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Powerful male sexual abuse survivor photos on display at Fotofest
The confronting photography exhibition looks to shed light on the journey of survivors.
Halloween horror: Driver drank and took drugs before killing cousin, injuring seven
One victim dead, one paralysed and one cannot remember the death of his girlfriend.
Driving simulators helping learner drivers become more competent on our roads
MTFJ helps sponsor two simulators to help kids learn to drive
Elsthorpe School children learn about their waterways
The children enjoyed pulling up nets and were delighted to find a large long fin eel.
What are the issues for Tararua District?
What do locals feel are the issues for this year's election?
Dry horrors: Why Hawke’s Bay’s next drought could be its worst
Region needs to properly prepare for the realities ahead of it, a councillor is warning.
Too much, then too little - Hawke’s Bay’s water seesaw brings dams into spotlight again
OPINION: Water storage just makes sense - Jock Mackintosh lays out the case for dams.
Man planning vape store near school says community must fund a coffee shop to stop him
A furious MP has described the dairy owner's decision as an 'absolute disgrace'.
Man scams dozens of people selling cars that weren't his, earning thousands
Scam artist pays $50,000 to court after judge gives jail warning.
NPC Battle of The Bays: Brad Weber back from London, back in the Magpies
Brad Weber returns to the Magpies for the Battle of the Bays in Napier.
Police believe shots fired from one car towards another in Napier
Police were investigating what appeared to be shell casings on the road.
Four-vehicle crash: SH2 in Hawke’s Bay reopens, one taken to hospital
At least one person has been injured, initial reports suggest.
Review: Dannevirke High’s Little Shop Of Horrors a great night
Dannevirke High School puts on successful show
‘Felt like I’d been run over’: Record number of Lepto cases in Hawke’s Bay
There have been 35 cases in the region this year alone.
Hastings textile fabricator wipes out the competition with dog-friendly design
Hawke’s Bay Upholstery Apprentice Wins Apprentice of the Year
Don Stephenson’s passing mourned by large crowd
Iconic Te Rehunga resident Don Stephenson passes at 98
The phone call they'd waited for: Family win fight to save home
Their home didn't flood during the cyclone, but it had sat in the red zone for months.
Omāhu Marae to host special Waiata Māori Music Awards show
Friday evening's show includes a star-studded line-up of Māori performers.
Racing: Big local winner back for Spring Racing Carnival
Callsign Mav won three of the races in 2020 and 2021, one at odds of over 80-1.
Perfect 10 for record-breaking Verstappen
OPINION: Don Kennedy has the latest on Formula One.
Big win for Napier's new port wharf and cyclone road works
Fulton Hogan committed 90 crews (400-500 staff) to deal with damage on Hawke's Bay roads.
The date is set: Trains to return to Napier for first time since cyclone
It has been seven months since trains rolled through Napier. But be vigilant from now on.
Election 2023: On the campaign trail in the wide-open seat of Ikaroa-Rāwhiti
There were so many laughs, you could almost forget the dramatic backdrop to this campaign.
Racing: Early Tararua interest in Melbourne Cup
Smokin' Romans, part-owned by a Dannevirke man, was seventh in the cup last year.
New World celebrates one year
It's one year since they took over the local supermarket.
Fluoride opposition not supported by evidence says letter writer
Another letter about the fluoride issue.
Bring your appetite - Pahīatua men take on pie eating champ
Four locals had to bring big appetites to the inaugural contest.
Waipukurau market launches Spring Fling in style
The Spring Fling Central Hawke’s Bay has kicked off for 2023.
Gang leader has $2.1m of homes, vehicles, cash stripped by police
The asset seizures follow Operation Dusk - a major police investigation in 2019-2021.
Stortford lodge: Spring lift as quality lambs sell well
Keen interest from outside buyers and spring grass growth led to premium prices.
Choice not chance: Hawke’s Bay joins social supermarket movement
The new initiative looks to help dignify the food bank experience.