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Helicopter called to help fight CHB grass fire
Fire brigades from across Hawke’s Bay have been joined by a helicopter.

Former hospo boss in last-minute bid for Parliament off to rocky start
Rob Hulman, the former owner of a well-known restaurant, is standing in Tukituki.

Scorcher weather forecast could break a 25-year Napier record
A record that has stood since 1998 could be about to fall, if the heat arrives.

‘Extremely grateful’: $1.2m to boost Hawke’s Bay’s cyclone-hit visitor economy
Funds will counter 'incorrect perceptions' about the region's readiness for visitors.

Stay indoors: Eskdale School’s plan to keep kids safe as silt dust threat emerges
'The cyclone is the gift that keeps on giving us new challenges'.

Bang heard across Napier suburb after two properties catch fire
Plumes of smoke smothered the street as firefighters rushed to get fire under control.

National League showdown: Familiar Wellington foe awaits Napier City Rovers in season-opener
Napier City Rovers aim for winning start to football's 2023 National League.

Opinion: Pharmaceutical nomenclature – is there a remedy?
If your GP offered you domperidone, might you think you had been offered Dom Pérignon?

Rescue in rural Central Hawke’s Bay after motorbike crash
Emergency services rush to incident southeast of Waipukurau.

'I've killed my bro': Man gets home detention after mate falls off the back of ute
Group drinking before the accident but the driver was under the legal limit.

Health monitoring as dust gets up Hawke’s Bay’s nose
Te Whatu Ora is working to assess the public health risk from airborne silt.

CHB flings itself into spring
Central Hawke's Bay's Spring Fling events continue until November 5.

Points and waves: Inside Hawke’s Bay’s first social supermarket
Ever wondered what it's like to shop inside a social supermarket?

Choir raises its voice for new robes
Waiapu Cathedral Choir's Sunday concert is a fundraiser for new red robes.

Ko Au: Malosi a unique fusion of dance, music and spoken word
The concept of Ko Au: Malosi is to show joy, strength and hope through dance.

From two to 182: Hawke’s Bay's pothole damage claims spike
Pothole damage compensation claims have jumped in Hawke's Bay over the past three years.

Happy Snappers: Fotofest inspires next generation of Hawke’s Bay photographers
“It’s great because Hastings is so beautiful at the moment.”

Bridge club holds successful cancer fundraiser
Thirty-six players came to play bridge.

Turkeys gobble up opposition in national indoor cricket title rout
A 24-year-old veteran of a decade of indoor cricket shares his first national title.

Milestone achievement for young film-makers
The crew pooled resources and drew on their network of connections for the movie.

Letters: Beach fires destroying nesting areas
One nest had a fire lit almost right next to it.

Brutal attack on Napier teen filmed, three women arrested and charged
Video of the incident has been classified as objectionable material.

Man remains in critical condition after stabbing in Takapau, police investigating
A man with multiple serious stab wounds got across the road before losing consciousness.

Meet the Wairarapa electorate candidates with BPW CHB
The meeting will be on September 27 at 5.30 pm at the CHB Municipal Theatre.

World Vision recognises support of Totara College
Totara College has received two top awards from the global charity.

Bingo! Fundraiser hits the right mark
The night was a success, but they plan to do it bigger and better next time.

Person in serious condition after assault in Hawkes Bay
The victim has been transported to Hawke's Bay Hospital in a serious condition.

Church Road says wine making and art have more in common then you think
Church Road Winery and MTG Hawke's Bay join for a nationwide Art Initiative.