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![Hawke's Bay Regional Council says growers' call to pause water consents creates environmental risk](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Hawke's Bay Regional Council says growers' call to pause water consents creates environmental risk
Growers warn of harm to the region if a pause on new water consents does not remain.
!['Unsettled': Showery spells set for Hawke's Bay this week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Unsettled': Showery spells set for Hawke's Bay this week
There will be some dry spells and normal winter temperatures.
![Iconic Eskdale property over three decades: Lavender farm to doggy daycare to cyclone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Iconic Eskdale property over three decades: Lavender farm to doggy daycare to cyclone
'People used to wind their windows down when they went past when it was all in bloom.'
![METcALfe Art sisters creating art to the beat of their own drum](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
METcALfe Art sisters creating art to the beat of their own drum
Metcalfe is their maiden name and the caps spell Metal which is what their art is about.
!['I don't have any regrets': Solo mum of quadruplets plus one speaks on life after death of husband](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'I don't have any regrets': Solo mum of quadruplets plus one speaks on life after death of husband
Joanne Wills, mother of quadruplets, is grateful for the support after her husband died.
![Twice the bonus for women: Rocket Lab defends recruitment referral programme](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Twice the bonus for women: Rocket Lab defends recruitment referral programme
Space company wants to boost the number of women in its workforce.
![Wairoa floods: Over 50 families and residents apply for temporary housing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Wairoa floods: Over 50 families and residents apply for temporary housing
The housing service opened on Tuesday for affected people.
![Wairoa floods: Former police commissioner Mike Bush to review regional council’s management of river bar](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Wairoa floods: Former police commissioner Mike Bush to review regional council’s management of river bar
The region was hit by severe weather and flooding in late June.
![Burglaries in Dannevirke prompt local to investigate if town has problem with crime](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Burglaries in Dannevirke prompt local to investigate if town has problem with crime
Resident fears Dannevirke has a crime problem after homes repeatedly broken into.
!['We're just getting started': Wrestling success as Hawke's Bay set to host flyweight champs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'We're just getting started': Wrestling success as Hawke's Bay set to host flyweight champs
Mighty Mitch Vs ACJ, who will win the wrestling bout?
![Lotto kiosk not included in Hastings Pak’nSave upgrade](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Lotto kiosk not included in Hastings Pak’nSave upgrade
No more Lotto at Hastings Pak’nSave as supermarket renovations don't include the kiosk.
![NPC rugby: Some of the Magpies are flying – away](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
NPC rugby: Some of the Magpies are flying – away
A squad is being put together for the Magpies NPC campaign, which starts on August 11.
!['Disheartened': Theft from charity highlights increased pressure and social service needs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Disheartened': Theft from charity highlights increased pressure and social service needs
"It’s not just the need; it’s the intensity of each individual’s situation."
![Toast Martinborough is coming back, here's when it's happening](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Toast Martinborough is coming back, here's when it's happening
The popular Wairarapa wine festival is toasting the start of a fresh chapter.
![Completion on track for Dannevirke fluoridation plant](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Completion on track for Dannevirke fluoridation plant
The installation and commissioning of a fluoridation plant in Dannevirke is progressing.
![Touché: Hawke's Bay fencers to compete for Commonwealth gold](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Touché: Hawke's Bay fencers to compete for Commonwealth gold
Seven young hopefuls face big duel in Christchurch.
![Temperature drops to -3.7C in rural Hawke’s Bay; coldest morning of winter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Temperature drops to -3.7C in rural Hawke’s Bay; coldest morning of winter
Heat pumps and fireplaces have been working overtime as temperatures fall below zero.
![Hawke’s Bay knock over defending champs to reach quarterfinals of U18 nationals in Napier](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Hawke’s Bay knock over defending champs to reach quarterfinals of U18 nationals in Napier
It was a huge scalp for Hawke’s Bay as North Harbour A was gunning for their fourth title.
![McLean Park not ready for club rugby finals — should oval job have started sooner?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
McLean Park not ready for club rugby finals — should oval job have started sooner?
Four club rugby finals have been kicked out of the park.
!['A week for someone to hug her': Red Cross sends psychological aid to Wairoa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'A week for someone to hug her': Red Cross sends psychological aid to Wairoa
People can still donate to the ‘where the need is greatest’ fund.