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First Union members picketed outside Pak'nSave Hastings on Saturday. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Pak'nSave Hastings pickets to continue

2 Jul, 2018 6:00am
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Workers plan to picket outside Pak'nSave Hastings every weekend until they get a pay rise.

Darren Keighley of Parkhill Stables is devastated by Diesel's death. Photo / Supplied

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Mystery surrounds death of beloved horse

1 Jul, 2018 7:01pm
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The mysterious death of a beloved horse at the weekend has devastated his owners.

Kim Crawford, LoveBlock Wines, Tony Bish, The Urban Winery, and Richard Painter, Te Awa Winery, made up the New Zealand team. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Aussies take down Kiwis with wit over wines

30 Jun, 2018 9:47am
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Australia has taken down New Zealand in a witty war of words over wines.

Tommy Millions, of Wellington, with Hannah and Greg Schicker, of Taradale, at the Colliers International Grape Debate. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Bigger Grape Debate hopes to raise big bucks for chopper

30 Jun, 2018 6:00am
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Last night's Grape Debate is hoped to have raised more than $30,000 for charity.

Associate Minister of Education (Māori Education) Kelvin Davis with Ministry of Education Hawke's Bay director of education Roy Sye and press secretary Rob Johnson. Photo/Paul Taylor

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New site for Hastings kura has been approved

30 Jun, 2018 6:00am
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The relocation journey for a Hastings school has passed its final hurdle.

FIRST Union members picketing outside Pak'nSave Hastings earlier this month. Photo/File

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Workers to hold another picket outside Pak'nSave Hastings over pay woes

30 Jun, 2018 6:00am
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Workers will be holding another picket outside Pak'nSave Hastings today.

People involved in Saturday's public planting at Whakatu as part of Hawke's Bay Regional Council's Plant Thru Winter programme. Photo/Supplied

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More than 20,000 trees planted along Karamu Stream

25 Jun, 2018 6:42am
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More than 20,000 plants have been laid along Karamu Stream as part of planting project.

Foodies heading into Shed 1 in Ahuriri for Saturday's Toasted event as part of Winter F.A.W.C! which wrapped up yesterday. Photo / Warren Buckland

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Winter F.A.W.C! wraps up for another year

25 Jun, 2018 6:21am
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Another wonderful Winter F.A.W.C! wrapped up yesterday a month of food and wine events.

Graeme and Megan Wheeler, of Auckland, at last night's Take a Taste of Tomorrow at EIT Scholars Restaurant. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Seasoned foodies back for another fabulous F.A.W.C! finale

23 Jun, 2018 6:00am
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A pair of seasoned foodies have been coming to Hawke's Bay for every F.A.W.C! festival.

Hastings Central School students Rhianna Karangaroa, Elias Tere, Fiona Zhou and Frank Fotu with cards congratulating Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and partner Clarke Gayford. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Hastings students welcome First Baby with handmade cards

22 Jun, 2018 2:20pm
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Hastings Central School students welcomed the first baby with handmade cards.

FIRST Union members picketing outside PAK'nSave Hastings in a bid for better pay on Saturday afternoon. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Workers picket at Hastings supermarket

18 Jun, 2018 6:00am
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Workers picketed outside Pak'nSave Hastings on Saturday in an effort to get better pay.

Carlene Campbell, from Napier, with a photo of her concrete Buddha statue that was stolen. Photo / Paul Taylor

NEW ZEALAND

Buddha statues burgled from two Napier homes

17 Jun, 2018 9:21pm
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Solid concrete, metre high, Buddha statue vanishes into the night.

Clear skies over a hockey game at the Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park last night. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Fine weekend but another drenching next week

16 Jun, 2018 6:00am
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Hawke's Bay is in for a weekend of fine weather but it won't last.

Polynesian Pearls Performing Arts at last night's Matariki Whānau Festival at Flaxmere Park. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Matariki celebrations dazzle for a second weekend

16 Jun, 2018 6:00am
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Thousands were dazzled by fireworks at a Matariki event in Flaxmere last night.

Belinda Taylor and Carol Howard at last night's Winter F.A.W.C! event Shake off the Winter Blues, A New Orleans Party at The Old Church. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Feast for the imagination at Edible Fashion Show

16 Jun, 2018 6:00am
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Cured fish skins and alfalfa sprouts will feature in this year's Edible Fashion Awards.

