This year the Waipawa Op Shop has ticked over 45 years.

The stage appeared to be unadorned except for a solitary door.

CHB Anglicans at a crossroads – where to next for Waipawa and Takapau?

Organisers celebrate 'relaxed and happy' Duck Day.

When you Wish Upon a Star is a trip from way down Memory Lane right up to the present.

Last year’s car and bike show and dance party made $13,005.34.

Letters were sent to impacted ratepayers, mainly low-income earners and beneficiaries.

Bert is heading to Mangarara Eco Lodge in Ōtane as one of the presenters of Foodscapes.

For the cast and crew it’s the product of weeks, if not months, of hard work.

Ruahine Motors chief executive David Wills handed over the keys last Monday.

Lake Whatumā in Tamatea Central Hawke's Bay is the subject of exciting new plans.

Last year Kat won the top prize in her age group.

Teresa said she’s never seen Twister before 'but it’s lovely - such good fun.'

The planter boxes are part of the Government-funded Streets For People programme.

'A parked truck released its air brakes, causing her horse to shy on to the roadway.'

'There’s strong support for the Warriors, from Central Hawke’s Bay and Hawke’s Bay.'

The Government has directed councils to rescind Māori wards established after 2021.

'We will have free entry for as long as we can.'

The Spring Fling runs from September 1 to October 30, with events and deals throughout.

There is always a need for more JPs, Di says, especially younger people.

The boiler was last used at Makororo, to power the Gardner and Yeoman Mill.

'We have been listed two times, initially in 2020/21 and again in 23/24.″

He’s wandering through properties 'looking for something to steal'.

“Their enthusiasm and dedication creates a welcoming, engaging atmosphere for customers."

This year’s event started off cool and wet but the sun came out and the fun went on.

“Our team are very proud to have been able to provide support to the wider community."

'We said 'where's Tikokino?''

Central Hawke’s Bay District Mayor Alex Walker says the numbers simply didn’t stack up.

After Cyclone Gabrielle, stormwater funding was reprioritised.

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki will present an exhibition by the four nominees.

The event was also a chance to fundraise for an AED for Takapau.

By Monday all roads were open again across the Central Hawke’s Bay network.

Samoan medical staff have to travel to NZ or Australia to train in newborn life support.

Alerts about police checkpoints are not welcomed on the site.

EIT students host whānau day for friends and family.

Black-billed gulls are only found in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

The sense of anticipation in the theatre was palpable...

The hot air balloon visit was courtesy of the Flying High Project.

It is coming up for three weeks since the dogs - Maverick and Jack - vanished.

“I’m going to start a class. I’ll text you.”

The Winter Olympics is a fundraising event that's now in its 15th year.

Already the Takapau Lions are planning Bookarama 2025.

The hot air balloon visit was courtesy of the Flying High Project.

VIP Dog Beds were invented 33 years ago - for very important pets.

EMDR has been widely used worldwide to address symptoms following disasters.

Meetings used to be held in the Otawhao School, after school hours.

'My dogs stayed with me and they were reacting — they could hear the searchers.'

The dust has settled and next year's Rebel Roundup is in the pipeline.

The Ōtāne fire truck was also called to the rubbish fire.

The origins of the club are further back in Waipawa’s past.

"Our shed was in a blazing heap and my husband was being hosed down by firefighters."

The season’s prizegiving was held earlier this month at Pourerere Beach.

Between 1908 and 1914, George Joseph Smith married eight wives ...

'I feel like I got myself back when we were able to care for the animals again.'

The water pushed the Astroturf across the court 'like a crumpled duvet'.

'We’re talking about books, reviewing books, seeing what everyone else is reading...'

A group of volunteers has established Ruahine Animal Rescue.

The much-anticipated fix will enable heavy traffic to once again use the bridge.

'If no one does as the signs say, one day that bridge will go and no-one will get in.'

The play explores the true story of Bessie Mundy, Alice Burnham and Margaret Lofty.

The occasion was marked by the planting of a kōwhai tree.

The rebuilding work - both physical and emotional - is ongoing.

Emotions and community spirit were strong as people from all over came together.

'I was calling them out of sheer panic. They started coming towards my voice.'

Performance will contribute to fundraising for the Takapau Health Centre Building Fund.

"we are reminding students that cellphones are not required at school."

In Central Hawke’s Bay, homes and businesses suffered extensive damage.

The centrepiece of the nursery is a native forest bisected by a trickling stream.

Major leak sparks urgent Waipukurau water restrictions.

The op shop will serve as a 'shopfront' for more sustainability initiatives.

In remote locations helicopter rescue is often the patient’s only chance for survival.

Jo had broken 14 bones on the right side of her body, from her pelvis to her head.

Riders have been training for weeks for this event.

The Lowe Corporation Rescue Helicopter carried out 415 life-saving missions last year.

"The pull never goes away.”

The Bay Motorcycles Tour de Beautiful CHB takes place this month

'There are multiple judges watching each competitor’s routine.'

But he nearly deleted the email informing him: 'I thought it was spam.'