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No changes: Ranfurly Shield-winning team named to play again on Sunday
The 23 who lifted the Ranfurly Shield have all been named for Sunday's NPC quarterfinal.
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Puketapu Bridge to be rebuilt - but won’t be open until 2025
The tight-knit community's access via Vicarage Rd has been cut off since the cyclone hit.
Hastings’ new Waiaroha water facility officially opens
The water discovery centre offers a hands-on interactive experience for all ages.
What a run! History-making girls' rugby team beat boys to win final in Napier
Their 65-0 win over the boys made national waves. Now Mana Kotiro have won their final.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Napier Port launches new service
Here's the latest news in brief from around the region.
Funky Pūkeko settles in new roost
Opening the old bar space has brought Christine a lot of visitors keen to share stories.
Watch: Audience flocks to NZSO members' impeckable performance
Do chickens like classical music? A Friday morning stunt in Hawke’s Bay tested the theory.
Chook symphony No 1
Hastings chicken farm owners Bostock Brothers invited the NZSO to commission a piece of soothing music to play to the birds. Video / Warren Buckland
Rhodesian revels in the rain to rack up second Hastings win
Winner proved to be a survivor of the fittest.
500 bottles to be judged in winemakers and brewers competition
They might be amateurs, but they probably make a good drop. The judges will find out.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Early seabed analysis shows encouraging signs of life
Niwa research off Hawke's Bay's coast finds life on the seafloor but also lots of wood.
David Seymour on why he’s chosen Hawke’s Bay for the final weekend of the campaign
Seymour says the polling he's seen suggests Hawke's Bay is one of Act's best regions.
How many will cast a ballot?
Younger voters may find a reason to vote in greater numbers.
Kidnapping charge laid after man allegedly threatens two children
Man arrested after "concerning incident".
Athletes from 19 countries to compete in second International Inclusive Taekwon-Do Championship in Hastings
The International Inclusive Taekwon-Do Championships 2023 will be in Hastings next week.
Elections and markets, any correlation?
We’re here again – voting ballots at the ready
Girls through to plate final in historic Wakely rugby tournament
The girls have won two out of four and play Central Hawke's Bay for the silverware.
Suburb by suburb: Map released of Hawke’s Bay’s 287 red-zoned properties
A full breakdown of the Category 3 suburbs has been released.
Norsewood celebrating 150 years of Scandinavian settlement Labour Weekend
Norsewood's 150th celebrations will be held Labour Weekend.
Dannevirke Spring Festival Garden Ramble set to thrill and amaze
Nine gardens will feature in this year's Garden Ramble.
Scammer fooled dozens in Facebook cons offering cars, phones
Victim says the bogus car seller 'seemed like a legitimate guy'.
Stortford Lodge: Grass growth promotes stronger prices
Three-year-old steers were selling for up to $3.42 a kilogram.
Stolen vehicles and traffic operation keep police busy
Police have been following up a number of incidents.
Feeder calf sales end with reasonable prices
The feeder calf sales have been pretty good, with steady numbers.
Dannevirke’s Regent committee one year on
A year ago a committee of three took over managing the Regent Cinema.
Decision time: Anna Lorck fears general election muddies Unison ownership review
Trustees’ term is up, but that election will now take place in 2024.
Election 2023: NZ Loyal responds to Tararua District issue
Pete Arnott is the Wairarapa candidate for NZ Loyal.
Dannevirke Ross Shield wins matches and admiration
Dannevirke Ross Shield have two wins and a draw
Hub funding to build resilience in rural communities
The $250,000 is part of a funding package for communities affected by weather events.
Godwits return from 12,000km trip to Hawke's Bay for summer
Would you travel 12,000km to spend your summer in Napier every year?