One shoebox at a time keeps cyclone-hit communities connected
TK Kennedy-Diack is gathering shoeboxes and turning them into gift boxes for flood victims
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Tree struck by lightning burns in Hastings
Tree on fire in Hastings after it was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm on Friday afternoon. Video / Jesse Steffert
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Cyclone Gabrielle: Buying Hawke’s Bay to support Hawke’s Bay
More than 1000 applications from businesses in Hawke’s Bay for recovery support.
To bead or not to bead
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Iconic pub The Puketapu to reopen in matter of months following floods
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Dashcam evidence: Cyclist visible before being struck, killed by vehicle with bullbars
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Club cricket’s day at McLean Park will come
Gabrielle put-paid to a McLean Park dream for club cricket. But there's always another day
‘Like a paint shop exploding in a fire’: Huge thunder and heavy rain hits Hawke’s Bay
Tree in flames in Hastings and traffic jams up as rattled residents rush home.
Work starts renovating Ashley Clinton Makaretu Hall
More than $100,000 has been raised for the refurbishment of Ashley Clinton Makaretu hall.
Bay writer finalist for $64,000 prize package
Cristina Sanders selected as a finalist in the Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction
Mission night with Rod Stewart for Ella
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From the MTG: Caring for rescued possessions
OPINION: For rescued items that are damaged, it may be challenging to know what to do.
Hawke's Bay anglers get chance to chase rainbows
Fish & Game events will allow licensed anglers to fish in their Jervoistown ponds.
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Nourished for Nil helping to feed the displaced after Cyclone Gabrielle's destruction.
Te Wero: Historic rugby tournament signals start of season in Hawke’s Bay
It's the 50th year of Te Wero - a rugby challenge for Hawke's Bay clubs.
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Historian to give talks on Hawke’s Bay's flood plains as cyclone fundraiser
Talks will be a Cyclone Gabrielle fundraiser for Hawke’s Bay Disaster Relief Fund.
Wide range of Kiwis facing financial difficulties
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'Going to be massive': First cruise ship returns to Napier after cyclone, retailers thrilled
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Happy ending for toy story
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Volunteer firefighters swap hoses for leaf blowers
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Forestry Minister stands by decision to keep Hawke’s Bay out of land use inquiry
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Hawke's Bay local returns home with volunteers and heavy machinery
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Cyclone Gabrielle: What is happening with Hawke’s Bay silt?
Mix it with carbon, wait a while, and a problem becomes good topsoil.