Forecasters pick spring weather to be even messier than usual. Jamie Morton explains why.

The Central Hawke’s Bay Christmas Carnival was hugely successful. Photos / Paul Taylor

To reveal something other than the supermarket persona is quite challenging.

'There is no kind of Photoshop or hanky panky ... it's just from the magic of the camera.'

Primary Schools Gymnastic competition at Omni Gymnastic Centre in Napier. Photos by Warren Buckland

Toasted, a F.A.W.C! Food and Wine Classic event in an Ahuriri warehouse in Napier. Photos by Warren Buckland

Hastings Poultry and Pigeon Show at the Hawke's Bay Showgrounds in Hastings. Photos by Warren Buckland

Cyclists and runners compete in the Scott Clinic Duathlon series in Havelock North. Photos by Warren Buckland

Hastings Model Railway Club. 60 years celebration, St Andrews Hall, Hastings.

I-SPY Challenge organised by NCC and Napier I-SITE along Marine Parade, Napier

Church Road winery museum the start of their F.A.W.C!

Church Road winery museum the start of their F.A.W.C!

Winter Olympics at Mt Herbert Farm near Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay. Photos by Paul Taylor

Elsthorpe trail ride fundraiser for Elsthorpe Sports Club. Photos by Warren Buckland

Elsthorpe trail ride fundraiser for Elsthorpe Sports Club. Photos by Warren Buckland

Action from Day Three of the annual Horse of the Year show.

Images from the action at the Horse of the Year event in Hastings, including the Norwood Cup.

More than 750 people attended the event on Saturday, March 3.

Candidates standing for councillor in the Hastings District Council by-election took part in a debate at Hawke's Bay Today, Hastings. Photos by Duncan Brown

Launch of F.A.W.C! Food and Wine Classic at Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North. Photos by Duncan Brown

Fireworks display at Blast in the Park, Guy Fawkes fundraiser for Havelock North Primary School at Anderson Park, Havelock North. Photos by Duncan Brown

Nearly 2000 people competed in the IronMaori Quarter triathlon on Saturday, at Pandora Pond in Napier. Photos by Warren Buckland

Farewell for veteran Hawke's Bay Today employee Russell Broughton, general manager of NZME Central region, at Hawke's Bay Today's Hastings office. Photos by Paul Taylor

The six candidates who are standing for mayor in the Hastings District Council by-election took part in a Hawke's Bay Today debate at Karamu High School, Hastings. Photos by Duncan Brown

Soccer at Park Island, Napier. Hawke's Bay drew 1-1 with Team Wellington. Photos by Warren Buckland

The best of Hawke's Bay's food and wine industry served up a successful first weekend at the district's iconic F.A.W.C! Food and Wine Classic 2017 Summer Series, catering to thousands of delighted guests. Photos by Warren Buckland

More than 1500 entrants put their best foot forward yesterday for the 10th annual Mitre 10 Mega Walk. All proceeds raised from the event go to child cancer charity CanTeen Hawke's Bay. Photos by Warren Buckland

Winter finally kicks in.

Sailing action from the National Optimist Yachting Regatta at Napier Sailing Club, Napier. Photos by Paul Taylor and Duncan Brown