By WEBB, Kathy HAWKE'S BAY airport is set to be corporatised by October, opening the way to development including a jet-capable runway and business park.

By CARPINTER, Bernard THE risk of fire is so great in drought-stricken Hawke's Bay that some overdue rain yesterday was not enough to stop restrictions coming into force. Light rain fell in the region, and more is forecast, including some heavy falls north of Havelock North.

North Island champs RESULTS from the North Island secondary schools' long distance orienteering competition last Friday and Saturday: Championship grade, senior boys, J. Vincent (Havelock North High) 40m04s; senior girls, G. Knarston (Epsom Girls' Grammar) 50m48s; intermediate boys, T.