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Merit Award for Swim-4-Lives
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Ariki Rigby homicide: Second man charged in relation to teen's death
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Children from Nature Kids create art replica in sandpit
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Andy Warhol fever hits the Creative Arts Napier gallery.
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Experts deftly handle MTG’s rich, complex taonga: Laura Vodanovich
Opinion: Talented team at the MTG.
Census statistics: Figures show Hawke’s Bay becoming more multicultural
More than 30,000 Hawke's Bay residents were born overseas, new Census data shows.
Hawke’s Bay residents set to have say on public transport reforms amid ‘clear decline’
There are multiple reasons for a public transport drop-off; plans to reboot the system.
Opinion: Hastings to stage 'phantom' racing on its premier day
Opinion: Decision has angered many and will have 'devastating impact' on local racing.
AI in schools and how cheating got fancy: Wyn Drabble
Opinion: Many school staff have found that AI detectors do not work effectively.
Super Rugby draw out, with two venues to be confirmed
Two Hurricanes home game venues for 2025 are yet to be confirmed.
'It starts with the land': Flood resilience priority for new catchment group
Community evening to share information and plan for stream catchment.
Magpies chase a repeat of last year's win in Wellington
The Magpies could end up No 2 with a home playoff next week.
Call for public to report poorly maintained fire hydrants
Fire and Emergency NZ is urging people to keep an eye on hydrants near their property.
Series of quakes 'a good reminder that we live in the shaky isles'
About 120 quakes have been recorded nationwide in two days.
R&B artist JKing to tour NZ
The Australian-based artist will perform in 11 locations.
No plans to tighten cat ownership rules in Hawke’s Bay amid call for bylaws
'It would be a wonderful thing for our councils to get on board with.'
ShakeOut drill: Learn what it takes to prepare for earthquakes and tsunami
Horizons wants our region to get to the top of the leader board.
Millions of cubic metres of silt cleared from Cyclone Gabrielle hammered sites
An award-winning silt taskforce nears major a milestone in cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay.
New research shows Māori infants are at highest risk of contracting meningitis
Meningitis Foundation chair knows the personal pain this deadly disease can inflict.
Stroke surviving teacher one of seven inspiring bay triathletes headed for world champs
'It’s great to be training with people that have the same mindset.'
Royal NZ Air Force Jazz Orchestra delights Dannevirke crowd
The big band sound filled the Hub with incredible music.
Skate park funding application approved by council
Woodville's plans for the community amenity are another step closer.
Hawke's Bay Power Consumers Trust election results revealed
The voter turnout of 18.53% this year was lower than in 2020.
Bouncy castle protest against youth council voting rights
The mayor says 'a Youth Council member will not vote at the highest level'.
Students complete challenge of the mind and body
Flaxmere students show teamwork and determination during the Longest Day Challenge.
Ruahine Animal Rescue: Dogs for adoption
To find out more, go to ruahineanimalrescue.co.nz or phone 020 488 7276.
Quick-thinking customers help police catch alleged knifepoint robber in 20 minutes
Two youths were arrested after the incident.
New site and new owner for CHB Toy Library
In just two hours, more than 70 toys were hired out.