Prime Minister derails hopes for Napier-Wairoa link
The PM said the Government 'shouldn't be progressing' the 'poorly utilised' rail link.
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Luxon says Cyclone Gabrielle-hit zones 'not forgotten', SH2 'in really bad shape'
The PM is in Cyclone Gabrielle-hit Wairoa in a change from his duties this week.
Prime Minister Luxon visits Hawke's Bay
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he is going to make sure he is working with the Hawke's Bay community to assess its needs after Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / NZ Herald
'Are you sure this is all for us?': Thousands of Santa sacks for kids
The elves have been busy packing gifts at Craggy Range Winery.
Hastings mayor and high-profile councillor go toe-to-toe as rift deepens
Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst and councillor Damon Harvey are increasingly at odds.
Central Hawke's Bay farming family passionate about planting
TLC encourages actions that benefit the land across the Tukituki River catchment.
Prices ease for lamb yarding of varying quality at Stortford Lodge
Yearling heifers a bright spot in the cattle offering.
Hundreds turn out for Punjabi language celebration in Hastings
More than 450 people attended the Hawke's Bay Punjabi language celebration held at Toitoi.
‘Amazing games’: Hawke’s Bay hosts first international canoe polo event
'To finally get an international event here is pretty cool.'
Hawke's Bay front-rower to prop-up ailing Sharks
Magpies diaspora spreads across rugby globe.
Tree harvester watches out for Kiwi
Watching out for kiwi, Justin Andersen owner of JPA Logging has been harvesting pine trees inside Cape Sanctuary wildlife restoration project. Video / Warren Buckland
New bright red radios donated to rescuers
Pelican packs and new radios donated after Cyclone Gabrielle highlighted comms importance.
Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise says Cyclone Gabrielle response review is essential
Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise looks back on the biggest community impacts of this year.
What's on offer at $30,000 a night luxury lodge
The lodge has an ultra luxe farmhouse charm but it's the wildlife that leaves its mark.
Mongrel Mob associate pleads guilty to murder of Darcy Strickland
One of the two accused admits the murder of a Flaxmere man described as a 'gentle giant'.
Median barriers, wider roads and roundabout transforming one of Hawke’s Bay’s deadliest roads
Safety is at the heart of Napier to Awatoto highway's makeover.
Rescue in Central Hawke’s Bay after vehicle goes down bank
One person had to be rescued down a bank before being taken to hospital.
Man walks for days fundraising for life-saving rescue helicopter
"I was told the only reason I was alive was because of my heart."
Rotary funds new radios for HB surf life saving
After Cyclone Gabrielle HB surf life saving clubs needed to replace their radios. Stortford Rotary have donated funds to purchase radio communications modules. Video / Warren Buckland Reporter / Michaela Gower
Three-year wait for $250m fix for 'critical' highway lifeline
The plan for the slip-site bypass will include what will be one of NZ's highest bridges.
Twice bittern: Trapper spots rare native bird for second time
Conservation group ensuring a safe home for rare bird.
Hawke's Bay forecast predicts weekend of two halves
Red sky at night before Sunday's blight.
'Chocka': Napier’s cyclone rebuild key to clearing wool glut
Summer shearing will see wool 'pouring in the doors'.
Cancer killed her father and drained her family's bank accounts - now she needs $180k to fight her disease
Caitlin Umbers lost her dad last year - now she needs urgent surgery in Germany.
From stuck jandals to stressed-out dogs: 'Worst and most wild' driving excuses revealed
Some motorists' cop-outs were 'too funny not to share'.
Dannevirke Lions host elderly to Christmas lunch
Some 130 seniors enjoyed a party, with musical performances that had some up and dancing.
Check out the latest artists on display at Creative Arts Napier
New artists will be on show at Napier Creative Arts.
Napier Citizens Advice Bureau tips and tricks on paying rates
Citizen Advice Bureau Napier is there to help with almost any question you have to ask.
Bird Life explores grief and how it effects individual realities
Bird Life is the second novel by Booker Prize long-listed New Zealand author Anna Smaill.
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Don Kennedy on Formula One.
Expo for cyclone-affected farmers a ‘one-stop shop’
The trip to town was well worth it for Tararua farmers.
Rude awakening: Waking up without an alarm better for your health
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