End of year concert to follow spooky theme
Bay Cities' Symphonic Band to perform Nightmare before Christmas as the end of year treat.
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Spot the $49,000 difference: Demand increasing for lab-grown diamonds
A jeweller's warning: 'They are never going to hold value as much as a natural diamond.'
Brothers in arms: The footballing siblings who live, play and also got red-carded together
Blues Brothers: Ethan Richards on his on- and off-pitch relationship with brother Kieran.
Hastings highway blocked after portaloo falling off truck causes crash, reports of terrible stench
It is understood the road has been covered in faecal matter.
'Clive certainly seems to have more crime' - petition launched to reopen police station
Locals say anti-social behaviour has increased since the station closed.
Yummy Fruit Company turns 50 amid cyclone recovery
John Paynter reflects on 50 years, noting 'I wouldn’t have changed too much'.
Big bets landed by Hastings owned and trained winner
OPINION: Betting plunge after powering to impressive debut win.
Meteorologist says Hawke’s Bay is the place to be this weekend
As the A&P show wraps up attention turns to the rest of the long weekend.
Dannevirke’s Luke Kemeys: Reaching your savings goal in 3 steps
'It’s the lifeblood, money is involved in everything we do'.
A patties' cleansweep for Hawke's Bay at national sausage awards
The Bay butchers won both beef patty categories at the annual event.
Show stunner in Hawke’s Bay: A&P Society's new format kicks off with sunny skies and big crowds
Wear sunscreen, a hat and take water, organisers advise the thousands.
Rovers united: Bonding on and off the field
'Super-tight' team spirit includes eight footballers living in the same complex.
First Hastings community emergency hubs equipped and ready to go
The hubs are equipped to help rural communities in the event of any future disasters.
Pākōwhai Memorial Hall restored for $300k – only to find out it may have to move
The cyclone-battered community hall may now have to make way for flood protection.
Saddle up, rodeo is coming back to the Bay
Start planning your cowboy outfits as the national circuit rodeo makes it back to the bay.
Groundwork begins for four-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway, construction start date moved forward
Groundwork is under way and Govt says the construction start date has been moved forward.
Captain’s Corner play area takes off at Hawke's Bay Airport
New playroom at the airport will give children something to do while waiting for flights.
Freestyle motocross debuts at show amid 27C heat
Fan favourites and high temperatures for the town meets country fun.
Gallery installation offers reflection on Tauiwi Chinese NZ community in Hawke's Bay
Art installation reflects the Tauiwi Chinese New Zealand community in Hawke’s Bay.
Kiwi softball legend Owen 'The Fog' Walford dies two days after terminal cancer confirmation
He was 'The Fog', because that’s where the unmatched speed of his pitches came from.
Hawke’s Bay Winemakers and Homebrewers Club wins 46 medals at Central NZ competition
Hawke's Bay home brewers and winemakers celebrate more than 40 years as a club.
Christmas concert clash: Free Hawke's Bay shows on same day in different cities
Hawke's Bay will be spoiled for choice when it comes to 80s and 90s music.
Paralympian Peter Cowan returns to IronMāori after adversity
Cowan was hit by a car when training for the popular triathlon event.
Plans for 'world-class' Hastings racecourse
OPINION: Modern facilities will secure the club's future for years to come – John Jenkins.
Our great pāua problem: When one dive spot gets a ban, another gets 'hammered'
Should rāhui become more widespread as ocean warming and overfishing hit home?
Art Deco Festival returns for 2025 with new events and a communal singalong
'We’re incredibly proud to host such a diverse array of events.'
'Doesn’t change who I am': League legend Kevin Tamati's dementia fight
'Many of my peers don’t know about my dementia diagnosis; there’s still a lot of stigma.'
Couple offer council nearly $40,000 to save beloved community pool
Monique and Richard Bradshaw want kids to have fun at an outdoor pool this summer.
'Amazing result': Annual Hawke's Bay charity auction raises $90k
The 18th annual Property Brokers Charity Auction draws crowd of 350.
Little lines company that could: Business with seven staff takes on industry giants
'It is a really good experience, you learn some really good skills.'
What you need to know about HDC's adoption of the 2023/24 annual report
Hasting Mayor speaks ahead of the 2023/24 annual report adoption later this month.
Napier grandmother tackles 14.5km walk for brave grandson
'It affects everybody': Grandmother inspired to walk by grandson's cancer journey.
Controversial call and finishing cost Napier City Rovers top spot
Watch: Match officials called 'really poor' - penalty not given after striker cut down.
Bay Batucada only New Zealand drumming group to take part in ‘Drum for Health’
Bay Batucada takes part in global 'Drum for Health' campaign.