Latest from Hawke's Bay Today

Cowboy challenge comes to Dannevirke

An obstacle course for horse and rider

Arrests after Hawke’s Bay police patrol car rammed by stolen vehicle

Three people were arrested after a stolen vehicle rammed a police car.

'Big coup for Napier': New Zealand's premier triathlon gears up for Hawke's Bay debut

Some of the world's best triathletes will be on show.

'Overwhelming': Havelock North mum’s impressive rise in ultramarathon scene

Mother claims her biggest ultramarathon result yet.

Plans to mark 80th anniversary of Polish children coming to New Zealand

And other news in brief from around the Tararua District.

Tararua School of Dance showcases talent

More than 100 students performed in a number of dance styles.

'The happiness of meeting again': Dannevirke High School reunion set to reunite old friends

Dannevirke High School alumni to descend for reunion.

'He put his whole heart into most things Māori': Respected Hawke's Bay artist Phil Belcher remembered

Phil Belcher is being remembered as a man of great skill and mana.

‘A bit aggressive’: Fed-up Pakowhai Rd residents discussed creating roadblock

You might have seen the protest signs. What you might not know is the original intent.

CHB Mayor Alex Walker: 'This is one of the toughest things I've ever had to do'

The current position puts the rates increase around a 24 per cent average.

Councillor stands by decision to not offer Māhia railbike business rates remission

One councillor says the business “needs to stand on its own”.

Musician doing the Hard Yard to get to Wellington on foot

Starting at Puketapu, the minstrel’s journey will take him through small venues and bars.

Work to create a safer, better-connected Waipawa main street begins

The project is substantially funded by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.

Cyclone-hit homeowners won't have to pay demolition costs

Hastings council's plan would have cost some homeowners about $25,000.

'Drying out rapidly': Hawke's Bay and Tararua fire restrictions in place as temperatures soar

“Rapidly" drying region has some unique firefighting challenges after the cyclone.

Court fight over: Multimillion-dollar film studio in Hawke's Bay given the go-ahead

A film studio's backers were preparing to walk away, but mediation proved successful.

Art Deco late show at Napier Soundshell

The Art Deco crowd stayed on late to enjoy music and dancing at the Sound Shell, Napier. Video / Warren Buckland

Blowhard Bush: Hawke’s Bay clay creation puts conservation and a cave-dwelling Māori family in the spotlight

The reserve is shrouded in mystery and secrets but is also a beacon for conservation.