Watch: Man takes leaf blower to 103rd party to blow out all the candles
Flanked by firemen (just in case) Claude Davidson whipped out a leaf blower.
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Burst pipe floods Havelock North road
Services were restored within about four hours.
Hawke's Bay's Tom Mackintosh qualifies for Olympic rowing eight
Bay rower qualifies for Olympics
Hawke's Bay GP backed case questioning legality of vaccine rollout
Alison Goodwin is part of a group questioning the legality of the Covid vaccine programme.
Chatham Cup holders Napier City Rovers off to winning start
Napier City Rovers won 3-0 against FC Western on Saturday in New Plymouth.
Marathon attracts three generations of same family
Hawke's Bay Marathon set to be the biggest in its history.
'In the Māori world you can't dance without the text – you've got to have a lyric'
84-year-old adds Ockham's Māori Language Award to a life of extraordinary achievement.
Hastings firefighter tackles Sky Tower Stair challenge one last time
54-year-old hoping to complete challenge within 14 minutes, beating his previous times.
Watch: School's sign language song for boy with Down syndrome
Don't worry, about a thing, said more than 1000 little hands.
Watch: Burst water pipe spills 30,000 litres onto Havelock North road
This burst pipe spilled 30,000 litres of water onto Havelock North road.
Driver charged over fatal RSE van crash yet to plead
Nicholas Timothy Yorke, 19, was also badly injured in the crash.
Hereworth School applies to become integrated and co-ed
Havelock North private school for boys set for big changes.
Local Focus: New visibility for Hastings water storage
Hastings drinking water to be stored above ground. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Two of NZ's top musicians to join Hawke's Bay Orchestra for May concert
The concert is due to take place at Iona College's Blyth Performing Arts Centre on May 16.
In pictures: The iconic autumn colours of Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay is the best place in NZ to experience autumn. These photos show why.
Frost and sunshine for last week of school holidays
Temperatures could drop to below 15C this week around the region, but it's mostly sunny.
Hawke's Bay club rugby results
The results, the points, and how it's looking on the points tables.
HB branch celebrates 125 years of National Council of Women NZ
The council was started by Kate Sheppard and suffragettes.
Motorcyclist killed in Havelock North carpark
A motorcyclist died after a dirt bike accident near Napier Rd.
Retired inspector wishes cop shooter could have faced justice
Constable Glenn McKibbin was shot dead in Flaxmere 25 years ago.
Principal of 18 years leaves to take up Wellington post
Deputy principal Heather Wilkie will take over as acting principal.
Big wins for Hastings, Taradale in Nash Cup rugby
The competition is heating up in the Nash Cup and other grades in Hawke's Bay
'Life changed dramatically': Woman assaulted at Havelock North restaurant
An assault in which a woman received a second concussion has dramatically changed her life
Results: Hawke's Bay club rugby season under way
Hawke's Bay club rugby has begun for the season.
CHB's Little Easy cycle ride full of Easter smiles
Easter started with an easy cycle for families in Central Hawke's Bay at The Little Easy.
What's on in Hawke's Bay this Easter weekend?
You can catch a mermaid at the National Aquarium or cycle The Big Easy trail.
Havelock North community garden a dream come true
Older congregation members will teach the children how to grow food.
Local Focus: The Kindness Cup is the biggest prize
Te Mata School's Kindness Cup is making a difference. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hawke's Bay youngsters take on Tough Kid challenge
Kids from years 3-6 complete a track with 22 obstacles.
Hawke's Bay house sells for more than $1m, double its valuation, after 24 offers
House sells for double its valuation with 24 offers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Berries rotting on vines amid labour shortage in Bay
"We are behind because we can't get pickers. It just breaks your heart."
Two centuries put Napier Tech into final against Central
Matt Edmondson's 109 helps Napier Tech to 31-run win over Havelock North in semifinal