Hastings student receives Prime Minister's Vocational Excellence award
A year 11 student from Te Aratika Academy has won an award for vocational excellence
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Demolition marks new beginning for Wesley Methodist Church in Hastings
New home for Hastings' Methodists hoped to be built by the end of next year.
Pāua ban at Waimārama 'about managing our kaimoana', says hapū
Line put in the sand by local Māori who told MPI 'enough is enough'.
Napier council warns total sprinkler ban if current use continues
Level three water restrictions in play for Napier.
Fire rips through Napier house and surrounding cars
It comes amid a mini-spree of damaging fires in the region.
Boxing Day sales draw not just locals, but visitors, to Napier
With more domestic visitors in town, Napier's retailers had another busy Boxing Day.
889 per cent rise in five years in demand for social housing
Housing register numbers have rocketed across Hawke's Bay in the past five years.
Hawke's Bay fire crews called to a State Highway 2 crash discover another on the way back
Fire crews saw the second incident on their way back from the first crash
'How low can you go to steal off a boy in a wheelchair'?
A boy with special needs has had his specially-designed buggy returned to him.
Roger Moroney: Boxing Day - the button punching day
Boxing Day - when retailers and shoppers start punching
Unusual end to a strange year
From all of us at MTG we wish you a safe and happy holiday season.
Farmers still dealing with Hawke's Bay drought nine months on
The drought classification, put in place in March, remains for Hawke's Bay.
Racing: Hunta Pence overcomes track and distance doubts
Racing wrap from John Jenkins.
Canny View: That's a wrap
In all honesty, no one knows what is coming around the corner
Xmas Day tragedy: Diver dies at Hawke's Bay beach
Despite medical assistance, the person died at the beach.
Mana whenua rep appointed to Te Mata Park Trust Board
Waiora Rogers has been appointed to be the Board's first mana whenua representative.
Hawke's Bay holidaymakers warned to be wary of native species still breeding
DoC is warning holidaymakers to be aware of native species still in breeding mode.
Christmas weather: Gusty, but no need to wrap up with pleasant day for most
The North Island is in for a pleasant day, but it's a colder story for the South Island.
Mum who put her child's life before her own dies aged 20
Rhianna Truman passed away aged 20 after an eight-year battle with cancer.
Fired up: Haumoana Volunteer Fire Brigade gets two new fire trucks
Coastal community brigade's focus is around resiliency.
Swept under the rug no more: Tales from life as cleaners
"I think they wanted a variety of takes on what cleansing could be."
New year honour Peter Goodbehere
Peter John Goodbehere receives the QSM for services to film. He was a foundation member of the Napier branch of the New Zealand Federation of Film Societies (NZFFS) in 1959 and was President from 1960 to 2002. Video Warren Buckland
New year honour Arohanui Haumihiata Lawrence
Arohanui Haumihiata Lawrence was inspired by traditions of sharing surplus produce between marae. She establishmed a community garden at Waipatu Marae, where the public can browse the garden and pick produce for a small koha. Reporter/Thomas Airey. Video/Warren Buckland
New year honour Carol Charman
Carol Charman has volunteered in the Napier community, particularly supporting youth and people with intellectual disabilities. She has been involved with many community organisations. Video/Warren Buckland
Council chair says Māori are right to push for more control of freshwater
Rex Graham says Ngāi Tahu claim makes sense given historical freshwater failings.
Fur Patrol's Julia Deans to perform at Napier's Botanic Beats
Singer-songwriter will join Project Prima Volta on stage.
Investigation into five Hastings fires
Firefighters battled a cluster of grass fires in Twyford, Hastings, on Wednesday night.
Jobs for Heretaunga initiative proves successful
Fulltime employment has come for 10 workers thanks to Jobs for Heretaunga initiative.
1 kilometre of road, 13 temporary speed signs, and no roadworks
Is the use of 13 temporary speed signs in a kilometre stretch of road reasonable?
House fire in Akina, Hastings, under investigation
Firefighters spent over an hour battling the blaze.
Herbertville offers perfect family lifestyle for new hotel owners
'We want to create that family environment here within the hotel.'
Editorial: Enjoy Christmas with your People of the Year
The idea of singling out one person in 2020 didn't seem right.
Local Focus: Santa sleighs it for 21 years
The real reindeer aren't used due to biosecurity laws. Made with funding from NZ On Air.