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The future of food is exciting
We need to unlock the potential of new food markets, says Hasting's mayor.

NZ family targeted by Malaysian identity theft scam
Three people in Hastings were targeted on the same day.

28km walk in 20kg gear, with dodgy knee
This year, the Mega Walk is personal for firefighter Dillan Adamson.

'The thrill of getting caught': Man filmed 34 women in shower of his Airbnb
Former prison officer who called himself "bathroomvoyeur" filmed women.

Cocktail Party raises $100 000 for charity
The Cocktail Party made the largest charity donation in its history on Thursday.

Town cashing in on 'Kiwi village life' demand
New multimillion-dollar development claims to be the answer to big-city gridlock.

Coleraine a record breaker ... again
Coleraine collection auction sale sets a New Zealand record.

M. bovis precautions at A & P show praised
Months of painstaking preparations to eliminate risk of spreading M. bovis paying off.

Tennis: Bay junior Dan Rowe eyes US stint
Dan Rowe reaches semifinals of International Tennis Federation event in Hamilton.

Wattie's confirms loss of 70 jobs
After a downsizing, the plant wants to hire more locals for seasonal work.

Godwin off to worlds after impressing at nationals, Stephens bags medals
Record-breaking 50m backstroke bronze medal a bonus for Sundevils swimmer Emma Godwin.

Man with 'ingenuity' steals $1800 of petrol
Service stations takes action after man repeatedly targets it over six months.

12-year-old admits role in bottle store robbery
Boy also broke his curfew and was found riding a stolen bike and carrying a knife.

Murder charge laid over fatal fight in Taita
The 50-year-old was charged with murder today in the Hutt Valley District Court.

Bay gang man assaulted deaf strangers
Two deaf assault victims were refuelling car when defendant approached them.

Batten flew Bay skies with 100-year-old for company
Mary Ann Adamson had no fear of flying as she approached 101st birthday

NBHS rue another missed chance to secure national bragging rights
Disappointed NBHS take stock after stumbling at secondary schools' basketball nationals.

Biggest race day in Hawke's Bay is all go
The biggest event on Hawke's Bay's racecourse is this weekend

Hawke's Bay property values still rising, but pace slowing
Napier's annual growth rate is below 10 per cent for the first time since May 2016.

The other way to meet a cop
Coffee With a Cop Day is on Wednesday. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: The other way to meet a cop
Coffee with a Cop Day is Wednesday. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Mexican fisherman parable
It's fine to follow the beaten path in life, but don't be afraid to take detours

Increase in traumatic incidents at Hawke's Bay schools
The number of incidents specialised teams are dealing with in HB schools has increased.

Flaxmere spin-off from ABC basketball programme
Inaugural Hawke's Bay academy recruits return to help mentor Flaxmere ABC pilot programme.

Te Mata Park facing expansion challenge
Te Mata Peak seeks to expand its footprint. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Te Mata Park facing expansion challenge
Te Mata Peak seeks to expand its footprint. Made with funding from NZ On Air.