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Gemma Douglas shares her experience of Standing on the Edge of Motherhood
The HB mum knows parenting can be hard so she has written a book to help others.

Reid Mitenbuler's Wanderlust an adventure novel of a biography
'Wanderlust' by Reid Mitenbuler is a tall book full of even taller tales of adventure.

Hawke’s Bay win first-up hockey match in the snow
Hawke's Bay teams are unbeaten after three days of national tournaments.

Opinion: Making animals extinct is not the answer
It is certainly not up to Peta to decide that sheep and cattle should no longer exist

Nine Hawke’s Bay players in Stags squad
Pacer and all-rounder Will Clark becomes a professional, at the age of 21.

Oruawharo gains new owners during lockdown - and hospitality is the key
'We want to create something that will help to sustain the whole property, forever.'

Top field in jump meeting at Woodville races
Woodville hosted jumps and steeplechase races at short notice.

Rugby: Hawke's Bay Magpies squad named
A squad of 36 has been named for the 2023 NPC season.

Bridging the gap: Redclyffe Bridge link could re-open in mid-July
Secondary Napier-Hastings bridge nears re-opening - five months after the cyclone.

Artificial reef now under two year fishing ban
Two-year rāhui/closure placed over one of Napier's new artificial reefs.

The Hits: I am not cut out for fashion
Sometimes I think it might be time to grow up and get a belt.

Fires across 60 kilometres of Hawke's Bay beaches planned for Matariki
A new Matariki event aims to set the coast alight.

Pianist returns home with Sonoro Quartet
Kiwis Liu-Yi Retallick and Lara Hall will be sharing the position of first violin

Waipawa flood survivor starts community group
Deborah explains 'We’re survivors, not victims.'

Karamū High student wins speech comp for the third year in a row
Karamū High School student achieves three-peat in prestigious speech competition.

Napier dairy owner plagued by burglaries fears for his children's safety
Hit again: Dairy owner plagued by break-ins.

Hawke's Bay rugby: Charity jersey a win-win for fans, cyclone victims
The Magpies have won all three games in which charity jerseys have been worn.

'Confronting' rate rise for Central Hawke's Bay ratepayers
CHB District Council calls for changes to ‘unsustainable’ funding model

Free concerts helping cyclone-affected people 'disconnect' and reconnect with community
Six free concerts aim to help cyclone-hit communities struggling with mental health.

Govt approves funding for hospital business case
Hawke's Bay is included in the regional hospital redevelopment programme.

Art installation leaves people looking into their core
Hastings' newest art installation is leaving town goers thinking about their core.

Hospital redevelopment programme: Te Matau a Māui
Te Whatu Ora confirm Hawke's Bay is officially part of the Regional Hospital Redevelopment Programme. Video / Te Whatu Ora HB

Cyclone Gabrielle: CHB mayor wants to give people closure
Changes could be under way for Hawke's Bay's disaster response model.

NZ Trellis Central Reserve Men show strong defence in winning game
Henry’s Pies Central Reserve Women have a home game at the Centralines Turf, 1pm July 15.

Big swells and chilly mornings but clear skies for Hawke’s Bay
Careful near the water: Hawke's Bay is expected to get big swells starting late Wednesday.

Tararua District rates to increase by 13.17 per cent
Changes to rates reflects consultation with Tararua District community.

Laurie Turnbull standing for NZ First in Napier
The recently-retired Corrections officer and father of six is standing in the Napier seat.

'600 people connected to the Wi-Fi': Cyclone prompts refocused priorities at Hawke’s Bay Airport
'Cyclone Gabrielle has refocused our priorities on connectivity and resilience' - CEO