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Tree struck by lightning burns in Hastings

Tree on fire in Hastings after it was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm on Friday afternoon. Video / Jesse Steffert

Waka Kotahi aims for end of March SH5 reopening, ‘freight convoy’ to start next week

Many motorists are eagerly awaiting the reopening of the major highway.

Dinosaurs and fire engine a hit at vet clinic open day

The behind-the-scenes tour included exotic pets and SPCA kittens.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Buying Hawke’s Bay to support Hawke’s Bay

More than 1000 applications from businesses in Hawke’s Bay for recovery support.

To bead or not to bead

Eskdale School children have been involved in a bead workshop to help with their trauma

Iconic pub The Puketapu to reopen in matter of months following floods

The celebrated establishment has long been a big part of the Puketapu community.

Dashcam evidence: Cyclist visible before being struck, killed by vehicle with bullbars

If you use bullbars for safety, you have a 'higher duty of care', a grieving family says.

Club cricket’s day at McLean Park will come

Gabrielle put-paid to a McLean Park dream for club cricket. But there's always another day

‘Like a paint shop exploding in a fire’: Huge thunder and heavy rain hits Hawke’s Bay

Tree in flames in Hastings and traffic jams up as rattled residents rush home.

Historian to give talks on Hawke’s Bay's flood plains as cyclone fundraiser

Talks will be a Cyclone Gabrielle fundraiser for Hawke’s Bay Disaster Relief Fund.

Wide range of Kiwis facing financial difficulties

Inaction is not going to work out if you’re already struggling.

'Going to be massive': First cruise ship returns to Napier after cyclone, retailers thrilled

'It has been really slow since the cyclone - it feels like winter'

Thyme-ly maiden victory for Hastings-owned gelding

Roundup of the week's racing.

Happy ending for toy story

Layla and Zara O'Connell were reunited with their toys after they were found in the silt

Planning for your retirement can be a daunting and unknown task

There will be a time when you will want to stop working and sit back.

Volunteer firefighters swap hoses for leaf blowers

A group of 8 volunteer firefighters cleaned up the Waipukurau-Waipawa cycleway.

Flatlining: $11b health shake-up yet to help struggling frontline staff, 'urgent problems'

Your guide to the big health reforms - and whether they're working or not.

Forestry Minister stands by decision to keep Hawke’s Bay out of land use inquiry

The two-month inquiry would take twice as long if Hawke's Bay was included, Nash says.