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Eketāhuna water fault under investigation
Tararua District Council has asked Eketāhuna residents to conserve water.

Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatu-Tararua highway taking shape
Construction is about to ramp up on the western end of the new highway.

Boxing teen still smiling whether he wins or loses
Connor Anderson is gearing up for more boxing bouts.

Fire in Hastings sleepout
A Hastings sleepout caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Josh Adam talks about the experience. Video/Warren Buckland

Hastings family grieve loss of cat and kittens in sleepout fire
A family lost their young pets in a fire that consumed the sleepout.

Time to get Napier clock ticking again as work goes on
There are plans to re-commission the T & G clock and install lighting around the landmark.

‘Would love to return home’: Flood victims await Thursday zoning decision
Homeowners will know on Thursday, for the first time, which zones their properties are in.

Getting women hooked on fly-fishing
Hawke’s Bay Fish and Game aims to get more women hooked on fly fishing.

May citizenship ceremonies one of the biggest ever held in Hastings
More than 70 new New Zealand citizens were welcomed at the Hastings ceremony.

Human touch still matters at T&G
To meet demand for apples, T&G have built a packhouse twice the size of their last one.

‘Outrageous’: $9m of cyclone business support in Hawke’s Bay not spent
The number of grants paid hadn't been finalised, but leftover money would be returned.

Hawke’s Bay woman up for young grower award
At 18, Alix Te Kere raised a baby by day and worked a packhouse by night to get her break.

Labour members ask Jackson to stand against Whaitiri
Labour's Ikaroa-Rāwhiti electorate wants Jackson to oppose Whaitiri.

Glory recalled ahead of Chatham Cup opener
Napier City Rovers are third on the all-time list of Chatham Cup winners.

Half price and one-eyed Gypsy may be the kitten for you
This week is the last week to adopt a new pet for half the price from Hawke's Bay SPCA.

First XV rugby wrap: Napier make most of late tour call-up after devastating floods
Napier’s Japanese inspiration, Sacred Heart looking strong and late drama for King’s.

Motorcycle involved in two-vehicle crash on Links Road
One person was moderately injured in the crash involving a motorbike and one other vehicle

Chocolate flowing again at Silky Oak
After 106 days of post-cyclone clean-up work, Silky Oak is again doing what it does best.

Pudney Hub opens new disability centre for under fives
Pudney Hub works closely with hospitals, daycare centres, and community organisations.

'Life for me, now, is awesome': Apprentice lands job through Mayor’s Taskforce
Former Dannevirke High School student Daniel Adie is a diesel mechanic in the making.

Winter Deco: Sound Shell Shindig among new events at July festival
Several events from the cancelled festival will be held too, including the soap box derby.

Aussie mum, firefighter and songstress to hit Hawke’s Bay’s small halls
Lyricist poised for Hawke's Bay performances.

Forest & Bird advocating for modern approach to flood mitigation
Making Room for Rivers allows rivers to reclaim parts of their natural flood plains.

Young people involved in fiery fatal crash on SH5, Napier school community shaken
Two people were killed and another was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

Megan Banks: Bootcamp just the ticket for a well-earned getaway
Window opens for child-free few days.

Stoush over who pays for millions in emergency measures after cyclone
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is struggling to get reimbursement for some costs from NEMA.

Four youths arrested, dairy looking at security options after break-in
Well-known dairy The Milk Bar was burgled overnight.