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'We have to comply': Landlord gives dozens of pensioners 90-day notice to vacate village
'We couldn't tell them what was happening, because we didn't know ourselves.'

Two more Hawke’s Bay farms sold to overseas buyers for forestry
Three CHB farms have sold in quick succession to overseas buyers for forestry conversion.

It was thought there was no surviving footage of a movie about Hastings – then I got a call
The formula was simple: find the prettiest girl in town and the handsomest male.

Hawke’s Bay Racing members to learn of club's future plans: John Jenkins
OPINION: Board considering how best to get back to Hastings racing.

MTG’s new quake exhibit to get shake house
OPINION: Creating the shake house has been in the pipeline for over a year.

Investment lessons from the maimai: Nick Stewart
OPINION: Spreading investments across different asset classes reduces vulnerability.
Rural News

Green light: $9m confirmed for stopbank upgrades in Waipawa
'Cyclone Gabrielle has left an indelible mark, and progress like this is so vital.'

How Taranaki's dairy effluent debate reached rare consensus
Taranaki has 277 farms with consent to discharge effluent into waterways.

Centralines trustee resigns over $100k dam decision
The move is 'a board decision shared by the firm as a courtesy', trust chairwoman says.

The Country: Political roundup with Steve Maharey
Toby Williams, Steve Maharey, Mike McIntyre, and Pita Alexander.

'Daddy's girl': Te Anau character crushed in fatal workplace accident
Lynda Kelly, 63, has been remembered for her care and compassion.

'Very sad': Why boutique dairy company is closing its doors after 15 years
'I feel it's a tragedy because the brand is about improving the outcome for the planet.'
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


Range Rover Electric on test in Sweden: hurtling around the Arctic Circle
Massive 117kWh battery pack is the first to be designed and built in-house by JLR.

EV fast-charging time halved: simple new tech could be a game-changer
Yes, you can put wet stuff on your EV battery... if it's Cell Shield.

Ford Mustang GTD smashes its own Nurburgring lap record
The angriest Mustang just beat itself around the world's most legendary race track.
OneRoof property news

Millionaire philanthropists selling off chunk of Waiheke Island
Rare plot of land is home to ancient kauri trees.

Gin magnates selling their ‘Gone with the Wind’ building
But passionate Reefton advocates won’t sell former bank to just anyone.

Builder’s DIY off-grid escape: ‘Enough of the banks, enough of the insurance’
He's selling the bolthole he created with material salvaged from other jobs.
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.