Cyclone Gabrielle tragedy: The questions the probe into 14 deaths wants to answer
Two years ago Cyclone Gabrielle brought death and destruction.
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Pretty with a purpose: How sunflowers are helping bring back the goodness to cyclone-hit soils
The crop will never be harvested, but it serves a very important purpose.
Cyclone Gabrielle: The couple who gave up their jobs and moved to Hawke's Bay to help
'This wasn’t just about clearing debris. It was about restoring hope.'
The history behind Makotuku’s restored gates and their significance
The restored gates in Makotuku honor the history of the village's former church.
The 'scars' of Cyclone Gabrielle could linger on hillsides for decades
'Chances are that it’s going to take decades to 100 years, if at all, to patch up.'
Opinion: It didn’t have to be this way – the day a region’s phones turned into expensive paperweights
OPINION: If the carriers are not willing to make preparations, our Govt should force them.
'Timing was perfect': More than $10m from special cyclone Lotto draw now allocated
The largest grant given out in Hawke's Bay was $130,000 to shift an ablution block.
Napier prepares for first Super Rugby game in four years
The last Super Rugby game in Napier attracted 9226 fans. Can the Bay beat that next week?
Rare beaked whale dies after stranding on Hawke’s Bay beach
Two large sea mammals spotted by a dog walker are a species of the elusive beaked whales.
‘Their decision’: Minister on kids hitchhiking 45km to school after rural bus canned
'The obligation is on them to get their children to school.'
Watch: Free diver’s footage reveals thriving marine life off Hawke’s Bay coast
'Lots of people can’t even remember when it was this good.'
Hawks head south to play in Waipukurau
Central Hawke’s Bay basketball fans get a front-row seat to the Hawks action.
The cowboy challenge: From Yellowstone to Dannevirke
Popular series has helped to create a buzz for this weekend's event.
Art Deco Festival: Thousands set to roll in as Napier has its day in the sun, two years after cyclone
Art Deco event organisers appear set to get fine weather for the three-day festival.
Watch: Abundance of Marine Life in Hawkes Bay
Harry Machiela captured underwater footage of the healthy marine life off Hardinge Road, Ahuriri. Video / Harry Machiela
Desperate dad teaches kids to hitchhike 45km due to school bus cuts
When Mike Brown took his children to the bus stop, there was no bus waiting.
Four men arrested after serious assault on council worker
The victim was seriously injured in the Taradale assault.
Remarkable catch wins $20,000 prize – but the fish itself could be worth many thousands more
Northern bluefin tuna are a delicacy in Japan, where they sell for over $5000 a kg.
16 homes in path of recommended Wairoa floodway
Crown manager and Wairoa council have endorsed a 170m-wide, 2m-deep floodway.
‘Flat tack’: Flower vendors gear up for Valentine’s rush
Hawke's Bay Floral Collective expects to double sales as Valentine's Day nears.
'Difficult conclusion': Irish pub announces voluntary liquidation five weeks before St Patrick’s Day
Owners say bar is a victim of Covid, the cyclone, and the other business pressures.
Woman charged with drink-driving over Napier car-surfing death
Napier dad Reif Cotter died on the night of December 27.
Hawke's Bay's councillors and mayors: Who's running, and who's stepping aside
Twenty-two of Hawke’s Bay’s 56 councillors have confirmed they will restand this year.
Napier to Wellington scooter challenge aims to raise $200k for charity
The event supports mental health initiatives in the Hawke’s Bay region.
‘Surprise and delight’: Te Awanga Wine Festival captivates crowd
Twelve music acts and five masterclasses featured at the festival.
Rocket Lab’s 59th mission deploys 5 satellites in milestone launch
Rocket Lab launched its 59th mission, deploying five satellites on Sunday.
‘One of the sharpest’: Hawke’s Bay 16yo scores Tall Blacks berth
If he gets on the court, he’ll be the third-youngest in Tall Blacks history.
‘Could have been fatal’: Officers chased by man swinging a machete
'Both officers deployed Tasers, which were ineffective in stopping the man.'
From Zimmer frame to triathlon: Rocco’s amazing athletic journey
'I’m going to be breakdancing over the finish line.'
81-year-old farmer died in quad bike roll while fencing
Macdonald, a familiar face at the Hastings saleyards, died in Patoka on Tuesday afternoon.
Winning strike: NZ Lotto players celebrate $20k windfall
A Hastings player won $20,337 in Lotto's Second Division draw.
Winning formula: HB family’s unbeaten run in horse racing
The Andersens enjoyed a 100% winning rate this past week.
Six60 vow to have new music for delayed Hawke’s Bay show: ‘We loaded our gear into the studio yesterday’
The Kiwi music kings have revealed they're working on their next release in between shows.
'Wine with soul': Celebrating a father-and-daughter chenin blanc journey
Three Fates recently released its 2024 chenin blanc, a familial collaboration.