Is stopbank planting problematic?
OPINION: Based on the evidence of the cyclone, the council's plantings must be questioned.
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Crackdown on dangerous riding in parks, streets and pathways is getting results.
Seed crop expansion funding for CHB
Seed crops thrive on sunshine, requiring minimal water and producing few emissions.
Difficult task for judges at the 2023 Junior Speechmakers competition
This is the 36th year of the competition and the standards remain as high as ever.
Man, 72, gets 11 months' home detention for historic sex offending
Zane Hugh Smith appeared for sentencing for a third time.
Commercial fishing still hurting after Cyclone Gabrielle
Every vessel in Ahuriri has experienced hazardous, floating logs.
Waipawa traffic management changed to reduce disruption
Concern from some retailers has been considered and parking has been reinstated.
Hastings art installation to stay in the core of the city
Hastings District Council has bought a local artist's large Apple Core art installation.
Young Hawke’s Bay woman swaps farmwear for frocks for Rural Support
Georgia Denton is trading her gumboots for a gown to raise funds for country communities.
Cyclonic windfall: Hawke’s Bay Regional Council gifts $1.9m to repair cycle trails
Great rides soon to be great again.
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CAN is enjoying spring with new art on display and school holiday activities lined up.
Ongaonga history rebuilt as Coles Factory brought back to life
The heritage building is the only remaining 19th-century joinery factory in New Zealand.
Waipawa Bowling Club holds Invitation Triples
Invited pairs from assorted clubs were joined by drawn Waipawa Club bowlers.
The ‘internal yearning’ that drove a Hawke’s Bay author back to te reo
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Heat pumps making Dannevirke's Regent cosy
The Regent Cinema committee are making progress in their goals.
Probus and Rebus clubs have much to offer older people
Get on the bus for opportunities to remain active.
Tararua contributes in North Island vs South Island contest
Locals combine to help thrash South Island
Dry summer looms for Hawke's Bay
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Crunch time in Magpies and Turbos rivalry
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‘We’re 130?’ Waipukurau Little Theatre marks anniversary with leap back to Victorian times
Two Victorian farces were performed in Waipukurau Town Hall in September 1893.
'We hope you can use compassion' - community pleads to retain school bus run
The Ministry of Education is proposing to scrap the Akitio bus route.
Tennis, anyone? Open day at Dannevirke a success
The open day was held throughout New Zealand.
Taniwha Daffodils helps fund Parents Centre CHB
Growing great families in Central Hawke's Bay - with Parents Centre.
Court brawl: Chaotic footage as Corrections officer put in hospital, pair charged
Police swarmed the High Court at Napier minutes after the fracas broke out.
Great turnout as Waipawa Bowling Club starts new season
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Paws up if you can help Canine Friends
Pet therapy is rewarding, not just for the recipient.
‘One great mountain to climb’: Hawke’s Bay life coach Craig McDougall out to conquer cancer
The former Hawke's Bay Person of the Year needs treatment in Mexico.
CHB pound pups available for adoption
Wanting an exercise buddy or a canine companion?
Big housing project in Havelock North to go ahead after ‘pointless’ court battle
A battle over the purchase of a prime piece of land has finally come to an end.