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Big bets landed by Hastings owned and trained winner
OPINION: Betting plunge after powering to impressive debut win.
St Luke’s Church - and pub - put Havelock North on map: Michael Fowler
Opinion: 'I think if any place teaches one about God, it is Havelock North.'
Yeah, Nah: Look for value in all products: Nick Stewart
OPINION: 'Read the back label, not just the front.'
Hawke's Bay's $1-billion-a-year industry: First study in a decade reveals growing impact
All it takes is a bit of sun to make a lot of industries in Hawke's Bay happy.
'There's no way around it': How Fat Freddy's Drop are helping the 'dramatic' surge of vinyl in NZ
'You’re hearing bits of the music that you’ve never heard before.'
Driving abroad? Once familiar places can change before you know it: Opinion
Opinion: 'I need to tell you first that I’m what I’ll call an eyesight driver'.
Rural News
Kiwis fall short in transtasman shearing and woolhandling tests
Blades shearers hold up the Kiwis' end in transtasman tests but it's not enough.
CHB A&P Show brings equestrian competitors to Waipukurau
Entry to watch the Friday events is free.
Hort NZ chief executive Kate Scott on The Country
Phil Duncan, Kate Scott, Greg Menzies, Kyle Miller, Mark de Lautour, Adam Thompson.
No looking back for farmer who switched to regenerative agriculture
John Legg's been regenerative farming on his dairy farm near Lake Ellesmere for 5 years.
Fundraising dog trial continues to support rescue chopper
'The helicopter team provide a critical service we could not do without.'
Gavin Mutch holds it together for Great Raihania Shears win
Mutch nabs the big shearing win at the Hawke’s Bay A&P Show.
Lifestyle news
Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned
Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
The solo migrant mum hoping to win NZ a Mrs Universe title
'I’m ready to stand up for New Zealand, but I need support from New Zealand.'
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Car news and advice
Refreshed Kia Sportage teased ahead of November debut
Just three years after the launch of the fifth-generation model, this is a big refresh.
New Mini John Cooper Works arriving in NZ in 2025
Famous JCW name is back for the spiciest version of the new Mini.
Mitsubishi debuts new three-row SUV concept
Company says it's a full 7-seater that doesn't compromise on comfort or style.
OneRoof property news
Sound healer Jason Friedlander selling his award-winning Westmere home
The striking property has a CV of $10m and is next to the ZURU Toys mansion.
Buyers move fast and scoop up trophy home for $8.25m
Luxury property sells within two weeks of hitting the market.
Homeowners' loan applications rejected - ‘they haven’t got any equity to play with’
Those who bought at market peak may have to wait some time before they can upgrade.
More local news
There's still time to enter your baking, photography and more at the CHB A&P Show
This year’s CHB A&P Show is on Friday and Saturday, November 8 and 9.
Waipawa's Spring Festival attracts hundreds
Organisers celebrate 'relaxed and happy' Duck Day.
Four shearing plants stolen from CHB woolshed
Police are encouraging farmers to lock up all sheds - including woolsheds.
Weekend of events for Ōtāne's 150th anniversary
The first sales of Kaikora township sections were on March 26, 1874.
Waipawa: 'The perfect place for people to encounter toi Māori'
The exhibition’s title, Paerangi, refers to the place where land and sky meet.
CHB's U13 teams 'make us proud'
Heading away for a festival doesn’t come easily.
Golfing results for Central Hawke's Bay
To have your sports results published email to editorial@chbmail.co.nz
Can you offer a healthy hound a happy home?
To find out more, go to ruahineanimalrescue.co.nz or phone 020 488 7276.
All Souls Day services for remembering loved ones
Short services will be held in St Mary’s Church, Waipukurau and St Mark’s Church, Takapau.
Drizzle doesn't dampen Waipawa Men's Pairs event
Prizes were given out by Waipawa Bowling Club president, Gordon Annand.
Fast terriers and wagging hounds heading to the CHB A&P Show
CHB A&P Show, at the showgrounds on Mitchell St Waipukurau, Saturday, November 9.
Surf 'n' turf: Stage set for Ōmakere coastal walk
Event for walkers and runners offers 17km challenge or shorter 13km option.
Dashcam footage sought after Waipawa crash
To share information or dashcam footage, contact police on the non-emergency number, 105.
CHB retains Life Members’ Salver at Ross Shield 2024
Napier has won the shield for the third year running and has 19 consecutive match wins.
Waipawa street changes reduce speed by 20km/h
The safety audits found the average vehicle speed was 20-30km/h during peak hours.