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Find a new passion at Hawke’s Bay Readers and Writers Festival
There are 10 sessions, with topics ranging from weird critters to wonderful bookshops.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Dangerous driving on Waimārama Beach prompts calls for caution
Here's the latest news in brief from around the region.
New car for community patrol after old one lost in cyclone
Cape Coast Community patrol tried to hit the road after Gabrielle, only to lose their car.
Coastguard Hawke’s Bay wins national awards treble
Unit of the Year: Coastguard HB was called out more than 40 times in the year.
Napier courthouse closed for 3 weeks after inmate damages sprinkler system
The court building is now out of action until the week of November 6.
Two Napier Big Barrel liquor stores broken into in as many days
One of nine offenders who smashed into the shop by hand seriously hurt themselves.
Hawke's Bay-based Argentina fans believe '100 percent' Pumas can lift the trophy
The South Americans are set to be a vocal minority on Saturday.
World-famous dress-up party returns to NZ city
After Covid disruptions, the roaring 20s are back in town from February 15 – 18.
'It was luck, really': The emergency resilience pods that aided Wairoa in hour of need
Twenty one emergency resilience pods arrived in Wairoa just days before Cyclone Gabrielle.
‘Going to be dogs everywhere’: Furore over 1.2m fence height proposal in Napier
There’s no one picketing in the streets, but sentiment suggests not many are on the fence.
Dive squad fails to find missing man Matthew Knight in ‘treacherous’ Hawke’s Bay river
The 19-year-old from Waikato has been missing for almost a fortnight.
Insufficient evidence to positively confirm the unknown substance on the shield
There was insufficient evidence to positively confirm the unknown substance on the shield.
'Mad scramble': How Cyclone Gabrielle caught first responders flat-footed
During Cyclone Gabrielle, firefighters struggled to access key areas of Hawke's Bay.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Napier courthouse closed this week
Here's the latest news in brief from around the region.
Napier flight delayed and cancelled after two separate engineering issues
Aircraft circled multiple times off the coast of Napier before returning 40 minutes later.
Forces combine for epic performance of Verdi’s Requiem
Napier Civic Choir’s numbers will be swelled by students from Hastings Boys’ High School.
1.2 million cubic metres to go: Plea for funding to remove cyclone silt in Hawke's Bay
More than half of the silt dumped by the cyclone is still sitting, waiting to be cleared.
Horses for courses: A&P Show week in Hawke’s Bay features Clydesdales, horticulture and amusement rides
The Hawke's Bay show dates back to 1863 and is still one of NZ's biggest A&P shows.
‘Big surprise’: Kiwifruit grower heartened to see crops growing again after cyclone
'If there is a spark of life, there is hope, and we will carry on.'
Concept approval a milestone in decade-long timeline of Napier’s civic centre
Construction is expected to start within 18 months.
‘Stunning views’: Private sites and sights open for Ōmakere School fundraising walk
A unique window into some iconic coastland.
Students immersed in protecting their waterways
Students use water quality, invertebrate and soil testing kits to learn about their awa.
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.
Rugby league: Omahu Huia score 13 tries in league final walkover
Omahu Huia won their second Hawke's Bay premier rugby league title in three years.
Thousands pack Napier CBD for massive illuminated street party
7000 people chose Napier's big street party over elections on the telly.
‘Did not think that result was possible’: Nimon stunned as Napier turns blue
The 32-year-old says working hard, being herself, and "taking the high road" helped.
Meka Whaitiri concedes she's out of Parliament as a new political star rises
Tangaere-Manuel, from the small township of Rangitukia, is a political bolt from the red.
Wedd's thoughts with late grandfather as she writes her own political chapter
As the crowd surrounded the new MP, she thought of her grandfather looking down.
Hawke’s Bay’s weekend in pictures: Parties, racing and rubber ducks on a river
There was plenty on besides just rugby and politics.
Napier Powerball player wins $6 million
The prize is made up of $5 million from Powerball First Division and $1m from First Div.
Meka Whaitiri dethroned in Ikaroa-Rāwhiti
One of the few bright spots for Labour on the night was Cushla Tangaere-Manuel.
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.
National’s Catherine Wedd beats Anna Lorck in Tukituki by big margin
Catherine Wedd leads by majority of more than 9000 votes.