Three Hawke’s Bay finalists in Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards
At 27, Harlem-Cruz Ihaia has become a national voice for whānau empowerment and community transformation. A mother of…
Napier Art Deco Festival murder mystery train ride disrupted by drunk passenger
One of her grandfathers suffers from “severe dementia” and she said the group were moved to a cabin…
Te Weka Estate offers new view of Hawke’s Bay
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Hawke’s Bay homicide: Police appeal for sightings of white Mazda 3 in case of slain Rotorua woman Sharlene Smith
They are appealing for sightings of it between 8am and “approximately midday” on Sunday, February 1. The car…
On The Up: Former Ōtāne petrol station transforming into Māori art gallery and workshop
Now he and his wife, Cindy Te Pou are renovating a former service station on State Highway 2,…
Tractor Track helps Hawke’s Bay rural children manage post Cyclone Gabrielle anxiety
Turnbull said the launch brought back memories of the days after the cyclone, when the school became a…
Clifton Motor Camp closure: Sleepless nights for bach owners
“Because of the seriousness and immediacy of the risk, council has advised that all occupants vacate the campground…
Shear delight in Hawke’s Bay as world champs loom
Mutch, from Huntly, Aberdeenshire, was based in Taranaki when he won the 2012 title in Masterton, but now…
Hawke’s Bay farmers fear erosion will worsen if nursery subsidies are cut
The poles put down roots that intertwine beneath the ground, helping to stabilise it. The regional council (HBRC)…
Hawke’s Bay’s forgotten WWII gun factory: New book tells Charlton rifle story
The gun’s designer Philip Charlton, Phil to his friends, invented a small, one-cylinder gas-powered engine that drove a…
McDonald wedding: Hawke’s Bay newlyweds celebrate with 100 free cheeseburgers
“Mum had asked if we could get McDonald’s coupons to have at the tables at the reception. “But…
On The Up: Hell Pizza’s youngest franchisee takes over store he was born opposite
He wants to inspire other young people into business ownership. Singh got his first job at another pizza…