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Central Hawke's Bay news
Waipukurau LIttle theatre serves up a midwinter comedy treat
'Keeping Up Appearances' ran on the BBC for five seasons.
Police on the hunt for ‘Waipawa prowler’
Police ask anyone seeing suspicious activity to phone 111.
Teamwork and resilience working for Central Hockey
Despite conceding an early goal in the first quarter, Central maintained their composure.
Fundraising warming up for Takapau's new health centre
The projected cost is about $4 million.
Quarter of a century for Pakeke Centre in Central Hawke's Bay
In a double celebration, the event also marked National Volunteer Week.
‘I saw some terrible stuff’: Retired rural hero reflects on Cyclone Gabrielle
When the cyclone struck one retired farmer knew he had the skills to lend a hand.
Waipukurau resident Enid Rice at 100: ‘You just get on with it’
"She made the best Louise slice and she knitted blankets and booties and jerseys..."
Premium
Anna Lorck: Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is in crisis, and the buck must stop with councillors
OPINION: Divisions are cementing around the council table - imagine it behind the scenes.
Wairoa rugby - finally a day in the sun, even though it was wet
Wairoa hosted all three Poverty Bay rugby championship finals.
Teenage dream? Two students working on courier company that delivers packages in one hour
Two talented Hawke's Bay teens think they can plug a big gap in the market.
The crash, the help and the horse: An 83-year-old’s Wairoa flood survival story
In her 83 years, she'd only ridden three times, falling off each time. But not this time.
Hawke's Bay Regional Council says growers' call to pause water consents creates environmental risk
Growers warn of harm to the region if a pause on new water consents does not remain.
Iconic Eskdale property over three decades: Lavender farm to doggy daycare to cyclone
'People used to wind their windows down when they went past when it was all in bloom.'
Rural News
'More suburbs of Auckland': Housing plan raises fertile rural land concerns
“Wellington officials determining what is right for our area”.
The Country remembers Norm Hewitt
John McOviney, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Jim Hopkins, Grant McCallum, Jeremy Rookes.
Climate change: NZ needs to get agriculture settings right
OPINION: Fragmentation leads to duplication, gaps and unintended consequences.
Scales sells two orchards to Craigmore Sustainables for $34m
Long-term agreement covers apple packing, storage and marketing.
'Nasty flu-like illness': Project to combat leptospirosis
"Our data shows 70% of people suspected of having leptospirosis are not tested for it."
New Zealand trawler targets threatened fish in Australia
Australian conservationists alarmed as super trawler returns to fish orange roughy.
Lifestyle news
Divorce is a dirty word - but it doesn’t have to be
The most common reason for divorce is 'complacency'.
Seal hunts eel in creek near Taradale
A passerby captured the moment a roaming kekeno caught an eel in Taipo Stream near the Napier suburb of Taradale, about 5km from the ocean. Video / Supplied
Ovarian cancer: Learn the symptoms and know the signs
'Ovarian cancer spreads like a spider web, so it’s a long time before you see it.'
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Car news & advice
Ford SuperVan 4.2 electrifies with Goodwood Hillclimb win
The latest incarnation of Ford's iconic van ticks off another impressive win.
2025 Bentley Continental GT debuts at Goodwood
The big British grand tourer gets an aggressive new look and even more power for 2025.
Is it legal to wear headphones while driving?
You see people doing it all the time, but is it legal? Or safe?
OneRoof property news
$2.9m Tudor mansion for sale in centre of Wellington
Iconic building was once the headquarters of the Red Cross.
‘Like winning Lotto’ - Owner pockets an extra $250,000 after bidding frenzy
Four bidders pushed up the price of her home to $2.3m.
‘We’re sick of this market’ - sellers quit as house sales plunge
Agents tell OneRoof vendors are tired of waiting.
More local news
CHB in recovery after last week's weather event
By Monday all roads were open again across the Central Hawke’s Bay network.
Processor failure hits farms and transport operators
Bruce Stephenson of Stephenson Transport said the outcome was not surprising.
Waipukurau Little Theatre presents Keeping up Appearances
Many well-known characters of the much-loved 90s TV series appear in the play.
Businesses should closely monitor issues negatively impacting culture
Poor work conditions account for over half of staff exits.
Central Hockey Club buzzing about Club Day
The day featured a reunion of umpiring legends David Tomlinson and Hayden Le Compte.
'Blown away' Simon's contribution to industry recognised in award
Simon Marshall was presented with the award at the sheep and beef vets conference.
HB medics share newborn life support skills in Samoa
Samoan medical staff have to travel to NZ or Australia to train in newborn life support.
CHB traffic updates page helps keep drivers safe and on time
Alerts about police checkpoints are not welcomed on the site.
Celebrate Matariki in CHB at Takapau Town Hall
Matariki ki Takapau 2024 will be celebrated at Takapau Town Hall.
CHB's up and coming hair and beauty specialists celebrate success
EIT students host whānau day for friends and family.
Swimmers dive in to raise funds for CHB Swim-4-Lives
Support for the primary schools' programme is strong.
Stevenson caps season as NZ's No 2 heptathlete
Briana flattened her very first hurdle during the first event, the 100m hurdles.
'Dedication and leadership' brings home Sheffield Emerging Leader Award
Rebecca England played a pivotal role in CHB's recovery after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Gravel on the move from Waipawa River
Work important to reduce the risk of flood and erosion damage.
Black-billed gulls make Waipukurau their winter home
Black-billed gulls are only found in Aotearoa/New Zealand.