Gareth Ward waves wand of fantasy writing success
The award-winning fantasy author has been shortlisted for the Sir Julius Vogel award.
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Robert Smith saw what was growing over a neighbour's fence, and realised it was 'nasty'.
Hastings Youth Council members appointed
Hastings District Council announces 2023 youth council members.
The rural sector is still in the process of recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle
With any repairs the costs mount up and often run over.
Wyn Drabble: Looking on the bright side in a broken world
My brain is too full to cram in another password.
WorkSafe ticket soon for Keirunga Park Miniature Railway
WorkSafe is working with the railway operator to get the popular ride back on track.
Heavy rain warning for Tararua Range
Up to 130mm of rain is expected until early tomorrow morning.
War veterans don medals for CHB Anzac commemorations
RSA life member wants community awareness of CHB’s resident war veterans.
Anti-gang operation nets businessman offering to sell gun and cocaine
Financial difficulties led a man back to crime after years of going straight.
Hastings council reveals 8.5 per cent rates rise, other councils to announce rises
Rates rise in the pipeline for Hastings ratepayers.
Hawke's Bay growers need rule change to burn flood debris
Regional council faces difficult decision about debris.
Opinion: Can someone save this grand old lady?
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Work to begin on temporary access to Marainanga Gorge
Contractors are working on repairs to the road through Marainanga Gorge.
Traffic delayed by bridge repairs but no detour in place
While the bridge is down one lane locals have come up with an unofficial peak time detour.
Government seeks to meet demand for flood-relief grants
An extra $25 million added to the pot for businesses seeking cyclone-relief grants.
The Hits: Destruction brings a tear to the eye
I thought of the people still coming to terms with such immeasurable loss.
We're in the mood for music month
'Music unifies and heals,' says concert series organiser Jamie Macphail.
River protections: Regional councils ‘hopeful’ over Budget bid
A plan to invest $257m to speed up 92 river projects across NZ has been revealed.
Swimming: Venue's first national event a success
The 2023 Apollo Projects NZ Age Group Swimming Championships finished on Sunday.
Raising the roof: Businessman shells out half a million dollars for special 50th birthday gift
Businessman talks about his $500,000 birthday present to his beloved footy club.
Enjoy a night out with Stretch and his band
Between us we have a legacy of performing and touring across Aotearoa
Eradicating the Moth plant in Hawke's Bay
Robert Smith and Michelle Hicks are determined to rid Hawke's Bay of the Moth plant one pod at a time. Video / Warren Buckland
Barnstorming police arrest fugitive who led AOS into remote forestry block
An unused barn was the eventual hiding spot of choice, but it wasn't a good one.
Free house: Tudor-style villa up for grabs, developer will pay you $50k to take it
The once-grand house is yours for free, with an offer of $50,000 to shift it.
Cyclone puts show on the road for Waipawa M&D
The show will include songs, dancing, a saxophonist, poetry performances and comedy.
Online class will answer questions for prospective parents
'Mums feel their pregnancy has to take a back seat to everything else going on.'
Waipukurau showjumper soars to victory
Brooke Edgecombe is the current Olympic Cup holder as showjumper of the year.
Demolition starts on Karamu Rd Tower apartment block
The Karamu Rd tower blocks come down to make room for new housing initiatives.
New study could find out where all the washed up pine came from
Questions remain about the origin of much of the wooden debris.
Up to 800 homes now planned for Napier's new suburb Mission Hills
Plots are now selling for the housing project which could take up to a decade to build.
Cultural celebrations spread colour, laughter and joy in Hawke’s Bay
The two events showcased some incredible community spirit.
‘Power issues:’ Speed reduction for trains after 10 Hastings crossings affected
Motorists and pedestrians asked to take extra care.