The young Hawke’s Bay rockstars who won Bandquest’s best original song
They met at kindergarten and started banging on buckets when they were just 7 years old.
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'Bloody disappointing': Ranfurly Shield taken off Hawke's Bay
The timeline of the Shield break adds up, but HB Rugby wants answers about the powder.
'We made history today': Rugby tournament's first ever girls team thrashes boys 65-0
They're a team of wingers, with just three forwards, but these speedy girls ran rampant.
Major landslide near Gisborne
Video shows the road torn apart after a landslide near Gisborne. Video / Gisborne District Council
A brief history of trophy desecration in Aotearoa
How do you work so hard for something, then break it? Quite easily, it seems.
Final number of red zoned properties revealed for Hawke's Bay; ‘buyout office’ to be set-up
The milestone has drawn a mixed response by affected property owners heading into buyouts.
St Anthony's School's Peter Pan show brings laughs and applause aplenty
A student reviews the school production of Peter Pan.
Race for Wairarapa seat: What each candidate will do for Central Hawke’s Bay
Candidates address living costs, cyclone recovery, infrastructure and mental health.
Shield shenanigans: Woodworker says Log o' Wood should have been reinforced
Craftsman claims Ranfurly Shield should be designed to be carried around.
‘Apologetic’ Hawke’s Bay rugby player fronts up after alleged drink-driving fence smash
"He’s been a silly boy, you live and you learn."
Leisure marching open day
Teams from the lower North Island were in Dannevirke for the leisure marching open day.
Central Hawke's Bay's new citizens welcomed
The citizenship ceremony was held in the Central Hawke’s Bay District Council chambers.
Mystery white powder could be plaster, Shield restorer says
The white powder will most likely be from plaster added a few years ago to the Shield.
Killer mum cuddles bears made from slain daughters' clothes, letter reveals
She admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.
Napier choir to perform concert in Dannevirke
The choir will be performing songs from famous musicals.
Food and wine feature on Spring Fling itinerary
The Central Hawke’s Bay’s Spring Fling continues.
‘Like family’ - Raj’s journey from Singapore to NZ citizen
Raj Suppiah fell in love with both his partner and New Zealand.
Hawke's Bay player charged after Shield celebrations
A Hawke’s Bay player has been charged as the fallout continues from their Shield win.
Category 3 list finalised: Mixed response to Hawke’s Bay cyclone milestone
The milestone means the buyout process can soon begin. It has drawn a mixed response.
Hawke's Bay Magpie charged after alleged drink-drive crash during Ranfurly Shield revelry
A car hit a fence in suburban Napier at 3.30am. A rugby player has now been charged.
Holy hounds and communion cats: Animals blessed in special church ceremony
Hastings parishioners were able to take their best friends to church on Sunday.
Where to go if you want to vote early in Hawke's Bay
Advance voting has started in Hawke's Bay - here's what you need to know.
Waipukurau Market on for the first time
Sunday's Waipukurau Market will feature 46 craft stalls and eight food trucks.
Sodden ground to equestrian greatness: Mounted Games Championships debut for daring Hawke’s Bay teens
The sodden ground at the Tarrants' Taradale farm is a breeding ground for talented riders.
'One hell of a drop': Ranfurly Shield restorer claims new Log o' Wood stronger than original
'They’ve lost the respect for what the Shield was or should be.'
Millionaire who donated plane to Act revealed in Te Pāti Māori complaint
Te Pāti Māori asks Electoral Commission to investigate donation to Act by rich lister.
Letters to the Editor: Some Kāinga Ora housing no better than living in motels
Readers' views on housing and Hawke's Bay Hospital.
Strengthening our rural communities
OPINION: Various meetings have been held with local groups.
How Cyclone Gabrielle contributed to Chatham Cup hero’s footballing break
After witnessing Cyclone Gabrielle devastation, Liam Schofield's priorities changed.
False alarms get fire brigade hot under the collar
Dannevirke High School and the local fire brigade are taking the matter seriously.
Basketballers in regional championships
The basketball team will be competing in Wellington.
Ranfurly Shield badly damaged as Hawke's Bay celebrate regaining Log of Wood
Hawke's Bay won the Ranfurly Shield from Wellington on Saturday afternoon.
Parade for the Shield in Hawke’s Bay? Not until it’s fixed
A social media video shows the Shield broken into pieces.
The delights of Hawke’s Bay’s spring: Snow on the hills, 25C and gale winds forecast
Spring is a changeable beast, and it's proving to be that way again.