Rowland Smith warms up for Golden Shears with Hawke's Bay win
“They would have jumped a bit when they saw him turn up,” said one woolshed veteran.
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Spreading joy: Sunflower field offers free blooms and happiness
Local businesses donated seeds and skills to support the community project.
Crime reports up 9.4% in Hawke's Bay as burglaries and thefts hit businesses hard
“I am looking at options – should I get rid of this business? The risk is too high.'
Charity’s plan to build its first retiree housing in Hawke’s Bay
The plans come amid a council sell-off of units and will provide more housing for retirees
'What a load of BS': Councillor clashes with mayoral hopeful, makes jibe about European holiday
Hastings man running for mayor has brushed off a jibe from one of his fellow councillors.
Trial turns leftover forestry wood into roads for logging trucks
A Hawke’s Bay trial to convert woody debris into forestry roads is showing promise.
Former Hawke’s Bay Today editor Andrew Austin dies
'Ink in his veins': Dedicated newsman to be farewelled in Hastings.
'Iconic' 15-year-old pig came with a couple's new home: 'She was on the chattels list'
'Bella isn't just a pet, she’s an icon.'
Drilling rig to take Tūtaekurī River dip as study begins for new expressway bridge
A drilling rig will be used in the Tūtaekurī River as part of a study for a new bridge.
Farmer puts his hand up for Hastings mayor, says HB Tourism is not a priority
Staff have found savings, but councillors have voted to spend, Buddo says.
‘Carnival atmosphere’: Napier’s bumper crowds smash expectations for Hurricanes, World Tri Cup
'We initially had a target of about 8000, and we well and truly went past that.'
Rescue helicopter crew called to emergency minutes into annual open day
The event, and the emergency that interrupted it, underline the service's importance.
Vehicle swerves to avoid police spikes, crashes into car parked beside school sports fields
The crash ended a man's escape after he demanded cash from a nearby store, police say.
Debt hits $4.2m: Liquidator reveals further debts owed by car and boat dealer
A potential sale of the business, to help pay off debts, did not eventuate.
Builder appointed to complete half-finished Napier apartments amid death of developer
Gemco has been tasked with completing the troubled project.
'I have no words': World Triathlon Cup stunner in Napier
The Napier Tri Festival concluded with two stunning races in equally stunning conditions.
Migrant workers in visa scam each paid $16k for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery jobs that did not exist
The eight men arrived in New Zealand to find the jobs did not exist.
‘Borrowed time’: Peter Beckett’s final days in Central America
Former Napier councillor sick for 'some time' – mercy dash details revealed.
‘Hidden and quiet’: The libraries raising eyebrows for their internet search histories
Hastings District libraries reveals the top 10 sites searched-for and blocked.
‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammers
Patrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.
Doubts remain over Napier Health Centre overnight service
City residents await news on what plans there are for urgent overnight healthcare.
‘Everything they do will come with a Kahungunu flair’
Four groups with about 160 Kahungunu performers will strive for impact at Te Matatini.
Napier library faces two-year closure amid council cost-saving plan
The library closure aims to keep Napier's rates increase below 7.9%.
Annabel Taylor’s two passions spark fine design
'I love it how you are aware of the seasons here'.
The ‘Great Wealth Transfer’ myths worth knowing: Nick Stewart
OPINION: Private healthcare and retirement village costs still present challenges.
Mongrel Mob boss jailed after he was found with $68k in Louis Vuitton handbag
Mathew Karetu was dealing drugs as the national president of the Barbarians chapter.
Usual care won’t be impacted by emergency exercise at hospital
Health NZ and ambulance service test tent's capacity in emergency shake-down.
$3.8m project aims to ease housing struggle for young disabled in Napier
Rowan Apartments will offer two fully accessible two-bedroom units.
Super Rugby Pacific: Fijian Drua descend ahead of Hurricanes clash in Napier
Strong Bay connections for two Fijian Drua coaches in Saturday's big game.
Statue honouring WWI warhorse Dolly delayed to 2027
The trust has raised $30,000 of the $300,000 for the Hastings statue.
Doug Bracewell lends ‘firepower’ to Hawke’s Bay cricket team
'I don’t want to take it out, because I don’t want to give it to anyone else'.
Aussie cycling’s big race celebrates milestone
A look back at highlights from 25 years of the Santos Tour Down Under.
'Hell on earth': Any Kiwi soldiers in Ukraine must be battle-hardened - fighter
The warning comes as Luxon mulls sending NZ peacekeeping troops to the war-torn country.
‘Ghost town’ after 5pm: Call for Napier, Hastings shops and attractions to stay open later
'We are a tourist destination, but we don’t act like it because we are not open.'