Former Police Commissioner to review Cyclone Gabrielle Civil Defence response
Draft review report is due by the end of the year.
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Get snapping for the CHB A&P Show amateur photo competition
Entry forms will be available from Unichem Pharmacy and the A&P Show office.
Man charged with driving under influence of drug after fatal crash
Graham Louis Rouse, 76, died in the February road accident.
Small council wins Appeal Court case for higher rates for foresters
Forestry sector’s Wairoa rates burden increased from $1.59m a year to $2.79m.
10-year-old cuts off 42cm of hair to help local cat rescue
A 10-year-old cuts her hair to help rescue cats, raising more than $2000 on givealittle.
CHB College presents Arts and Culture Evening
The evening was the celebration of cultural events that have taken place over the year.
Schoolies in town for big sports week in Hawke’s Bay
At least 1200 players are in Napier for annual schools sports tournaments.
Bullet holes in Ukraine, thermals in Bulgaria: NZ's soaring model gliders win world title
Three pilots from Hawke's Bay have soared to an unlikely world championship win.
GoBay’s bus timetable fails online on first day of new Hawke’s Bay schedule
Online technical glitch sparks apology from council.
Flaxmere cordons lifted, school lockdown ends after unconfirmed report of person with firearm
A nearby school was locked down for roughly 40 minutes as police responded.
Enthusiastic planters help clean up Karamū Stream
Volunteers plant over 2100 natives on Saturday.
More bikes equals more rides for Cycling Without Age Napier
Cycling Without Age Napier names new bike after late rider Nola Edmundson.
Hawke’s Bay Karting an epic family affair as major Blossom event approaches
Who doesn't love a bit of parent-child competition?
Club weaves its way to 50th anniversary of special cottage
Dannevirke Spinners and Weavers Club members raised money to repay loan for Craft Cottage.
Cabin delivered to cyclone-affected Pōrangahau resident
Housing has been a huge priority for Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated.
Bay teens selected for NZ Junior Tall Blacks squad
Eagle and Treacher first met in the HB U-13B team, where they formed a solid friendship.
HB Racing Club a huge asset to the community
Racecourse played a key role in supporting Hawke’s Bay’s response to Cyclone Gabrielle.
Do I feel safe? Do we need to take a stand on crime?
OPINION: I once lived in a street which now has a very bad reputation.
Game changer for young Hawke’s Bay sports stars
A bevvy of 13 of the ,most talented are on the pathway
Dannevirke Community Board seeks more contact with community
Board members seek opinion on Long Term Plan
‘Like hundreds and thousands on a cake’: Glass shards litter taekwondo studio floor after van smash
The van crashed through a parking machine and then careened through the windows.
In pictures: Hawke’s Bay Marathon winners rave as rescheduled event showcases region’s recovery
It was a day of back-to-back wins and personal bests as the trails proved to be fast.
Reasonable prices for feeder calves in Dannevirke sales
Feeder calf sales are ticking along nicely.
‘Unexplained’: One dead after police called to ‘disorder’ incident in Hastings
Police are investigating a sudden death which occurred in Hastings overnight.
Federated Farmers has policy priorities for the next government
Elections are a good opportunity for reflection.
Dentist with Hawke’s Bay roots wants to fill the gaping hole in our health system
Dr Kris Sweetapple is NZ's Young Dentist of the Year, and he's on a mission of change.
Callum’s art helping family fundraise for surgery
A piece of glass artwork by Callum McNiel is being donated to the Harvey family.
Bubble bursts for high-flying Hawke’s Bay Magpies and Tui
Life in the big city: Magpies beaten 41-22 by Auckland, Tui 63-26 by Counties Manukau.
Season ends for Dannevirke junior rugby side
Local junior rugby finishes as Ross Shield starts.
Heartless act: Burglars target family who lost everything in Cyclone Gabrielle
Residents who lost everything in the floods have now been the victims of callous thieves.
Making a lasting difference: PGG Wrightson extends support of IHC Calf & Rural Scheme to 2026
The company has supported the scheme for more than 40 years.
‘It is so empty’: Can Napier’s Ocean Boulevard shopping centre be revived?
'It has just dwindled down to absolutely nothing. It is really quite sad.'
Four-bed house with 'good bones' is yours for free - but there's a heartbreaking catch
Abandoned toys lie in the cracks of silt in the lounge, a reminder of what swept through.
'Inspired a revolution': Roderick Stronach lived life to the fullest with Down Syndrome
He was believed to be one of New Zealand’s longest-living persons with Down Syndrome.