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‘Indescribable beauty’ of Napier-Taupō road in 1898: Gail Pope

OPINION: Serpentine route battered by storm and floods.

Nick Stewart: Financial lessons we should take from our mothers

OPINION: Patience, planning and methodical decision-making often trump impulsive actions.

Local contract for $70.5m Napier council and library precinct

'We’re using this pivotal project to drive local job creation and economic momentum.'

Her husband died years ago. Then she found a 'miracle' in her house's charred ruin

'For the unluckiest people, we are very lucky.'

'Stifling microbusinesses': Seymour backs watercress seller facing $600 fee

'Never thought he would support someone like me,' Jake says as Seymour takes up his case.

John Jenkins: Foxton Cup quinella provides trainer with special result

OPINION: Royal Flower delivered for punters with half-length victory over stablemate.

Watch: Deer's ill-fated dash to airport - 'I've hit the darn thing'

It ran across suburban streets and the runway – then authorities intervened.

'Absolutely stunning': New $825m highway nears completion

The new highway will open in June, with the exact date not yet set.

58m wall, no 'fatal flaws': New details about dam for Heretaunga revealed

'Regional council wants to get the hell out as soon as possible.'

'Like looking at lava': Hawke's Bay rugby star retires after freak sprig accident

Teilah Ferguson felt the boot go into her eye and knew "instantly" it was bad.

Opinion: Ahuriri Regional Park ideas threaten the environment it's trying to restore

OPINION: Freedom camping, health resort, bird watch towers and waka land site need to go.

SH1 fatal crash victim identified as Hastings woman

Emergency services responded late on April 10.

Wairoa has one supermarket - a new study examines if its prices are fair

'We are seeing the same story - just insufficient funds for the basic costs of living.'

On The Up: The club reclaiming the night for women runners

As the sun drops, dozens of women arrive, laughter ringing out in the dusky gloom.

'Brutal murders': Decision to release Mark Lundy wasn't easy - Parole Board

Lundy’s parole includes 19 conditions, such as a ban from entering Manawatū.

Haumako's innovation transforms Wairoa into horticultural hub

Haumako is leading Wairoa's shift to high-tech horticulture with Envy apples.

Watch: Jetskier's harbour hoon 'unacceptable'

Speeding in the harbour puts everyone at risk, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council says.

'Real grumpy': Ex-mayor's clash with inspectors over duck shoot

Inspectors halted the shoot just before 8.30am, and Peter Butler wasn't happy.