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Village divide: Show of support as Lady Deborah's mechanic accused of 'horrendous' repairs
A letter has been signed by 30 customers of Village European about its owner Jason Lee.
Jet skier saves lives in water incident
Two children and an adult fetching cray pots were in difficulty after their kayak flipped.
Wairoa council gives the thumbs up for voting-age change
Wairoa District Council is backing a proposal to lower the local election voting age.
Hawke’s Bay cruise ship season: No Stats NZ data for biggest ever
There is no Stats NZ cruise ship data, but local businesses say their own numbers speak.
In pictures: Braving the heat and shopping up a storm on Boxing Day
Hawke's Bay heat was the star of the show on Boxing Day.
Christmas Day rescues: Multiple people saved at Waipātiki Beach
It's not the first time a daring rescue has happened at the beach.
'Back to full strength': Thousands in event funding allocated
This summer in Hawke's Bay is gearing up to be one of the biggest.
The Organs: Why this hidden Hawke's Bay wonder isn't a tourist destination
Once it was a barren rockface, before a clash of heat and water.
Can I go to... Puketapu Park in Hawke’s Bay?
One of Hawke's Bay's hidden gems is open again in time for the holidays.
'I didn’t go looking for these things': The Hawke's Bay nurse who went from Sierra Leone to Starship
Life laughs when you make plans. At some point Michelle Baines stopped making them.
The echo of the huntaway will be heard again
Dog trials are now able to recommence in Ākitio after extensive cyclone repairs.
Napier father of three named as victim of fatal Waipatu crash just before Christmas
The 38-year-old dad was killed on Elwood Rd, Hastings, just days before Christmas.
Committed cookie seller's record-breaking success
The university student has smashed the national sales record by 1611 buckets of biscuits.
Illegal fishing licences impact Hawke’s Bay anglers - know the rules for summer
Knowing the rules while fishing this summer could save you a fine or your life.
Christmas celebrations might be better off inside in Hawke's Bay
Move your plans to the morning or inside, because Christmas in Hawke's Bay might be wet.
Algal bloom is back in Hawke's Bay, no swimming or shellfish collecting on Cape Coast advised
The bloom off Te Awanga and Haumoana has been tested and the risk of toxicity is low.
'Inspiring' demoltion process in Hastings
Materials will be reused in Hawke's Bay and Tonga.
The times, they are changing – but we can make plans to weather coming storms
Happy holidays, everyone – we will see you in January.
‘Delighted’: Hawke’s Bay winemaker Kate Radburnd moves into new home after floods
She hadn't missed a vintage in over 40 years, now Radburnd is back doing what she loves.
Water restrictions in a near record-wet year: 'We need to rethink our approach'
Napier, Hastings and Waimārama are now under water restrictions - is this the future?
NZ’s worst road toll was 50 years ago, but tragedies still haunt our highways
Safety on the roads has come a long way since 1973, but police are desperate we do better.
The couple who had a river re-route itself over their land
As the floodwater receded, Annie Phillips realised the river was now flowing 20m closer.
Future of Tāngoio and Te Ana Falls walk still being considered after cyclone
'Efforts are underway to remove damaged assets and re-evaluate the future of this site.'
Freedom from secrecy and shame: How a sex abuse victim has transformed her life
'Now I live a life that I thought only existed in movies or books.'
Te Pohue farewells rafter and beloved fireman
Alex Scarrow was soon to have become the rural community's volunteer fire commander.
Man causes Christmas scare with toy gun in Hastings
A man was taken into custody in Hastings CBD by police.
Police release name of Hastings homicide victim
Police are investigating the death of Javon Jesse Aranui after an assault in Hastings.
Cannabis found in child’s cot during Hawke’s Bay drug raids
Police found $300,000 worth of drugs in raids of large-scale cannabis operation.
Talented MTG team take difficult year in their stride
Pūrākau o Te Whenua, explores the legends and tales of Te Matau-a-Māui
Crash waiting to happen: Camera cop nabs 39 speeding drivers in four hours
Constable Karl Hewitt said at that rate he starts just waiting for an accident to happen.
Christmas Cheer: More than 1000 struggling households in Hawke’s Bay to receive gifts
Santa's helpers give Hawke's Bay people a better Christmas.
Hastings-trained galloper Duncan Creek takes the win at Trentham
Roundup of the week's racing scene in Hawke's Bay.
Mission Estate Winery to host NZ Cross Country and Relay Championships
A concert-goer's dream turns into a runner's delight.