Centralines asks customers to prepare as Cyclone Gabrielle heads south
Severe weather warnings are in place for wind and rain across Central Hawke’s Bay.
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Diver dies at Pourerere, Hawke’s Bay
A diver died at Pourerere Beach east of Waipukurau following an incident on Saturday.
Waipawa death referred to coroner, not considered suspicious
The death has been referred to the coroner.
Fresh produce initiative gives Hawke’s Bay tamariki a healthy start to the school year
Schools and kura througho Hawke’s Bay will get a daily snack of fresh fruit or vegetables.
Central Hawke's Bay Concert Choir turning 21
Music was acquired, the singers rehearsed and the CHB Concert Choir came into being.
Police seized an air rifle being used by four youths to shoot rabbits
Police find youth in possession of an air rifle...but no licence.
McAnulty joins Cabinet as local government minister
McAnulty wants to ensure a regional and rural perspective is heard.
Skills and nourishment shared at the CHB Food Basket
Central Hawke's Bay's food rescue organisation is now part of a national network.
Three dead, three injured in Hawke's Bay as crashes mar long weekend
A motorcyclist has died after crashing into a fence on State Highway 50.
‘Playing havoc’: Isolated dairies say loss of cigarettes would have huge impact
A town 50 kilometres from the nearest cigarette? "That plays havoc on the people."
Road care and courtesy needed at harvest time
Over-sized agricultural vehicles may need to use public roads, driver courtesy requested.
Burglaries, car theft and wilful damage numbers are up in CHB
Police in Central Hawke's Bay have been dealing with an increase in crime and family harm.
Hawke’s Bay Waitangi Day commemoration near site of original signing
A commemoration will be held on on the banks of Te Awa o Mokotūāraro.
Alex Walker: Making Central Hawke's Bay's voice heard over the roar of reforms
CHB Mayor Alex Walker shares the inner workings of the council in this monthly column.
Cattle beast concussion stalls Ruataniwha dairy farm decision
A cattle beast has knocked back a decision on 15 million cubic metres of Ruataniwha water.
Hawke’s Bay father and son drowning victims farewelled
Heartfelt tributes to Ian and Samuel Cruickshank shared at service.
Country cricketers battle it out at Waipawa's WACA
Waipawa team members were seen out with their mowers till dark the night before the match.
Watch: Large slip oozes across Central Hawke’s Bay road, crushing trees
Hastings District Council has told its residents to avoid unnecessary driving.
Death of respected worker in Central Hawke’s Bay council park
The death of a man at work is thought to have been caused by a medical event.
Fallen lines close Hawke’s Bay highway after truck and tractor crash
SH50 traffic was being detoured via State Highway 2, Waipukurau, Waipawa and Tikokino Rd.
Cycling CHB MTB Challenge raises $1000 for Tukituki Trails Project
The sun finally shone on Central Hawke's Bay for the Cycling CHB MTB Challenge.
‘Kindest man’ and his ‘mini-me’: Beach drowning victims remembered
Ian and Samuel Cruickshank drowned when they were swept out to sea at Opoutere Beach.
Body of missing teen found following Ōpoutere Beach tragedy
It’s understood at least some of the group involved the Cruickshank family from Takapau.
Luxon distances himself from Tukituki candidate controversy
Christopher Luxon questioned about the selection process for a Tukituki candidate.
Cyclone Hale brought back wet and windy memories for Central Hawke's Bay
Central Hawke's Bay is in recovery after yet another battering from heavy rain.
More 'eyes and ears' needed to jump aboard Waipukurau's Community Patrol
The group regularly patrols the streets of Waipukurau and Waipawa
Hawke’s Bay humanitarian aid worker’s first summer home in four years
Lucy Butler returned home for Christmas for the first time in four years.
'Year of changes' celebrated at Hawke's Bay's historic Smedley Station
Smedley Station cadets performed Smedley’s haka “Toa Ahuwhenua” at the graduation ceremony
Waipawa Bowling Club battles on despite wet
Cyclone Hale couldn't put a damper on Waipawa Bowling Club's Classic Fours tourney.
CHB community support leads to trampolinist's success in Bulgaria
Trampolinist Lachie Kirk says his individual success was the result of a community effort.
Waipawa student on PM Jacinda Ardern’s Christmas card list
Meja Mason is delighted her design caught the PM's eye.
Fun-loving pup Shadow is looking for a new home
This young dog wants to be your Shadow.
Waipawa Bowling Club attracts visitors to invitation tournament
Light rain held off until late in the day - keeping bowlers dry for most of the tournament
Keep off the dunes: environmental protection gets a boost at Pōrangahau freedom camping site
Speed limits, wilding pines and sensitive sand dunes have been addressed at Pōrangahau.