The roundabout way of spelling Waimarama
Most people in Hawke's Bay know where Waimarama is, but where's Wairamama?
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Hawke's Bay sports facility begins construction despite $5m shortfall
Councillor Keith Price says the indoor space has been a long time coming.
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Historic HB: The 'Roundhouse' toasted in later closing
The architect for the Ahuriri Tavern was Len Hoogerbrug (1929–2019).
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Construction constraints delay completion of Kāinga Ora homes
Many Hastings families are facing another Christmas in motels and emergency accommodation.
Hawke's Bay Regional Council race down to two
Tom Belford and Jacqueline Taylor vie for regional councillor position.
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Hawke's Bay councils are set to get millions from the Govt, but fear the fishhooks.
Weather: Wild Saturday set to turn into a balmy Sunday
Bay one of the few regions to escape significant rains predicted for North Island.
Hawke's Bay tourism operators finalists for 100% Pure NZ Experience Awards 2021
A luxury bed and breakfast and wineries are the region's finalists for 100% Pure NZ awards
State tenant nails windows shut to protect himself from gang intimidation
Kāinga Ora says it is urgently trying to relocate a man nailing windows of his place shut.
Top guns line up for McLean Park finals
Hastings and Taradale into Maddison Trophy final
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Cemetery database launched to stop you losing the plot
Smartphones can now lead people to graves they are searching for in Hastings.
Rotary's cocktail party heading for a sellout
The event raises funds for the Hawke's Bay Community Fitness Centre Trust.
Hawke's Bay's club rugby's big days in the sun - in mid-winter
A big festival of club rugby is brewing at the park
Hastings restaurant on the hunt for hospo staff
"I have my own place now and am very proud of what we're doing," Laura Crespi of Sazio.
Kids got overdue library books? Hastings Libraries drops fees
Both Hastings and Napier libraries also have school holiday programmes running.
Hawke's Bay butchery competition veteran slices into fifth national final
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A Napier mum is terrified of losing her four-month-old daughter who is in ICU with RSV.
Oilfish a surprise catch for Hawke's Bay fisherman
The swordfish stayed away, but there were still bluenose, hapuka ... and an oilfish.
Napier foodbanks set to benefit from generous shoppers
"We are hoping by the time the campaign ends to get to 1000 cans."
Convoy of stolen Mazda Demios sparks night of drama in Hawke's Bay
"We have been aware of social media encouraging the taking of motor vehicles."
'We've got a problem': Wairoa mayor speaks out as town ranked third in meth use
Hawke's Bay grim meth reality: three cities are ranked above national average for use.
Shiver me timbers: Coldest night of the year in store for Hawke's Bay
Weather warning: Sub-zero temperatures are set to hit the region.
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Big day for the Pirates in Hawke's Bay club rugby
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Rick Barker voted Hawke's Bay Regional Council's new chairman
And outgoing chairman Rex Graham - "a true servant of the people" - recognised.