A place to call home: Cyclone-smashed school rebuilt in time for new year
'I can’t wait to see the look in their eyes when they walk through the gate.'
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Going up in the world - three-storey inner city housing ready in Napier
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A rare celestial spectacle: How to see the planets align
For those eager to see it, Hawke’s Bay Holt Planetarium is hosting a Sunday observation.
'They have to do what they said': Frustration as flood resilience costs rise
Hawke's Bay Regional Council seeks extra funding as project costs reach $26.94 million.
Cyclist killed in crash with car in Flaxmere, Hawke’s Bay
Locals say the accident involved a girl.
How words are gained or lost in translation – Wyn Drabble
OPINION: The legal profession owes it to the justice system to use precise language.
Govt invests $67m in Hawke's Bay Hospital upgrades
The radiology department will be upgraded, and a new cancer treatment machine added.
‘Not ideal’: Plan to address coastal flooding in Hawke’s Bay delayed over $34m cost
The climate change and coastal erosion impact strategy has been years in the making.
Speedway: Meeanee drivers hope to capitalise on home track
Don-Tage Irfan has earnt himself a reputation as an entertaining stirrer.
More than 300 patients airlifted by Hawke’s Bay rescue helicopter in 2024
The helicopter crew averaged over one mission a day in 2024.
‘Safer and more resilient’ Route 52 upgrade complete
Historic Route 52 roading upgrade complete after four years.
Five Central Hawke’s Bay midwives confused by report saying Central Hawke’s Bay has just one midwife left
The group was surprised by a report showing only one midwife in the area.
Napier powerboat racing carnage: 'Like the Waitemata Harbour on steroids'
Less than half the boats in the Napier racing survived the first two races undamaged.
The 38 roads where speed limits will be increased
The changes will take effect by July 1.
Explained: Why last night’s big quake rocked some harder than others
The Eketahuna tremor was felt much more strongly in Wellington than Taupō.
One of Hawke’s Bay’s oldest homes up for sale, after refresh
One of Napier's oldest homes is up for sale for the second time in three years.
Speed limits back up to 100km/h by July
The speed limits were lowered almost two years ago.
Supermarkets mystery as Napier lags in Countdown rebranding
A supermarket brand in Napier for 36 years has still got some time to go yet
Napier festival cancelled as ticket sales fall short for Queen tribute
Queen tribute band couldn't save Napier's Revival Festival from cancellation.
One region, four highways, 32 hours of closures: Police urge caution after tragic week
'The speed limit is not a target, and we want people to drive to the conditions.'
‘Flippin heck’: Strong quake shakes lower North Island
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck 10km east of Eketahuna at 11.26pm.
Kiwi man's rebuild of the famous 'lost Bugatti' to be unveiled at Art Deco Festival
All but three of the country's 15 vintage and classic Bugatti models will be in Napier.
How a Hawke’s Bay police duo conquered the world bodybuilding stage
Police officer wins the Pro Miss Figure world title in Canberra on debut.
Mysterious collapse of water bottling company owing creditors $2.6m
The firm, established at Awatoto in 2018, closed last July and is in liquidation.
'Rising stars': Hawke's Bay growers praised amid science boost
The Government's goal is to double exports by 2034 through increased investment.
Batter Christian Leopard soldiers on through injury
Red-ball cricket doesn't hold quite the appeal it once did for the 27-year-old.
Impact of crash throws recycling truck worker out of vehicle
'The trucks are left-hand drive - he was ready to step out the door, and was thrown out.'
Four people flown to hospital by helicopter after Napier-Taupō Rd crash
Three rescue helicopters, one each from Taupō, Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne, responded.
'Our happy place': The organisation with a waitlist of volunteers in a tough economy
As large Bay charities are hit by a tough economy, a small op-shop thrives.
Logging train revival to help 'deteriorating' Napier-Taihape Rd
'After some pencil-sharpening, we’ve been able to get this agreement in place.'
Napier’s freedom camping shake-up should include a site for homeless: Advocacy group
Proposed changes to the camping rules have received a wave of feedback.
94th Hawke’s Bay Earthquake memorial to be held a day earlier
'I'm proud': Napier's MP will share her family's quake history at memorial.
‘Empowering and therapeutic’: Award-winning musical set for Hastings
'Therapy: The Musical' will play in Hastings on March 5 and 6.
'Not funny': Mystery sign bandit alters street names into crude words
More than 30 street signs have been hit, costing the council thousands in repairs.