'I didn’t think about being scared': Air force medic recognised for rescuing more than 70 people during floods
Dangling from a helicopter above flood waters gains NZ Defence Force recognition.
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A Good move: Rugby man gets the job to manage Hawke's Bay Netball
New netball general manager for Hawke's Bay – the fourth-biggest netball centre in NZ.
'Shot in the dark': Search for NZ's best wine helped by Hawke's Bay pinot prodigy
It's the first time the awards have been held in the associate judge's home town.
Prominent artist with 'whimsical' energy was dealing in LSD and other drugs
Dali Susanton even took police to a place where magic mushrooms grow.
Museum looking for Pukeora Sanitorium memorabilia
If you can help, please contact Central Hawke’s Bay Museum.
'Transformational': World-first te reo festival draws big crowds, despite rain
The streets of Hastings were humming in celebration of te reo Māori.
Waipukurau Rotary Courtesy Award given out for 60th year
“Our team are very proud to have been able to provide support to the wider community."
Lifeguards aren't babysitters: Coroner's warning after pool tragedy
Pool staff had acted appropriately and Ranger’s death could have been prevented.
Xero founder Rod Drury got $12m for his Hawke's Bay mansion
The rich-lister's home set a record for the region.
Military flag featuring battle honours returned in final public outing
Military flag repaired and returned to Hastings District Council.
'With me and pork, it just clicks': Butcher apprentice mastering his trade
Butcher apprentice to take his skills to Paris and compete in World Butchers’ Challenge.
Power price spike a threat to provincial economy, energy users' group says
Multiple mills have had to go offline in the last week due to high power prices.
Urgent coastal protection work needed in Hawke’s Bay - report
Report has been 10 years in the making.
'Absolute nightmare': Parking changes causing issues near Napier school
'There were cars constantly up and down doing u-turns, double parking, it was chaos.'
Bombshell day in Polkinghorne trial as wife's recording played: 'He is out of control'
The Crown says the eye surgeon strangled his wife and staged it to appear a suicide.
Some new words in the lexicon give me the ick - Wyn Drabble
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Toitū Te Reo: Thousands line Heretaunga's streets for a celebration of language and culture
An estimated 7000 people are turning out for the festival.
From Edinburgh to New Zealand, Ōkiwi Brown book follows past of murderer
Is author Christina Sanders' latest effort the next Ockham New Zealand Book Award winner?
'We are not big fans of steak sauce': Mystery deliveries for years bemuse Napier family
It's not high stakes, but a Napier family want to get to the meat of the matter.
Fire up your imagination: Airport's $1.6m fire truck needs a name
Hawke's Bay Airport is seeking a name for its $1.6m Austrian-built fire truck.
Defence force bomb squad defuses situation at Hawke's Bay Prison
Police and the Defence Force called out over 'device' in empty vehicle.
Napier Port announces special Behind The Gates Tours
The port is set to offer a limited series of 12 public bus tours for the first time.
Thunderstorms, hail, rain to hit Auckland, snow warnings for SI alpine passes
The rain will move down the country in bands, soaking most of the North Island.
'We were absolutely forgotten about': Village's concern over stopbanks plan
Village worried it will be forgotten about while waiting for council decisions.
Pacific communities connect through art at Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga – Hastings Art Gallery
Their work explored the relationship between the human body and soil.
Hawke’s Bay’s top first XV teams tune up for the business end of the season
Challenges still for first XVs, sub unions and Māori rugby.
'Year-round, rain or shine': World class facility hosting NZ Men's A squad
Unique 'glasshouse' cricket pitches offer world class training.
Water funding remains problem for councils
A rural mayor says there’s no incentive for councils to band together in new entities.
Magpies named for Sunday, but Thompson arrival awaited
The Magpies front row has Super Rugby and international players to burn.
Farmer Council looking for nominations
The council helps guide and advise Beef and Lamb NZ.
Holi Boli pop-up shop in Napier has ethical edge
A former HB designer is creating ethical fashion, which is for sale in Napier this month.
Are 1576 new homes heading to the scrap heap? Full list of developments on hold at KO
Future of big housing developments hangs in the balance.
‘No regrets’: Ex-MP Meka Whaitiri shares the cyclonic reason she left Labour
Whaitiri sits with Hawke's Bay Today to explain her shock switch and her future plans.