Hawke's Bay news
![Tears of joy: Why 55 teens came back to school for four days in the holidays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Tears of joy: Why 55 teens came back to school for four days in the holidays
It's a crucial step in life, and it should be in the curriculum, those behind course say.
![Cooked chook turns fowl: Hawke’s Bay family get more than they bargain for](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Cooked chook turns fowl: Hawke’s Bay family get more than they bargain for
Ooze began seeping through the unremoved innards inside.
![Age Concern in CHB offers activities, programmes and courses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Age Concern in CHB offers activities, programmes and courses
Age Concern Hawke’s Bay provides support and activities across the region.
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![Age Concern in CHB offers activities, programmes and courses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Age Concern in CHB offers activities, programmes and courses
Age Concern Hawke’s Bay provides support and activities across the region.
![CHB kids 'focused on playing great hockey'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
CHB kids 'focused on playing great hockey'
Coaches and supporters noticed a huge improvement in the levels of hockey.
![Sandra Hazlehurst: 'We are working hard to identify cost savings'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Sandra Hazlehurst: 'We are working hard to identify cost savings'
All councils across the country are contending with ongoing high inflation.
!['Getting Better' - a beacon of support and hope](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Getting Better' - a beacon of support and hope
There are anecdotes and stories to fascinate fans in this book.
![More than 10,000 books finds new homes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
More than 10,000 books finds new homes
Many come to check out books at sale in Dannevirke.
![Bad weather no problem for Dannevirke floral artists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Bad weather no problem for Dannevirke floral artists
The weather deterred some clubs from crossing the Ruahines.
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![Why this Le Quesnoy gem is a must-visit for Kiwis in France](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Why this Le Quesnoy gem is a must-visit for Kiwis in France
If you're heading to Paris for the Olympics, or post-Olympics, this should be on the list.
![One dark, rainy day in Takapau: How one of NZ's most iconic pieces of army uniform was born](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
One dark, rainy day in Takapau: How one of NZ's most iconic pieces of army uniform was born
The hat became known colloquially as the Lemon Squeezer because of its shape.
![Opinion: Why I will support a move for a large dam in Hawke’s Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Opinion: Why I will support a move for a large dam in Hawke’s Bay
OPINION: It saddens me to think of our apple trees dying and our region going backwards.
![Troubled Napier education provider had debts of $2.6 million](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Troubled Napier education provider had debts of $2.6 million
Liquidators have issued their first report to creditors.
![Sea hawk becomes a Magpie: A rare NPC rugby signing from Wales](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Sea hawk becomes a Magpie: A rare NPC rugby signing from Wales
The Magpies are preparing for a second Ranfurly Shield defence of the season on Saturday.
![Wairoa rugby gets reward with 11 players in Poverty Bay squad](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Wairoa rugby gets reward with 11 players in Poverty Bay squad
There's plenty happening as rugby switches to the representative season.
Hawke's Bay Today videos
![Bad weather no problem for Dannevirke floral artists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Bad weather no problem for Dannevirke floral artists
The weather deterred some clubs from crossing the Ruahines.
![Will A.I. take my job? Maybe not in my lifetime](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Will A.I. take my job? Maybe not in my lifetime
OPINION: Artificial intelligence is taking over the world. But does it have soul?
![Nefarious fun at Woodville’s Treasure Island mid-winter dinner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Nefarious fun at Woodville’s Treasure Island mid-winter dinner
The quiz was the creation of the Woodville Anglican Holy Trinity Church.
![Government agency implements changes to Wairoa temporary housing services after concerns raised](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Government agency implements changes to Wairoa temporary housing services after concerns raised
The agency has changed the way it looks at temporary housing in the flood-hit region.
Tihei Kahungunu
![Tihei: Justice programme welcomes new support roles](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Tihei: Justice programme welcomes new support roles
The Apanui Justice Programme was established in 2020.
![Local Focus: Aunty Hanui is Hastings' garden queen](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Local Focus: Aunty Hanui is Hastings' garden queen
Aunty Hanui: "If I'm not going to do it, the garden will be history."
![New directors appointed to board](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
New directors appointed to board
Kahungunu Asset Holding Company Board of Directors will provide leadership.
Rural news
![First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast
A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.
