Rissington royalty: All Blacks legend to become farmer in tiny community
After 153 caps, Sam Whitelock's found a job to keep himself busy for the next '30 years'.
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Waipukurau Subway closed as franchisee folds
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Hawke’s Bay Netball Super Club final: HHSOG Huia win the big night out
Hastings HSOG Huia had only nine players this season. It was still good enough to win.
New $200m retirement village announced for Napier
A new 300-unit retirement village has been announced for Napier in a new suburb.
An afternoon of entertainment in Norsewood
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Workshop kicks off Conservation Week
A number of events have been organised to mark Conservation Week.
Dannevirke Christmas parade funding a concern at Community Board
Dannevirke's Christmas parade has been run successfully for years.
Why we need more rural health professionals
James Gardiner is doing his rural health training in Dannevirke
Pahīatua floods as 60mm falls in seven hours
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Dannevirke man’s advice on being your own health advocate
Neil Bell is a firm believer in standing up for oneself.
Tihei: Takiwātanga Wānanga held to support iwi-led approach
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Surprise findings: What scientists just learned about the major tsunami threat to NZ’s north
New simulations change what scientists understand about subduction zone's quake potential.
'A good laugh and a lot of fun': Retro motorbike racers reunite for special Hawke's Bay reunion
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'Amalgamation by stealth': Regional deals could reopen Hawke's Bay debate
Hawke's Bay wants a regional deal with the Govt, but is it "amalgamation by stealth"?
Tihei: Te Kupenga Hauora Ahuriri celebrates 30 years
"Here we are, a jewel 30 years later, still serving the community.'
Racing: Crocetti's start in Tarzino Trophy weather-dependent
His connections say he will not be at Hastings if the racing surface comes up heavy.
12-year-old from tiny town given lead role in Taika-produced film after auditioning as a 'joke'
All eyes at this year’s NZ Film Festival will be on Wairoa girl Manaia Hall.
‘Bringing people together’: The OE that helped create a Hawke's Bay-born leisure brand
'If you find the right factory, they are quite open to building relationships.'
Why this Bay couple decided to turn two containers into a home
'It’s the simplest, most lovely way to live.'
Construction company hammered rail bridge rebuild piles 34m deep
Cyclone Gabrielle washed away the old 10m deep bridge piles, so they put in 34m deep ones.
Ranfurly Shield safe as Magpies play out high-scoring gutbuster against Taniwha
Twelve tries were scored in all as the Magpies eventually opened a big lead.
Chiller stolen from marae that was devastated in Cyclone Gabrielle
Don't let this theft of a chiller become a cold case.
Historic boiler door sought by Ongaonga Historical Society
The boiler was last used at Makororo, to power the Gardner and Yeoman Mill.
Majority of submissions support Māori Ward in Napier
Napier was the first council in NZ to consult on the latest changes from the Government.
The solo migrant mum hoping to win NZ a Mrs Universe title
'I’m ready to stand up for New Zealand, but I need support from New Zealand.'
Comment: 'Majority rules' system has failed Māori
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Memories shared by the prelim nursing class of 1974, 50 years on
13 nurses reunite for lunch 50 years on from nursing training in the 70s.
Member of public assaulted while confronting teens during armed dairy hold up
Police arrest three teens over the attack, one who was caught at another Auckland robbery.
Firefighter's warning after acid spill shuts down Hastings road for hours
A 5-litre container of muriatic acid fell off the back of a vehicle and on to the road.
Hawke's Bay ambulance workers 'tired, broken'
An HB contingent of about 20 ambulance staff will participate in the nationwide strike.
How the coastal environment of home influences artist, Pip Davies
How natural surroundings influence Haumoana artist Pip Davies’s artwork.
Shields up: Renton to pull on a Magpies shirt for the first time in seven years
Hugh Renton played for Tasman in a Shield defence in Napier in 2021. Now he's back home.
'Caused so much stress': The big orange bus and its big parking problem
'I can’t get around how the vehicle is deemed abandoned when I’m right here.'