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Napier War Memorial site nears completion after extensive renovations

After extensive renovations and plans, Napier will finally have an updated War Memorial.

New milk bottle concerns Napier resident

June Clark explains to Hawke's Bay Today reporter Mitchell Hageman why the new plastic one litre milk bottle is causing her grief. Video / Warren Buckland

'Down but not out': ACW offers prospects for hope after Elske

The Elske Centre has closed but more programmes are promised.

'Tricky’ clean-up continues for some Hawke’s Bay vineyards

Ongoing heavy rain sees vineyards still under soggy silt, five months after Gabrielle.

Family violence services get post-cyclone funding boost, minister announces in Hastings

Nearly $1m more for community organisations working to prevent family violence.

Strong wind watch for Hawke’s Bay for Matariki long weekend

Winds could rise to gale force late on Thursday and into Friday.

‘A calamity for Māori’: Hawke’s Bay councillor argues Matariki fires a public health hazard

Regional council refuses to front on claims of fire-linked environmental and health risks.

Hollywood on the tracks

Don Kennedy on Formula One

Hunt is on for nation's top office pooch

Work like a dog: Entries open for the 2023 NZ Top Office Dog competition.

Wyn Drabble: 'Please press 5 if you would like to know whether you are important to us'

OPINION: Choose from the following options to receive my first sentence of advice.

Eskdale School’s been a ‘beacon of hope’ for a cyclone-hit community - then the ministry revealed changes

School leaders say MoE has targeted it for budget cuts for no reason.

St Josephs 125th anniversary quiz thoroughly enjoyed

Participants came dressed in different themes for the St Joseph's quiz.

Consumer says cyclone victims told to pay for lost Sky Boxes

Group says it has raised concerns with the broadcaster.

Three years to resolve? Nats say demand on assessors dragging out cyclone insurance claims

Just 399 of 3075 claims have been settled, with National saying Australian help is needed.

New CHB parenting service gets 'overwhelming' community support

CHBPSS: 'The response shows the need was there'.

30-year-old sexual offence brings more jail time

Woman made complaint in 2020, many years after being raped as 13-year-old.