![Worker dies in incident on Morrinsville farm in Waikato](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Worker dies in incident on Morrinsville farm in Waikato
Police were notified at 8am today and WorkSafe has also been told of the death.
![New highway route welcome – but what will it mean for Northlanders?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
New highway route welcome – but what will it mean for Northlanders?
Another day, another Brynderwyns announcement – will this one come through for Northland?
![Quirky town split over need for Burger King and Starbucks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Quirky town split over need for Burger King and Starbucks
Some see opportunity while other people in Tīrau like it just the way it is.
![Two by two: Bay chainsaw champion chipping away at international success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Two by two: Bay chainsaw champion chipping away at international success
Waretini-Hemara hopes to be the first Kiwi to compete in Chetwynd World Carving Champs.
!['Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm
“Michael always makes sure the cows are tended to before feeding himself.”
OneRoof property news
![Buyer gave agent just five hours to seal $3m deal on star architect's house](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Buyer gave agent just five hours to seal $3m deal on star architect's house
He got the home, but five years later he’s selling up after move to Australia.
![Plumber found guilty of ‘significant criminal activity’ sells his Tamahere mansion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Plumber found guilty of ‘significant criminal activity’ sells his Tamahere mansion
Award-winning home had an asking price of $4.95m.
![Route 66 founder's Northland lodge sells for more than $4.7m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Route 66 founder's Northland lodge sells for more than $4.7m
Auckland buyer fell in love with waterfront estate after overnight stay.
Car news & advice
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![Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Premium HD review: we're not up to the tasking of testing this](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Premium HD review: we're not up to the tasking of testing this
We just couldn't find anything heavy enough to tow to do the Silverado HD justice.
![Toyota demos pair of AI-powered self-driving drift cars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Toyota demos pair of AI-powered self-driving drift cars
Toyota pushes the limits of AI-enhanced vehicle safety by... drifting!
![2024 Volkswagen California Ocean… tested at a Taupo lake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
2024 Volkswagen California Ocean… tested at a Taupo lake
Four-beds, burners and a fridge, VW California has everything including the kitchen sink.
More Hawke's Bay news
![Close competition for junior hockey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Close competition for junior hockey
Many of the results came down to games played on the night.
![Two of Marine Parade’s iconic Norfolk pines cut down](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Two of Marine Parade’s iconic Norfolk pines cut down
Two of the landmark trees near the waterfront had been assessed unsafe due to fire damage.
![Dannevirke community springing into planning Spring Festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Dannevirke community springing into planning Spring Festival
Organisations are being contacted to get involved this year.
![Police not ruling out further arrests in Dannevirke High St burglary](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Police not ruling out further arrests in Dannevirke High St burglary
Burglaries, poaching and letter box destruction keep police busy.
![Pongaroa school celebrates Matariki](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Pongaroa school celebrates Matariki
Parents were invited to the school for the celebration.
!['I'm really lucky'. Kallista Field on Equestrian Sports hall of fame](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'I'm really lucky'. Kallista Field on Equestrian Sports hall of fame
The dressage champion credits her parents for her achievements.
![On the road with Napier City Rovers as they hunt National League spot](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
On the road with Napier City Rovers as they hunt National League spot
Napier City Rovers win on the road before Sunday's massive Chatham Cup quarter-final.
![Troubled Napier education provider had debts of $2.6 million](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Troubled Napier education provider had debts of $2.6 million
Liquidators have issued their first report to creditors.
![Whenua: How land moved out of Māori control – explore our interactive map](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Whenua: How land moved out of Māori control – explore our interactive map
To face what’s ahead as a country, we must first know our past.
![Police seeking Justin-Soul Christopher Su’a](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Police seeking Justin-Soul Christopher Su’a
Arrest warrant issued following serious assault.
![Sea hawk becomes a Magpie: A rare NPC rugby signing from Wales](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Sea hawk becomes a Magpie: A rare NPC rugby signing from Wales
The Magpies are preparing for a second Ranfurly Shield defence of the season on Saturday.
![‘National disgrace’: NZ’s landmark Abuse in Care inquiry finds 200,000 harmed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
‘National disgrace’: NZ’s landmark Abuse in Care inquiry finds 200,000 harmed
The 3000-page report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations.