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Track row: Iwi boss blasts 'racist charge of lycra brigade'
"The track has ... driven a chasm in our community", writes Ngahiwi Tomoana.

Brekkie helping keep breast cancer at bay
Ticket sales and raffle aims to raise $2000.

Hawke's Bay Marathon best yet - organiser
More than 4000 take part in a variety of races at Sileni Estates Winery on Saturday.

Students take a stand for road safety
Hastings Central School students protested against dangerous drivers yesterday morning.

Thousands take part in Air New Zealand Hawke's Bay International Marathon
Thousands took part in the Air New Zealand Hawke's Bay International Marathon yesterday.

Bay's live music venues need your support
The biggest competition for live venues is the likes of Netflix, say Bay bar owners.

Emergency rock wall to protect Clifton coast
Threat of winter storms prompts call for emergency wall to protect access to Clifton camp.

Hastings man jailed over child pornography
Judge says Bliss showed a lack of insight into the seriousness of his offending.

Controversial Te Mata track to stay?
Craggy Range denies Environmental Defence Society claims it is misleading the public.

Rugby: Helter-skelter works for Texans
Hastings turn down chance to take game into extra time.

Watch Video: Quacker of a start to duck shooting season
Hawke's Bay duck hunters had a quacker of a start to the season despite calm weather.

Stormwater pipe works completion date on target
Only 250 metres left for the new pipeline.

Hawke's Bay educators rally for pay equity
Fair's Fair Mana Taurite events will be staged in Hastings today.

Drowning widow: 'Please let me stay'
Widow faced "torturous" cultural prosecution when she returned to India after the tragedy

Hundreds submit on Hastings speed limits
Nearly 800 submissions received on Hastings District Council's speed limits review.

Rugby: Taradale turn tables on Havelock Nth
Nash Cup semifinals will see NOBM host Taradale and Hastings host Tech.

Local Focus: Housing for Arataki Holiday Park
Arataki Holiday Park has been sold to a developer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Most submitters oppose water rating plan
Submitters say water and wastewater services should be user-pays.

Tourism spending up $7.8 million in Hawke's Bay in March
Tourism spending for the Bay is estimated to be $636m for the year to March, up 6 per cent

Woman says beggar tried to take purse
A Hastings woman's shopping trip took a nasty turn when a beggar harassed her.

First lady: Hastings Mayor takes her place on wall of portraits
Portrait is the first female to be represented and takes its place beside those of 21 men.

Children enjoy school holiday programmes
School holiday programmes keep the kids entertained.

Memories forever, lest we forget
What of Anzac Days of the future, when all those who served are gone?

Final siren sounds on police career
A "rural bloke at heart", Senior Sergeant Ross Gilbert grew up on farm near Hastings.

If Christchurch can do it, why can't we?
Talking Point: If Christchurch can do it, why can't we?

Crowds turn outs for Bay's Anzac services
Huge numbers turn out for Anzac services across Hawke's Bay.

Wanderers wallop Wairarapa to claim points
New Solomon Island signing Gagame Feni scores hattrick of goals in Wanderers' first win.