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![More than 300 patients airlifted by Hawke’s Bay rescue helicopter in 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
More than 300 patients airlifted by Hawke’s Bay rescue helicopter in 2024
The helicopter crew averaged over one mission a day in 2024.
![Five Central Hawke’s Bay midwives confused by report saying Central Hawke’s Bay has just one midwife left](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Five Central Hawke’s Bay midwives confused by report saying Central Hawke’s Bay has just one midwife left
The group was surprised by a report showing only one midwife in the area.
![Napier festival cancelled as ticket sales fall short for Queen tribute](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Napier festival cancelled as ticket sales fall short for Queen tribute
Queen tribute band couldn't save Napier's Revival Festival from cancellation.
![One region, four highways, 32 hours of closures: Police urge caution after tragic week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
One region, four highways, 32 hours of closures: Police urge caution after tragic week
'The speed limit is not a target, and we want people to drive to the conditions.'
!['Our happy place': The organisation with a waitlist of volunteers in a tough economy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Our happy place': The organisation with a waitlist of volunteers in a tough economy
As large Bay charities are hit by a tough economy, a small op-shop thrives.
![‘Empowering and therapeutic’: Award-winning musical set for Hastings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Empowering and therapeutic’: Award-winning musical set for Hastings
'Therapy: The Musical' will play in Hastings on March 5 and 6.
![AMI reveals Hawke’s Bay's top 10 stolen car models for 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
AMI reveals Hawke’s Bay's top 10 stolen car models for 2024
Has your Nissan gone missing? Car thieves' favourite vehicles to nick are revealed.
![Don't forget your route closures: Six60 concert needed council green light for roadblock](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Don't forget your route closures: Six60 concert needed council green light for roadblock
The Six60 concert in Hawke’s Bay has been postponed to October 25.
!['Dreadfully Divine': Canadian brings mobile dreadlock service to NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Dreadfully Divine': Canadian brings mobile dreadlock service to NZ
Dreadlocks? Redheads get it the worst.
![Mystery as urn swept into Hawke’s Bay orchard found two years after cyclone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Mystery as urn swept into Hawke’s Bay orchard found two years after cyclone
Shanae Tong saw something sticking out of the grass and realised it wasn't just debris.
![Euphonium eureka moment: Talented Hawke’s Bay trio join group of NZ's top teen musicians](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Euphonium eureka moment: Talented Hawke’s Bay trio join group of NZ's top teen musicians
Hawke’s Bay talents are set to perform with the best musicians of Australasia this week.
![‘A great social gathering’: Bridge Pā Wine Festival’s sunny success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘A great social gathering’: Bridge Pā Wine Festival’s sunny success
Organisers plan the next festival for 2026, with tickets on sale mid-September.
![‘Phenomenal’ teen cheerleader died of meningitis a week after starting dream job](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Phenomenal’ teen cheerleader died of meningitis a week after starting dream job
'She got to live her dream for one week. It was so unfairly taken from her.'
![Bit of a Mission: Why international artists aren’t coming to the Bay in 2025](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Bit of a Mission: Why international artists aren’t coming to the Bay in 2025
A lull in Mission and stadium concerts in Hawke's Bay is likely to continue through 2025.
![All smiles: Taradale man's shot wins farming photo competition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
All smiles: Taradale man's shot wins farming photo competition
'They always have a big smile on their faces; they are lovely people.'
![‘I’m unbelievably happy’: Scott’s stellar FEI World Cup qualifying win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘I’m unbelievably happy’: Scott’s stellar FEI World Cup qualifying win
Julie Davey of Hawke’s Bay edged by a stunning run from Sophie Scott in Dannevirke.
![Hawke’s Bay woman watching minute by minute as ill dad ordered to evacuate LA home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Hawke’s Bay woman watching minute by minute as ill dad ordered to evacuate LA home
'The last two days have been pretty emotional. I’m just crushed by the whole experience.'
![Driver’s delight as council CCTV helps her avoid $500 car repair cost](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Driver’s delight as council CCTV helps her avoid $500 car repair cost
The council's more than 560 CCTV cameras aid police and prevent crime in Hastings.
![Who's the best mascot in Hawke's Bay? Feathers fly at region's biggest summer sporting showcase](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Who's the best mascot in Hawke's Bay? Feathers fly at region's biggest summer sporting showcase
Hawke’s Bay mascots competed at a Colgate Games challenge for ultimate bragging rights.
![Work to kick off on the first Hawke’s Bay Expressway widening project near a river](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Work to kick off on the first Hawke’s Bay Expressway widening project near a river
Expect delays on SH2 Hawke’s Bay as four-laning project begins beside Tūtaekuri River.
![‘Remain vigilant’: Fire risk lessens but caution urged in Hawke’s Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Remain vigilant’: Fire risk lessens but caution urged in Hawke’s Bay
You'll still need a permit to light fires in most parts of the Bay.