Things to do this weekend
Hawke's Bay has plenty of activities and events on this weekend.
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Regular holidaymakers at Lake Waikaremoana voice concerns over management
New management at Lake Waikaremoana are 'destroying' it, according to locals.
Speedway: Hawkeyes boast plenty of talent for future
Quinn Ryan secures chequered flag on debut
Flying school bus? Private school parents ask for flight from Gisborne to Hawke's Bay
Investors behind re-launch of Napier to Gisborne airline route blown away by requests.
Teens, 15 and 13, arrested following police pursuit
The pursuit was abandoned for a short time before police found the pair again.
Airline launches direct flight between Napier and Gisborne
Connecting the East Coast: Air Napier is launching a new, direct flight to Gisborne.
One dead and SH35 closed after truck rolls
SH35 is closed north of Gisborne after a truck rolled onto the road early this morning.
'When, not if': Preparing for the 'megathrust' quake
An emergency response plan will be based on a magnitude 8.9 quake and tsunami scenario.
Man missing after night swim at Gisborne beach
The man was seen going into the water at Kaiti Beach about 9.45pm.
The district has had 19 road deaths this year
"At the end of the day it's people making mistakes," - Dan Foley, NZ Police.
EIT degrees now free for first two years
EIT and government initiatives dove-tailing to produce two years of free tertiary study.
How community ousted pokie machines
Gisborne community trust shuts down pokie bar. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Gisborne crash victim was pregnant with first child
Erica Jones was the sole occupant of her car when it collided with a logging truck.
Number of jobless in Hawke's Bay halves in a year
An extra 4400 people are in work in Hawke's Bay compared with the same time last year.
Out with Cook statue that isn't Cook, in with native plants
Iwi want to restore the hill's mauri. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Restoring mana to Titirangi
Problems include a statue of Capt Cook that isn't Cook. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Your weather: Strong winds and heavy rain expected across country
Rain and gusts of 100kmh are expected across the country today as a front moves north.
Paradise lost or fortune gained? The stoush over Hicks Bay
Hicks Bay hapu won't contemplate a port. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Danger at the beach: Rubbish blamed for surge in seaside injuries
Researchers are warning rubbish is becoming a "growing hazard" at New Zealand's beaches.
Bridge works uncover a stunning surprise
Old bridge, short river, stunning views. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Thousands of Tolaga Bay logs to be incinerated
Fire is the answer for Tolaga Bay Beach slash. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Chardonnay 'has something for everybody'
Chardonnay is making a comeback this year, winning top spot in the wine awards.
Devoted to te reo Maori language journey
Councillor Claire Hague is devoted to the long journey of learning Te Reo Maori.
Meka Whaitiri incident came on day of family rift finding
The Whaitiri family had been divided over a Tenancy Tribunal case.
10 new classrooms pledged for schools
Five Hawke's Bay schools are set to receive a combined 10 new teaching spaces.
More state houses on the way
Another 330 new houses for Hawke's Bay and the East Coast.
Chilly week but no sign of tornadoes
Although it'll be a chilly week, Hawke's Bay's not in danger of tornado weather.
When Mt Tarawera blew it was night of terror
NZ's eighth wonder of the world disappeared overnight.
Charter school founder in 'massive shock' over delay
All except three charter schools now look set to become state or integrated schools.
Police van containing five inmates crashes off highway
Two staff and five people in custody in van that crashed in icy conditions.
Gisborne stages inaugural Young Grower competition
The regions best growers will compete at Gisborne Young Fruit Grower of the Year comp.
Local Focus: East Coast seeking solutions to slash floods a month after massive deluge
Native trees the answer for East Coast forestry. Made with fuding from NZ On Air.
A month on: 'Slash floods will happen again'
Native trees may be the answer for East Coast hills. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Waioeka Gorge stays shut for days
Crews working hard to re-open road but firms call for more permanent solution.