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Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Napier Lotto player wins $13k
A Napier punter won $13,000 during Lotto's Wednesday draw.
Meet the man behind a liquor chain who’s never had a drink of alcohol
A Molotov cocktail sparked Big Barrel's rapid expansion.
The easy way to profit from a Tararua farm? Show it to the tourists
Cecil and Mathew Radford created the ultimate holiday spot in the back blocks.
Hastings-trained filly puts her rivals to bed in home track win
A round-up of the week's racing.
From one farmer to another: 'It's okay to cry'
Matt Holden was at rock bottom, but now he wants to help others in the rural sector.
Constable's hope: The new generation that could solve a small town's domestic violence woes
This policewoman is teaching children what love looks like when they're in a safe home.
Split decision but yes to Māori ward for CHB
Central Hawke’s Bay District Council has voted in favour of introducing Māori wards.
Hawke’s Bay’s rain warning over, but more showers on region’s radar
Rainfall has left Hawke's Bay sodden, and there is more to come.
In darkness, avoiding a sting, a million bees cross the Hawke's Bay border
This was what beekeepers had been desperate for after the cyclone flooded many hives.
Free fencing and the chance to receive a free tractor provides relief for farmers
The Commence the Re-Fence initiative now provides free materials as well as labour.
Six councils on same page: Central Hawke’s Bay mayor’s proud moment as district opts for Māori wards
All six councils from Wairoa to Tararua have made the decision.
Earthquake hits lower North Island; hundreds report feeling it
The quake caused moderate shaking.
A and P Show: Tie-breaker needed in rare shearing dead-heat
How it was sorted out when two shearers got the same points at CHB show.
When the big bands played: The man reigniting NZ's old rural halls
The halls are the heart of the community. Jamie Macphail's making them beat again.
'Always mahi to be done': National TV focus on Pōrangahau women living on the land
Piri Galbraith, Izzi Corke and Tania Nicholas - from the Pōrangahu land to your TV.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Waipawa Lotto player $250,000 richer
Here's the latest news in brief from around the region.
'A bit of fortitude shown': Brodie Retallick's uncle proud of nephew during World Cup thriller
Despite the frustrating loss, John Ashworth is very proud of his No 4 nephew.
‘We did it’: First fully certified organic milk leaves Norsewood farm
It's been a 5-year journey to convert from a conventional operation into an organic one.
Waipukurau attack: Man turns himself in after house fire and violent attack on woman
Police not ruling out further charges.
Police investigate suspicious Waipukurau fire, injured woman recovering
Police continue to investigate a suspicious fire and injuries of a woman found close by.
Shearing legend's death: DHB 'obfuscated search for truth'
Coroner's report criticises authorities over death of shearing identity Koro Mullins.
Weather outlook for the long, long weekend in Hawke’s Bay
The region can expect light rain and sunshine over the four-day period.
‘Gave it everything’: Kieran McAnulty on losing Wairarapa seat
McAnulty will return to Parliament as a list MP for Labour.
‘Stunning views’: Private sites and sights open for Ōmakere School fundraising walk
A unique window into some iconic coastland.
Wairarapa hospitality: Mike Butterick and Kieran McAnulty share a beer as results come in
The incoming MP shared a beer with the man he will replace in Wairarapa.
Wairarapa: Mike Butterick set to snatch seat from Labour’s Kieran McAnulty
National’s Mike Butterick held a solid lead over the Labour minister he lost to last time.
Rising possum numbers in Hawke’s Bay; landowners asked to cull
Move to a possum contractor model has been parked, as council focuses on cyclone.
From 'brutally dry' to 'near normal' — Hawke's Bay gets entire month of rain in last week of September
A last-minute burst of rain in September took soil moisture from 5pc to near normal.
Rain, rain will go away, but come again another day for Hawke’s Bay
Fickle spring weather will see rain ease into fine temperatures before a return.
Cyclone, then tractor accident: How one farming mum picked up the pieces of a tough year
Lou White was juggling a lot: 'Us busy mums, we get through day by day.'
What a run! History-making girls' rugby team beat boys to win final in Napier
Their 65-0 win over the boys made national waves. Now Mana Kotiro have won their final.
Girls through to plate final in historic Wakely rugby tournament
The girls have won two out of four and play Central Hawke's Bay for the silverware.
Race for Wairarapa seat: What each candidate will do for Central Hawke’s Bay
Candidates address living costs, cyclone recovery, infrastructure and mental health.