Body Painting, Ahuriri, Napier

Tamatea Central Hawke’s Bay supporters join Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti 2024

Hundreds of supporters from around Tamatea Central Hawke’s Bay turned out on Saturday to support Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti 2024, as thousands headed towards Parliament to express their opposition to Act’s Treaty Principles Bill.

Fine day for families at CHB A&P Show

A fine and sunny day drew a large crowd to the CHB A&P Show last weekend, to take in the trade and retail stands, entertainment, inaugural Trash to Fashion competition, equestrian and rural events. The CHB Mail was there to take in the atmosphere...and take photos.

Polish children 80th anniversary

Pahīatua welcomed the Polish children and their families back to the town, 80 years after they first came to stay at the camp, just 2km from the township.

Spring Fling in CHB: The Ongaonga Bazaar

There were stalls, vintage car displays and good old-fashioned games on the Museum Reserve at last weekend's Ongaonga Bazaar - part of Central Hawke's Bay's Spring Fling events. Free access to the museum and Coles Factory was a big drawcard on the day, which included a pop-up art gallery, a British and European car display, live music and a funky train-ride for this children. All profits from the day will go towards the ongoing maintenance of the Ongaonga Museum and historic Coles Factory. The CHB Mail was there to capture the action.

Garden ramble in Dannevirke

Leisure marching open day

Teams from the lower North Island were in Dannevirke for the leisure marching open day.

Kapa Haka festival Dannevirke

Highlights from the Kapa Haka festival in Dannevirke.

Totara College art show

Photos: Central Hawke's Bay Christmas Carnival fun

The Central Hawke’s Bay Christmas Carnival was hugely successful. Photos / Paul Taylor

CHB A&P Show 2022

Megawalk Hawke's Bay

The Megawalk returned to Hawke's Bay, and so did the crowds.

Swells break over shingle wall and flood parts of Westshore

Swells break over shingle wall and flood parts of Westshore

Fun in the foam

Primary Schools Gymnastic competition at Omni Gymnastic Centre in Napier. Photos by Warren Buckland

Toasty start to winter

Toasted, a F.A.W.C! Food and Wine Classic event in an Ahuriri warehouse in Napier. Photos by Warren Buckland

Poultry and pigeons popular

Hastings Poultry and Pigeon Show at the Hawke's Bay Showgrounds in Hastings. Photos by Warren Buckland

Duathlon event in Havelock North

Cyclists and runners compete in the Scott Clinic Duathlon series in Havelock North. Photos by Warren Buckland

Hawks fly lower than expected

Augusta Taranaki Mountainairs beat Taylor Hawks 90-84 in a nail-biting extra-time National Basketball League victory at the Pettigrew.Green Arena in Napier. Photos by Warren Buckland.

Wet, wild and windy.

Hawke's Bay and Gisborne copped the worst of a low pressure system which unleashed heavy rain with surface flooding and strong winds.

Model Railway

Hastings Model Railway Club. 60 years celebration, St Andrews Hall, Hastings.

I-Spy

I-SPY Challenge organised by NCC and Napier I-SITE along Marine Parade, Napier

F.A.W.C.

Church Road winery museum the start of their F.A.W.C!

F.A.W.C.

Church Road winery museum the start of their F.A.W.C!

Equestrian delight

Winter Olympics at Mt Herbert Farm near Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay. Photos by Paul Taylor

Day out on the bikes

Elsthorpe trail ride fundraiser for Elsthorpe Sports Club. Photos by Warren Buckland

Dust clouds batter Esk Valley homes

Dust whips across Lynn Noanoa’s Pohutukawa Drive property in Esk Valley on Sunday, during strong spring winds. Video / Supplied

New director leads Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival with all-female team

After last year’s cancellation, Jade Baker takes charge of the Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival, stepping in with a team of women behind its 10th edition. Video \ Rafaella Melo

Tangihanga: Hastings woman’s solo show born from 1500 funerals

Kristyl Neho brings 30 characters to the stage in Tangihanga, a Māori story inspired by her upbringing inside the world of funerals. Video / Wahanui Productions

'Required to arrest': Inside the new police patrols handcuffing prolific shoplifters

The new Police Retail Crime Unit in Napier and Hastings has made 35 arrests and laid 179 charges. Video / Rafaella Melo