Australia has taken down New Zealand in a witty war of words over wines.

The relocation journey for a Hastings school has passed its final hurdle.

Last night's Grape Debate is hoped to have raised more than $30,000 for charity.

Workers will be holding another picket outside Pak'nSave Hastings today.

More than 20,000 plants have been laid along Karamu Stream as part of planting project.

Another wonderful Winter F.A.W.C! wrapped up yesterday a month of food and wine events.

A pair of seasoned foodies have been coming to Hawke's Bay for every F.A.W.C! festival.

Hastings Central School students welcomed the first baby with handmade cards.

Workers picketed outside Pak'nSave Hastings on Saturday in an effort to get better pay.

Solid concrete, metre high, Buddha statue vanishes into the night.

Hawke's Bay is in for a weekend of fine weather but it won't last.

Cured fish skins and alfalfa sprouts will feature in this year's Edible Fashion Awards.

Thousands were dazzled by fireworks at a Matariki event in Flaxmere last night.

A top quality bull sold for a record-breaking sum at a recent Hawke's Bay sale.

A fiery feast of tasty morsels at Spice Wars was a hit during week two of F.A.W.C!

A crisp, winter evening of fun and fireworks was held on Friday to celebrate Matariki.

Culinary treats are set to be devoured with an almost soldout F.A.W.C! weekend.

After nearly a week of rain Hawke's Bay is in for a fine weekend.

Havelock North man Ray Mettrick received a Queen's Service Medal for services to cricket.

Events included two dinners, a midwinter Christmas party and cooking demonstrations.

Aroz Gilbert, 25, died days before her op, which had been rescheduled with no explanation.

A group of protesters gathered outside Craggy Range last night.

This year's Winter F.A.W.C! opened with a bang with five dining experiences last night.

Students had a taste of the culinary industry at a Hawke's Bay cooking competition.

A Hawke's Bay Regional Council planting event drew a record-breaking turnout on Saturday.

Wellington woman squats 100kg a day for school and residential care facility for disabled.

Winter has kicked in early in Hawke's Bay with rain, wind and possible frosts forecast.

Protesters gathered outside Craggy Range for a second consecutive weekend.

Fine weather kept competitors happy at day two of this year's Targa Hawke's Bay.

Hawke's Bay firefighters will be racing up Auckland's Sky Tower today for charity.

Havelock North was full of high-performance cars last night for this year's Targa rally.

Hawke's Bay residents are gearing up to celebrate today's fairytale wedding.

A Napier couple are heading to the Great Wall of China for a good cause.

More than 4000 take part in a variety of races at Sileni Estates Winery on Saturday.

Protest organiser Rose Mohi said the winery had reneged on its promise to restore land.

Hastings Central School students protested against dangerous drivers yesterday morning.

Thousands took part in the Air New Zealand Hawke's Bay International Marathon yesterday.

Joint focus on youth in an effort to prevent fatal crashes for Road Safety Week.

Hawke's Bay duck hunters had a quacker of a start to the season despite calm weather.

More than 200 people gathered in Havelock North for the unveiling of a new sculpture.

Cyclist Jason Kelly has pedalled non-stop on a stationary bicycle for more than 10 hours.

The woman, who is 18 weeks' pregnant, climbed a hill to flag down cars for help.

Ian Goodacre says he had no hesitation in offering his kidney to Matt Toole.

The last day of school holidays was a wet one but the weather outlook is more promising.

Havelock North has become a bit greener with at least three businesses going straw-free.

The Hawke's Bay Express was packed with hundreds of happy punters today for a fundraiser.

Hawke's Bay duck hunters are being urged to purchase licences early.

The severe weather forecast for further north is not expected to reach Hawke's Bay.

The bronze cast sculpture, ''The Garden 2002'', depicts Eve's nude lower body.

Mike Pickering urges men to check themselves over.

Hundreds of people are expected to take part in tomorrow's Country2Coast.

"There was a real potential for disaster," in choppy seas and in the dark.

Hawke's Bay Express is fundraising for a toddler with a rare genetic condition next week.

Hawke's Bay residents who haven't completed their census forms are being asked to do so.

A Hawke's Bay woman's aquathon journey helped her receive respiratory award.

A strong wind watch for Hawke's Bay didn't appear to amount to much yesterday.

Hawke's Bay Regional Council's annual winter outdoor burn ban is fast approaching.

New Zealand's latest Poet Laureate received a special gift in Clive this morning.

A Havelock North car workshop had an unlucky Friday the 13th due to a vehicle fire.

The final results for the Hastings/Havelock North byelection are in.

This week's cooler temperatures will be no match for Bareknuckle BBQ's Chilli Cook Off.

Hawke's Bay's saffron industry went from booming to virtually non-existent.

Three Chinese musicians were a hit at this year's Lighting of the Osmanthus Gardens.

More than 200 people enjoyed a new interactive exhibition opening in Hastings on Saturday.

Hundreds of dogs and their obedient owners took to Napier's Marine Parade a mass dog walk.

More than 450 carefully combed canines competed in champion dog shows in Hastings.

A warm start to autumn has made for a great red grape growing season in Hawke's Bay.

Hawke's Bay residents will get a shock to the system when a cold snap descends on region.

A Hawke's Bay kiwi with a special connection to Sir Paul McCartney has been set free.

A Napier teenager's scooter skills will be taking him to Australia this month.

Hawke's Bay is in for a week of unseasonably warm autumn weather.

Technology has taken a Hawke's Bay Highland dancing and piping competition to the world.

Record numbers donned helmets and took in the sights of Hawke's Bay by bike.

HBRC to release RHDV1-K5 strain of calicivirus on April 23 to cut number of wild rabbits.

The rare native Ornate skink has been discovered in southern Hawke's Bay.

Prison has implemented most recommendations made in an Ombudsman's report last year.

A landslide between Wairoa and Gisborne created a lake which is rising at 60cm a day.

Wairoa residents are in no immediate danger from a landslide between Wairoa and Gisborne.