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Havelock North man getting Radikal with neon for the stars in Los Angeles
Bright spark Brandon Ransfield is lighting up Los Angeles with sign business Radikal Neon.

Hawke's Bay killer denied parole: 'We remain concerned about Ataria's association with the gang'
Widow says no life sentence will ever match family's life sentence without husband.

Hawke's Bay: Almond growing could crack water demand problem
A Plant & Food Research feasibility study is looking at growing almonds in Hawke's Bay.

Hawke's Bay: Young boxers making giant strides
Proud moment for Hastings Giants, as all six fight for the club.

Easter footy and racing in Hawke's Bay
Both Hawke's Bay sides draw Easter Monday home Central League home games

Tens of thousands in Hawke's Bay drinking non-compliant water supplies until mid-2022
Hastings city is one of six non-compliant water supplies for 66,804 people in Hawke's Bay.

Mixed response for new-look Hastings council as Māori ward introduced
There are gains and losses for the Hastings community under the change.

Hastings Council: Flaxmere ward loses a councillor, final decision made on Maori wards
The Local Government Commission has given its determination on a shake-up to the council.

Hastings District Council hatches plan to boost Havelock North businesses
A clever initiative has been put forward for Havelock North. But not everyone is sold.

Second accused gets name suppression after robbery
Second person appears in court following alleged robbery of two elderly women.

Hawke's Bay records first Covid-related death, 1101 new cases
There were also 23 people with Covid in hospital in Hawke's Bay.

'We condemn this behaviour': Elderly friends robbed after pokies win
'It strikes at the heart of some our most vulnerable people.'

Rain creates growth phase for lawnmowing industry
He does 10 lawns a day, five days a week.

'I could have bled out and died': Man's horrific accident on street
A trip for takeaways in Havelock North becomes a near-death experience.

Parents urged to plan ahead, as temporary ECE closures likely
Ministry of Education warns rising Covid cases will impact ECE centres.

Record $1.3m donation to Hawke's Bay charity after historic centre sold
A huge donation has been made after the sale of The Lusk Centre.

Black Barn Bistro fire: Source of blaze found by investigator
An investigation into the Black Barn Bistro restaurant fire has narrowed down its origin.

Firefighters battle 'well-involved' fire at Havelock North restaurant
Fire and Emergency received multiple calls about a restaurant fire at 9.15pm.

Te Mata School principal says 'systems in place' to prevent Covid-spread
Keep calm, carry on, Te Mata School principal says school prepped

Author tells of adventures in France
Q and A with Havelock North author Annemarie Rawson.

'Safe place to buy fruit and veg': Drop in visitors at Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market saw a modest turnout on its first weekend at red.

A new generation of Covid-related home schooling begins
The Erasmus family is among the big spike in applications to home school in Hawke's Bay.

Masks, ventilation and action plans: Hawke's Bay schools prepared for brave new world
Schools are each making their own micro-adjustments to the red traffic light setting.

Unclaimed will: Hunt to find lost beneficiaries of 'great friend to many'
Ian Smith wanted to gift parts of his estate to 10 so-far untraceable people.

Te Mata Four Square to stay closed for at least eight weeks after fire
Owner says fire ruined retail area so it will be at least 8 weeks before store reopens.

Hastings Christmas tree comes down in middle of January
Don't worry, that's the way it's always been apparently, and nothing bad ever happens.

Entries for Hawke's Bay summer photo competition roll in
A stunning fishing sunset, a thunderstorm mirrored in glass and some fun in the pool.

Local Focus: Fighting our kids' summer slump
StoryWalk combines fun with maintaining literacy levels in Napier and Hastings Parks.