The Smedley Station cadets graduation and prizegiving was held last month.

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

Gentle start to Small Hall Sessions.

'Most tracks get two to three years to prepare for a NZ Championship. We had six months.'

The event in Hastings also pays homage to Ireland's patron saint of redheads.

Briana Stephenson has brought home silver.

Richard Wallace, QSM, died in Wairoa on Saturday.

It comes as more than 3000 cats remain in the SPCA's care this summer.

Temperatures will be hot and perfect for cricket.

The perfect destination for wine lovers exploring Bridge Pā.

Fantastic prizes up for grabs

Nest Fest and the Hawke's Bay Rowing regatta dominated the weekend.

A man reportedly threatened staff with a knife at Caltex Omahu.

The McCarthy family knew what to put on cyclone-devastated land - a community garden.

The crash happened at intersection of SH50 and Mareakakaho Rd about 1.30pm last Saturday.

Forget tuna in a can, fishers are catching them fresh - and big.

Rowen Aupouri's whānau still don't know if his death was accidental or intentional.

Police are still investigating three unexplained deaths in Hawke's Bay during 2023.

The line was damaged in Cyclone Gabrielle, so is it worth rebuilding?

A look at Nest Fest from behind the stage.

Roundup of the week's racing

MTG team preparing for big move

Residents are being asked to report incidents to an emergency hotline.

Moderate injuries after farm accident.

Rowers from around the country are expected to take part.

Those getting back to work can expect some settled weather.

'And to Clarke, let’s finally get married,' Ardern said when she left politics.

Sub 11-seconds sprinter heads the line-up for battle of Hastings.

Farmer rescued after ute runs down bank.