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Students to return to Eskdale school for the first time since Cyclone Gabrielle

The primary school kids are now back in class, almost two months after the cyclone struck.

More Hawke’s Bay councils reveal significant rates rises

The Cyclone Gabrielle recovery combined with high inflation is having an impact on rates.

Ngāti Kahungunu launches iwi-led version of Oranga Tamariki

Twenty-nine families who would have been in OT care are now in the care of Ngāti Kahungunu

Earthquakes and aftershocks set Pōrangahau residents' nerves jangling

"Just had a cyclone, flooding, an earthquake ... what's going to happen next, a tsunami?"

Couple upping mortgage after cyclone-damaged property ineligible for Govt fund

The pair fear other lifestyle block owners will be in a similar predicament.

Bush Ruahine Indoor Bowls office bearers unchanged

Bush Ruahine Indoor Bowls' 2023 season is well under way.

International artist June Wayne and school students share space at CAN

CAN shows international fine artist and students exhibit works in response to the cyclone.

The Anzac speech written by ChatGPT, and what it means for modern warfare

Richard Short used artificial intelligence to make a point, and to urge caution.

Waipatiki Holiday Park nears re-opening date

Months of back-breaking work will hopefully pay off for Shane and Fay Ashforth.

Les Morice was 'never a fan of war' but did his duty regardless

'Go home, disband your armies and grow food instead'

Cyclone relief exhibition to support artistic community

A minimum of 10 per cent of proceeds will be donated to the Waiohiki Arts Community Trust.

Napier facing rates rises of nearly 12 per cent as cyclone costs soar

The rise follows a 9.8 per cent jump last year, which was the biggest in 20 years.

Waipawa's Civic Service to mark Anzac Day drew the largest crowd in years

CHB’s Civic Service at Waipawa drew a larger crowd than had been seen in years

Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst's April column

Hastings mayor gives an update on the Cyclone Gabrielle recovery effort.

EIT researcher examines impact of vaping on HB students

The vaping 'epidemic' is being studied as part of a wider national initiative.

Epic horse trek and motorbike ride helps open up Wairoa communities

Two local contractors living near the Wairoa District's lakes undertook an epic journey.

Flood-impacted Rissington holds Anzac service amid silt and debris

The community has 'had it pretty rough' but knows the importance of remembering Anzac Day.

Youths arrested and ‘significant’ amount of stolen property recovered after Hawke’s Bay burglary spree

Police arrest two youths for a spate of burglaries and a man for looting separately.