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Foreign buyers and cyclone recovery hot topics during Luxon’s Tukituki visit
Christopher Luxon came to Tukituki fresh with a raft of farming policy announcements.

Violent offender clocked at 133kmh before attempted carjacking in ‘horrific’ drive to victim
Brody Gray's dangerous driving led to a crash and then an attempted carjacking.

180-plus stuffed animals make their way to Wairoa schoolkids
Frimley Village's Grannies Circle makes more than 150 soft toys for Wairoa Kids.

‘It’s a circus’: The saga of Hastings’ misfiring railway barrier arms
KiwiRail tells drivers and pedestrians to take extra precautions amid barrier failures.

CHB's Lake Whatumā being surveyed for invasive plant pest
Alligator weed is toxic to stock and blocks waterways and drains.

U3A Havelock North and Senior Net Hawke's Bay come together
Two Hastings elderly groups collaborate so members can have the best both have to offer.

‘Aggressive’ alligator weed found in Central Hawke’s Bay’s Lake Whatumā
Invasive plant found in Waipukurau.

The estate agent paid 30 pigs for selling a property
The retiring Kerry Sutherland once made a deal that he'll never live down.

Hastings suburb has new New World supermarket canned
Hastings District Council and Foodstuffs North Island cancel bid for a new supermarket.

Royalist gets ready for coronation trip of lifetime
Catherine Hobbs-Turner is looking forward to ticking another royal affair off her list.

Between the Lines - CHB’s Readers and Writers Festival back for fourth year
Alan Duff is the guest speaker for the opening night of Between the Lines, on May 25.

Major changes underway for Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence when Gabrielle hit
A new review has been announced, but one from 18 months ago had already found problems.

Political lobbying: Time to tackle transparency and access
Lobbying regulations are vital to any well-functioning democracy – it’s time NZ got some.

Top building apprentice still beaming
Apprentice Daniel Harvey has claimed the title of Napier’s champion at building heats.

Central League MVP out to end the pain game
A key Napier City Rovers player on the frustration of not turning strong games into wins.

Peggy Edgington cannot believe she has turned 100, but has cards from the King and PM to prove it
Peggy Edgington from Dannevirke, cannot believe she has turned 100.

Ella Hogan demonstrates athletics prowess as summer season closes
Training pays off in athletics for Dannevirke’s Ella Hoga.

‘Rorting the Revenue’: Ex-accountant jailed for $9m tax fraud indicates legal fight is not over
Convicted fraudster Barrie Skinner was the victim of a recent assault.

Month-long delay for bridge opening between Napier and Wairoa
Delays due to weather and supplies.

Napier’s Ocean Spa to re-open in less than a month
New and improved public pools set to open in May.

Heretaunga Women’s Centre is driving in the right direction with their brand-new car
The Heretaunga Women’s Centre is driving in the right direction with its brand-new car.

Is this the 14th stag? Deer spotted at Hastings sports park
Stag night at regional sports ground.

'Pretty nuts': Waves push Hawke's Bay surf lifesavers to their limits
This photo looks like disaster has struck. But look again.

Get going, going, gone at the Dannevirke smallholders auction
People can bring in almost anything they want to, from farm equipment to the kitchen sink.

Dannevirke art talent on show at Rinitawa Gallery
Dannevirke's Art Society is showcasing local talent.

‘Win-win’ ticketless parking lands at Hawke’s Bay Airport
Smart licence plate recognition tech will make it easier to enter and exit the carpark.

Permanent memorial planned for teen murder victim Ariki Rigby
Sister of slain teen talks of new mission to remember and honour her loved one.