Public fireworks display misfires into crowd in Hastings
The Diwali night went temporarily sideways as a firework exploded on crowd members.
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From 'rough' wines to medal-winners - CHB Winemakers and Brewers Club hits its stride
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'Expect the unexpected' - North Island highways flooded, Auckland cruise ship delayed by storm
Forecasters are warning that rain is expected to last until late Tuesday.
'I had a mean run': First open win for woolhandler Jasmin Tipoki
Napier woolhandler still finds it difficult to believe she’s cracked an open win.
Farming profits set to reduce for 2024 tax year
OPINION: We've seen a huge fall in mutton and lamb prices, from $9/kg to around $7/kg.
Rower Emma Twigg claims record fourth Supreme Sports award
Seated champions again came to the fore at the Forsyth Barr Hawke's Bay Sports Awards.
Kai Co-op rooted in Māori traditions to help build people's relationships with food
Kai Co-op food box looks to support and educate whānau to grow and cook nutritious food.
Knowledge Bank hopes Family Gala Day will be crowd-puller
Stoneycroft in Hastings the venue for Knowledge Bank's first Family Gala Day.
Watch: Kiwi band's 'surreal' Sky Tower antics take them to new heights
Convincing the authorities this music video was a good idea wasn't easy.
Opinion: I saved my flatmate from a scammer
OPINION: I once helped a flatmate caught up in a scam.
Why NZ invested $29m in a methane satellite unlikely to improve our farm emission estimates
How the country invested in a Jeff Bezos-backed methane satellite space plan.
Letters to the editor: Dismay at Pharmac’s response
Letter writers share their opinions.
Peak waves in Haumoana to reach warning criteria as remnants of Lola approach
Peak wave height for Haumoana is predicted to reach the one-year warning criteria (1.9m).
The Hawke's Bay whānau who had gastric sleeve surgery together
'It’s now been just over a month and we are all feeling so much better about ourselves.'
Annual meeting to be held at Splash Planet
The day begins at 9am with rides starting at 10am
Tihei: Great to see Kaumātua out and about having fun
Having this minibus load of Kaumātua at our iwi event felt special
'A bit of fortitude shown': Brodie Retallick's uncle proud of nephew during World Cup thriller
Despite the frustrating loss, John Ashworth is very proud of his No 4 nephew.
‘Not everyone is on the same waka’: Kahungunu filmmaker shares stories of reconnection
Kathleen Mantell's new documentary features people returning to their Hawke's Bay whenua.
Lola's remnants: Hawke’s Bay’s weather rollercoaster set to continue this week
Hawke's Bay is not immune from remnants from ex-tropical cyclone Lola.
Bok joy for brekkie: Hawke’s Bay Springboks fans celebrate World Cup victory as Kiwis gracious in defeat
All Blacks fans were served defeat.
'We get put through hoop after hoop': The wait to return home in Whirinaki
Potential resilience plans include a stopbank and the raising of State Highway 2.
Cyclone recovery cash deal signed, buyouts begin in Hawke’s Bay
Five local councils and Government sign a $556 million cost-sharing recovery package.
Bok Joy Rugby World Cup 2023
South African's gather at No.5 Cafe and Larder to watch their team lift the Rugby World Cup.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: What's on for Halloween
Here's the latest news in brief from around the region.
Cheerful character still winning gold at almost 90 years old
Many Hawke’s Bay people will know Antonio as Mr Luigi.
All Blacks v Springboks: Fans mobilise in Hawke’s Bay for Rugby World Cup final
One of the biggest rugby rivalries will be bringing Hawke's Bay fans together this weekend
Wooden warriors: Inside the lives of those building homes out of driftwood
"The way things are going, there will be more people on this beach than stones."
Plan for the future, but don't forget to enjoy the here and now
OPINION: Money doesn’t buy happiness. It provides security and a sense of control.
Students get glimpse into world of animation through pilot programme
An animation company is inspiring rangatahi.
The joys of Jerry: School’s special skink helps struggling tamariki
Jerry the blue-tongued skink has a job, clothes and a wall full of recipes.
Architectural designer wins top national award for Hastings school building
Heretaunga Intermediate's technology block and its landscape evoke the Heretaunga Plains.
Hawke’s Bay Sport and Recreation Awards: Sport’s big night out
About 20 sports are represented among finalists for the 2023 Hawke's Bay Sport Awards.
McLean Park naming rights - correcting the record
Documents were obtained under the LGOIMA process.