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Review: Graphic novel a good way to get into Greek mythology
Louise Ward reviews 'Oh My Gods!' by Stephanie Cooke and Insha Fitzpatrick.
Tennis clubs make a racket for disaster relief after Cyclone Gabrielle
A tennis tournament is being held to raise money for Waipawa Tennis and cyclone relief
Dramatic cricket in Wallingford and Waipawa T20 competition
Waipawa was sent into bat on skidding turf that had recieved 6mm of rain.
Dinosaurs and fire engine a hit at vet clinic open day
The behind-the-scenes tour included exotic pets and SPCA kittens.
Work starts renovating Ashley Clinton Makaretu Hall
More than $100,000 has been raised for the refurbishment of Ashley Clinton Makaretu hall.
Do you have room for a canine companion?
Do you need a companion to go for walks or take up the extra space on your couch?
Planning for your retirement can be a daunting and unknown task
There will be a time when you will want to stop working and sit back.
Cats and dogs are at higher risk of diseases, conditions and parasites after floods
Owners should keep their pets’ routine parasite treatments up-to-date.
Data reinforces 'staggering amounts of rain' in Hawke's Bay during Cyclone Gabrielle
Figures show Cyclone Gabrielle was one of the region's most significant weather events.
Kids from Waipukurau School were keen to pitch in after the recent floods
The students made a decision that they wanted to help the community.
Waipawa residents fled from low-lying streets three weeks ago
Government has suggested conversations about rebuilding “over the next few weeks”.
Schoolkids take learning to new heights
When a cyclone takes out the school route, it's time to think creatively!
Renowned organist joins flood relief effort
Chris Hainsworth will perform to raise funds for Central Hawke's Bay flood relief.
CHB Parenting Support Services shares advice after cyclone
Central Hawke's Bay Parenting Support Services wants to help with children's trauma.
'It will be with me for a while': Police officer on the day the cyclone hit Hawke's Bay
A Dannevirke police officer was in the thick of it during the flooding.
'Heartbreaking': CHB soldiers among cyclone first responders
“There’s some bloody awesome people out there.”
Missing man Joseph Ahuriri last seen heading south in Havelock North
Police have released details of the last sighting of the missing 40-year-old man.
Hawke's Bay leaders: 'There is a huge task ahead'
"Many of our hardest-hit communities are those who were fragile before this event."
Mayor Alex Walker: Together, we all make up 'civil defence'
People and communities like ours ensure we respond, recover and build back stronger.
Ruff competition: Bark Up to go ahead despite cyclone damage
Patangata Tavern pushing past Cyclone Gabrielle and going ahead with its Bark Up event.
Environmental groups applaud rejection of 15 million cubic metre groundwater take
A hearing panel has rejected an application for 15 million cubic metres of groundwater.
The cyclone-struck town coming together for a giant shared lunch
Community and volunteers to come together for a unity lunch down Pōrangahau's main street.
Nine-year-old busker raises hundreds for cyclone relief
Effie Palfreman has been busking to raise money for the Central Hawke’s Bay relief fund.
CHB's damaged roads: 'We have a big job ahead'
Eighteen roads still closed, with 28 sites needing "significant" repairs.
Disaster relief fund: How you can apply
The fund offers one-off hardship grants for flooding, prolonged power outages, landslips.
$11 million-plus! Red Cross fund backed by NZ Herald continues to grow
Donation follows huge community support for fundraiser.
Some Hawke’s Bay residents unaware of loosened water restrictions
Water restrictions easing in central Hawke's Bay but some locals still being too careful.