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Taste of democracy revealed: Hawke’s Bay big winner in new Parliament wine contract
Four of the seven chosen wines come from Hawke's Bay.
Havelock North pump track hosts accidental qualifier for world champs
Havelock North's pump track hosted a surprise qualifier for the 2024 UCI World Champs.
A tale about misfits, human and canine, and the currents of hope
A coming-of-age tale of a young man who finds purpose in the most unlikely of places.
'Very concerning': Large bird population drop in Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle
'These endangered birds are an essential part of our coastal and freshwater ecosystems.'
Paws out, claws out: The Cat of the Year is about to be crowned in Napier
'It’s not just for bred cats - domestics and companion cats can join as well.'
Piera Hudson hits the accelerator again, after a ski injury that took 12 months to heal
'For the first time in my life, I missed skiing.'
Napier City Rovers set lofty goals ahead of National League
Captain Jim Hoyle opens up on Napier City Rovers' National League qualification and hopes.
Spirit of promising rugby star lives on through two trophies
The rising star's life was cut short after a fall from a crane on a construction site.
Dannevirke has wrapped up the junior rugby season for most of its players
All games were played on the number 1 ground.
Tararua Daffodil Day rakes in funding
Knitters made teddies and tissue holders, bakers produced cookies and jams.
Living in a house packed to the rafters with comics: 'I'm trying to preserve them for as long as I can'
'It’s not the money for me; it’s the art and the feel of the things.'
A young boy's life lost, amid a cop's immense bravery: 'It took me a while to get my head around that'
'I see some comfort in that we at least got him back. We tried as hard as possible.'
Full steam ahead: Bay Cities' Symphonic to transport listeners on whimsical train tour via song
The Bay Cities' Symphonic Band is ready to wow Hastings audiences.
'I stood my ground': 74-year old protester ejected from Act meeting
A crowd of about 170 people attended the meeting in Hastings.
More than 600 kids celebrate end of winter sports with unison
Unison celebrates end-of-winter sports for Hawke's Bay youth.
The science behind Dannevirke's odourless shelter of steaming cow poo
A farmer uses the manure from its 650-cow-shelter to make its own fertiliser.
$100m secured for Hawke’s Bay Expressway four-lane project
MP Katie Nimon said it was 'likely' additional Expressway bridges would be built.
CHB community adds horsepower to transport museum pieces
'We will have free entry for as long as we can.'
CHB news in brief
Two lucky Hawke’s Bay Lotto players walked away from their weekend $10,377 richer.
Runners and walkers heading to CHB for Hatuma Half Marathon
The event has a reputation for being fun, relaxed and supportive.
NZ tourist dies after balcony fall in Thailand
A Givealittle page has been set up to help bring his body home.
How to spot and deal with head lice
Ahuriri Pharmacy shares advice for keeping head lice at bay this summer.
A question of safety in Oak Ave: 'I just see the tree and I just want to cut it down'
Peleti Oli's brother died when an SUV hit a tree in 2021.
Ewan McGregor: The advance of the pine army threatens NZ's rural landscape
OPINION: Urgent call for Wellington to lead control of pine expansion.
Lightning and La Nina: Weather to watch out for this spring
Forecasters pick spring weather to be even messier than usual. Jamie Morton explains why.
Tasman planning Shield parade, a week before battling Hawke’s Bay
The Magpies and the Mako are set to clash in a Log o' Wood blockbuster.
Large cyclone-damaged farm in Hawke's Bay to be converted to forestry
The Italian buyer of a cyclone-hit Rissington farm wants to convert it to forestry.
Cove Lambert: 'Anything is possible if you put your mind to it'
The CHB student also credits his high school, Central Hawke’s Bay College.
Nightrave Greyhounds dispels myth of 'high energy' hounds
Nightrave Greyhounds is one of the Greyhound Racing New Zealand rehoming partners.
Kids shine at hunting event: Possums, hares and turkeys galore
Hunting comp sees record entries, with 71 juniors chasing wild game.
Safe handling facilities for stock
Every year, cattle hurt people, more than often when cattle kick or crush them.
Opinion: Huge potential in using yearling bulls for breeding
Opinion: Yearlings are often aged between 12 and 18 months.
Plans for new affordable senior housing in Flaxmere
New senior housing will be built in Hastings for the first time in about 40 years