Ruby Harfield is a Hawke's Bay Today reporter
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Buddha statues burgled from two Napier homes
Solid concrete, metre high, Buddha statue vanishes into the night.
Now that's cricket! Ray Mettrick gets QSM in Queen's Birthday Honours
Havelock North man Ray Mettrick received a Queen's Service Medal for services to cricket.
Young woman died waiting for surgery, now her family want answers
Aroz Gilbert, 25, died days before her op, which had been rescheduled with no explanation.
Watch: Te Mata Peak track protests continue
Protesters gathered outside Craggy Range for a second consecutive weekend.
Protest at Craggy Range over trail backtrack
Protest organiser Rose Mohi said the winery had reneged on its promise to restore land.
Five rescued off Napier coast in rough seas
"There was a real potential for disaster," in choppy seas and in the dark.
The rise, fall and resurrection of Kiwi saffron
Hawke's Bay's saffron industry went from booming to virtually non-existent.
Landslide and lake may become permanent
A landslide between Wairoa and Gisborne created a lake which is rising at 60cm a day.
Man 'lucky to escape' after neighbours save him from fire
Residents of close-knit Hastings street help save man from house fire.
Dehydration woes at Horse of the Year
At least 12 horses at a national equestrian event have become ill from dehydration.
Personal locator beacon saves farmer after bull attack: 'It was out to get me'
A Hawke's Bay farmer has been left shaken and battered after a bull attack in Puketitiri.
Brave beachgoers saved two lives - lifeguard
Two rescues and 36 assists in surf at Waimarama Beach during hectic day.
Honour a testament to safe sleep project
A Hawke's Bay doctor who helped develop the wahakura has been recognised for his services.
Honour hard to believe for dance stalwart
A Napier dance stalwart was surprised to be named in this year's New Year Honours list.
Business woman humbled to receive honour
A Havelock North woman has received an honour for services to Maori and education.
Final pou welcomed at dawn
A dawn ceremony welcomes the final pou of the Ātea a Rangi star compass.
Car ploughs into bar's outdoor area
Driver arrested for drink-driving after incident early on Saturday.
Concern after fish die in Hastings river
Nearly 200 fish were found dead in the Clive River on Saturday due to weed build-up.
More livestock coming into Hawke's Bay than usual
Dry weather in the North Island has lead to an increase in livestock coming into the Bay.
Probe continues on fatal Wairoa house fire
A CIB team conducted a scene examination after a person died in the blaze on Kiwi Rd.
Miss Universe NZ on world stage
Napier's Harlem-Cruz Atarangi Ihaia will compete for Miss Universe in USA this afternoon.
Technology boosts aerial topdressing
Aerial topdressing has become more efficient with technological advancements.
Rod Drury says future exciting for Xero
Xero's move to de-list from NZX is positive, chief executive Rod Drury says.
Another woman assaulted in Hawke's Bay
Another woman has been assaulted while walking in Hawke's Bay at the weekend.
Fire risk: Out-of-control burnoff sparks warnings
An out-of-control burnoff in Napier has sparked a warning from emergency services.
Explosion heard before fatal fire
The owner of a garage next to a fatal fire heard children screaming and a loud explosion.
Female league player dies from head injury
A rugby league player has died following a head injury on Saturday.
One dead, four injured in crash
One person has died and four were seriously injured in a crash near Te Haroto yesterday.
NZ not so pure after water crisis?
New Zealand's pure image may have taken a hit overseas after water crisis.
Car break-ins mar trophy win
Napier Old Boys players return for cars the morning after big win to find windows smashed.
Miss Universe contestant breaking stereotypes
The gumboot-wearing Miss Universe contestant breaking the stereotype of "pageant girls".
Community mourns Farmer of the Year
Hawke's Bay farming and rugby communities mourn loss of local hero.
Special party delights Bay children
Free event offers kids food, games, rides and various local entertainment.
Election fever hits Bay
Election fever has hit Hawke's Bay with billboards being put up around the region.
Rescued dog reunited with owner
The story of a dog rescued in Havelock North on Friday morning has a happy ending.
Farmer drinks stream water to prove point to PM
A Wairoa farmer has been using social media to highlight water quality issues.
Flaxmere community hurt by car fires
Flaxmere has been hit by a spate of recent car fires.
Car-chase carnage in Hastings
Vehicle hit by car fleeing police at Omahu Rd intersection on Napier-Hastings expressway.
Family trying to bring mugging victim home
Joel Perry was badly hurt when he was attacked outside a friend's house in London.