Modern-day Maui: The day council staff stopped the sun at McLean Park
It didn't take much sun to stop play. But it took a lot of ingenuity to stop the sun.
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'Distressing': Ahuriri Estuary to remain closed until further notice after big acid spill
Contaminated water pumped out but what council staff found was "distressing".
Festival celebrates Norsewood's Viking heritage
Norsewood's second two-day Viking Festival attracted thousands of visitors to Tararua.
Napier-based artist paints vast wall mural on Auckland's NZ Maritime Museum
Cinzah Merkens paints one of New Zealand's largest wall murals in Auckland's Viaduct.
MegaFish: 20kg kingfish takes $10,000 prize at Hawke's Bay fishing contest
It's the first time the competition has been won by a kingfish catch.
Two new MIQ Covid-19 cases - one whose positive test came back while in hospital
Officials will likely release more information about the new Hamilton case.
Maraekakaho's Old Iron Rally attracts enthusiasts
Every make of tractor imaginable was on show at the Old Iron Rally in Maraekakaho.
Thousands turnout for Waitangi Day celebrations and commemorations in Hawke's Bay
Thousands of people attended the Waitangi Day Family Celebrations in Hastings.
One dead, two injured after triple motorcycle crash in Hawke's Bay
Emergency services responded to the crash involving three motorcycles.
'Artificially low': Steep rates increase proposed in Central Hawke's Bay
A steep increase in rates proposed to solve infrastructure issues.
Playoff hopes dashed by Hawke's Bay United's 2-1 loss to Canterbury
Hawke's Bay United suffered a 2-1 loss to Canterbury United on Saturday afternoon.
Wairoa police chief looking to quash gang reputation
Senior Sergeant Maui Aben appointed Wairoa's new police leader.
One person seriously injured after crash in Hatuma, CHB
Emergency services were called to Woburn Rd, Hatuma, about 7.44am on Sunday.
'Suspicious' house fire in Mayfair, Hastings, under investigation
Emergency services were called to the house fire on Jervois St about 12.23am on Saturday.
Rider 'impaled' after falling from horse at Hawke's Bay Racing Centre
Track worker fell on a pole on Saturday.
Hawke's Bay fire: Crews battle night-time forest blaze
Five dozen firefighters battled the blaze that broke out in vegetation.
'Scratching our heads a little' - official on latest Covid-19 community cases
The person had been in self-isolation since leaving the Pullman seven days ago.
Focus Live: New Hamilton Covid-19 community case
Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay said the public health risk was low but the Ministry was "scratching our heads a little" on the cases linked to the Pullman Hotel. Video / Ministry of Health
'Addicted to cars': The decade-long plan to change Hawke's Bay's transport habits
Just 0.5% of people travelling to work in Hawke's Bay use public transport to get there.
One thing is certain - nothing is free
Not paying money to trade may feel good, but nothing is free
From the MTG: Wairoa badly damaged by 1931 earthquake
Tragically for Wairoa three people were killed and several severely injured.
From London to Hereworth
Reporter Shannon Johnstone interviews Teacher Thomas Primrose after he returned from a teaching role in London to teach year 5/6 and as Deputy Head, Teaching and Learning, Hereworth School, Havelock North. Video Warren Buckland
Enhance your natural beauty with gold treatment facial
"Our philosophy is around delivering results-based treatments to our patients."
Richard Fenwick teaching back home
Reporter Shannon Johnstone talks to Richard Fenwick, Assistant Head of Department Social Science who has made an interesting trip from Zimbabwe to take up a teaching role at Hastings Girl's High school. Video Warren Buckland
Māori woman first in Royal NZ Navy with moko kauae
"Your moko kauae does not define your end but instead it ignites your beginning."
Evacuations after 1000 litre acid spill at commercial property in Pandora, Napier
Fire crews called to a commercial property in Napier after an acid spill.
Public urged not to swim in Napier's Pandora Pond amid potential contamination
Public urged not to swim in Napier's Pandora Pond amid a potential contamination.
Just Jack by Adele Broadbent
Louise Ward from Wardini Books reviews Just Jack by Adele Broadbent.
Five people injured after four-car crash in Hastings
Five people were injured after a four-car crash in Hastings.
Three-month precinct trial at Napier's West Quay
Walkway and cycle lane planned for Napier bar quarter.
Dorothy keeps on keeping on
Dorothy Corbishley is nearly 92 and been the longest resident at Coventry Ave flats.
$1.3m tree-lined boardwalk for Te Mata Park access proposed
The narrow Tauroa Valley Rd has become a safety risk, council says.
Free school lunches hit the mark with kids and teachers
"We've heard from parents it's changing their eating habits at home for the better."