Central Hawke's Bay news
What is the future of Waipawa's St Peter's Church?
CHB Anglicans at a crossroads – where to next for Waipawa and Takapau?
Council addresses protesters in heated meeting: ‘We are not approving a dam’
Members of the public used their voice to raise concerns about the revival of the dam.
A Christmas Carol ... with a few extras added in
Don’t risk the wrath of Marley and the three spirits, get your tickets!
Ruahine Animal Rescue has two adult cats looking for new homes
To find out more, go to ruahineanimalrescue.co.nz or phone 020 488 7276.
Developing KPI’s requires careful thought
KPI’s are great way to keep track of how your business is performing in real time.
Spring Fling in CHB: The Ongaonga Bazaar
There were stalls, vintage car displays and good old-fashioned games on the Museum Reserve at last weekend's Ongaonga Bazaar - part of Central Hawke's Bay's Spring Fling events. Free access to the museum and Coles Factory was a big drawcard on the day, which included a pop-up art gallery, a British and European car display, live music and a funky train-ride for this children. All profits from the day will go towards the ongoing maintenance of the Ongaonga Museum and historic Coles Factory. The CHB Mail was there to capture the action.
Soil turned at Ōtāne to prepare for 20 new builds
“We’re very excited at the prospect of our whānau having their own home."
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Freemasons open the doors to Scinde Lodge: 'We don’t control the world – look at us'
A 300-year-old not-so-secret society is utilising modern tech to bring in younger members.
Napier blaze a ‘magnificent spectacle of great sheets of flames’: Gail Pope
Opinion: 'Suffocating fumes of smoke' rapidly seeped through the wooden structure.
'You're hurting your own': Visitor says proposed freedom camping rules could curb tourism
Freedom camper slams proposed changes for Napier.
Wyn Drabble: World Naked Gardening Day - who’s in?
'If you’re a tad prudish, there are plenty of other days which don’t involve nudity'.
'Like the Sahara': Dust storm at new Napier subdivision not cyclone silt, council says
About 92,000 cubic metres of silt from Cyclone Gabrielle has been transported to the site.
'Break gear or harm people': Sabotage, shooting and 'huhu-grub' threats for commercial fishers
'They get territorial': Commercial fisherman cops abuse.
Rural News
More women and girls playing rugby in NZ than ever before
A record 33,757 women and girls play rugby, a 15% increase this season in NZ.
Remembering Beryl Lee: A trailblazer in harness racing
Beryl Lee left school and started working with horses at the age of 13.
'It was a rollercoaster': Couple recognised for 30 years of business success
Clare and Tony Davies-Colley have led key Northland businesses and Whangārei developments.
Kākā advocate banned from botanic garden over ‘harassment’ claims
Animal welfare inspectors say the bird is doing fine at Dunedin Botanic Garden.
Greta’s tragic end: Levin woman calls for firework notifications
SPCA warns loud noises can frighten animals, leading to injuries, stress, and even death.
September red meat exports reflect complex global conditions
Meat Industry Association says there's still demand, but supplies have been constrained.
Lifestyle news
Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned
Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
The solo migrant mum hoping to win NZ a Mrs Universe title
'I’m ready to stand up for New Zealand, but I need support from New Zealand.'
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Car news and advice
Porsche Macan 4 Electric NZ first drive: lead character
Porsche isn’t dropping the petrol Macan, but the all-new Electric really moves things on.
Rolls-Royce & Aston Martin celebrate Goldfinger 60th in their own special ways
Both brands played key roles in the seminal 1964 James Bond movie.
Rare Prodrive Subaru Impreza driven by Colin McRae hits market
An incredibly rare test car driven by the rally legend could be yours...
OneRoof property news
'It was just ghastly' - How a colour lover turned a drab home into a house of fun
Auckland interior designer Erina Emery on her 16-year passion project.
Block NZ: First house from cancelled show for sale - will it sell for a loss?
TV producer highlights high cost of completing surplus properties.
Ex-halfway house bought for $95,000 sells for $4.6m after stunning makeover
Couple's Grey Lynn gamble pays off.
More local news
CHB rugby player Isla Singer takes out Player of the Tournament at Wakeley Shield
"The 22 kids left everything out on the paddock every day for five days."
Our great pāua problem: When one dive spot gets a ban, another gets 'hammered'
Should rāhui become more widespread as ocean warming and overfishing hit home?
Waipawa shed bats spur hunt for more roosts and colonies
Central Hawke’s Bay District Council is encouraging residents to 'check before you chop'.
Oven fire sparks alarm at Otawhao-Takapau WI meeting
Jenny Schaw attended the meeting to speak about the work of Cancer Support.
There's still time to enter your baking, photography and more at the CHB A&P Show
This year’s CHB A&P Show is on Friday and Saturday, November 8 and 9.
Waipawa's Spring Festival attracts hundreds
Organisers celebrate 'relaxed and happy' Duck Day.
Four shearing plants stolen from CHB woolshed
Police are encouraging farmers to lock up all sheds - including woolsheds.
Weekend of events for Ōtāne's 150th anniversary
The first sales of Kaikora township sections were on March 26, 1874.
Waipawa: 'The perfect place for people to encounter toi Māori'
The exhibition’s title, Paerangi, refers to the place where land and sky meet.
CHB's U13 teams 'make us proud'
Heading away for a festival doesn’t come easily.
Golfing results for Central Hawke's Bay
To have your sports results published email to editorial@chbmail.co.nz
Can you offer a healthy hound a happy home?
To find out more, go to ruahineanimalrescue.co.nz or phone 020 488 7276.
All Souls Day services for remembering loved ones
Short services will be held in St Mary’s Church, Waipukurau and St Mark’s Church, Takapau.
Drizzle doesn't dampen Waipawa Men's Pairs event
Prizes were given out by Waipawa Bowling Club president, Gordon Annand.
Fast terriers and wagging hounds heading to the CHB A&P Show
CHB A&P Show, at the showgrounds on Mitchell St Waipukurau, Saturday, November 9.