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!['I've lost everything': Drag queen reading group cancels NZ tour after protests](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'I've lost everything': Drag queen reading group cancels NZ tour after protests
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki described the cancellation as a 'victory'.
!['Best practice': Hastings mayor stands by noise restrictions after closure of bar's outdoor stage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'Best practice': Hastings mayor stands by noise restrictions after closure of bar's outdoor stage
The 50-decibel limit has been called into question, but similar policies exist around NZ.
!['It is no more': Outdoor music venue mothballed after noise complaint from new hotel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'It is no more': Outdoor music venue mothballed after noise complaint from new hotel
The hotel doesn't want the stage to be shut but the bar owner says he now has no choice.
![Half of cyclone-wrecked Hawke's Bay properties now bought out or close to it](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Half of cyclone-wrecked Hawke's Bay properties now bought out or close to it
Across Hastings and Napier, 167 properties are in Category 3 and eligible for a buyout.
![Hastings facing one of highest rates rises in country - council could hit $700m debt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Hastings facing one of highest rates rises in country - council could hit $700m debt
Council's 'challenging' draft Long Term Plan could include closing Frimley Pool.
![Hastings council fined after 200 cubic metres of wastewater spills onto highway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Hastings council fined after 200 cubic metres of wastewater spills onto highway
Court told Hastings council has had 25 other breaches since 2019.
![Climate vs fluoridation: A tale of two protests in the same city at the same time](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Climate vs fluoridation: A tale of two protests in the same city at the same time
It was set to be a fascinating case study. But illness meant it wasn't a fair fight.
![‘We simply cannot afford to’: Leaders desperate for cyclone-damaged road and bridge fixes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
‘We simply cannot afford to’: Leaders desperate for cyclone-damaged road and bridge fixes
WIthout help it could take decades to restore the economy as well as years of rates hikes.
![Fluoride to be reintroduced to Hastings’ water after eight years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Fluoride to be reintroduced to Hastings’ water after eight years
Council stopped adding fluoride to allow for chlorine.
![Delays to two huge Hawke's Bay solar farm projects, but developers say bright future ahead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Delays to two huge Hawke's Bay solar farm projects, but developers say bright future ahead
A solar farm in Central Hawke's Bay and one near Hawke's Bay Airport both face delays.
![Cyclone-smashed community's bridge re-opens to light traffic after damage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Cyclone-smashed community's bridge re-opens to light traffic after damage
Temporary bridge partially re-opens.
![Hawke’s Bay in brief: Four leap-day babies for Hawke’s Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Hawke’s Bay in brief: Four leap-day babies for Hawke’s Bay
Hawke's Bay Hospital had four leap-day babies born.
![‘A bit aggressive’: Fed-up Pakowhai Rd residents discussed creating roadblock](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
‘A bit aggressive’: Fed-up Pakowhai Rd residents discussed creating roadblock
You might have seen the protest signs. What you might not know is the original intent.
!['It’s the history of Hawke’s Bay': Knowledge Bank faces stormy financial forecast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'It’s the history of Hawke’s Bay': Knowledge Bank faces stormy financial forecast
Two Knowledge Bank board members have resigned amid financial concerns.
![Court fight over: Multimillion-dollar film studio in Hawke's Bay given the go-ahead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Court fight over: Multimillion-dollar film studio in Hawke's Bay given the go-ahead
A film studio's backers were preparing to walk away, but mediation proved successful.
!['The aroha, the manaaki, and the wairua': Thousands turn out to commemorate Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'The aroha, the manaaki, and the wairua': Thousands turn out to commemorate Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's Bay
Emotions and community spirit were strong as people from all over came together.
![How we're remembering the anniversary of the cyclone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
How we're remembering the anniversary of the cyclone
Commemorations in Hawke's Bay honour those who lost loved ones and livelihoods.
!['Pull out all the stops': Reduced rates to get new Flaxmere supermarket?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'Pull out all the stops': Reduced rates to get new Flaxmere supermarket?
'Trade-offs' may have to be offered to get deal across the line.
![Celebrating volunteers a year after Cyclone Gabrielle's devastation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Celebrating volunteers a year after Cyclone Gabrielle's devastation
It was a big day out at the showgrounds.
![Beachfront property at risk of eroding into the sea sells at auction](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Beachfront property at risk of eroding into the sea sells at auction
A buyer has bought the Haumoana property which boast spectacular views - with a catch.
![Hawke's Bay Commemorations for 1931 earthquake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Hawke's Bay Commemorations for 1931 earthquake
Commemorations were held across Napier and Hastings for the 1931 earthquake.