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Second place in the Central Hawke’s Bay EIT creative writers competition - Her Before Tomorrow
Central Hawke's Bay's EIT campus is turning out a new generation of writers . . .
More creative writers developing their skills in CHB
“I’m going to start a class. I’ll text you.”
Central Hawke’s Bay EIT ACE creative writing course winning entry - The Screw
Central Hawke's Bay's EIT campus is turning out a new generation of writers . . .
Prolific burglar goes on crime spree while on parole to pay for drug debt
Jamie Downard was living in Te Awamutu after being granted parole.
Hawke’s Bay schools set for big season in First XV rugby
Hawke's Bay high schools' real rugby goal is making the national Top 4 playoffs.
Napier Port rebounds with lift in half-year profit
Port keeps the increase in operating costs down to about 2 per cent.
Anxiety among residents grows as region faces heavy rain
'We will see more people reaching out for support over the coming days.'
Horizons Regional Council: Keep Chilean needle grass out of Tararua
Farmers need to prevent needle grass from entering Tararua from Hawke's Bay.
Firefighter honours fallen friend during Sky Tower climb: 'He's with me all the way up'
RA died in November after a cancer battle. Toby Walker was determined to honour him.
Last man standing at 99: Sir 'Bom' Gillies revisits Monte Cassino
'It was a full expression of our emotions for our young soldiers.'
Surf life-savers humbled by cyclone rescue honour: 'A privilege to be able to respond'
They rescued about 250 people, navigating IRBs under power lines and around debris.
Orchardist’s rapid football rise from reserve team to the National League
George Andrew had a whirlwind 2023 on and off the pitch - and he's firing for 2024.
Rain warning downgraded for Napier and Hastings; CHB residents asked to conserve water
A rain warning has been downgraded for much of Hawke's Bay, but not northern areas.
'Didn't really look back': Hawke's Bay 14-year-old blitzes women's running event
Paige Dobson is still a few years away from drinking the wine she won for her troubles.
'Cliff on the left, dropout on the right': Classrooms set to be transported
Students got a glimpse of their new home before it makes a massive journey.
North Island to bear the brunt of more severe weather today, thunderstorms possible
Severe weather caused flash flooding, evacuations and mass power outages yesterday.
Lines company workers save motorist stuck in rising Rotorua floodwaters
The eastern North Island is in the firing line on Tuesday.
HB Rescue Chopper funds get boost from CHB Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics is a fundraising event that's now in its 15th year.
Road reopens after rescue as storm hits Hawke’s Bay
Flooding crossed two sections of SH2 north of Wairoa.
Takapau Lions distribute Bookarama funds
Already the Takapau Lions are planning Bookarama 2025.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Hastings ticket gets $17k, but Powerball goes begging
The $26 million major prize was not struck.
'Elevation': Jacinda Ardern's wedding venue opening new restaurant on site
'We have an awesome reputation and this is about extending that.'
Team decide not to challenge for Ranfurly Shield, citing cost
Attempting to win the Log 'o Wood is usually a dream come true for rugby players.
Theatre: Electrifying musical will have you on the edge of your seat
"Heathers: The Musical" delves into issues of teenage angst and peer pressure.
CHB Concert Choir members are polishing their programme
'It’s About Time' will be performed on Sunday, June 9 at 2pm and Monday, June 10.
15-year-old charged over Four Square ram raid, police 'cannot rule out further arrests'
Police say they are investigating an earlier ram raid and cannot rule out further arrests.
'Clash of the Titans' moment for Central Hockey Club
Higgins Men’s Prem and Hotshots Men’s Reserves teams faced off for the first time.
Drones near orca in Napier, DoC issues rules reminder
'We don’t think anyone is acting maliciously, we want to help people understand.'
Napier mayor says events are a good boost to the city
Kirsten Wise says events bring people, money and a good time to the city.
Fire destroyed it, then it was sold for $1, now it could transform a town
The building was gutted, leaving concrete columns and beams. They've been kept.
Sweating through school: Welcome to shearing class at Wairoa College
'It keeps the kids in school, and it’s definitely keeping the kids in tow.'
‘Why did I do this?': Hospital doctor's 'grim' 32-hour weekends
'I think people should have to do a week as a junior doctor.'
CHB students start their day on a high note
The hot air balloon visit was courtesy of the Flying High Project.