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After 136 years, school shuts down after last two pupils leave
Rural primary school a victim of cost of living pressures, principal says.

Returns reveal Horizons councillors' financial interests
Horizons councillors are required to state their property and financial interests.

Ruru rescued and poacher caught during Hawke's Bay police operation
Police caught one unlawful hunter and rescued a ruru during a poaching operation.

‘Heart sank’: Police make arrest amid rise in fake cash in Hawke’s Bay
Small business owners hit by a concerning rise in counterfeit cash.

Traffic congestion expected at tangi for gang man who died in Hastings
Death of man in Raureka at the weekend referred to coroner.

Football: Rovers out to seize the moment ahead of crucial showdown
Napier City Rovers remain in a three-way battle for remaining two National League spots.

Central Hawke’s Bay Spring Fling Festival kicks off this Saturday
The Central Hawke’s Bay Spring Market will be at Russell Park in Waipukurau from 10am.

New era at the Hawke’s Bay Show
Almost by fate, horticulture takes its place at the show this year.

'The least I can do.' Te Radar takes time out to entertain Pongaroa
Pongaroa Hall was filled to capacity at a bingo night.

Refugees from war-torn Europe stayed at Pahiatua camp
It’s hoped to hold an exhibition in Pahīatua in 2025.

Blue supermoon: Clear skies expected for spectacle in Hawke’s Bay
Hawke's Bay stargazers are in for a pretty clear night.

CHB A&P Show stalwart recognised for 60 years' service
John Kyle has recently stepped down as treasurer of the CHB A&P Association.

The afternoon that Taradale High became NZ's best golfing school
Top young man, top young woman, and the overall title - the incredible rise of Taradale.

Local elections: First past the post - or single transferable voting?
It's how we've voted for our councils for years. Should it change ?

Linda Hall: The best $5m the Government’s given out this term
Opinion: I finally had the opportunity to go back to the mountain, and what an experience!

Wellington bands to rock Napier
'We’re thrilled to be returning to the Paisley Stage.'

Magical concert celebrates opera
The Magic Flute in Concert is a special fundraising concert to support Festival Opera.

‘Starting to recalibrate:’ House prices turning in Hawke’s Bay
Shortage of stock after Gabrielle helps to drive prices up.

Man choked to death by his neighbour had contacted mental health service about him
Days before Blithe was killed, he contacted mental health services. No beds were free.

The Waipawa Bridge on SH50 is now open to traffic
Torrential and persistent rainfall caused a bridge washout between Tikokino and Ongaonga.

Unexplained house fire at Pukahu south of Hastings
The one person in the house was treated for burns to his hands and smoke inhalation.

Cyclone recovery work a ‘privilege’ for Ernie
Ernie Christison has been well-treated by the locals as he helps with the clean-up.

Community champions honoured
This year there were two Civic Honours Award winners: Amanda Withers and Marilyn Forrest.

Line dancers in step at Dannevirke event
Line dancing clubs take turns to host events.

Traditional ways used to calm the mind and encourage sleep
Oriori were often composed by parents and elders of the community.

Former Police Commissioner to review Cyclone Gabrielle Civil Defence response
Draft review report is due by the end of the year.

Get snapping for the CHB A&P Show amateur photo competition
Entry forms will be available from Unichem Pharmacy and the A&P Show office.