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Linda Hall is assistant editor for Hawke's Bay Today
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Local toastie makes national finals
Best Burgers, in Havelock North, a finalist in Great NZ Toastie Takeover.
Opinion: Soon we won't be able to see the sheep for the trees
The two farms I have mentioned are just the tip of the iceberg.
All aboard for a fun weekend at Anderson Park
Hawke's Bay Model Engineering Society celebrates Matariki and 60 years with open weekend
Nici Wickes loves living a quiet life
Nici Wickes latest book A Quiet Kitchen is full of simple tasty dishes
Here comes my baby - at last
I'm doing my best to make sure Covid doesn't keep me from my family again
Opinion: Leave Prince Louis alone - he's just a four-year-old
Opinion: Being a member of the royal family is like living in a fish bowl.
Local authors excited to be finalists
I have read both of these books and consider them strong contenders in their categories.
Night of comedy with Tom Sainsbury
He cut his teeth playing to 30 people in a tiny black box theatre.
Times are tough, so try tag shopping
Get together with a group of friends, suss out the best deals
Top spot for Brave beer
Tigermilk is the ultimate seller, it has a cult following, says Brave Brewing.
Drones used as peeping Toms
There is no way the drone flying over our place was visible to its pilot at all times.
Monique glad to be back in her happy place
"I love it. It's what I am meant to be doing," says founder of skincare range.
Copycat crime, ram raids on rise
If this goes on our shopping centres are going to look like the ones in America.
Seventysomethings spend 35 days e-biking 3000km
No amount of training can prepare you for something like this.
CHB writer only NZer selected for prestigious prize
Shelly is now working with her wonderful mentor Cassie Hart
Linda Hall: Sometimes it makes sense to break rules
It's also necessary to tell little white lies sometimes
Time to wrap your lips around a toastie
There are six entries from HB in the Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover competition
Pania of the Reef comes alive in new novel
When is a myth not a myth? When you find out it's real.
Mother Nature throws another storm our way
Wairoa bracing for another significant weather event
Artist thrilled with People's Choice Award for sculpture
Colechin is working on a 6ft tall wild boar for a client who is a retired hunter.
Shear passion drives barber expo bid
Jabez was responsible for the resurgence of the mullet haircut
Shoplifters and paying for fresh air
Shoplifters knew hops were short staffed and lunch time was a good time to strike
Feel the vibe over wines
We chose this spot because we could sense what's happening in the neighbourhood
Linda Hall: Jane's our champion
Some of those outfits must have taken quite some time to get into
Criminals don't care about consequences
People work proudly around town wearing ankle bracelets
Seedlings of hope: A backyard venture flourishes
We are so grateful to our customers and the Flaxmere community
Linda Hall: I want positive back where it belongs
Poor positive. I would like positive to be positive again
Retreat to a place of luxury
Lawn Road Retreat is a charming, cosseting place to stay - and it's right on our doorstep.
From supermarket aisle to opera choir
To reveal something other than the supermarket persona is quite challenging.
Dropping GST on basics not a handout, it's a helping hand
There are ways we can ease the pain at the till, but the Government needs to chip in
Let's keep our stunning region breathing
Now is the time to reflect on what we can do to protect our indigenous biodiversity.
Put on a nice dress - 'it will make you feel good'
New rule — don't throw your beautiful clothes in the washing machine.
Shout out to our awesome NZ Police
I can't imagine how you switch off when your shift is done.
Sommelier learnt tricks of the trade in Hawke's Bay
While studying computer engineering, Suraj started work at Elephant Hill.
Don't protest at the expense of others
But worse than that is what happened to a high school girl minding her own business
There's got to be light at the end of this Covid tunnel — hold steady for now
My family in Australia are just coming out of isolation after all catching Covid.
Author tells of adventures in France
Q and A with Havelock North author Annemarie Rawson.
Combination of HB beef and beer a sizzling success
The result is a light, juicy and very tasty sausage.
Model behaviour: Hard work and determination pay off for Georgie
Georgie loves the atmosphere of modelling.
Tragic drowning toll a warning to us all
Water rushed at them and they turned and ran, the little girl squealing.
Waimarama gallery pops open for summer
Visit the Waimarama Beach Art Gallery - it is here for only summer
Hawke's Bay's new year's resolutions: Golf, reading, and being gentler
Make your New Year's resolutions simple.
Laughing through a tough year
After I have had a couple of wines sometimes the cartwheel idea pops into my head
Opinion: The festive season sparks a ton of leftovers
Let's make it easier for people to recycle.
Winemaker first to win award four times
A huge congratulations to Church Road chief winemaker Chris Scott.
Ducklings have left home
I looked over the fence and coming our way in the stream was a weedeater.
Magical opera will lift your spirits
It's time to enjoy some magic - Festival Opera's headline performance of a Mozart classic
Let's tighten up on sunscreen standards
Choose your sunscreen wisely, because NZ regulations are failing Kiwis.
It was up up and away at lunchtime
It's a big umbrella and I had visions of it flying straight through the ranch slider
The waiting is over for Jake
JAKE says this there's a lot of stuff to be excited about at the moment.
It's looking a lot like Christmas
Ginny has done an amazing job of the Christmas table setting.
It's the little moments in life that count
When he saw me he said "I want to hug you but I've got sticky hands."
Huge cost of posting Christmas gifts
Wouldn't it have been so nice of NZ Post to give us all a Black Friday treat?
Something beautiful emerges from dark days
The result is Autophagy Skincare, a beautiful, light facial hydrator.
Teaching is more than meets the eye
I bet every teacher would love their job to be as simple as that
Holy moly - that's naturally good
'Teens love our bold approach, bright colours, and the sheer simplicity of Holy Moly.'
Smile and keep on shopping
Just because you have a mask on doesn't mean you can't smile at people.
All aboard for a trip to the Norton Rd Station
Train buffs will love it as will children
Linda Hall: Listen to the scientists
People living in this region know how incredibly busy our hospital already is.
Batty idea wins votes in bird competition
The bat factor - nothing cute and cuddly about this threatened species.
Hold your glass out for keto wine
Keto wines are perfect for the health-conscious diner, says cellar owner
It's a dog's life for Pooches owner Jo
Their catch phrase is "we take care of your dog while you take care of business."
Time is coming when there will be no cash for a quick deal
The Tooth Fairy and buskers are going to be well and truly out of pocket.
Linda Hall: I'm obsessed with duck family
I'm hoping for a quacking good survival rate.
Linda Hall: I don't mind being called a Karen
There's something about the name Mary that's a bit hair raising
By gum: A gin with a difference
You can pop in for a drink and a bite to eat or try a tasting flight
Vehicles, beaches and children don't mix
Holdens and Valiants of the day were not built for beach driving.
'Full circle' for Bay artist as first solo exhibition opens
The Taradale-based artist's exhibition is titled The Shape of Water.
Linda Hall: Tell children the truth about our environment
Our young people want to know about climate change