Internationals from Australia, Japan and France will be among the 1550 competitors taking to the start line in this year's IronMaori, half-Ironman event in Napier tomorrow. It is the annual triathlon event's third outing. IronMaori introduced two new events for the younger generation at Ahuriri. The Tamariki (7 to 12 years) races and the 10 to 12 year olds a 200 metre swim and 3km run. Tirau Wihongi, 12, of Napier won this event. PHOTOS/LAWRENCE GULLERY
Image 1 of 7: Tamariki IronMaori event on Friday 12 December. Runners start final leg.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
