Roger Moroney
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Roger Moroney writes for Hawke's Bay Today
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SH2 upgrade aims: Deliver safer road and protect pa site
Road work around culturally significant sites near Tangoio will be monitored.
'One out of the bag': Early pick of Hawke's Bay chardonnay exceptional
"The fruit quality is incredible."
The secret: Napier couple married 75 years like to 'grizzle', but refuse to go to bed angry
Jeff and Dawn still live happily in the house they moved into 70 years ago.
The Methodist man: London calling for Napier minister, first Kiwi in global role
Major advancement in church career will see time spread between Europe, England and NZ.
Historic rare fighter jet Deco-bound
Rare fighter jet set to grace the skies over Napier during the Art Deco Festival.
Super Swim in Napier could be model for other NZ cities
Texas couple Phil Krueger and Judith Newman will continue to support the Super Swim.
Great Deco in the air line-up announced
Classic aircraft set to take to the Art Deco Festival skies.
The day the 'milk truck' hit: Two old friends watched Hawke's Bay break apart, then heal
As children, both were left stunned by the damage wreaked. "It was going to take years".
100 years since the roaring 20s: Special Napier Art Deco festival approaches
It is nearly time to step back into the Roaring 20s for the great Art Deco Festival.
Flying high: Aircraft-mad Hawke's Bay students build microlight
After two years and lots of enthusiasm, the winged result has taken to the skies.
Napier to be part of record-seeking cruise's schedule
Cruise liner on new record-seeking world voyage set to arrive in Napier.
75 years ago, Germans fired a torpedo at a boat leaving Napier
Somewhere out there is a 7 metre, two-ton, German torpedo. And it's likely still "live".
Old woolshed on Maraekakaho Rd lifted to new Hawke's Bay home
It was there one day, where it had been for about a century, and gone the next day.
Death toll from 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake questioned by researcher
New research questions death toll from Hawke's Bay's 1931 earthquake.
Hawke's Bay's Anzac spirit kicks in as Aussie bushfire fundraising kicks off
The money will be spent to give a family from the fire front lines a break in Hawke's Bay.
Waiapu dean hopes honour acts as signal
The first woman Dean of Waiapu, Reverend Dr Helen Jacobi, picks up New Year honour.
Napier intensive care pioneer gets CNZM
Devotion to establishing intensive care practices sees Napier doctor honoured.
New buoy system to help detect tsunamis approaching Hawke's Bay
"This is a shocking inadequacy that we have addressed with urgency."
Waka fleet set to gather in Hawke's Bay
Local waka to join arriving fleet for Sunday's historic Tuia 250 event at Mahia.
Hawke's Bay's top forestry award has woman's touch
Hawke's Bay's Kere Elliot is the third woman to take a top forestry award this year.
A gun and two friends, one with shaky hands: The sham of Napier's first murder
Frank Long chanced upon a murder in Napier. Then he realised all wasn't what it seemed.
Cruise passengers feared engine niggle would prevent Napier visit
Arriving in the sunshine and warmth of Napier "like a stopover in paradise".
Hawke's Bay's Villa Maria syrah claims NZ wine of the year
Villa Maria puts Hawke's Bay syrah at the top of the New Zealand wine charts.
Double fatal crash on Hawke's Bay Expressway prompts NZTA to change its barrier plans
Median barriers will be installed within months at spot where two men were killed.
The roadside wreck problem that isn't going away any time soon
Some "eyesores" are harder to get rid of than others.
Comment: So what happened on this fine day back in '66?
A lot of strange and colourful things happen every day - even on November 12.
Napier teen inventor to be mentored by Rocket Lab
Napier teenager's Skills Bright Sparks award sees him set to launch in with Rocket Lab.
Online craft brews for Hawke's Bay beer lovers
Craft beer devotees set up national "get it fresher" Beerhug site.
A lot of hot air: Napier one of the most turbulent cities to fly into
There's ups and downs to living in Napier - take the flights in and out as an example.
Spirit of Napier Lions Club young achievers: The 10 students who won
Ten inspired students receive Spirit of Napier Lions Young Achievers awards.
Chardonnay crop takes a hit from Hawke's Bay hailstorm
Hawke's Bay chardonnay volumes will be down this season in wake of last week's hail storm.
Bay wineries pick up spread of golds
Hawke's Bay vineyards have claimed eight golds in the New World Wine Awards 2019.
'Like a river': Hail storm hammers its way into store
Hammering hail blocked the guttering as well as downpipes along the edge of the building.
So long Mr McGlashan: Napier teacher hangs up PE shoes
The longest serving head of a PE department at a high school in NZ calls it a day.
Prime Hawke's Bay beef: Hits host NZ's top media hunk
Hunk award is big news for Adam. Even bigger than his abs.
Our challenge to the Welsh? Napier's Main St steeper than Dunedin's Baldwin St, sort of
It's a brave walker who goes the full way up Main St. The last bend in particular.
A sizzling sensation awaits Bay barbecuer
Top local barbecue chef Jimmy Macken is set to compete for Kiwi team at big Kansas event.