Lot 40 Koanui Techno sold for $51,000 at the annual Koanui Polled Hereford Stud bull sale in Maraetotara on Thursday. Photo/Hugh Chesterman

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Top quality bull brings in big bucks at Maraetotara sale

15 Jun, 2018 3:09pm
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A top quality bull sold for a record-breaking sum at a recent Hawke's Bay sale.

Guests enjoying a variety of spicy treats at Spice Wars between The Good Table and Bareknuckle BBQ yesterday. Photo / Paul Taylor

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F.A.W.C! turns on heat for second weekend

11 Jun, 2018 6:21am
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A fiery feast of tasty morsels at Spice Wars was a hit during week two of F.A.W.C!

Te Aute College students performing at the opening of Ngāti Kahungunu's annual Matariki Whānau Festival at Te Aute College on Friday night. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Matariki opening at Te Aute College a roaring success

11 Jun, 2018 6:10am
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A crisp, winter evening of fun and fireworks was held on Friday to celebrate Matariki.

Clearview Estate Winery co-owner Tim Turvey and winemaker Matt Kirby at Clearview Estate's Spanish Fiesta Dinner last night. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Weekend F.A.W.C! events almost sell out

9 Jun, 2018 7:27am
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Culinary treats are set to be devoured with an almost soldout F.A.W.C! weekend.

A chilly autumn evening at Te Aute College chapel. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Hawke's Bay is in for a fine weekend

8 Jun, 2018 3:11pm
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After nearly a week of rain Hawke's Bay is in for a fine weekend.

Hawke's Bay cricket stalwart Raymond (Ray) Mettrick received a Queen's Service Medal for services to cricket. Photo / Warren Buckland

SPORT | Cricket

Now that's cricket! Ray Mettrick gets QSM in Queen's Birthday Honours

4 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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Havelock North man Ray Mettrick received a Queen's Service Medal for services to cricket.

Guests at Michael Meredith's cooking demonstration and lunch at Sileni Estates on Saturday. Photo / Warren Buckland

LIFESTYLE | Food & Drink

Cheers! First weekend of food and wine festival popular

3 Jun, 2018 3:23pm
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Events included two dinners, a midwinter Christmas party and cooking demonstrations.

NEW ZEALAND

Young woman died waiting for surgery, now her family want answers

2 Jun, 2018 10:14am
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Aroz Gilbert, 25, died days before her op, which had been rescheduled with no explanation.

Protesters outside Craggy Range winery last night. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Protesters gather outside Craggy Range following new track deal

2 Jun, 2018 6:00am
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A group of protesters gathered outside Craggy Range last night.

Guests at Fine Wines of New Zealand Dinner with Josh Emett at Craggy Range last night. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Winter F.A.W.C! opens with a bang

1 Jun, 2018 3:14pm
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This year's Winter F.A.W.C! opened with a bang with five dining experiences last night.

Judges checking out some of the static entries on Saturday. Photo/Supplied

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Students show their flair for cooking at regional competition

28 May, 2018 6:00am
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Students had a taste of the culinary industry at a Hawke's Bay cooking competition.

About 200 people planted 4200 native plants at Waitangi Regional Park on Saturday morning. Photo/Supplied

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Record-breaking turnout at winter planting event

26 May, 2018 12:22pm
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A Hawke's Bay Regional Council planting event drew a record-breaking turnout on Saturday.

Johanna Smith was inspired to take the challenge because her brother Hayden is autistic and lives at Hohepa. Photo / Supplied

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Heavy lifting raises funds for Hohepa

26 May, 2018 9:43am
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Wellington woman squats 100kg a day for school and residential care facility for disabled.

Cloud shrouds Te Mata Peak as cars switch their lights on along Havelock Rd, Hastings, in wet, rainy weather yesterday. Photo / Duncan Brown

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Early winter weather to chill Hawke's Bay

26 May, 2018 6:00am
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Winter has kicked in early in Hawke's Bay with rain, wind and possible frosts forecast.

Anahita Hun and Matty Curtis, from Westshore, attending a protest outside Craggy Range this morning. Photo/Paul Taylor

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Te Mata Peak track protests continue

20 May, 2018 7:00pm
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Protesters gathered outside Craggy Range for a second consecutive weekend.

A competitor during day two of Targa Hawke's Bay on Tukituki Rd today. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Fine weather keeps Targa competitors happy

19 May, 2018 9:48am
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Fine weather kept competitors happy at day two of this year's Targa Hawke's Bay.

