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Independent supermarket coming to Flaxmere
Plans for independent supermarket to fill deserted New World building in Flaxmere.
Havelock North businesses concerned about road safety during New World build
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Pre-pay for your GP: Hawke's Bay clinics say lack of funding starting to bite
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'Culturally rich' Rangaiika coast tours now open to public
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Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Mahia locals' rescue pou from beach
Pou washed from bank saved from the sea in Mahia.
Flaxmere lost New World, Havelock North gets new replacement store
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Pou saved after harsh swells left it lying on the beach
Mahia locals' call for help answered after pou washes into the sea in big swells.
More frosty nights and some scattered showers this weekend for Hawke's Bay
Jack Frost is still making his way around Hawke's Bay this winter.
A ‘great pool’ - National age group swim champs head for Hastings again
The new regional aquatic centre in Hastings gets the big tick of approval.
Truck's load downs power line, causes road closures in Hastings
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Hunt for Chatham Cup glory heats up for Napier City Rovers
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Timber, steel, glass and concrete from old Hastings grandstand diverted from landfill
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What the region wants from $1.2b infrastructure fund
Awatoto flood protection, housing and roads funding, and water security on the wishlist.
Hastings Tōmoana Showgrounds grandstand demolition
Demolition is set to be completed at the end of August. Video / Paul Taylor
'Ridiculous' Ocean Spa price increase: Council investigating separate price for locals
Hawke's Bay resident says entry fee being hiked from $11.50 to $20 is 'ridiculous'.
Wairoa still in State of Emergency as council runs Givealittle page for donations
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Teen tae kwon do star shines at international championship
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Club rugby: Napier Tech's push for back-to-back Maddison Trophy wins just got harder
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'About sharing the warmth': Thousands turn out for Matariki events in Hawke's Bay
Organisers were pleased the rain held off for the feature events after a week of floods.
'Opened the door and out came a flood': Suburb has 36 temporary classrooms half a century old
They were intended to last 20 years. But Govt cuts mean they'll have to last even longer.
Heavy track set to pose true test to jumpers at Hastings
The Hastings fixture has been cleared to go ahead even after a rough week of weather.
Waipawa’s new roundabout creating community conversations
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Homes urgently needed for pets in wake of storms
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Hawke's Bay's main Matariki events to continue despite wild weather amid lead-up
Some of Hawke's Bay's most anticipated Matariki events are set to go ahead.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Rāhui in place following fishermen death
Ban on the collection of kaimoana after discovery of three men who went missing at sea.
Editorial: Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti storms a wake-up call for NZ infrastructure
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