The end of 'wet bum' boat rides: Temporary footbridge over Bay river toasted by community
The bridge now provides better access options for those in the cut-off community.
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Winner of special Lotto draw for cyclone relief claims mega-millions
Half of all ticket sales for Saturday’s draw went to support communities hit by Gabrielle.
'There's always something that happens': Cyclone-hit farmers pick up the pieces
Tararua District's coastal residents remain philosophical after the cyclone.
Get your nominations in for Civic Honours Awards
Get your nominations in for Hastings District Council Civic Honours Awards.
Napier Civic Choir to perform famous opera
Napier Civic Choir brings famous opera Carmina Burana alive for its first 2023 concert.
First Kiwi-built app of its kind launched for people living with dementia
Alister Robertson has designed an app for people living with dementia.
Magpies face busy NPC roster
It's a full-on first 15 days of the Bunnings NPC rugby competition for Hawke's Bay.
Chris Hyde: There is no need for a ‘debate’ about transgender women
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Dennis O'Reilly: During Covid, Civil Defence were disconnected from the marginalised communities
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Life-long thief took child on shoplifting outing
Woman, 41, shoplifting since age 14, told "it should end today".
Cyclone-hit EIT Taradale campus closed with $25m repair bill but courses continue
The campus is out of action for six months but most courses will still be taught.
Competition setting Hawke’s Bay club rugby alight
More and more clubs and players are wanting games played at night.
Flood doesn't stop Bakery school.
As the EIT flood damage from Cyclone Gabrielle continues Stefan Schmith EIT Bakery School tutor talks about getting back to normal. Video/Warren Buckland
Wonderland Glow Show coming to Napier with 2000 free tickets up for grabs for HB kids
Hawke's Bay kids deserve a treat after the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle.
'It's a time capsule': Wallet stolen 26 years ago found under storm-damaged tree
Retired Central Hawke’s Bay farmer Michael Hardy had long forgotten the theft.
Tūtaekurī River stopbanks weakened in Cyclone Gabrielle onslaught
16km of stopbank on either side of one of HB's main rivers have been weakened.
Eat your greens: a collection of Aotearoa’s finest sustainable dining experiences
Care about what's on your plate and in your glass? These Kiwi businesses do too.
Megan Banks: Cyclone aftermath a time for reflection - and poetry
Calm after the storm makes the region take note.
Winter worry: Novelty of dinghy crossing wearing off for couple after bridge swept away
“I really don’t want to be in the dinghy for winter."
Down But Not Out artists donate to relief fund
The exhibition celebrates the spirit and resilience of the Hawke's Bay community.
One-day cricket final in Napier to support cyclone recovery
Central Stags will play Canterbury in Napier next week.
Patient airlifted after crash near isolated Putorino
A crash happened about 4pm police said.
Lindauer portrait of Ngāti Kahungunu chief could set a new auction record
Czech artist painted the oil on canvas piece in 1883, 3 years before chief's death.
'Does not define who I am': Man with Down syndrome can't get a job
Hamish Gilbert wants prospective employers to see the value he can bring to a workplace.
'An unviable situation': Foster parents give Moana back to Oranga Tamariki
It follows the mother’s failed bid to take custody battle directly to Supreme Court.
Hawke’s Bay working through grief and trauma after cyclone
A Te Whatu Ora clinical psychologist says everyone will process grief in different ways.
The state of highway 5
Hawke's Bay Today reporter Doug Laing takes a closer look at the state of the Napier Taupo highway on the first day open to the public since Cyclone Gabrielle. Video/Warren Buckland
How buying a bottle of gin will help Hawke's Bay's Cyclone recovery efforts
The National Distillery Company teams up with Thieving Acorns on more cyclone fundraisers.
Boaties and beachgoers beware: Cyclone remnants still pose dangers
Official advice from Lawa still advises people to stay out of the water.
Govt announces six new bridges; new Minister of Police confirmed
Hipkins announced Cyclone Gabrielle measures and a new Police Minister.
Magpies swoop in to help save rehab’s EIT Home
A dedicated team of Magpies swooped into action on Friday.