Napier firefighter Steve Vallance taking part in a treadmill walk to fundraise for today's Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge. Photo/Jonathan Claybourn

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Hawke's Bay firefighters push themselves to the limit for charity

19 May, 2018 6:00am
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Hawke's Bay firefighters will be racing up Auckland's Sky Tower today for charity.

Royals fan Heather Dawson, of Hastings, will be watching the wedding while drinking bubbles with some friends in Waipukurau. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Hawke's Bay residents ready for a royal wedding

19 May, 2018 6:00am
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Hawke's Bay residents are gearing up to celebrate today's fairytale wedding.

Targa Rally cars arrive in Havelock North yesterday after driving stages on the Taihape Road. Photo / Warren Buckland

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Targa rally hits Hawke's Bay

19 May, 2018 6:00am
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Havelock North was full of high-performance cars last night for this year's Targa rally.

Craig and Raewyn Findlay with their dog Taz walking Napier Hill in preparation for the Great Wall of China walk. Photo / Warren Buckland

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Pair's Great Wall walk has special meaning

14 May, 2018 6:45am
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A Napier couple are heading to the Great Wall of China for a good cause.

Air New Zealand Marathon winner Nick Horspool after crossing the finish line. Photo / Warren Buckland

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Hawke's Bay Marathon best yet - organiser

14 May, 2018 6:21am
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More than 4000 take part in a variety of races at Sileni Estates Winery on Saturday.

People demonstrate outside Craggy Range on Saturday. Photo / Ruby Harfield

NEW ZEALAND

Protest at Craggy Range over trail backtrack

14 May, 2018 6:01am
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Protest organiser Rose Mohi said the winery had reneged on its promise to restore land.

Hastings Central School students Ataahua Te Aho, Ana Hiko and Elise Bolton with some placards. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Students take a stand for road safety

14 May, 2018 6:00am
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Hastings Central School students protested against dangerous drivers yesterday morning.

Runners at the start of the Air New Zealand Full Marathon beginning on Marine Parade this morning. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Thousands take part in Air New Zealand Hawke's Bay International Marathon

12 May, 2018 9:54am
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Thousands took part in the Air New Zealand Hawke's Bay International Marathon yesterday.

Road Safe Hawke's Bay regional manager Linda Anderson wearing Fatal Vision Goggles which simulate the effect of alcohol on vision and co-ordination. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Drive to save teen lives

6 May, 2018 9:36pm
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Joint focus on youth in an effort to prevent fatal crashes for Road Safety Week.

Duckshooting season kicked off on Saturday morning. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Watch Video: Quacker of a start to duck shooting season

5 May, 2018 12:58pm
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Hawke's Bay duck hunters had a quacker of a start to the season despite calm weather.

Official unveiling of The Garden 2002, a bronze cast sculpture by Paul Dibble, presented by Dame Patsy Reddy. Photo / Duncan Brown.

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Havelock North sculpture unveiled by Governor-General

5 May, 2018 11:08am
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More than 200 people gathered in Havelock North for the unveiling of a new sculpture.

Hawke's Bay man Jason Kelly cycled non-stop for more than 10 hours at Peak Fitness and Health yesterday in preparation for a Tour de France experience. Photo / Duncan Brown

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Rider gears up for Tour de France experience

5 May, 2018 6:00am
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Cyclist Jason Kelly has pedalled non-stop on a stationary bicycle for more than 10 hours.

A car which left the road on State Highway 2 near Te Aute on Wednesday morning.

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Pregnant woman's lucky escape after car crash in Te Aute

4 May, 2018 5:16pm
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The woman, who is 18 weeks' pregnant, climbed a hill to flag down cars for help.

Wellington man Matt Toole competing in last year's Cigna 10km event at the Air New Zealand Hawke's Bay International Marathon. Photo / Supplied

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Kidney donation aids marathon bid

1 May, 2018 7:39am
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Ian Goodacre says he had no hesitation in offering his kidney to Matt Toole.

Heavy seas and lead-grey skies looking towards Awatoto, Napier, yesterday. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Weather set to improve as schools return

30 Apr, 2018 7:48am
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The last day of school holidays was a wet one but the weather outlook is more promising.

Mamacita Restaurant co-owner Liv Reynolds with Lily, 3, and some of the restaurant's staff, Maggie McDonald, Matt Rose, Zoe Parker and Nick Neilson. Photo / Ruby Harfield

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Local businesses ditch plastic straws

30 Apr, 2018 6:00am
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Havelock North has become a bit greener with at least three businesses going straw-free.

