Central Hawke's Bay news
Pōrangahau village out of limbo but questions remain over stopbank plan
Flood protection measures have been announced for Pōrangahau – but questions remain.
Racing back on track, but not in Hawke’s Bay
The Waipukurau Cup will be raced in Woodville on Sunday, with free buses for CHB punters.
Good numbers of entries in Central Hawke’s Bay A and P Show Shears
Bouncing back from shoulder surgery, Kirkpatrick claimed his third win.
Sports results from Central Hawke's Bay
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'It’s pretty special': Community bands together to publish 13-year-old's Cyclone Gabrielle picture book
The book was published with support from her teachers, Hastings' Mayor, and her community.
One farmer offloads 1500 of his 2000 ewes as Hawke's Bay-wide dry starts to set in
Drought speculation for Hawke's Bay is premature, but the Bay is vulnerable, Niwa says.
Hawke's Bay's coastal reefs at risk from vehicles
Damage to ecosystems can take years to recover.
Premium
Rethinking retirement - why playing it too safe could cost you: Nick Stewart
OPINION: For a healthy 65-year-old Kiwi, living into their 90s is increasingly probable.
From London to Sydney: Celebrating 90 years of the Gipsy Moth adventure
Jan Chisum flies her father’s restored Gipsy Moth, offering stunning views of Hawke’s Bay.
‘Tough news’: NZME proposes to close 14 local newspapers, with the loss of 30 jobs
Herald owner says community titles are no longer profitable in changing media landscape.
'Very short notice': Napier ale house kicked out over lease dispute
'I tried to work with them to say why don’t we extend it.'
'It was just a holiday': The HB pilot who flew across the world in a Gipsy Moth
'Some people have cats and dogs. We have a hangar,' says the aviator's daughter.
Milestone for gated hillside housing development near Hastings
The subdivision boasts 'spectacular' views atop Roy's Hill.
Rural News
'Virtually nothing is wasted': The art of taxidermy
“Very little of the actual animal is used in the taxidermy,” Mark Walker says.
'Never a dull day': Whanganui gets new graduate vet
Aodhan Wildbore takes up his role as part of the Voluntary Bonding Scheme.
Trump, tariffs, and NZ's forestry industry: Marcus Musson
Sponsored content: Fingers crossed Europeans get a hankering for Chinese-made furniture.
Opinion: 'Good' is great in rural conversations
OPINION: 'It’s partly about economy of words. Why use 10 words when one will do?'
$3b opportunity: Nearly 9000 hectares set aside for Southland aquaculture
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones announce five new Aquaculture Settlement Areas.
Opinon: Farmer wins South Island gumboot throwing title
OPINION: Gumboot throwing is a bit of art and harder than you think.
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
MG HS Essence review: now more mettle for the money
MG's HS still undercuts the competition, but now with a lot more style and quality.
Hybrid/EV finalists: 2024 AA DRIVEN Car Guide NZ Car of the Year
Which will win our electrified class this year: hybrid or full electric?
Collecting Cars brings Coffee Runs to Auckland and Christchurch this November
Edward Lovett, the UK founder of Collecting Cars, is attending both events.
OneRoof property news
This is our sixth house on the same street: Couple’s multi-million-dollar ‘box with a pool’ for sale
Award-winner the latest in a long line of homes they have owned or rented on loved street.
South Islanders pay whopping $75m for Auckland’s trendiest food court
It's the second biggest commercial property deal this year.
I ditched Auckland and moved to a small South Island town after encounter with TV chef
Emma Gillard opened up to Jo Seagar. It was the best decision she ever made.
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CHB sports results
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Soul music show coming to Pukeora Estate
Nearly 60 singers and a seven-piece band will perform.
Removal of depreciation an issue for large commercial property-owning entities
Opinion: Hay barns, pole sheds and farm outbuildings should continue to be eligible.
Catherine Wedd: Water security has long been an issue
'We need strong, resilient infrastructure to future-proof our region’s economy.'
Can you give a CHB rescue dog a good home?
To find out more, go to ruahineanimalrescue.co.nz or phone 020 488 7276.
Can Do collection supports CHB Foodbank
The date for the PGG Wrightson CHB Can Do Food Bank Appeal is Wednesday, November 13.
Tiny Ōtāne has a large - and growing - artisan market
The database of marketers has more than quadrupled in the market's 8 months of operation.
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.
CHB A&P Show brings equestrian competitors to Waipukurau
Entry to watch the Friday events is free.
New defibrillator for Takapau after life-saving emergency response
Bernie Field needed two life-saving shocks from the defibrillator.
'I saw this like light anomaly go past me': Napier's ghost hunters still searching for proof
If there's something strange in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call?
A patties' cleansweep for Hawke's Bay at national sausage awards
The Bay butchers won both beef patty categories at the annual event.
Hawke's Bay Poverty Bay Team impresses at XP Gymnastics Nationals
"We’re excited to see their continued growth.”
Waipawa brigade honours members, calls for volunteers
Garry Keeling was the recipient of his 25 year Gold Star Medal.