Roger Moroney
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Roger Moroney writes for Hawke's Bay Today
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Top wine accolade for Te Awanga's Rod McDonald
Bay winemaker makes top 100 on international Master Winemaker list.
Mental health support trust seeks rural help
Hawke's Bay charitable trust looking to introduce new mental health care programme.
Old woolshed on Maraekakaho Rd lifted to new Hawke's Bay home
It was there one day, where it had been for about a century, and gone the next day.
Hawke's Bay's top forestry award has woman's touch
Hawke's Bay's Kere Elliot is the third woman to take a top forestry award this year.
Hawke's Bay's Villa Maria syrah claims NZ wine of the year
Villa Maria puts Hawke's Bay syrah at the top of the New Zealand wine charts.
Bay leads the way in full-bodied reds
Bay reds score trophies in lead-up to big New Zealand Wine Awards later this month.
Chardonnay crop takes a hit from Hawke's Bay hailstorm
Hawke's Bay chardonnay volumes will be down this season in wake of last week's hail storm.
Bay wineries pick up spread of golds
Hawke's Bay vineyards have claimed eight golds in the New World Wine Awards 2019.
A sizzling sensation awaits Bay barbecuer
Top local barbecue chef Jimmy Macken is set to compete for Kiwi team at big Kansas event.
Aspiring champion young 'vits' take to the vines
Top six young Kiwi viticulturists take up the challenge to be the country's best.
Hawke's Bay's lichen-coated Bedford has buddies far and wide
A couple more old Bedford trucks, put out to rest, have emerged.
Staying put: Snap-worthy lichen-coated truck not for sale
A weary old truck on a Hawke's Bay farm attracts passing travellers and potential buyers.
Patience and passion: How a Hawke's Bay ranger helped bring petrels back
The area Denise Fastier helped to sing again is one of Hawke's Bay's natural jewels.
Craggy Range Winery voted one of world's best vineyards to visit
Craggy Range Winery makes World's Best Vineyards top 50 list.
'Don't spill the ball': Working outdoors proves a winner for Napier man
A love of horticulture leads to top regional award for Napier man.
Craggy Range picks up top honour at wine awards
Craggy Range picks up Best in Show Award at major international event.
Comment: Ice creams for sale, unfortunately
Another Kiwi name is scooped up by an overseas buyer.
Napier angler set to fly to cast flies
A Napier teenager will head to Europe in August to represent the country in fly fishing.
'I've never seen anything like this': Harrier hawk dies after brutal attempt to tame it
DOC staff shocked by discovery of dead hawk on Wairoa roadside.
All about picking the right time
Tweak the terms and we can get all the apples in no sweat.
Rabbit numbers in semi-urban Napier the highest they've been for years
Westshore and Bay View pathway walkers and riders noticing an increase in rabbit numbers.
Hawke's Bay's 2019 vintage looking good, so far
Still early days but so far so good for 2019 winegrowing vintage.
Sealing and logging work to cause delays
Series of road works and logging programme will create delays on SH2 north.
Road seal work wrapping up for holiday season
Road sealing works across the region set to wrap before busy holiday period.
Winery sparks foundation to help kids in need
Craggy Range and business groups set up a major help the kids at Christmas foundation.
Faultline in the spotlight
Locals get chance to learn about dangerous faultline they are living with.
Annual trek of remembrance
Trampers remember the 11 from their club who did not return from war to trek again.
Hawke's Bay reds in line for honours
Hawke's Bay red wines hit the mark in regional trophy picks for national awards.
Bovis package welcome but late for some
Bovis recovery package welcome but late for earliest hit farmers.
Rainstorm clean-up continues on Hawke's Bay roads
Slips and dropouts from rain storms continue to be cleared.
Bay snapper biggest veteran fishing duo ever seen
Bay fishing mates enjoyed their part in the catch of a lifetime.
Butcher's fine cut fusion lands him in finals
Hawke's Bay butcher Aaron Pohatu eyes up national title after taking regional win.
Four Hawke's Bay butchers make the regional cut
Four Bay butchers heading for regional competition.
Top Bay wine judge heads revamped awards
Top Hawke's Bay winemaker set to lead judges at new-look wine awards.
Bay wineries set to go for gold again
Hawke's Bay vineyards eye up golds again at New World Wine Awards.
Top dozen Gimblett Gravel reds chosen
Bay's Gimblett Gravels wine landscape draws high praise as annual selection chosen.
Safety high on the Pan Pac work list
Safety high on the Pan Pac work list for boss Doug Ducker.
Napier's historic dredge returns to port
The old Napier dredge Whakarire is back in its home port after more than 40 years.
Wheels, trailers, radars top theft targets
Trailers, wheels and radar detectors have been heavily targeted by thieves recently.
Trees, leaves and chemicals
The time of the falling leaf is upon us, and across the landscape for that matter.
Retracing the region where craft brewing hopped up and ran with it
From one brewery in Hawke's Bay to around a dozen as craft brewing hits the spot.
Hawke's Bay excavators dig up success
Napier excavator operator and current national champ has to settle for third this year.
Clean-up road crews on standby
Clean-up crews are at work, and on watch, across Hawke's Bay highways.
Tukituki Bridge work means restrictions
Bridge work near Waipukurau means drivers should take extra care.
Bridge Pa set for biggest wine festival yet
Good-sized Wellington contingent expected for Bridge Pa wine festival.
Water meters in Napier homes would be a hard sell
Water metering not on the agenda for Napier at this time.
Bay continues to hone winemaking pedigree
Hawke's Bay continually honing its great winemaking pedigree.
Ches and Dale and cheese never fail to please
A shepherd and a Frenchman combine to create a fine cheese on Country Calender.
Despite late rain the 2017 vintage is stacking up
Late rain and selective picking means grape volumes down but quality retained.
Get ready for Topp time in the Bay
Topp Twins all set for Napier show on Saturday ... with no script required.
Water rally will cause traffic delays
Water Conservation Order rally will create "significant" delays for SH2 motorists.
Tree felling delays continue
Tree felling work near Hawke's Bay highways will continue to cause delays this week.
Peak race hitting new heights
Hawke's Bay fun walk and run outing has grown into a major fundraiser.
Minor slip work set to start on SH5
Minor slip work set to get under way on SH5 between Napier and Taupo.
Slip work near Tutira will cause delays
Slip debris from heavy rain in the Bay is still being cleared.
NZ's first urban winery uncorks in Napier
New Zealand's first fully-inclusive urban winery set to open in Napier this spring.
Havelock North wine gains 'legend' status
British wine experts have elevated Te Mata Estate's flagship drop to special status.
Slip clearing work across three Bay highways
Road clearing crews working at slip sites on three Hawke's Bay highways.
Bay winery has plenty to crow about
Hawke's Bay winemakers delighted to scoop Double Gold in top US competition.
Top 2015 Gravels selection reds picked
Gimblett Gravels 2015 red wines score high with leading Master of Wine judge.