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Evening of experts aids school parents
Wellbeing information evening for parents of intermediate students.

Confidence in drinking water lifting
Inquiry recommendations being adopted by Hastings council, while physical works continue.

Pitch controversy punctuates Suburbs' win
Havelock North Wanderers make most of heavy underfoot against Suburbs in Chatham Cup loss.

NOBM winger Buckley shows perfect timing
Winger Michael Buckley has scored 25 tries in 10 games for Napier Old Boys Marist.

F.A.W.C! by 5 dish delights on all levels
Black Barn Bistro's dessert was chocolate tart, tamarillo, hazelnut and praline cream.

Service to animal welfare brings second honour
Advocate says "being given the opportunity to work with animals is a huge gift".

Now that's cricket! Ray Mettrick gets QSM in Queen's Birthday Honours
Havelock North man Ray Mettrick received a Queen's Service Medal for services to cricket.

Bay all fired up for Winter F.A.W.C!
Winter F.A.W.C! kicks off this weekend with an eclectic menu of food and wine experiences.

Havelock North band rocks to first place
A Havelock North High School band took out first place at a regional music competition.

Football: Blues import keeps goals coming
Uruguayan striker helps to notch up a massive win for the villagers in Lower Hutt.

Watch: Te Mata Peak track protests continue
Protesters gathered outside Craggy Range for a second consecutive weekend.

Injured player nurses Golden Oldies dream
Losing his lower leg at work in March, Nick Te Hau hopes to play Golden Oldies in August.

Fine weather keeps Targa competitors happy
Fine weather kept competitors happy at day two of this year's Targa Hawke's Bay.

Targa rally hits Hawke's Bay
Havelock North was full of high-performance cars last night for this year's Targa rally.

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

Protest at Craggy Range over trail backtrack
Protest organiser Rose Mohi said the winery had reneged on its promise to restore land.

Leadership skills taught by NZ Young Farmers course
Leadership skills a focus for students at the Young Farmers Raising the Standards course.

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.

Havelock Nth schools review seeks feedback
Review of long-term plans for Havelock North schools invites public feedback.

Editorial: Of private parts and public art
Paul Dibble's nude sculpture is already a success, judging by the reaction it's provoked.

Third male in court after aggravated robbery
The 22-year-old was the third offender arrested in relation to the incident.

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

Splish, splosh, splash at Country2Coast
Despite the rain they came, they walked and they ran at annual family fun challenge.

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

Residents welcome pump site alternative
We're not Nimby's, say Havelock North residents fighting proposed site for pump station.

Havelock North's new sculpture not the apple of everyone's eye
The bronze cast sculpture, ''The Garden 2002'', depicts Eve's nude lower body.

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