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'Big relief': Napier and Hastings get another commuter bridge
Something to toot about as a bridge smashed by the cyclone reopens after six months.
Central District players excel in over 70s cricket
Gordon Kuggeleijn top scores for his team in Australian cricket fixture
Redclyffe Bridge reopens
Redclyffe Bridge reopens six months after Cyclone. Video / Hawkes Bay Today
‘Jurassic’ success: Hastings brewery’s Terrible Lizards judged country’s best IPA
Brave scoop 13 medals and top gong for new ale.
‘Great bunch’: All Blacks want to show Hawke’s Bay they care
NZ Rugby's boss says the All Blacks have been buoyed by Hawke's Bay's support.
Fling yourself into spring festival
Organisers promise this year the festival will be bigger and better than ever.
'Truly exceptional': Hastings country lodge wins supreme award
The lodge stands as a testament to the 'synergy achieved through collaboration'.
Napier’s Central Fire Station Bistro named best regional restaurant in NZ
Pacifica, in Napier, was again awarded three hats and Teresa's Cocktail Bar also won big.
Connections to famous scholar revealed
Famous scholar Jock McEwen has important ties with local Rangitāne
CHB workshop to address 'renewing farm ecosystems without compromising profitability'
“There is nothing sustainable about a farm that goes out of business.”
Serial groper breached parole before indecent carpark act
The Parole Board found his excuse for the carpark act 'utterly implausible'.
'It's not ideal': Hobbled Retallick set for late World Cup start
Time will tell whether Brodie Retallick's planned recovery timeframe comes to fruition.
Second solar farm proposal for Ongaonga
The planned development is sited on 240 hectares of land south of Taylors Road.
Who's in, who's out: ABs name 33-man World Cup squad
The All Blacks have named a settled squad to contest the Rugby World Cup in France.
Phishing scammer fleeces construction boss - while serving home detention for similar offending
He used a sim-swapping scheme and phishing email to get the man's banking information.
All Blacks announce World Cup squad in Napier, Retallick still sole Hawke's Bay rep
About 1000 All Blacks fans descended on the team announcement in Napier.
Net loss: Double rāhui for Hawke's Bay whitebait ahead of season opening
A whitebait ban is in place - and a stalwart is not happy with the timing.
Recap: Who's in, who's out - All Blacks squad named for Rugby World Cup
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has announced a settled 33-man squad to head to France.
Wairoa has no flood protection; Mayor welcomes $70m to change that
Wairoa has received a large Government package to protect against flooding.
Musical theatre gives Ben Pryor wings
Joining Act Three Productions has helped the squadron leader out of a mental black hole.
Athletics: Hawke’s Bay pair in strong NZ World Athletics Champs bid
George Beamish and Georgia Hulls get their big chance in Budapest.
Friends vow to keep murderer living 'in fear' behind bars
Ranapera Taumata killed his girlfriend. Her loved ones say he's a monster and a coward.
ABs to be kept busy at working bee
Tangoio Marae trustee Diana Taunao heartened to see her community hasn't been forgotten.
Hawke’s Bay councils finalise terms of cyclone recovery cost-sharing with Government
"The impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle are diverse, far-reaching and complex."
‘Better equipped than ever’: Trio of emergency assets a win for Hawke’s Bay
A new station, rapid response vehicle and health shuttle were dedicated on Monday.
Win for Henry’s Pies Women’s Reserves against Napier Tech Red
NZ Trellis Central Men’s Reserves heading straight to semifinals.
Results of 2nd round of the Mike Bean Memorial Cup
To have your sports club's results published, email them to editorial@chbmail.co.nz
Fresh artist images of Hastings' $18 million Foodeast project released
The unique project is nearing completion after building delays.
Massey University gives Dannevirke school big tick for lunch programme
We were lucky enough to be chosen to take part in the research.
Hawke's Bay plumber shocked to win local branch of Young Plumber of the Year
Local plumber beats out Hawke's Bay competition to advance to regional plumbing event.
Kirsten Wise talks about the importance behind War Memorial upgrades
Kirsten Wise talks about Napier's War Memorial reopening in this month's mayoral column.