Roger Moroney: 'Tis the season of pollen clouds and hay fever
COMMENT: There's something (yellow) in the air ... and plenty of it.
In the hands of the law no more: History buff buys Napier building
New buyer promises to preserve heritage of distinctive building after $2.65 million deal.
Staying put: Snap-worthy lichen-coated truck not for sale
A weary old truck on a Hawke's Bay farm attracts passing travellers and potential buyers.
It's been 40 years since the carless day 'shambles'
The carless day. Could it happen again, and would we still use those awful stickers?
Patience and passion: How a Hawke's Bay ranger helped bring petrels back
The area Denise Fastier helped to sing again is one of Hawke's Bay's natural jewels.
Demand for Salvation Army food parcels soars in Napier
Winter demand for food and assistance on the rise for Salvation Army in Hawke's Bay.
Napier's fishermen statue: The models, the artist and the unlikely friendship
Two fishermen posed for an iconic Napier statue, but the story didn't end there.
Students love their wall of sports heroes
"Steven Adams — he's just coming right out at you — it's remarkable."
Napier: The city where time stands still
Time will tell if the non-tickers out there will move their hands again.
Lifetime devotion to conservation and community
Puketapu man's devotion to conservation and his community leads to a QSM.
Young Hawke's Bay robotics team score at big Lego event
The team's success delights their inspiration, Rocket Lab co-founder Peter Beck.
Brian the balancing seagull goes the extra mile for chips in Napier
"It wasn't a funny mating ritual — it was jealousy over the chips."
Blue Smoke turns 70: NZ's first recorded smash hit
Hawke's Bay's Pixie Williams didn't just make history, she created a piece of beauty.
Easter Sunday trading leaves Napier retailers smiling
Napier retailers reap Easter Sunday trading benefits with most Hastings shops closed.
Why Bay still has strong vinyl community
Three Bay vinyl record devotees are set to celebrate a very special, groovy, day.
'I don't think anyone thought it would get this big': 87 cruise ships to dock in Napier next season
Napier's next cruise ship season will run from the start of October to May.
'Missing generation' of readers blamed as Napier school book sale ends
Once upon a time the sale would raise as much as $20,000.
Lost your jewellery? It might be for sale at a police auction in Napier
The police's collection of lost items always draws a good crowd of potential buyers.
'I've never seen anything like this': Harrier hawk dies after brutal attempt to tame it
DOC staff shocked by discovery of dead hawk on Wairoa roadside.
The legacy left behind by NZ literary treasure Peter Wells
Peter Wells, a driving spark of Art Deco awareness, leaves a great legacy.
Full guide to Phil Collins' Napier Mission concert
All you need to know about tomorrow's big gig - and what to leave at home.
One more night till Phil Collins
Possible showers on Mission Concert day will not be a dampener.
Netflix didn't kill this video store. Theft and rent did
Video store theft is a civil matter but going to a debt collector is "pointless".
Full Mission concert line-up has something for everyone
Napier band gets another gig alongside an international superstar.
Opening acts for Phil Collins announced soon
Opening artists complete "very good" line-up, but transport hiccup worries.
Toto and crowd set for heat of Africa
Toto's Africa will have an added ring to it as Napier concert weather set to heat up.
The sky 'exploded': Weather bomb causes severe flooding
"Half the front garden" washes onto the road as severe localised storm causes havoc.
Clive waka navigator honoured with traditional title
A Hawke's Bay waka navigator has gained the highest traditional honour for his skills.
Winery sparks foundation to help kids in need
Craggy Range and business groups set up a major help the kids at Christmas foundation.
The big one: Scientists reveal how lethal quake could hit NZ
Leading scientists explain their search for the secrets of the Hikurangi zone.
Annual trek of remembrance
Trampers remember the 11 from their club who did not return from war to trek again.
Watch: Gannet divebombs dolphin pod in fishing frenzy
Hawke's Bay birds don't just watch dolphins, they jump in full throttle with them.
Le Quesnoy: NZ soldier who became a hero in France
The small French town which honours New Zealand after WWI battle.
Slip and sealing work continuing across Bay
Detour in place at Wairoa for road sealing work.
Cemetery vandals wreck volunteers' work
Vandals tear out historic Napier Hill cemetery beautification plantings.
Synthetic drug users' behaviour scaring people at Napier health centre
Working party set up to keep watch on drug-driven incidents at medical centre.
Te reo hands-on for William Colenso students
For the William Colenso senior te reo students this week is very hands-on.
Smell of gas but no source found
Smell of gas leads to building evacuations at Onekawa Industrial area
Bubbly seal calls in at Iron Pot
To locals' delight Iron Pot was a fine spot for a visiting seal to frolic in.
Six ill after smoke permeates ship's hold
All six men are out of hospital about suffering carbon monoxide poisoning.
Proud daughter set for VC reunion journey
Hastings woman Liz Bassett is heading to London for a Victoria Cross reunion.
Retracing the region where craft brewing hopped up and ran with it
From one brewery in Hawke's Bay to around a dozen as craft brewing hits the spot.