The Hawke's Bay Express offered children's city tour rides around Napier to raise money for a toddler with a rare genetic condition. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Hawke's Bay Express riders fundraise for sick toddler

28 Apr, 2018 12:40pm
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The Hawke's Bay Express was packed with hundreds of happy punters today for a fundraiser.

Game bird season starts next weekend and runs until Sunday, August 26. Photo/File

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Duck hunters urged to buy licences early

28 Apr, 2018 12:00pm
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Hawke's Bay duck hunters are being urged to purchase licences early.

A yellowing tree in Pukehou, Central Hawke's Bay, shows off autumn's golden colours. Photo / Duncan Brown

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Warm and wet weekend in store for Hawke's Bay

28 Apr, 2018 6:00am
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The severe weather forecast for further north is not expected to reach Hawke's Bay.

''Fruits of the Garden'', a sculpture by Paul Dibble, is similar to a work which will be unveiled in Havelock North next month. Photo / Supplied

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Havelock North's new sculpture not the apple of everyone's eye

28 Apr, 2018 6:00am
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The bronze cast sculpture, ''The Garden 2002'', depicts Eve's nude lower body.

Mike Pickering is sharing his testicular cancer experience in the hope of raising awareness. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Cancer sufferer raises awareness

27 Apr, 2018 8:50pm
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Mike Pickering urges men to check themselves over.

Participants reaching the finish line at last year's Country2Coast. Photo/File

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Hundreds to take part in Country2Coast

27 Apr, 2018 6:29pm
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Hundreds of people are expected to take part in tomorrow's Country2Coast.

Coastguard Hawke's Bay crew member Henry Van Tuel checks the life raft used by a yacht crew during a rescue on Saturday morning. Photo/Warren Buckland

NEW ZEALAND

Five rescued off Napier coast in rough seas

22 Apr, 2018 9:08pm
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"There was a real potential for disaster," in choppy seas and in the dark.

The Hawke's Bay Express, pictured with owner Will van Asch, will be taking children on city tours next Saturday to raise money for a toddler with a rare genetic condition. Photo/File

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All aboard the Hawke's Bay Express for a good cause

22 Apr, 2018 4:18pm
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Hawke's Bay Express is fundraising for a toddler with a rare genetic condition next week.

There are still households in Hawke's Bay that have not completed their census. Photo/File

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Census forms still not completed

21 Apr, 2018 8:00am
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Hawke's Bay residents who haven't completed their census forms are being asked to do so.

Aketaunga Pureau, of Napier, received a 2018 New Zealand Respiratory Achievers' Award on Thursday after competing in last year's IronMāori Kaumātua. Photo/Supplied

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Napier woman's inspirational aquathon journey recognised

21 Apr, 2018 6:00am
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A Hawke's Bay woman's aquathon journey helped her receive respiratory award.

Flags flying at Power Farming Hawke's Bay in light wind yesterday. Photo/Duncan Brown

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East coast gales to ease overnight

21 Apr, 2018 1:00am
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A strong wind watch for Hawke's Bay didn't appear to amount to much yesterday.

Napier and Hastings residents need to remember not to do any outdoor burning to from May 1 to August 31. Photo/File

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No outdoor burning in Hawke's Bay winter

16 Apr, 2018 8:00am
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Hawke's Bay Regional Council's annual winter outdoor burn ban is fast approaching.

Poet Laureate Selina Tusitala Marsh receiving her tokotoko from artist Jacob Scott at Matahiwi Marae. Photo/Duncan Brown

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New Zealand Poet Laureate presented special gift in Hawke's Bay

14 Apr, 2018 1:42pm
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New Zealand's latest Poet Laureate received a special gift in Clive this morning.

Firefighters battled a blaze at McClintock Motors in Havelock North yesterday afternoon. Photo/Supplied

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Vehicle sparks fire at Havelock North car workshop

13 Apr, 2018 9:14pm
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A Havelock North car workshop had an unlucky Friday the 13th due to a vehicle fire.

The final byelection results show new Hastings/Havelock North ward councillor Eileen Lawson won with 3439 votes. Photo/File

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Final Hastings byelection results are in

13 Apr, 2018 8:17pm
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The final results for the Hastings/Havelock North byelection are in.