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Community hands make light work of CHB's new Christmas bunting
It started with a simple idea: add a touch of festive charm – on a budget.

Armed police block streets in Hastings during search
Police armed as a precaution and an increased police presence.

'Tis the season... for road works across Central Hawke's Bay
Road works are in full swing across Central Hawke’s Bay.

Government gives $1m after farmers turn 'crap' Hawke's Bay paddocks into profit
'Like they say, the best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time.'

Grief-stricken motorcycle community planning final ride for victim of crash that killed three people
Motorcyclist mates determined to give beloved rider the send-off she would have wanted.

'So loud': Napier deluge floods shop's Christmas display, roadworks signs float down street
Deluge flooded the Christmas display in at least one store and poured down hilly streets.

Tukituki Medical Centre to bring all registered patients under one practice
Merging the four practices into one will decrease wait times and improve access.

Half-kilometre of SH2 in Waipawa set for rebuild
A 500-metre stretch of State Highway 2 will get a makeover starting on January 13.

'Ride free brother': Second motorcyclist killed in triple fatal 'will never be forgotten'
Three people died in Saturday's crash. Lesley Brooks, 46, was a mum of three.

Single socks and designer labels: Waipawa's Op Shop has seen it all
This year the Waipawa Op Shop has ticked over 45 years.

Crowds near 20,000 as Hawke's Bay jingles all the way into Christmas celebrations
Thousands turned out to Christmas events in Hawke's Bay.

Hawke’s Bay out of the cyclone into a drought
The Kaweka Community Catchment Collective is staging a forum on Wednesday.

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council installs cameras to monitor flood risk at river mouth
The next step is to make the camera views available to the public on HBRC’s website.

Catherine Wedd: One year of positive action for Hawke’s Bay
'I am thrilled that our government is supporting the Tukituki Water Security Project.'

Woodville Lions President - Coast to Coast has to be experienced to be appreciated
The Coast to Coast ride for charity has been going since 1993.

Lions’ 2024 Coast to Coast ride tops 1,750,000km
The annual motorcycle ride for charity is on this weekend.

Hawke's Bay has first division Lotto win, $333,000 prize still unclaimed
Staff are prepped in case the winner comes back into the store.

Tourism chief warns of decline as Hawke’s Bay council confirms funding to be axed
'Who does not benefit from a website that has over 600,000 visitor sessions per annum?'

64,000 trees planted to 'recloak' Te Mata Peak
Te Mata Park Trust finishes its native planting, enhancing Hawke's Bay's iconic location.

Geological features in Tararua District eyed as potential heritage sites
Could Te Apiti become a world heritage site?

The innovative new game that uncovers hidden stories
Hayden Hape is excited by the innovative new game and what it could bring to the district.

'Lost something we weren't willing to give up': Rider killed in triple fatal crash a mum of three
Lesley Brooks, 46, was a member of the Road Pirates MC. Cause of crash remains in doubt.

Briefs: White Ribbon, toll submissions, Bush Telegraph closure
Brief news from around the district and the country.

'Perfect storm': Spike in fire risk sparks prohibited season
'We’re trying to avert the possibility of catastrophic wildfires in Hawke’s Bay.'

The Hawke's Bay company building affordable school classrooms in eight weeks
The offsite classrooms cut costs by more than half.

Fergus Morunga: From stutter to success, a true Lindisfarne leader
'Comfortable being uncomfortable': as he graduates from Lindisfarne College.

'Crime pays all day': The life and times of a self-proclaimed 'real gangsta' and now convicted rapist
'I just want to get out of here and go back to prison,' he once yelled at the judge.

Private assets in KiwiSaver- when sizzle meets reality: Nick Stewart
OPINION: New Zealand’s investment history is littered with cautionary tales.

Michael Fowler: Fantasyland Greater Hastings ‘greatest creation’
OPINION: 'Glorious inactivity' was a spark to greater things in Hastings.