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The toe test everyone should do before swimming this summer

'If you can’t see your toes when standing knee-deep, then the water is not the best.'

Best of Hawke’s Bay and East Coast civil construction celebrated

Winners recognised at celebration of best civil infrastructure.

Cyclone Gabrielle's lost pou found: A sign of life for Tangoio Iwi

Despite the pou's return, Tangoio Marae still awaits repairs two years post-cyclone.

Kiwi Cracker Christmas Concert thrills large audience

A second concert will be held on December 7.

Mutes from Mars break disability barriers through music

Featuring musicians with disabilities, Mutes from Mars perform in Hawke's Bay on Nov 28.

Hamish Pinkham’s tips for festival success: The music, the venue and the vibes

Black Barn will be a 'natural home' for the event, with a 'pulsing bassline' thrown in.

Here comes the heat: Parts of NZ to hit 30C this week

Kiwis are in for an early dose of scorching summer days - and nights - later this week.

'Generosity and spirit': The trail of kindness that raised $500k for hospice

Work of over 400 volunteers a 'testament to the compassion that defines this community'.

Hastings beverage manufacturing facility in liquidation owing $2.8m, staff let go

Production has been suspended while a buyer is sought.

'It's a stinky job': The cost of illicit dumping

About 20% of incidents in the Tararua District result in infringements being issued.

'Ugly and racist': Man's abusive TikTok posts after Salvation Army shop assault

Judge: 'Colourful is a polite description. It’s not colourful. It’s abusive.'

Tararua District news in brief: Eketāhuna Christmas, urban design, energy efficiency

Brief news.

'Give it all you’ve got': Keynote speaker to front Hastings mental health fundraiser

Amputee built with a resilience she never knew she had.

Pou swept from marae during Cyclone Gabrielle washes ashore after 650 days at sea

A hand-carved pou lost in the cyclone has been found on Mahia Beach, 100km from home.

Health NZ to immunise 1400 seasonal workers against measles

Health NZ is expecting to vaccinate 1400 RSE workers.

Opinion: When times get tough, stay strong with Farmstrong

It's crucial to remind people they're not alone during challenging times.

'Kids can do anything': Jack Smith on his Christmas floats

He's only 12, but look what he can do.

Hawke’s Bay Police get 155 high-risk vehicles off the road

There were 24,318 breath tests recorded in the region in just one month.