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Launch of Hawke's Bay Today Morning Paper - March 2012

Hawke's Bay Today staff met with advertisers and community leaders in early March to talk about new beginnings. The paper will become a morning newspaper from March 19. Hawke's Bay Today general manager Russell Broughton said the change was "a big moment in our history" but the decision was made easy by "overwhelmingly positive feedback from readers, staff and advertisers".

Cancer Society Relay for Life 2012

Survivors and supporters came together through driving rain and high winds on Saturday 3 March to raise money for the annual Cancer Society Relay for Life. The event was forced to change venues at the last minute on Friday due to safety concerns around setting up a tent city and stage at Clive's Farndon Park. Instead, people completed their laps at Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park beginning with an opening ceremony at 11am. The event was cut back from 24 hours to just 10, but that didn't stop people making the most of dressing up and getting involved.

Rod Stewart at the Mission

Rod Stewart in concert at Mission Estate Winery, Taradale, on Saturday, February 25, 2012

Summer Photo Competition Winners

Our Photoworks Summer Photography Competition judges, Hawke's Bay Today photographer Warren Buckland and Ken Dwyer of Photoworks, said choosing the top three photographs was tough this year. The overall winner, a photograph taken by Feija Hoogendoorn, of gannets and sheep at Cape Kidnappers, "is an interesting interplay between common animal species", the judges said. Feija took the photo before moving to Wellington a few weeks ago. Feija said she hadn't noticed the two sheep when she took the photo, but thought it was a good vision of Hawke's Bay.

Molenaar home for sale

Number 41 Chaucer Road South, which was the scene of the May 2009 Napier siege, is for sale. PHOTOS/TREMAINS REAL ESTATE

Geon Art Deco Weekend, Napier 2012

Thousands of people flocked to Napier for the Geon Art Deco weekend in 2012. Our photographers snapped these images of the city's trip back in time to the 1930's.

Mangatainoka Super Rugby Pre-Season Match 2012

It may be Hurricanes country and Crusaders fans appeared to be outnumbered at the pre-season Super 15 match played at Mangatainoka on Saturday, but they still made plenty of noise. More than 8000 fans packed onto the grounds of the Mangatainoka RFC to watch the Crusaders win the match against the Hurricanes 19-8. PHOTOS/SONITA CHANDAR

Wedding bells at Mangapapa, Hawke's Bay

The Hawke's Bay wedding event of the year was back on Sunday. Many took the opportunity to visit the magnificent grounds of historic Mangapapa Petit Hotel on the outskirts of Havelock North, where they could enjoy a glass of wine, listen to live music, talk to wedding professionals and view the latest fashions and trends.

Waitangi Day, Hawke's Bay 2012

Hawke's Bay held a double celebration of Waitangi Day yesterday, with celebrations held at both Clive's Farndon Park and the Regional Sports Park in Hastings. Music, kapa haka, food, waka and entertainment brought huge crowds to both venues. Hawke's Bay Today photographers were there to capture the colour.

CornEvil Mayan fright night 2012

This year's CornEvil experience is based on the belief of the ancient Mayan people of central America that the world will end this year. If you join in the fun and navigate winding pathways through the corn jungle at Amazing Maze'n Maize, on Longlands Road, Hastings, prepare to be frightened at every turn. A cast of about 28 actors dressed as goddesses, voodoo priests and warriors are lurking in the darkness, waiting to scare the latest set of unsuspecting victims. PHOTOS/WARREN BUCKLAND

Road Accidents January 8 2011

Hawke's Bay Weather Bomb Jan 8

Hawke's Bay's Year In Pictures 2011

A selection of pictures from Hawke's Bay Today from 2011

Spate of holiday road accidents in Hawke's Bay

Hawke's Bay emergency services attended three crashes in eight hours on January 5.

World Optimist Championships 2012, Napier

The Napier Sailing Club is hosting the World Optimist Championships 2012 World Optimist Championships (Optis) which involves 250 sailors from 49 countries. If you want to purchase any of these photos contact judy.rafferty@hbtoday.co.nz

Shed 2 Triathlon Series Dec 2011

Triathlon From race 2 of the Shed 2-sponsored Hawke's Bay Multisport Club event at Pandora Pond, Napier, on Sunday: Watt Insurance mixed teams: 1 T Bumkins01, T Bumkins02, T Bumkins03 52:23. Female junior: 1 E Taylor 43:39; 2 A Hussey 45:59; 3 O Macauly 48:20; Vet 1: 1 T Slater 49:46; 2 K Youngquest 51:40; 3 G Hussey 1:03:57; Male junior: 1 S Christison 39:25; Avanti Plus mixed teams: 1 Megan & Ben 1:08:30; 2 The Short and Long of it 1:16:56.

Miss Hawke's Bay 2011 photo shoot Napier

Miss Hawke’s Bay Alexandra Bullot, 18, of Taradale, (left) with Miss Teen Hawke’s Bay, Starla Sadd, 16, of Havelock North during their first duty as the reigning pageant Queen and Princess, at a photo shoot with Hawke’s Bay Today at Marine Parade, Napier. Photographs: Glenn Taylor

New Alligators at the National Aquarium in Napier

Seventeen months after losing Izzy the alligator to a bacterial infection, the National Aquarium has welcomed a couple of young snappers who are certain to draw the crowds. Six-year-old alligators Fiona and Cheryl have arrived for a two-year stay courtesy of the Butterfly Creek centre in Auckland.