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Hipkins reveals $941 million cyclone, floods recovery package

Money will raise stopbanks, fix roads and rail, and repair every damaged school.

Man in critical condition after digger rolls down bank

Once the man was recovered from the digger, he was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital.

Hawks’ wings clipped in Auckland

The Hawks have been beaten by 31 points.

'The day we have been waiting for': Napier-Wairoa road re-opens

The reopening of the road at Putorino was an emotional time for the people of Wairoa.

Carrington edges Fisher to remain on top of the world

Dame Lisa Carrington crossed the line just ahead of Aimee Fisher to claim gold in Hungary.

Old Boys Marist bring up a ton in Premier rugby

Napier Old Boys Marist scored 15 tries in a near record-breaking match, winning 101-36.

Luxon claims lack of action in orchard cyclone recovery

“Not enough real action is happening in Hawke's Bay": National's leader is back again.

State Highway 2 due to open

A ceremony was held today to mark completion of a Bailey bridge over the Waikare River after the old one on State Highway 2 was destroyed by Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / Paul Taylor

Joseph Ahuriri's mystery disappearance: How police are hunting for traces of vanished man

Scientists will provide a specialised drone to police to help them search under the silt.

Project for 425-plus homes on outskirts of Hastings could be fast-tracked

A big housing project has been proposed near Flaxmere.

Lavender farm a symbol of hope proof that community is still key

Lyonmark Estate continues to be helped by its incredible community.

Moving houses a part of policing life for couple married 60 years

Ian and Eleanor Holyoake celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary.

Pickleball becomes big hit in Hawke's Bay

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the world and it is taking off in Hastings.

The storytelling magic of lanterns

The success of any magic lantern exhibit, depended on the showmanship of the speaker

Hawks’ hopes revived in win over Taranaki Airs

The Hawks had lost four in a row, before a revenge win in New Plymouth.

Hastings-trained winner on new Awapuni synthetic track

A roundup of the week's racing.