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He was a gambling addict at 8. One moment turned his life around

Sonny Kotuhi went to prison because of his addiction; now he goes back to help others.

Water storage stoush: Climate extremes call for urgent solution, says WHHB shareholder

A man wanting to build water storage says a lack of urgency could mean a bleak future.

Telling the story of the Manawatū River

The origins of the river as told by Rangitane.

Tui ready for battle as Auckland storm into Hastings

The burst tyre that nearly derailed their warm-up symbolised the Tui's tricky offseason.

Hawke’s Bay a celebration of light and fire for Matariki long weekend

Fire in Civic Square, fire on the coast, plus light shows galore - Matariki is heating up.

SplashSave programme teaching water survival skills

A travelling programme teaches water survival skills,

Police called to Ocean Spa in Napier over gang exchange

Reports to police said one person was wielding a crowbar.

Stellar response to Matariki Light Show

Over the long weekend the museum has plenty to offer.

Chance to help Look Good Feel Good

Feeling better is what participants talk about for a long time

Council email mistake shifts 10 landowners into cyclone red zone

Hastings council told Pākōwhai residents their land category had changed. It had not.

Napier War Memorial site nears completion after extensive renovations

After extensive renovations and plans, Napier will finally have an updated War Memorial.

New milk bottle concerns Napier resident

June Clark explains to Hawke's Bay Today reporter Mitchell Hageman why the new plastic one litre milk bottle is causing her grief. Video / Warren Buckland

'Down but not out': ACW offers prospects for hope after Elske

The Elske Centre has closed but more programmes are promised.

'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.

Hollywood on the tracks

Don Kennedy on Formula One