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!['This huge tail came whipping out of the water': Man critically hurt in stingray attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'This huge tail came whipping out of the water': Man critically hurt in stingray attack
Eli Carroll saw the water filling with blood and knew he was in trouble.
![‘Dynamic situation’: Summer snow stunner in Hawke's Bay won't last](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Dynamic situation’: Summer snow stunner in Hawke's Bay won't last
January snow as cold creeps into Hawke's Bay, but there's plenty of time for summer yet.
![Your entries in our summer photo competition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Your entries in our summer photo competition
Entries are flooding in for the Hawke’s Bay Today, Harvey Norman and Canon NZ competition.
![‘Very honoured’: Ōtāne volunteer firefighter of 50 years receives King’s Service Medal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Very honoured’: Ōtāne volunteer firefighter of 50 years receives King’s Service Medal
John Oliver has served with the Ōtāne Volunteer Fire Brigade for more than 50 years.
![Severe thunderstorm warning for Hawke’s Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Severe thunderstorm warning for Hawke’s Bay
Hail warnings could be issued at any time and at short notice.
![‘Never a time to be a hero’: What to do if you’re first at a crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Never a time to be a hero’: What to do if you’re first at a crash
Police have advice for people who come across a crash scene.
![Sunny HB Christmas Day, but keep an eye on the fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Sunny HB Christmas Day, but keep an eye on the fire
Outdoors Christmas Day cooking is allowed, but the warning is: Be careful.
!['We are trying to farm worms': Farmer fighting his way out of drench resistance 'disaster'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'We are trying to farm worms': Farmer fighting his way out of drench resistance 'disaster'
Farmer says he’s not just farming sheep any more, he’s “trying to farm worms”.
![Hawke’s Bay communities host Christmas lunches for those in need](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Hawke’s Bay communities host Christmas lunches for those in need
Hawke's Bay hosts Christmas lunches for those seeking company and support.
![The Hawke's Bay company building affordable school classrooms in eight weeks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
The Hawke's Bay company building affordable school classrooms in eight weeks
The offsite classrooms cut costs by more than half.
![Getting Through: New Farmstrong resources for farmers after severe weather](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Getting Through: New Farmstrong resources for farmers after severe weather
Hawke’s Bay farmers share recovery stories in book and website launch.
![Racing back on track, but not in Hawke’s Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Racing back on track, but not in Hawke’s Bay
The Waipukurau Cup will be raced in Woodville on Sunday, with free buses for CHB punters.
![Hints of red and purple: Secret location for Enchanted Ball to be unveiled](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Hints of red and purple: Secret location for Enchanted Ball to be unveiled
The Enchanted Ball is coming, and it promises to be 'magical'.
![Homes wait list shrinking as house builds boom](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Homes wait list shrinking as house builds boom
Hawke's Bay applicants on the housing register are down close to 20% this year.
![Dannevirke’s Luke Kemeys: Reaching your savings goal in 3 steps](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Dannevirke’s Luke Kemeys: Reaching your savings goal in 3 steps
'It’s the lifeblood, money is involved in everything we do'.
!['Excitement got the better of us': Meridian pulls billboard after town spelling gaffe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Excitement got the better of us': Meridian pulls billboard after town spelling gaffe
Unfortunately for Meridian, Waipukurau only has two ‘As’, not four.
![Dannevirke SH2 northbound closure: detour in place for asphalt resurfacing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Dannevirke SH2 northbound closure: detour in place for asphalt resurfacing
Asphalt resurfacing for section of SH2 in Dannevirke.
![Surf 'n' turf: Stage set for Ōmakere coastal walk](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Surf 'n' turf: Stage set for Ōmakere coastal walk
Event for walkers and runners offers 17km challenge or shorter 13km option.
![Napier claims third Ross Shield title in a row](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Napier claims third Ross Shield title in a row
Napier has won 19 tournament games in a row since the start of the 2021 competition.
![From radio to motherhood: Ngaire Darby's journey to 100](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
From radio to motherhood: Ngaire Darby's journey to 100
Ngaire Darby, who recorded a message for King George VI at 14, is turning 100.
![Dream comes true for Hawke's Bay man with major prize win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Dream comes true for Hawke's Bay man with major prize win
The Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter Lottery winner thought he was being scammed.