Twenty-five new jobs in Havelock North as New World supermarket opens
Richard Lucas describes the new store as a 'game changer'.
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New Flaxmere streets named after three local heroes
The new streets in Flaxmere have been opened as housing groundwork is completed.
Wet conditions and tenacious play define the weekend
Central Hockey Club faced challenging conditions and formidable opponents.
'Large and complex': First Hastings district cyclone bridge fix done
A year and a half on from Cyclone Gabrielle, Chrystal Culvert in Tūtira is complete.
Study shows low health risk from Cyclone Gabrielle silt
Tonnes of silt was spread across parts of Hawke's Bay during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Twenty-five year medals for two Ashley Clinton Volunteer Fire Brigade members
Both of their fathers were previous members.
Wairoa rugby gets reward with 11 players in Poverty Bay squad
There's plenty happening as rugby switches to the representative season.
150 metres of pipe could cost council $10m to replace
'The materials being considered need to withstand the aggressive corrosive environment.'
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Work will begin in the next construction season when the weather is warmer and drier.
'Horrible': Only luck stopped people dying in Wairoa flood – mayor
As the cleanup continues, Wairoa residents face an uncertain future.
'It winds the whole community down': Rural school bus changes kick in
'You've got potentially 400 kids sitting on the side of the road next year.'
Martin Williams: Hawke’s Bay is juggling several crises
OPINION: Councillors accept that rates cannot keep spiralling up.
Wairoa’s new officer-in-charge: ‘I thrive on a challenge’
'My policing has followed my footy, starting in the big city and moving to the provinces.'
Second Te Kura Reo o Tamaki nui-ā-Rua
The second Te Kura Reo o Tamaki nui-ā-Rua held at Makirikiri marae.
Cops and Robbers is on display in Woodville’s Rinitawa Galleries
The 40 works created by 16 artists all had connections to the Police.
Jamie's art for a good cause
Sketch for Survival is a competition that also promotes the plight of endangered species.
Critical infrastructure: What counts and who’s responsible?
There are very real impacts for farmers when the power goes out.
'All about attitude' - Jamie Strang rows across Cook Strait
Jamie Strang on rowing, and raising money for Farmstrong.
Dannevirke residents help Wairoa residents in their time of need
Lions International’s Lloyd Morgan Charitable Trust funded the transport.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Cyclist seriously injured in Taradale collision, road closed
Neeve Rd near Church Rd has closed while the serious crash unit attends.
'Very backed-up': Concern for alternative routes if Hawke’s Bay gets first toll road
Owner of company on SH51 says tolled expressway could push traffic onto "backed up" route.
Popular miniature railway unable to open after lawnmower incident
A large mower operated by a council contractor damaged a bridge support.
'Our homes are tired' - local iwi's plan for new housing
What are the aspirations for Rangitane people in housing?
Hawke’s Bay sailing teens to train under Russell Coutts in Italy
From Napier shorelines to the lakes of Italy, under the tutelage of NZ yachting royalty.
Lolly stop unravels Hawke’s Bay teens’ crime spree - but not before eight cars stolen, dairy held up
'We're dismayed at the number of people who have become victims within a matter of hours.'
Craving for lollies ends in raft of charges for teens after night-long crime spree
Boys arrested after series of alleged offending across Hawke's Bay.
Otago orchardists crack the hazelnut market
'It's satisfying to grow something and sell it directly to the public.'
Pongaroa’s Anne Broughton’s 50 years on the job
Anne Broughton started off doing cleaning work two days a week.
'Like a pack of shivering bones': Jimmy the 7kg dog found months after cyclone is now 37kg
He was badly hurt and emaciated when found next to the destroyed Brookfields Bridge.
The golden girl and her special boats - an Olympic dream saved by 'millimetres'
Emma Twigg has planned for years to storm the Olympics in a boat designed close to home.
Winery destroyed by cyclone wins award for its vintage ahead of reopening
'There have been some dark days in the last 18 months but now we can see the light.'
Deserved Trentham winning treble for Nelson/McDougal jumpers
A roundup of the week's racing.
Nick Stewart: Flash in the pan can burn investors
OPINION: Like a burning strip of magnesium, investments are best observed at a distance.