Trapped under a 1-tonne log: 'I rang my partner to say goodbye in case I didn’t make it'
Ian Sime can no longer do the work he loves, but from his knockback came an idea.
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Art farm comes into the light on a farm where things once grew in the dark
The hub will provide space for local artists and creatives of all backgrounds and ages.
Ultimate test of character awaits Napier City Rovers in National League hunt
Return to winning ways a must as Napier City Rovers hunt National League football place.
'Stuff off you pathetic little troll': Nicola Willis hits back at abuse, threats
There is fear a normalised 'toxic environment' will impact female representation.
Opinion: Some NZ homes are becoming uninsurable due to natural disasters
OPINION: There’s no general requirement in NZ that insurers cover anyone’s home.
The polar explorer's medal, the mystery millionaire, and the museum
A rare Ernest Shackleton medal potentially worth millions lands at Canterbury Museum.
Government offers an extra $4.55m for cyclone recovery in Hawke's Bay
Money will provide expertise to speed up Wairoa, Pakowhai and Pōrangahau flood protection.
Pay dispute at Napier apartment project
One contractor says they are owed $28,000. Another has stopped work until they are paid.
So much more than a 'cool job': Solo mum on a benefit turns into digger-driving trailblazer
'It just came to the point where I was totally sick of that kind of life.'
Dad wanting to leave gang told it would cost him $20k - or his ute
The man was then assaulted before locking himself, his pregnant wife and kids in a room.
Charity Norman launches eighth novel at Paper Plus in Waipukurau
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Prospective parents and students take a look at Central Hawke's Bay College
The annual Central Hawke's Bay College open evening was held recently.
CHB's new Pou Whirinaki brings a Māori voice and view to nurture and grow the community
Pou Whirinaki means to be a 'pillar of support'.
Orchard scanning technology helps growers
Two Hawke's Bay companies have worked together to develop the technology.
Dog days: Summertime's coming and these dogs would love to share CHB's great outdoors with you
Can you house a homeless hound?
Central Hockey: Hotshots Men preparing for gold medal match
A grudge match to end all grudge matches.
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Cuisine Good Food Awards night coming up and Wallingford Homestead is on the menu
'We have been listed two times, initially in 2020/21 and again in 23/24.″
Former Hawke's Bay Magpies to boost trophy challengers
Hawke's Bay's Māori rugby representatives are on a shield mission.
More than 100 people interested in Wairoa flood class action
Lawyer Grant Shand says funding for the Wairoa case is still to be finalised.
'Extremely wet': Heavy rain hits Tararua District at busy time for farmers
There have been about 120mm of rain across the district over four days.
Hawke's Bay schools bow out of national First XVs rugby early
Both the Napier and Hastings boys' high schools were beaten in regional quarter-finals.
'Heaven watching over us': Family escape uninjured after tree falls on ute on expressway
'It got closer to the ground. By then it was too late, we were pretty much underneath it.'
Kiwi sculptures to pop up along coastal cycleway
Artists are invited to design a kiwi to help the conservation of NZ's native bird.
From clearing cyclone-hit homes to rescue missions: Hastings Civic Honours winners
One voluntary group has so far cleaned up 150 silt-ridden homes and properties.
Special Hastings screening of new movie
Bookworm stars Elijah Wood and was produced by Emma Slade of Hawke's Bay.
'Perfect storm': The multiple origins of a boutique dairy company's closure
'Predatory pricing', customer payment lag, and a rent increase all hit Origin Earth hard.
Tararua Federated Farmers: local bylaw changes lack consideration
OPINION: Local Federated Farmers advocacy has focused on the council bylaw changes.
News in brief: Design competition launched, update on proposed wind farm, art studio open and banking inquiry
Pahiatua Museum wants entries for a design competiton.
The story of Herzog and his travelling cart
Popular dog leaves a legacy by giving his custom cart to other dogs with limited mobility.
Waka honours Hawke's Bay sporting identity
A new waka has been named after the late Pat 'Bobo' Benson.
CHB match against Ngāti Porou East Coast could become a regular feature
The team of young men representing Central Hawke’s Bay made a huge statement this season.
Leopard seal basks on Napier beach as August temperature record broken
However, a southerly change is well and truly on its way to chill the region.
Mt Munro wind farm project heads to court
The small community of Hastwell, near Eketahuna, is raising money for court costs.