Alice Lock is a reporter for Hawke's Bay Today
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A & P show entertains all week
The Royal A and P Show is back for another year with a jam packed programme.
Top Bay wine awards nearly here
The marquee is up as people get ready for the 17 Hawke's Bay A and P Bayleys Wine Awards.
WCO impact sees orchardist fear for his future
Orchardist John Evans is worried that the WCO will have a negative impact on his business.
Lone protester takes stand
Stefan Tupper was the only protester at the WCO Tractor Rally and supports the order.
Bay wines impress judging panel
The wines for the 2017 Hawke's Bay A and P Wine Awards have been judged.
Strong winds cause havoc in Hawke's Bay
Gusts of up to 90km/h tear apart roofs and send branches tumbling.
New winery for Villa Maria
A new winery is being built by Te Awa Restaurant under the Villa Maria Estate umbrella.
Icy blast over, for now
A car crashed in Te Pohue yesterday as snow reportedly fell along the Napier-Taupo Rd.
Fight to save rooks for another year
The Burgess's are taking a stand again as rook poisoning season approaches.
Adopted 'superhero' dog saves family from fire
A family dog awoke the Fridd's and alerted them to their house having caught on fire.
Region tops workplace injury rate
Hawke's Bay and Gisborne had the highest work-related injury rate for the country in 2016.
Sisters fight to raise school roll
Three sisters who have kids at Kereru School are fighting to get the roll back up to 26.
Water limits will 'shut down Hawke's Bay'
A meeting was held at Twyford Hall last night to take a stand against the WCO requested.
Public meeting seeks to stop WCO
Local growers will give their insight as to why the proposed WTO should not go ahead.
Passionate whitebaiter fondly remembered
Leslie Mildon who died after escaping his crashed car was described as a top bloke.
Bay butchers competing for top prize
Justin Hinchco and Kieran Horsefield are through to the Alto Butcher of the Year final.
Hunt on for Bay's top beef producer
Beef producers being asked to compete in first "The Best of the Bay Beef" competition.