Return of Makotuku's Black Dog Tavern
A local fencer has reopened the local venue for the community.
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Severe gales on the way for parts of Hawke’s Bay
Some strong winds could be on their way to start next week.
Kayaker who sank off coast won auction for new one while fighting for survival
Arnie Cave spent hours floating in the ocean, watching sunlight disappear.
From the MTG: Myths about women in the workplace
Myth number two is that the glass ceiling is what holds women back
Unbeaten Australian-trained 3-year-old started in Hastings
Roundup of the week's racing.
Kayak fisherman rescued
A fisherman whose kayak sunk off the Hawke's Bay coastline is rescued. Video / Hawke's Bay Police
One home, 40 owners: Fixing cyclone-hit properties isn't simple in Wairoa
'One home has 40+ owners so permission's needed from at least 50 per cent of the owners.'
Wairoa schoolgirl wins as youth dominate first day of Golden Shears
Results from day one of competition in Masterton.
Hawke’s Bay Expressway’s northbound lane reopens after truck crash
Police were called to the incident about 9.15am.
30,000 cyclone-smashed apple bins fixed for growers, saving them $3m
Hawke’s Bay grows 70 per cent of NZ's apples and this year’s picking season has begun.
'One to put on the calendar': Rogue weather week could spoil Hawke's Bay's autumn
'It’s a week to tuck away in the back of our heads, to be a little bit more aware of.'
'My feet are legends, I’m a legend': The drag queen who ran up a peak in stilettos
It was an idea born in a classroom - Eru Heke's not one to shy away from a challenge.
Petrol pumps back online after day-long outage blamed on leap year glitch
The curse of February 29 hits Waitomo, Gull and Allied pumps along with BP truckstops.
Hawke’s Bay Tui player starts portable sauna business with dad
Hurricanes Poua player teams up with dad to bring a different kinda of sauna to the Bay.
Cyclone-smashed community's bridge re-opens to light traffic after damage
Temporary bridge partially re-opens.
Why 215 scooter riders are taking a trip from Napier to Wellington
'My anxiety was through the roof, but I started practising every day.'
'Like the swoosh of a jet': Beloved century-old Haumoana tree loses its limbs in the night
'Everyone knows the tree. They have played around it, climbed on it, swung from it.'
Biggest-ever Ngāti Kahungunu Regional Kapa Haka contest saves best until last
Ngāti Kahungunu held its regional kapa haka competition in Dannevirke.
Packed public gallery supports two charged with Javon Aranui's murder
Judge grants interim name suppression to protect the two men’s fair trial rights.
Wyn Drabble: Miss Piggy’s food advice far better than the king thing
We found that the positive effects of A were negated by too much B.
Lindauer Art Exhibition features huge variety of wonderful local art
An annual art show held in Woodville is a big success.
Opinion: Tararua District’s water infrastructure won’t fix itself
Has the Coalition Government put water reform in the 'too hard basket'?
Injury forces shearing champion Rowland Smith out of Golden Shears
The reigning Golden Shears open shearing champion is out.
Broken Ranfurly Shield still being fixed
Hawke's Bay says repaired Shield will be on the sidelines in time for their first defence.
Council adopts rates shake-up despite almost 90% opposition from submitters
Councillor apologises to the public saying the consultation process had 'failed'.
'Reopening the conversation': Sale of Napier’s $65m of council houses back on the table
Council may about-turn on its decision not to sell its community housing.
Two teenagers charged with murder of Hastings man
'Our investigation team have been working tirelessly to get this result.'
'Quite hurtful': Culture war ignites over cyclone charity cookbook
'All we did was make a business decision, and we wish it hadn’t gone the way it has.'
Completion of earthworks makes way for road construction on Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway
As earthworks are completed, pavement construction begins.
Running in drag and high heels up Te Mata Peak
It's hard enough to run up Te Mata Peak in running gear but Flaxmere student Eru Heke did it recently in drag and high heels to raise money for cancer. Video/ Warren Buckland
Swedish-born Kiwi footballer's Olympic dream
Silver fern tattoo on Swedish-born footballer highlights Kiwi roots.
Hawke’s Bay in brief: Four leap-day babies for Hawke’s Bay
Hawke's Bay Hospital had four leap-day babies born.
'Rash move': Iwi leader slams axing of Māori Health Authority
Bayden Barber called the move 'rash' and urged the Health Minister to look closer.
Kōaro whitebait spotted 'in good numbers' outside its native habitat
The adult whitebait are mostly found in the inland ranges.