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'You're on your own': Why Hawke's Bay families are walking for MND awareness
Her husband went from building furniture to not being able to hold a screwdriver.
Holidays mean Hastings will wait two more weeks for deputy mayor decision
First time a Pacific Islander has been sworn in as a councillor in Hastings.
Hawke's Bay 'catfish' cases: Police say there may be more victims of Irish predator
Predators often get access to friends of victims, online expert says.
The raffle ticket that sold Coastguard Hawke's Bay its first female skipper
Joanne Wills had no idea just how far her decision to volunteer would take her.
Sheets and signs to stay: Delay won't dull Havelock residents Spark tower fight
A decision on the future of a cellphone tower in Havelock North has not been made.
Seasonal fury: Sleepy lifestyle blocks threatened by a housing crisis
Neighbours say the pop-up accommodation will devalue their homes and inspire crime.
His wife warned a van was coming. He accelerated through a 'give way', killing her
Former councillor told police he thought "if he braked he would hit the other vehicle".
'Targeted attacks on police': Cop's house shot at in Wairoa
A gun was fired into the door of the officer's home about 11pm on Saturday night.
Dealing with death: Funeral directors' podcast lifts the lid on profession
What really happens when someone dies? Undertakers answer the burning questions.
Pink Fairy back on the beat: Liam Fontaine leads Hawke's Bay breast cancer walk
Two years ago he stopped a would-be robber in his pink outfit. No such dramas this time.
'Really angry': Hawke's Bay DHB psychologists feel the strain
"Those who are hanging on by their fingernails for an offer will let go and leave."
From $500,000 to $5m: Massive jump in contract 'power' for Hastings council CEO
"You get to a point eventually where you ask the question 'what do councillors do?'."
Hawke's Bay elections: Final results confirmed as Jacoby Poulain ousted in tight race
The final election results for councils around the region are now in.
O'Keefe promises 'love and trust' to new Flaxmere councillor
Newcomer Peleti Oli has broken the tight twosome of Henare O'Keefe and Jacoby Poulain.
Central Hawke's Bay District Council election results: Who's in and who's out
Election results for the Central Hawke's Bay District Council have been released.
30 per cent rise in gang numbers in Hawke's Bay
Gangs are growing more confident in Hawke's Bay, Lawrence Yule says. But is he right?
Water Central leak: Council releases details about what its investigation will look like
Though some councillors reckon their own $100k "guesstimate" would be on low side.
Dog classified as dangerous attacked woman walking down street two months later
Woman jumped on to a nearby car roof to avoid the dog's attack.
'Miracle': Never-before-seen footage of the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake found in rusty cans
A garage at a property in Foxton has unearthed astounding footage of NZ's deadliest quake.
What the museum could look like: Water Central proposal image revealed
New details of the proposal for Water Central can now be revealed.
Mercedes driver's complaint about being confronted at gunpoint by Hastings police dismissed
The Independent police conduct authority has released findings into an incident in 2018.
Foul play? Council rules family's backyard basketball hoop is a 'structure'
Neighbour complained about the noise of dribbling teens. Council found an illegal hoop.
Te Aute College under scrutiny over board's performance
Te Aute College faces scrutiny over its BOT performance.
Labour backed candidate slammed by Flaxmere kaumātua
First party-backed council candidate in Hawke's Bay slammed as "political tampering".
'Traffic pinch point': Sandra Hazlehurst vows to prioritise a four-lane expressway
Damon Harvey says there are other priorities that need "greater investment".
Tipene wins Waiata Māori Music Award
Flaxmere rapper's stunning rise: From being the guy who cleaned up to the guy who won.
Hastings District Council breached consent over lack of testing of Lowes Lake water
The levels of E. coli in Lowes Lake was not tested for a year, despite consent conditions.
Watch: Pedestrian struck by van offers to pay for damages
'I was quite surprised by how far I got thrown', says hospitalised crash victim.
Draining Lake Lowe: 'Skeletons' of Hastings industrial lake could be revealed
Lowes Pit could be hiding more than first thought beneath the water.
Lowes Lake identified as a 'potential risk' to Heretaunga Plains aquifer
A water body in an industrial part of Hastings has been identified as a "potential risk".
Spark apologises to residents in meeting over controversial cell tower
Spark has met with concerned Havelock North residents about a cell tower.
Spark warns Rugby World Cup viewing might be affected if Havelock North cell tower doesn't go ahead
Spark has put a halt on the construction of a controversial cell tower in Havelock North.
Tummy bug hits nearly 100 kids at one school
The Lion King is on hold as a Napier school recovers from a tummy bug.
Fight breaks out at controversial cell tower site in Havelock North
Violence has erupted at the site of a controversial cell tower in Havelock North.
This one's for 'Jooky': Son's last wish spurs mother to get back to horse training
The "Remember Jooky Mile" on Saturday promises to be an emotional occasion.
'He was holding his hand out': Cyclist trapped under truck in horror crash
Cyclist in his 50s is fighting for life after a collision that trapped him under a truck.
Spirit of Waiata Māori Music Awards lives on
The Waiata Māori Music Awards will be held at Clubs Hastings on Friday, September 13.
A last minute in the water with Dad: Coming to grips with fisherman's death
Timothy Langford died while fly fishing along the Tukituki River in Hawke's Bay.
'I took 10 deep breaths': 7-year-old saves life of his collapsed mum
"I was feeling worried ... I wouldn't have a mum."
