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![Havelock North man getting Radikal with neon for the stars in Los Angeles](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Havelock North man getting Radikal with neon for the stars in Los Angeles
Bright spark Brandon Ransfield is lighting up Los Angeles with sign business Radikal Neon.
![Hawke's Bay killer denied parole: 'We remain concerned about Ataria's association with the gang'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Hawke's Bay killer denied parole: 'We remain concerned about Ataria's association with the gang'
Widow says no life sentence will ever match family's life sentence without husband.
![Hawke's Bay: Almond growing could crack water demand problem](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Hawke's Bay: Almond growing could crack water demand problem
A Plant & Food Research feasibility study is looking at growing almonds in Hawke's Bay.
![Hawke's Bay: Young boxers making giant strides](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Hawke's Bay: Young boxers making giant strides
Proud moment for Hastings Giants, as all six fight for the club.
![Easter footy and racing in Hawke's Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Easter footy and racing in Hawke's Bay
Both Hawke's Bay sides draw Easter Monday home Central League home games
![Tens of thousands in Hawke's Bay drinking non-compliant water supplies until mid-2022](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Tens of thousands in Hawke's Bay drinking non-compliant water supplies until mid-2022
Hastings city is one of six non-compliant water supplies for 66,804 people in Hawke's Bay.
![Mixed response for new-look Hastings council as Māori ward introduced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Mixed response for new-look Hastings council as Māori ward introduced
There are gains and losses for the Hastings community under the change.
![Hastings Council: Flaxmere ward loses a councillor, final decision made on Maori wards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Hastings Council: Flaxmere ward loses a councillor, final decision made on Maori wards
The Local Government Commission has given its determination on a shake-up to the council.
![Hastings District Council hatches plan to boost Havelock North businesses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Hastings District Council hatches plan to boost Havelock North businesses
A clever initiative has been put forward for Havelock North. But not everyone is sold.
![Second accused gets name suppression after robbery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Second accused gets name suppression after robbery
Second person appears in court following alleged robbery of two elderly women.
![Hawke's Bay records first Covid-related death, 1101 new cases](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Hawke's Bay records first Covid-related death, 1101 new cases
There were also 23 people with Covid in hospital in Hawke's Bay.
!['We condemn this behaviour': Elderly friends robbed after pokies win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'We condemn this behaviour': Elderly friends robbed after pokies win
'It strikes at the heart of some our most vulnerable people.'
![Rain creates growth phase for lawnmowing industry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Rain creates growth phase for lawnmowing industry
He does 10 lawns a day, five days a week.
!['I could have bled out and died': Man's horrific accident on street](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'I could have bled out and died': Man's horrific accident on street
A trip for takeaways in Havelock North becomes a near-death experience.
![Parents urged to plan ahead, as temporary ECE closures likely](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Parents urged to plan ahead, as temporary ECE closures likely
Ministry of Education warns rising Covid cases will impact ECE centres.
![Record $1.3m donation to Hawke's Bay charity after historic centre sold](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Record $1.3m donation to Hawke's Bay charity after historic centre sold
A huge donation has been made after the sale of The Lusk Centre.
![Black Barn Bistro fire: Source of blaze found by investigator](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Black Barn Bistro fire: Source of blaze found by investigator
An investigation into the Black Barn Bistro restaurant fire has narrowed down its origin.
![Firefighters battle 'well-involved' fire at Havelock North restaurant](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Firefighters battle 'well-involved' fire at Havelock North restaurant
Fire and Emergency received multiple calls about a restaurant fire at 9.15pm.
![Te Mata School principal says 'systems in place' to prevent Covid-spread](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Te Mata School principal says 'systems in place' to prevent Covid-spread
Keep calm, carry on, Te Mata School principal says school prepped
![Author tells of adventures in France](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Author tells of adventures in France
Q and A with Havelock North author Annemarie Rawson.
!['Safe place to buy fruit and veg': Drop in visitors at Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'Safe place to buy fruit and veg': Drop in visitors at Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market saw a modest turnout on its first weekend at red.
![A new generation of Covid-related home schooling begins](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
A new generation of Covid-related home schooling begins
The Erasmus family is among the big spike in applications to home school in Hawke's Bay.
![Masks, ventilation and action plans: Hawke's Bay schools prepared for brave new world](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Masks, ventilation and action plans: Hawke's Bay schools prepared for brave new world
Schools are each making their own micro-adjustments to the red traffic light setting.
![Unclaimed will: Hunt to find lost beneficiaries of 'great friend to many'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Unclaimed will: Hunt to find lost beneficiaries of 'great friend to many'
Ian Smith wanted to gift parts of his estate to 10 so-far untraceable people.
![Te Mata Four Square to stay closed for at least eight weeks after fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Te Mata Four Square to stay closed for at least eight weeks after fire
Owner says fire ruined retail area so it will be at least 8 weeks before store reopens.
![Hastings Christmas tree comes down in middle of January](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Hastings Christmas tree comes down in middle of January
Don't worry, that's the way it's always been apparently, and nothing bad ever happens.
![Entries for Hawke's Bay summer photo competition roll in](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Entries for Hawke's Bay summer photo competition roll in
A stunning fishing sunset, a thunderstorm mirrored in glass and some fun in the pool.
![Local Focus: Fighting our kids' summer slump](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Local Focus: Fighting our kids' summer slump
StoryWalk combines fun with maintaining literacy levels in Napier and Hastings Parks.