The Hawke’s Bay man who trained Ukraine’s next batch of fighters
Jordan Corke says the people he taught to combat Russian forces were motivated.
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Art Deco Trust confirms move to Memorial Square
The decision's been made, but it could be two years before the move takes place.
Flaxmere singer in grand finale
Four singers will battle it out in the live broadcast.
CHB District Council looks to mitigate 'unpalatable' budgets
CHB's monthly council column takes a look at what's happening around the council table.
Silver Fern Railcars’ anniversary marked in Pahiatua
Silver Fern Railcars marked their 50th anniversary recently at Pahiatua Railway Station.
CHB College leaders receive korowai
This was the first time the school honoured leaders with a korowai.
Caravan and bikes stolen after padlock smashed in Waipukurau
Police are investigating a spate of thefts in CHB this week.
Boxing Day Festival to return to Cape Estate
The venue will be transformed into a boutique festival spot for the seventh time.
Meet Hastings City Art Gallery’s new manager and curator
Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga – Hastings City Art Gallery has a new manager and curator.
Century and 160-run partnership do it for Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay remain in the race for the Furlong Cup and a Hawke Cup challenge.
Defibrillator at the ready: Argentina fans prepare for World Cup rollercoaster
A Pope, a Messiah and the Hand of God's on their side - but Santiago De Marco's nervous.
Candles and Santa coming to Pukehou Church
Candles will be provided, and there will be a shared supper afterwards.
Break-in upsets Shires owners
Shires Fruit & Vege Market owners gutted after donation box stolen in break-in.
Waiapu Cathedral tower out of bounds after new earthquake assessment
Board investigating risks of cathedral remaining open after new risk report.
Schoolboy raped sleepy, intoxicated classmate at alcohol-fuelled party
Jack Prenter took advantage of a teenage girl severely effected by alcohol.
Napier misses out on FIFA women’s cup teams hosting
Five teams liked the look of Napier as a base for their teams. But none are coming.
Shield challenge possible for the Magpies
No game against Canterbury, away games against Wellington and Auckland.
‘Human rights abuses’: Hawke’s Bay leaders react to damning RSE report
The report has highlighted serious gaps in the system in need of improvement.
Central Hawke’s Bay Police officers awarded for service
Eastern District Commander Jeanette Park and Area Commander Lincoln Sycamore attended.
Covid strikes down NZ Post staff in Napier at busiest time of year
Staff at NZ Post in Napier working "extremely hard" to cover staff shortages due to Covid.
Karamu High school celebrates the end of the school year with a special assembly
Karamu High senior students celebrated for academic, sporting, and cultural achievements.
More than 1000 Santa sacks delivered for Christmas Cheer
With the increased cost of living, money is tighter than ever.
Secondary school goldmine: Nine national titles for Hawke’s Bay athletes
The track and field championships were held over the weekend in Inglewood.
Queues for pop-up cave right on cue
Visitors from as far away as Napier popped in to Dannevirke for the pop-up Fantasy Cave.
Ink, blood and water: The turbulent history of a new Hawke's Bay park
Hawea Historical Park will revive land that was once the centre of Kahungunu politics.
Whakatū water treatment facility and upgraded playground complete
Whakatū community drinking water and local park upgrades are now complete.
In pics: Through the looking glass of a Hawke’s Bay weekend
December weekends in Hawke's Bay are pretty great - here's what this one looked like.
Officer injured after unmarked police car hit by fleeing car in Maraenui
The crash flipped the car of the fleeing man, who fled on foot into another vehicle.
Whale wins showjumping event in Hastings
New Zealand’s showjumping stars of the future were celebrated in style.
Christmas-themed cave to be set up for Santa’s arrival in Waipukurau
This is a free event on Friday, December 16 – so head along to Ruataniwha St, Waipukurau.
Creek rubbish sparks concern for Ahuriri Estuary contamination
A Napier council clean-up of the Douglas McLean Ave creek uncovered an odd mix of rubbish.
Opening of Ahuriri barbecue area realises project of late ‘Mr Rotary’
The opening of a new barbecue area realised a project of Mike Smith's - AKA 'Mr Rotary'.
Suzie Bates on why now’s the ‘best time to be a female cricketer’
Star batter poised for McLean Park