits out at policing of Stop Co-Governance protests
'Both sides were equally tense, and yet only one side was truly policed.' - Bayden Barber
Kids Lit Quiz world champs in Hawke’s Bay highlight global love of reading
Quizmaster Wanye Mills said it's the ultimate battle of book knowledge.
SH2 reopens after truck crash near Takapau in Central Hawke’s Bay
The truck accident had halted traffic since the crash mid-morning.
Ōtāwhao-Takapau WI July report
The three CHB Women's Institutes will gather on August 10 for a social day.
Wyn Drabble: Happy birthday Vegemite
The latest New Zealand poll I could find (from 2017) had 53.1 per cent favouring Marmite.
Crashes and burglaries keep CHB Police busy
On Monday emergency services attended a crash on Pourerere Road where a ute had hit a tree
Youngsters developing skills in junior hockey
There were 170 players in Dannevirke's junior hockey in a 10-week season.
'We were tipped off by police': Racecourse claims controversial meeting booked under false pretences
Man who booked the venue wanted it for a "preppers'" meeting, racecourse claims.
Inside the halted meeting: Those evicted from fiery Stop Co-Governance event speak out
People inside the venue attempted to engage in 'open debate', Ngāti Kahungunu says.
Council staff to strike over workloads and pay
Some TDC staff are unhappy with current working conditions.
Napier SPCA kitten room almost at full capacity
Napier SPCA is keeping its doors open late on Thursday to help 30 felines find new homes.
Hawke’s Bay tells its regional council the issue it should focus on is ... horse trails
It turns out most of the submitters to the council's annual plan want more horse trails.
The cyclone turned a golf course into a sand trap - its members have resown it by hand
Nine of the Napier club’s 18 holes are now playable, a huge achievement given the damage.
Rachel Keedwell: Councils need to put aside any semblance of patch protection
Opinion: We need to make sure the report does not just gather dust on the shelf.
Construction progress continues despite rain
The new highway's earthworks programme is nearing completion.
One seriously injured after car drives through fence into bushes
A vehicle came off the road in Waiohiki leaving one person seriously injured.
‘Lagged behind the rising cost of living’: Tararua council workers to strike
Council boss says strikes will cause "minimal" disruption to public services.
Central Hocky club day well supported despite weather
The Unichem Central Prem Women connected and fought every minute.
Central Hawke's Bay sports results
To have your sports club's results published, email them to editorial@chbmail.co.nz.
Tararua-Hawke’s Bay honey company produces most potent mānuka ever
From Dannevirke to the shelves of Harrods. Would you try mānuka's most potent blend?
Free events aim to stoke creativity and wellbeing
Free family creative event set to inspire.
Group behind proposed new hospital site near Flaxmere offer Cranford Hospice a space
Hospital site proposal could also accommodate Cranford Hospice if it gets off the ground.
The Hits: In search of a good night’s sleep
A Guatemalan worry doll could be just what you need.
Feds give insight on discussions
There are plenty of issues discussed in Federated Farmers.
Watch: Fiery scenes, two arrests; police say anti co-governance meeting 'unsafe'
The event came to an abrupt early end after a laptop was thrown.
‘Unexplained:’ Police name man whose body washed up on northern Napier coast
Police seek information about events on Friday evening
Ricochet althletes step up at National Gymnastics Championships
Ricochet’s athletes were part of the 19-strong team representing Hawke's Bay/Poverty Bay.
Last call for Port-O-Call
Lease issues force the popular Ahuriri store Port-O-Call to call it quits.
Another 1200 properties can rebuild; future of Wairoa properties remains uncertain
More properties can rebuild, but the future of 600 in Wairoa is still unclear.