Police seeking Ranapera Taumata after woman dies following assault
A 22-year-old woman has died following a serious assault in Hastings.
Death toll from Havelock North gastro crisis may rise
Seven deaths are possibly linked to the Havelock North gastroenteritis outbreak.
22-year-old woman in hospital after serious assault
A young woman is in hospital following a serious assault in Camberley, Hastings.
Henare O'Keefe: 'It is about justice'
Henare O'Keefe is taking his fight against a liquor store to the High Court.
Fisherman named after body found on beach
A rāhui has been placed by local iwi on the Tukituki River and beaches around Haumoana.
Mega-tech merger: EIT finances might have drifted into 'red' without it: chair
Lawrence Yule, a vocal critic of the merger, said EIT was "never likely to go broke".
Hawke's Bay locals gather in Hastings to show solidarity for those at Ihumātao
"I've watched and I've seen their struggle and the injustice that has been done."
'Unprecedented': Standoff over DHB member's text 'resignation'
Hawke's Bay DHB member Jacoby Poulain has decided not to formally resign.
Hawke's Bay pro-life campaigners say 150-metre abortion clinic 'safe zone' an 'attack on freedom of speech'
Kate Cormack stands by Hawke's Bay Hospital every Thursday - the day the clinic opens.
'Large scale change' coming for EIT, after Govt announces mega polytechnic plan
EIT will be part of one mega polytech that replaces all 16 polytechs around the country.
Hawke's Bay DHB member Jacoby Poulain resigns
Poulain criticised hospital for mother's care as Oranga Tamariki tried to uplift newborn.
A 2yo girl had a seizure in her mum's car. Roadside strangers became heroes.
Jayde Eddy was stuck on the side of the road, her daughter's blood-curdling cries ringing.
Watch: Subway worker's knife robbery terror: 'They were ready to kill anyone for $400'
Armed robbers moved a long knife around his neck, telling him where they would cut him.
Eight dogs involved in stock attacks, six owners charged
Six dog owners have been charged over a spate of dog attacks on stock around Hastings.
Community rallies for 'pink-cheeked' rubbish truck driver after he drops load on street
It could have been messy. Instead it was, in the words of one witness, "beautiful".
Greg Murphy to Julie Anne Genter: NZ's road safety priorities are 'broken'
Greg Murphy will travel to parliament to discuss the "broken driver licensing system".
Is this Hawke's Bay's worst intersection?
A man has created a petition to get a rectify a right turn stop arrow on a Napier street.
Infant with measles diagnosed after second ED visit
The child was at Hawke's Bay Hospital ED twice in three days and for six and a half hours.
'Life turned upside down': 16-year-old employee has $10k bike stolen on test ride
"I still pay him, he's just not getting a pay rise for the next couple of years probably."
Family at centre of Māori land dispute near Wairoa arrested
A Wairoa family has been arrested over a land dispute while travelling to a legal meeting.
Doctors working overtime as Hawke's Bay's flu season stretches health sector
Monday was one of the busiest days at Hawke's Bay Hospital ED in years.
EIT reassures students after MP petition causes uncertainty
EIT has responded to uncertainty ahead of the government's Review of Vocational Education.
Tenant flees house fire: 'I was just freaking out'
A fire damaged the top floor of a house on Coverdale St, Onekawa.
More than 100 children uplifted in Hawke's Bay since 2012
Midwife calls the situation a "humanitarian crisis".
Leopard seal checks in for 'winter holiday break' at Napier Sailing Club
Healthy and resting, it's best to keep a safe distance.
Nicky the Hawke's Bay Plunket nurse over the moon after PM grants her programme $10m
A programme which came out of a masters thesis has been granted $10 million.
Hawke's Bay DHB interim chief executive appointed
Craig Climo has been appointed as Hawke's Bay DHB's interim chief executive.
Craggy Range Track land to be turned into 50ha regional park
The land on which the controversial track sits on will be turned into a regional park.
Taxi fare dispute allegedly ends in assault
A person has allegedly been assaulted after a dispute over a taxi fare.
Woman denied entry into bar because of moko
A Havelock North bar has apologised for turning a Māori woman with a moko away.
Inside the armed stand-off: Ninth hour pivotal in negotiating successful ending
"The main thing is to build a rapport with them": Negotiation Team Commander.
'When it got to about 40 minutes, panic struck': Hawke's Bay mum's nightmare
Beau, 4, went to collect macadamia nuts from a tree and set off a massive search response.
'Acknowledge me by turning your light on': Key moment in Napier siege
In quiet Napier suburb, about midnight, a man's voice punctures the pitch black.
'Bring Dad back': Family working to bring father home after his death in Japan
A former EIT lecturer has died in Japan, where he had lived for almost 12 years.
Pak 'n vote: Ballot boxes in Hawke's Bay supermarkets welcomed
Ballot boxes will now be at supermarkets and malls in next year's general election.
Hawke's Bay District Health Board chief executive Kevin Snee in new role
Hawke's Bay DHB chief executive Kevin Snee is taking on the same role in Waikato.
Local litter data reveals a picture
Litter project aimed at helping reduce the impact on the environment.
Minister for Children announces inquiry; iwi says attempted uplifts continue
Minister for Children has announced an inquiry by Oranga Tamariki into child uplifts.
Does EIT need saving? Two petitions launched, politicians bicker over methods
"It is nice to know that people are motivated to support EIT."
From trauma to triumph: Phillip Rhodes to perform at Covent Garden
Henare and Pam O'Keefe have one wish for this year: to see their foster son perform.