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On The Up: Digger driver clears 37 tyres from a beach in one day
Tim Dodge thought he'd never walk again. Now he's back, and he's determined to help.

What a friend we have in cheeses: Wyn Drabble
OPINION: The wider world has embraced cheese with more passion.

'Gut-wrenching': Fury as Hawke's Bay pay equity claims dropped
'Money is more important to them than women.'

Catfishing and strange approaches: Social media's a scary place for under 16s, parents say
'The big problem is the invisible stuff that we as parents don’t see or even know about.'

Opinion: Ahuriri Regional Park ideas threaten the environment it's trying to restore
OPINION: Freedom camping, health resort, bird watch towers and waka land site need to go.

Wairoa has one supermarket - a new study examines if its prices are fair
'We are seeing the same story - just insufficient funds for the basic costs of living.'
Rural News

On The Up: Digger driver clears 37 tyres from a beach in one day
Tim Dodge thought he'd never walk again. Now he's back, and he's determined to help.

NZ braces for severe weather as thunderstorms and heavy rain loom
A state of emergency has been extended for Banks Peninsula amid fears of more slips.

Heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended
A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.

'Four seasons in one day': Tahora Horse Sports crowns champions
Tui Teka and Chex earned top honours, winning multiple trophies for points.

The Country: Feds update with Wayne Langford
Wayne Langford, Hayden Dillon, Karen Morrish, Chris Russell, and Pete Barnes.

Spilled milk: Fonterra tanker rolls in Arapuni
The road is blocked. One person received minor injuries.
Lifestyle news

Volunteering goes digital: Hawke’s Bay charities embrace remote roles
Remote volunteering: "I don’t have to choose between spending time with my children and giving back." Video / Rafaella Melo - HBT

How John Scott’s design philosophy shapes a new generation of architects
Hana Scott applies her grandfather’s principles to design modular housing.

‘Edgy’ comedian Jimmy Carr set to return to the NZ regions he previously roasted
The comedian's previous remarks about some NZ towns ruffled Kiwi feathers.
Car news and advice


BMW trains AI to think like a quality inspector at German plant
Pilot project is scanning data and tailoring checklists for 1400 vehicles built daily.

NZTA takes over mobile speed cameras from police next week: look out for SUVs and... trailers
The use of SUVs will be a first for NZ speed cameras.

Suzuki marks 70 years since its first car: your Swift started here
Michio Suzuki delivered the first car personally, to a local doctor (replacing his bike!).
OneRoof property news

'Sour taste': Elderly woman sells home for $1.01m after losing $1.65m in failed deal
Developer's failure to settle still haunts vendor.

Revealed: Kiwi neighbourhood ‘bans’ young first-home buyers
You'll need to be 45 years old or over to get through the door.

Building boss’s $7m West Auckland mansion for sale with putting green
Rich listers want the pool, but they also want somewhere to practise their golf game.
More Napier news

Napier class win new ASICS shoes as part of Zespri Young and Healthy Virtual Adventure
A class at Maraenui Bilingual School won new shoes just in time for school camp.

Folk and traditional bands join for one off show
Hawke's Bay band Ish is to be joined by Wellington’s Bazurka for a special show.

Creative Arts Napier remembering the last 10 years
Creative Arts Napier looks back at 10 years of art, experiences, wonder and friendship.

Advice from Ahuriri Pharmacist on men's health
Ahuriri Pharmacy Pharmacist gives advice and helpful tips for men's health.

Taradale Hōhepa Shop's new ‘heart re-starter' set to help the community
The ‘heart re-starter’ is housed in a yellow, outdoor AED cabinet.

Captain’s Corner play area takes off at Hawke's Bay Airport
New playroom at the airport will give children something to do while waiting for flights.

Busy November at CAN as the gallery celebrates its 10 birthday
Creative Arts Napier is ready for a busy November as it celebrates 10 years.

Napier Council gets city ready for big 150 birthday bash
Napier City Council busy as they gear up for 150 year celebration.

Bay Batucada only New Zealand drumming group to take part in ‘Drum for Health’
Bay Batucada takes part in global 'Drum for Health' campaign.

Fourty years of stories and speeches celebrated at Pania Toastmasters' birthday bash
One of Hawke's Bay's longest running Toastmasters turns 40 this year.

How Hawke’s Bay rugby has defied the New Zealand sporting credit crunch
Inside the proud provincial rugby union defying player drain and credit crunch trends.

Warhol and other pop culture artists fill the walls at CAN
Andy Warhol fever hits the Creative Arts Napier gallery.

Millions of cubic metres of silt cleared from Cyclone Gabrielle hammered sites
An award-winning silt taskforce nears major a milestone in cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay.

Magpies swap rugby boots for gumboots to help Hawke’s Bay community
Rugby stars give back to the community that supports them so much.