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![Rissington royalty: All Blacks legend to become farmer in tiny community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=811)
Rissington royalty: All Blacks legend to become farmer in tiny community
After 153 caps, Sam Whitelock's found a job to keep himself busy for the next '30 years'.
![Hawke’s Bay Netball Super Club final: HHSOG Huia win the big night out](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=811)
Hawke’s Bay Netball Super Club final: HHSOG Huia win the big night out
Hastings HSOG Huia had only nine players this season. It was still good enough to win.
![Surprise findings: What scientists just learned about the major tsunami threat to NZ’s north](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=811)
Surprise findings: What scientists just learned about the major tsunami threat to NZ’s north
New simulations change what scientists understand about subduction zone's quake potential.
!['Amalgamation by stealth': Regional deals could reopen Hawke's Bay debate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=811)
'Amalgamation by stealth': Regional deals could reopen Hawke's Bay debate
Hawke's Bay wants a regional deal with the Govt, but is it "amalgamation by stealth"?
![Why this Bay couple decided to turn two containers into a home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=811)
Why this Bay couple decided to turn two containers into a home
'It’s the simplest, most lovely way to live.'
![‘Bringing people together’: The OE that helped create a Hawke's Bay-born leisure brand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=811)
‘Bringing people together’: The OE that helped create a Hawke's Bay-born leisure brand
'If you find the right factory, they are quite open to building relationships.'
Rural News
![Globetrotting envoy Hamish Marr showcasing farming overseas and at home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
Globetrotting envoy Hamish Marr showcasing farming overseas and at home
Marr farms with brother Stuart and father Graham on the south side of the Rakaia River.
![Feds' Toby Williams talks farming and pine trees on The Country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
Feds' Toby Williams talks farming and pine trees on The Country
Toby Williams, David Seymour, Duncan Humm, Phil Duncan.
![New Zealand aquaculture industry set for boost from expanded use of mussels in dog food](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
New Zealand aquaculture industry set for boost from expanded use of mussels in dog food
Green-lipped mussel extract can provide relief for joints in canines.
![NZ Shareholders' Association says Synlait deal a 'dead rat' for minorities](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
NZ Shareholders' Association says Synlait deal a 'dead rat' for minorities
The Shareholders' Association says the Synlait recapitalisation plan will hit minorities.
![Rissington royalty: All Blacks legend to become farmer in tiny community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
Rissington royalty: All Blacks legend to become farmer in tiny community
After 153 caps, Sam Whitelock's found a job to keep himself busy for the next '30 years'.
![Pāmu posts $26m full-year loss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
Pāmu posts $26m full-year loss
The loss for the 12 months to the end of June compares with a $9m loss the year before.
Lifestyle news
![The solo migrant mum hoping to win NZ a Mrs Universe title](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
The solo migrant mum hoping to win NZ a Mrs Universe title
'I’m ready to stand up for New Zealand, but I need support from New Zealand.'
![Opinion: Why fitness should be about strength and self-love not looks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
Opinion: Why fitness should be about strength and self-love not looks
Hawke's Bay health and wellbeing expert Danielle Harper talks about self-love.
![Waipawa butchery apprentice primed for Paris](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
Waipawa butchery apprentice primed for Paris
Rhys Tamanui shows what it takes to be a cut above the rest. Video / Michaela Gower
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![The wait is over: McLaren 750S gets hot new colour options for 2025](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
The wait is over: McLaren 750S gets hot new colour options for 2025
Extra personalisation and new option packs from McLaren Special Operations (MSO).
![The most popular cars in video games aren't what you'd think](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
The most popular cars in video games aren't what you'd think
The connection between gamers and cars is stronger than ever.
![2024 Honda HR-V first drive: well worth the wait](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
2024 Honda HR-V first drive: well worth the wait
After a brief hiatus from NZ, Honda's popular small SUV is back and better than ever.
OneRoof property news
![Surf life-saving legend's beach 'sanctuary' for sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
Surf life-saving legend's beach 'sanctuary' for sale
Retreat was built by one of NZ's first female surf lifeguards.
![Units on Auckland’s motel mile sell for $8m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
Units on Auckland’s motel mile sell for $8m
Developers out shopping for prime sites in affluent neighbourhoods.
![First-time buyers bought how many homes in July?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
First-time buyers bought how many homes in July?
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
More local news
![Walker Road fix finished after the Tukituki River breached during Cyclone Gabrielle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
Walker Road fix finished after the Tukituki River breached during Cyclone Gabrielle
In February 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle caused very high river flows in the Waipawa River.
!['Waipawa Prowler': Residents urged to avoid vigilante justice](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
'Waipawa Prowler': Residents urged to avoid vigilante justice
The burglar - dubbed the Waipawa prowler - has been active for several weeks.
![Sport in CHB: Results](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
Sport in CHB: Results
To have your sports results published, email them to editorial@chbmail.co.nz.
![Historic sevens tournament takes over Ongaonga School for a day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
Historic sevens tournament takes over Ongaonga School for a day
This year’s event started off cool and wet but the sun came out and the fun went on.
!['Week to remember' for Central Hockey Club](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
'Week to remember' for Central Hockey Club
Friday night brought a tense showdown for the Unichem prem women.
![Waipawa poplar workshop proves popular](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
Waipawa poplar workshop proves popular
The event highlighted poplar cultivation and its role in the Emissions Trading Scheme.
![Museum looking for Pukeora Sanitorium memorabilia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
Museum looking for Pukeora Sanitorium memorabilia
If you can help, please contact Central Hawke’s Bay Museum.
![Waipukurau Rotary Courtesy Award given out for 60th year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
Waipukurau Rotary Courtesy Award given out for 60th year
“Our team are very proud to have been able to provide support to the wider community."
!['With me and pork, it just clicks': Butcher apprentice mastering his trade](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
'With me and pork, it just clicks': Butcher apprentice mastering his trade
Butcher apprentice to take his skills to Paris and compete in World Butchers’ Challenge.
![Police search for 'suspicious' man after student was followed after school](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
Police search for 'suspicious' man after student was followed after school
Police conducted a search of the area but couldn't locate the man.
![Cyclone-damaged Waipawa underpass open again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
Cyclone-damaged Waipawa underpass open again
The rail overbridge and steel structure that protects the bridge were extensively damaged.
![Lachie Kirk bounces back from injury for podium finish](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
Lachie Kirk bounces back from injury for podium finish
Trampolinist says he was frustrated by the impact of his rolled ankle on his performance.
![Central Hockey Club teams demonstrate determination](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
Central Hockey Club teams demonstrate determination
Injuries among key players hampered Central’s rhythm, trailing 3-0 at the break.
!['It’s time to act for the future of our children' - Catherine Wedd](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
'It’s time to act for the future of our children' - Catherine Wedd
OPINION: These statistics are deeply concerning for many parents.
![Abuse was rife at Pukeora Home for the Disabled in Hawke's Bay: victims](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=811)
Abuse was rife at Pukeora Home for the Disabled in Hawke's Bay: victims
Teenagers with disabilities should have been cared for at Pukeora. They were abused.