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![Abbie takes out cooking title](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Abbie takes out cooking title
Abbie Lythgoe likes how food connects people all around the world.
![The end of 'streaming': How a Hawke's Bay school's addressing racism](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
The end of 'streaming': How a Hawke's Bay school's addressing racism
"The damage that streaming has done is dreadful."
![Canny View: Tackle one thing at a time: start with KiwiSaver](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Canny View: Tackle one thing at a time: start with KiwiSaver
The good news is that a few simple changes can immediately get your finances moving.
![Police seek rare order to crush street-racer's vehicle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Police seek rare order to crush street-racer's vehicle
Police seized more than 90 cars in Napier and Hastings in May.
![Mike Williams: The issue of fundraising](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Mike Williams: The issue of fundraising
We need to reopen debate about extending state funding of political campaigns.
![Scam and identity theft unit set up in Napier](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Scam and identity theft unit set up in Napier
ID CARE is an Australasian identity scam centre which helps victims of cyber crime.
![Historic HB: Houses no match for the ocean](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Historic HB: Houses no match for the ocean
Sea Spray began its life as an old army hut.
![Man, 18, charged over robbery of Napier dairy with machete](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Man, 18, charged over robbery of Napier dairy with machete
An 18-year-old man has been charged with the aggravated robbery of Te Awa Store.
![Would the world's first wooden satellite successfully launch? Watch this space](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Would the world's first wooden satellite successfully launch? Watch this space
World's first wooden satellite set to launch from Mahia launch site
![Bat build: Houses created for Hawke's Bay's bats to hang out](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Bat build: Houses created for Hawke's Bay's bats to hang out
Faster than a new build in New Zealand, the bat houses only took a month to construct.
![Poor winter air quality in Wairoa sparks health concerns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Poor winter air quality in Wairoa sparks health concerns
Wairoa exceeded national air quality standards twice last year and once in 2019.
![New work programme to take youth 'from treadmill to career staircase'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
New work programme to take youth 'from treadmill to career staircase'
Ignite will prioritise industries where rangatahi can follow a clear path to top levels.
![Covid: One new case in MIQ, 'common cold' may be behind Stewart Island symptoms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Covid: One new case in MIQ, 'common cold' may be behind Stewart Island symptoms
Health officials are due to give the latest update on the Covid situation in New Zealand.
![Hawke's Bay weather: Heavy rain on way for parts of region](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Hawke's Bay weather: Heavy rain on way for parts of region
It's going to be fairly wet over the weekend in Hawke's Bay with rain warnings in place.
![Free gym for elderly and people with disabilities opens in Hastings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Free gym for elderly and people with disabilities opens in Hastings
Gym caters to elderly, people with special needs, mental health issues and at-risk youth.
![The Golden Years of rugby: Hawke's Bay's unofficial 'Presidents' grade](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
The Golden Years of rugby: Hawke's Bay's unofficial 'Presidents' grade
Dads and granddads are playing rugby well into their 50s, for the camaraderie.
![Hawke's Bay Magpies sign Crusaders halfback Ere Enari](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Hawke's Bay Magpies sign Crusaders halfback Ere Enari
Crusaders halfback Ere Enari has signed a two-season contract.
![Tears shed on news of Fane Flaws death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Tears shed on news of Fane Flaws death
Napier artist and musician Fane Flaws has passed away.
![Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawke's Bay gathers in Hastings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawke's Bay gathers in Hastings
About 100 mentors and mentees attended the bi-annual outing
!['It's like he's still with us': Flaxmere father's sportswear business in son's memory](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
'It's like he's still with us': Flaxmere father's sportswear business in son's memory
"For us the brand is based on him."
![Roger Moroney: EV or not EV, that is the question](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Roger Moroney: EV or not EV, that is the question
Trimming the auto and 'ag' sectors will hurt NZ big time, says Roger Moroney.
![Bids at the ready: Wine auction to offer about 40 lots](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Bids at the ready: Wine auction to offer about 40 lots
Art by John Lancashire will star; auction chair Kate Radburnd hails 'stellar' vintage.
![Central Hawke's Bay council issues warning after residents use fire hydrants to fill pools](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Central Hawke's Bay council issues warning after residents use fire hydrants to fill pools
The council has encouraged neighbours to dob in the culprits.
![IPCA releases findings into death of Hastings man who fled police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
IPCA releases findings into death of Hastings man who fled police
Police officers acted responsibly when arresting a man who died shortly after, IPCA finds.
![Shellfish collectors warned off stretch of Hawke's Bay coastline](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Shellfish collectors warned off stretch of Hawke's Bay coastline
High paralytic shellfish toxin levels have been found from Mohaka River to Cape Kidnappers
!['I feel uneasy': Hawke's Bay's fear of crime is higher than any region in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
'I feel uneasy': Hawke's Bay's fear of crime is higher than any region in NZ
Barry Leadbeater has been burgled six times in a year.
![Cath Cameron retires in style from Totara College](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Cath Cameron retires in style from Totara College
After 30 years at Totara College, Cath Cameron has retired from her role as secretary.