The Upper Mohaka Rodeo has been a fixture on the Hawke's Bay events scene for 40 years

Viv's Taxi Service set to provide monthly shopping trip to Hastings.

Horse of the Year has been cancelled three years in a row - this year will be special.

Reigning junior champ Riley James is back in the big leagues.

In remote locations helicopter rescue is often the patient’s only chance for survival.

One waka snapped in half and training equipment was damaged.

The 99 ideas are about taking time to observe and explore our local water environment.

Toxic algae poses potential health risks for people and dogs if touched or ingested.

A granddad rocked by a second tragedy has made a plea for the killers to come forward.

Riders have been training for weeks for this event.

The single-handed regatta comprises 10 races in four days from Thursday to Sunday.

Gangster to appear in court on assault, drugs charges.

The Lowe Corporation Rescue Helicopter carried out 415 life-saving missions last year.

Miss Tutu’s School of Dance has paid tribute to students' outstanding showing in NZ exams.

"Unfinished games are decided by a team sack race the following Sunday."

It's been 10 years of music, fun, and, most importantly, good wine.

Brooke Edgecombe was rapt to finally have a World Cup Series win with Andrea.

Scott Brown loaned $10 for petrol to a Napier woman who hours later won Lotto. Reporter Michaela Gower / Video Warren Buckland

Scott Brown's worked 28 years at the petrol station. He's never had a week like the last.

OPINION: Any rating policy is complex and by its very nature requires compromise.

"The pull never goes away.”

Unprecedented marlin and yellowfin tuna catches across the Bay as 'marine heatwave' hits.

Pair's unbroken stand adds to compelling tales of tail-end charlie resistance.

More than 300 texts and 450 calls were made to smuggle drugs into prison.

The girls were not physically hurt but were emotionally traumatised after escaping.

David Greene has lived with cancer for all of his 54 years.

The building is not at any immediate risk in smaller earthquakes.

Names are snapshots of our history.

The groom was spotted taking in the sights and sounds at popular Hastings bar Common Room.