'We want to be the best': The professional racecar driver who bought a Napier supermarket
Ant Pedersen hasn't lost his competitive drive, even when he's not behind the wheel.
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Maiden speech: 'I am a Nimon before I am Katie'
Nimon paid special tribute to Wairoa during her maiden speech in Parliament.
Woman vindicated after High Court rules Family Court judge made mistakes
High Court found judge 'effectively teamed up' with the lawyers of ex-husband.
Grey Power marks 30 years in Dannevirke
The big birthday was attended by about 50 members.
Showgrounds grandstand to be demolished
Demolition will start on the grandstand in April next year.
Watch: Spine-chilling haka farewell for principal who lost battle with throat cancer
Rob Sturch's "final prizegiving" ended with a powerful haka.
Farewell for Rob Sturch Hastings Boys' High principal
A powerful farewell haka for a principal of 21 years sent chills up the spine of funeral-goers. Video / Warren Buckland
Watch: ‘Woah, what the hell just happened?’ Driver still keen on derby after miraculous escape
Dylan Brun lucky to walk away after a 'scary' speedway collision.
Woman who didn't tell husband she'd bought raffle ticket wins $125,000 Mustang
They'd discussed how they wouldn't be buying a ticket, but she went and bought one anyway.
Opinion: How a gang rugby league tournament can be a catalyst for change
Opinion: 800 patched Mob members in one place. And yet the vibe was different this time.
'All the plates spinning': Bryn Evans pivots from hospo to Hurricanes
Former Magpie capital-bound for coaching stint.
'They're wrecked': Retiree's Christmas display hit by vandals
"I do it every year for the community and this is the first time I’ve had any trouble.”
Christmas Carnival this weekend in Waipukurau
The carnival will spill out on to Ruataniwha St in Waipukurau from 11am to 1pm.
'Very traditional' Napier industry embraces 'co-bot' tech
The Ahuriri-based wool-testing robot can work around the clock.
New community partnerships programme coming for local Big Brother Big Sister
Hawke's Bay Big Brother Big Sister launches new community partner programme.
Horsing around at Woburn Care Centre
Woburn staff decided to make Melbourne Cup day just a little more “horsey”.
A win first-up for Swanwick in Paraparaumu
A few days ago Zack Swanwick was playing against professionals in Sydney.
Connect Youth and Community Trust celebrates one year of driver licencing
Connect Youth and Community Trust has had 407 people tested for their drivers' licence.
Vertical parking: Driver leaves scene of ditch crash
You've heard of parallel parking, have you heard of vertical parking?
Grab yourself some unique gifts from local crafters
People always have a good chuckle at the saying on the signs.
Ruataniwha dam saga: Does a change of government offer another glimmer of hope?
One of the region's new electorate MPs could be key to the revival of dam concept.
Letters to the editor: Te reo is how we can give Māori their mana back
OPINION: Enhancing mana solves our social problems - reviving te reo is a way to do that.
'We’ve already got laws in place': Couple argue beach traffic can be safe
A total ban - or better policing of driving on coast?
Napier wool testing robot
A robot, or 'co-bot' used for collaboratively working with humans, has been designed for testing wool at NZ Wool Testing Authority in Napier. Video Warren Buckland
Two arrests on Auckland motorways as Te Pāti Māori protests disperse
Te Pāti Māori says protests planned today are 'just the start' - taking aim at new Govt.
Frank Golder's golden surveying years: The 80-year-old drone, laser and infrared expert
The land surveyor once worked with totara pegs he carved himself. It's different now.
'Marathon, not a sprint': Kahungunu wants mobilisation against Government policies
Almost 300 people turned up to hear a rallying cry for a protest 'marathon'.
Spring colour inspires floral art group
The group created colourful Flemish designs inspired by painters.
The Gabrielle grinch couldn't steal Christmas at the Park
Mud and slime drenched Christmas at the Park's gear. A $20,000 rescue job ensued.
Golf clubs to goggles: Paralympic hopes for athlete who came back from the dead
If there’s anyone who knows about not giving up it’s Hawke’s Bay man Guy Harrison.
Thanks to CHB for Can Do Foodbank collection
'A huge thank you to all the supporters who get behind the appeal.'
Community Christmas lunch at St Andrew's Waipukurau
Festive lunch at St Andrew's kicks off at 1pm on Christmas Day.
Seven years' jail for methed-up driver who killed a dad in high-speed crash
Drugs and a loaded pistol were found in Brydon Boyce's unregistered, unwarranted car.
Time's up for Waipukurau's Electra Gallery
Electra Gallery opened in 1998, managed and staffed by a group of volunteers.