Clinton Llewellyn writes for the CHB Mail
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Waipukurau's Grace Thompson rides again on new e-bike
Waipukurau's Grace Thompson has been gifted a new e-bike by Trek.
Huggable shaggy cattle 'fascinating' pets
"Huggable" horned cows are like dogs, owner says.
Defence minister apologises to Waipukurau family
Defence minister apologises for the time it took to return soldiers to New Zealand.
Waipukurau Stevenson and Taylor rebuilding after fire
Stevenson and Taylor's are rebuilding after a blaze almost destroyed a 70 year legacy.
Te Mata Mushroom relocation plan rankles resident
The CHB will welcome Te Mata Mushrooms to a new site in the region if plans proceed.
Teens go all out for challenge
Portia and Alex Turley, both 17, have been charging through the Snap Fitness challenge
Never too old to make a protest
At age 85, a great-grandmother of seven from Waipawa, has become an environmental activist
Mysterious booms rattle residents
Porangahau residents have been spooked by a series of mysterious 'giant booms'
Waipukurau farmer has best bird in show
A dairy farm manager from Waipukurau has the best-looking bird in the country.
Butcher carves out 60 years but it was no glove affair
Murray Stephens is glad the Waipawa Butchery will continue to operate
Fundraising earns Queen's medal
Railene Mabin has raised a "heck of a lot" of money for Plunket in Central Hawke's Bay.