Learning water safety is hard but fun, writes Billie Drysdale.

Bec Adie lost a whopping 93kg in two years through keto.

It was an exciting day of relay races between the four local primary schools.

The road toll across Hawke’s Bay this year has now reached 17 deaths.

Dave Murdoch got a look at the progress with the men’s cancer support group.

Shaun Vivian was unhappy with lack of support for grieving dads.

The pop-up Fantasy Cave is open until Christmas Eve.

The club was the sixth to be formed in Wairarapa.

The big birthday was attended by about 50 members.

The council says the cost of the underwater vehicle is expected to be less than $50,000.

There is very slow progress on plans to repair the Dannevirke dam.

Jeanne O'Brien started as a volunteer and has worked for TCYS for 30 years.

Campbell Easton talked to Dannevirke Probus about Red Bull Romaniacs.

Free fencing gear and goodie bags were on offer at the expo.

Christmas punters prep for popular parades.

A mum of two has taken inspiration from her children for her business name and approach.

Nearly 1200 store lambs went under the hammer at Dannevirke.

Te Ringa Kaha is a group committed to reviving the Rangitāne narratives of old.

Civil Defence and emergency services were on alert in Wairoa.

Police knocked on doors to wake families to alert them to the dangers of the rising river.

Community Board quizzes council.

One person has died in a second serious crash in the area in less than 12 hours.

Derek Batchelor has quite a collection of fossils.

It's almost time for the Christmas parade.

I'm a picky eater, but I also want smaller portions when I eat out.

Trevor Moore has been training hard for the more than 200km walk.

This policewoman is teaching children what love looks like when they're in a safe home.

St John's Anglican Church in Dannevirke was filled with 60 voices singing in harmony.