Further delay in pre trial for Peter Beckett
A pre-trial hearing for a former Napier man accused of murdering his wife in Canada has been adjourned.
Regional News
Napier
Soccer: Teacher has last laugh in blitzkrieg
With the nous of a diplomat, PE teacher Rob Gunn did impress on his high school charges a few times he was reasonably handy on the soccer field in his heyday.
Accused covered in blood, court told
A 27-year-old man charged with an assault that left a man in his 50s in hospital for more than a week appeared in the Napier District Court yesterday to stand trial.
Rowing: Jenkins' win a treat for mum
Hawke's Bay's world champion rower Thomas Jenkins couldn't have given his mother more on her 60th birthday than he did on Saturday night.
Hastings
Council makes funding bid to build trail to Central HB
A cycle and walking trail connecting Hastings with Central Hawke's Bay should be next on the list of pathways funded by the New Zealand Cycle Trails scheme.
Hastings RSA burgled
The Hastings RSA is reeling after $50,000 worth of equipment used to help war veterans and the elderly was stolen.
Council webcasts on hold
Hastings District Council has put webcasting on hold until it finds out whether it'll be merged with other Hawke's Bay councils, a change likely to be made clear at the end of this year.
Legal dispute may cost Council $30k
Legal action brought against the Hastings District Council by a disgruntled resident may end up costing ratepayers an estimated $30,000.
Havelock North
Sleepover staff given 'benefits'
Woodford House matrons fighting in court for sleepover pay were given flats on site and provided with meals, internet, and phone access as part of their employment, a court has heard.
Rugby: Greg's accurate picks make him bit of legend too
Havelock North resident Greg Curran has beaten more than 200 entries to win the Magpies Legends competition.
Sizzling prize: Top chef in your home
Imagine one of New Zealand's top chefs standing in your kitchen, preparing a one-off menu.
Councillor unveils her alternative plan for Bay
The Local Government Commission has been asked to leave Hawke's Bay Regional Council out of any plans to merge it with the four other district and city councils in the region.
Dannevirke
Editorial: From PM to escapee, it's place to be
I remember our bus pulling up at windy rugby grounds in Dannevirke, circa 1987.
Irrigation game changer: PM
On a visit to what he described as the "rural heartland", Prime Minister John Key was in Dannevirke yesterday backing a major water storage project and oil exploration.
Gas finds excite TAG Oil
TAG Oil has described a natural gas find in its well east of Dannevirke as "very exciting".
Woman knocked over, injured by sheep
A woman's been airlifted to hospital after she was run down by a flock of sheep.
Rural News
Growers go for gold
In 2010/11 it exported 30 million trays of gold compared with 13 million this year.
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