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Anzac Day to mark memorial hospital's 90th
This Anzac Day marks a special anniversary for the Hawke's Bay Hospital.
Hawke's Bay postal services on the move
Do you know which post shops will be out of action next month?
Weather outlook fine in Anzac Day lead-up
Cool, fine days predicted in Anzac Day lead-up but dawn showers possible on Wednesday.
Michael Fowler: Grateful settlers kicked off McLean Park project
Indecision led to what would become the Bay's premier sportsground, writes Michael Fowler.
Hui on Crown and Maori relationship at marae
Hui will be held at Omahu Marae on Sunday, 10am-2pm.
Teen attacker gets residential supervision
A 14-year-old spent five days in hospital after the beating.
Graveyard shift workers in 30-year legal battle
Two businessmen say legal discovery is not always fair. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Council seeking feedback on Flaxmere park upgrade
The council wants to ensure the public's views haven't changed since 2011.
Local Focus: Is legal discovery always fair?
Two businessmen say the legal discovery process is not always equal to both parties. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Sheep-dog stalwart Keith Satchwell saluted
Keith Satchwell died on Sunday aged 95, a sheep dog trialist for more than 70 years.
No outdoor burning in Hawke's Bay winter
Hawke's Bay Regional Council's annual winter outdoor burn ban is fast approaching.
Hastings house sales averaging $157,000 of profit
While Hastings vendors make more profit, property prices are still much higher in Napier.
Simon Bridges: Hawke's Bay a 'net loser'
Hawke's Bay is ''getting the crumbs while Auckland's getting the meatloaf'', Bridges says.
Bay generosity raises $27,438 for hospice
Cranford Hospice receives generous donations totalling more than $27,000.
Kalgidhar Sports Club lift Kabaddi Cup
The annual Kabaddi Cup tourney in Hastings is growing so a change of venue was inevitable.
HBRC keeps all in loop on new cycle trail
A new section of cycle trail to be built on land between River Rd and Craggy Range winery.
Eileen Lawson elected to Hastings council
Preliminary results show candidate Eileen Lawson won with a majority of 1615 votes.
Yule: Government transport funding a shocker
Government transport funding a shocker for Hawke's Bay.
Hawke's Bay highway roadworks cause delays
Drainage work will cause some delays on two Hawke's Bay highways over the next week.
Weather to get worse before it gets better
Cold and rain likely to continue until start of next week.
Rugby: Boswell-Wakefield returns to Magpies nest
Last two newcomers to the Bay to link up with Clive.
Rugby: Promising prop shines in thriller
MAC upset Mighty Maroons despite playing with only 12 for a period.
Fifth teenager arrested after Flaxmere homicide
Five teens have now been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Chinese musicians give 'glorious' show
Three Chinese musicians were a hit at this year's Lighting of the Osmanthus Gardens.
Championship dog shows a hit at racecourse
More than 450 carefully combed canines competed in champion dog shows in Hastings.
Tensions boil over in tourism funding saga
Five more meetings will be held on the regional council's long term plan.
Female teacher struck off after sex with 16-year-old pupil
Teacher admitted sexual relationship after texts between her and 16-year-old boy exposed.
Battling alcohol policy appeals costly
Councils say they are battling industry giants in bid to reduce local alcohol harm.
Special haka send-off blows away retiring boss
Staff practised specially-designed haka for weeks.
Cancer sufferer 'blown away' by hospice
"If it wasn't for their care, I would be long dead," says Cranford Hospice cancer patient.