Injury forces shearing champion Rowland Smith out of Golden Shears
The reigning Golden Shears open shearing champion is out.
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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.
Plan scaled back for Waipawa main street upgrades amid Govt review
A major upgrade to Waipawa's main street has now been significantly altered.
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.