Plan scaled back for Waipawa main street upgrades amid Govt review
A major upgrade to Waipawa's main street has now been significantly altered.
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Seeka feels lash of 2023 weather with $14.5m net loss
Prospects now look brighter as improved growing conditions signal record kiwifruit crops.
'Bigger than our family:' Golfer turns hand to children's language therapy
Mat Perry is raising money for speech therapy for children with Down syndrome.
Online book club for Central Hawke's Bay readers
'We’re talking about books, reviewing books, seeing what everyone else is reading...'
Man says drugs were for own use - his safe password suggested otherwise
Drug seller claims money was from orchard work, building and pokies.
Ruahine Animal Rescue established in CHB - and already at capacity
A group of volunteers has established Ruahine Animal Rescue.
'We’ve made our decision': Top school pilots NCEA alternative
The school's principal says the new programme encourages development.
Stay out of the water: DoC warning after shark kills stranded whale
"Well-meaning" volunteers warned they can create a risk to themselves and whales.
Hawke’s Bay communities preparing for the inevitable next Gabrielle
Emergency hubs are being set up around the region
'Bulls***': Former police minister Stuart Nash lets rip against Labour ex-colleagues
Nash says Chris Hipkins should have approved gang asset seizures under $30,000
End in sight for Te Paerahi Beach residents' bridge concerns
The much-anticipated fix will enable heavy traffic to once again use the bridge.
Massive shark kills and devours stranded whale, attempted rescuer flees water
'It took its whole head off. There are not many sharks that can do that.'
Napier Operatic Society is hosting a ‘Big Open Theatre Weekend’
Five students taking part in an american preforming arts program working to raise $50,000.
Bay Batucada bringing batucada to the bay for 10 years
Bay Batucada band celebrate a 10th birthday by dancing to the beat of their own drums.
Regional council forgives $250k in fees for those trying to revive Ruataniwha Dam
The contentious decision to cancel the debt hasn't gone down well with everyone.
'Busiest ever': Berth marks Napier Port’s 1000th cruise-ship visit
It's 30 years since cruise liners began calling at Napier Port.
Literary festival Between the Lines names CHB author as patron
The festival, organised by book-loving volunteers, brings together an eclectic mix.
Top gun: HB sharpshooter bags deer, gifts it to soldiers then joins army
A farmer turned sharp shooter can now knock the top off a bottle from 300 metres.
CHB College scholarship winners off to further education
The students were all awarded university scholarships.
Huia pair returned to museum display
The female huia was damaged after she was stolen.
Napier's new highway roundabout under budget, as disruption continues into March
Softer aggregate than expected has been discovered where the road will be realigned.
Black Seeds bash: Gemco celebrates 20 years with private gig
The business has grown from a team of eight in 2004 to 140 staff members now.
Party time for Napier's big innings: Marking a century and a half
Napier's first borough council was installed in 1874 — with 493 electors.
Camp USA leads to new Kiwi
The citizenship ceremony was held at the council chambers in Pahīatua.
Popular marae golf tournament raises $3000
First held in 1998, the popular tournament drew 80 players this year.
Why your rates increase is set at its level
Napier mayor Kirsten Wise explains why when and how rates will change across the city.
Dairy Industry awards not to be missed
The dairy industry awards attracted 340 entrants around the country.
Aunty’s Garden: The great feeling of peace
Ngāti Khungunu is pleased to announce the launching of Aunty Hanui Lawrence’s book.
Tihei: Taupō-based business helps iwi with housing
Grateful staff clapped with gratitude at their contribution.
Iwi leaders share thoughts one year on from cyclone
It was the greatest weather disaster to hit our generation and perhaps our parents' too.
How can we help our precious kaumātua?
What our kaumātua need is a happy smile, a helping hand and a listening ear.
Helping rangatahi reach their full potential
Toi Matarua offers leadership training to help youth learn ways to be great examples.
Sport and haka shine at Māori Basketball Association tournament
Iwi haul in the medals
'Precedent-setting situation': Eketāhuna community board member attending remotely
Terry Carew is now in the UK and will be for several months.