Napier sides grab berths for finals

The Hawke's Bay premier club rugby semifinals were played over the weekend, as the four remaining teams battled for a chance to play in the finalfor the Maddison Trophy. Napier Technical Old Boys defeated Taradale Rugby and Sports Club, 23-12, at Whitmore Park in Napier, while Napier Old Boys Marist beat Havelock North Rugby Club, 21-16, at Anderson Park, Havelock North in the other semifinal. Hawke's Bay Today photographers Warren Buckland and Paul Taylor were at the two matches to capture the games' highlights.

Brollies form a shield against a rain and wind for spectators to hide behind during the semifinal between Napier Technical and Taradale at Whitmore Park, Napier.

Image 1 of 5: Brollies form a shield against a rain and wind for spectators to hide behind during the semifinal between Napier Technical and Taradale at Whitmore Park, Napier.

Central Hawke's Bay Mail

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.

Central Hawke's Bay Mail

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.

Tararua news

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.

Central Hawke's Bay Mail

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.

Hawkes Bay Today

Garden ramble in Dannevirke

Hawkes Bay Today

Leisure marching open day

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

Hawkes Bay Today

Kapa Haka festival Dannevirke

Highlights from the Kapa Haka festival in Dannevirke.

Hawkes Bay Today

Totara College art show

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Photos: Central Hawke's Bay Christmas Carnival fun

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

Hawkes Bay Today

CHB A&P Show 2022

Hawkes Bay Today

Megawalk Hawke's Bay

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

Hawkes Bay Today

Swells break over shingle wall and flood parts of Westshore

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Fun in the foam

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

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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

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Poultry and pigeons popular

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

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Duathlon event in Havelock North

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

Sport

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.