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400 Wairoa homes impacted by flooding, highways closed across Hawke's Bay
The storm-hit East Coast begins to emerge from heavy rain, flooding and gale-force winds.
'Was a community and now it's a family': How the Cape Coast reacted as 6m swells bore down
'It's a wonderful community – it was a community and now it's a family. It is remarkable.'
Hawke's Bay car show to return next year 'bigger and better'
The show was the fifth Neville McKay has organised.
Plunged into darkness: Dannevirke tradie left homeowner at risk of electrocution
"Exposed live wires left protruding into rooms could have been fatal for the occupants."
When police knocked at 3am: The ordeals of Hawke's Bay's flood victims
'I’ve been here more than 30 years, it’s never, never been anywhere near this before.'
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Hawke's Bay, East Cape storm: Flooding, road closures and hundreds evacuated
A State of Emergency has been declared in some areas.
'Such a good experience': Endurance rider's success competing for NZ
The inaugural Australasia Regional Endurance championship was held in Queensland.
The 'if' of death is certain, the 'when' is unknown, but it's the 'why' that really gets people's interest
The Final Diagnosis follows stranger than fiction stories of death disease and murder.
Ahuriri Pharmacy gives tips and tricks to managing menopause
Ahurriri Pharmacist Mel Barber give advice on managing menopause.
Moth surveys help highway project meet its commitment to treading lightly
The ecology team have been conducting surveys on wildlife.
'Letting out the inner bogan' for Bogan Bingo
There was a sea of flannel shirts, magnificent mullets and black tees on black jeans.
Wackrow Awards needed from community as entries open in July
The Wackrow Awards were created in 1987.
Body found in Ōtāne, Central Hawke’s Bay
A member of the public has found a body at a rural location near the small town.
The Bush Telegraph - a new chapter begins in Pahīatua
The building at 40 Main St has been sold.
'Community in mourning': Three bodies found in search for missing fishermen
A police spokesperson said formal identification is ongoing.
Rescue crew 'gutted' after abandoning mission to save missing fishermen
Napier Coastguard volunteer describes anguish of pulling-out of search for missing men.
Teenage Sam Lack proves super sub as Rovers’ juggernaut rolls on
Teen helps Napier City Rovers unleash 45 minutes of football pain on Wellington opponents.
'Come on my brother': Tributes for three fishermen lost in huge seas, rescue bid suspended
A 7m boat with three fishermen onboard was first reported missing yesterday afternoon.
'48-hour nightmare': Teen allegedly kidnapped, raped after $20k ATM heist
Now a father and son are on trial together in the High Court at Napier.
Police eavesdrop on private communications to bust meth ring
Bishop associated with Brydon Boyce, who had meth in his system at time of fatal crash.
Celebrate Matariki in CHB at Takapau Town Hall
Matariki ki Takapau 2024 will be celebrated at Takapau Town Hall.
CHB's up and coming hair and beauty specialists celebrate success
EIT students host whānau day for friends and family.
Hastings turns on the rain for Magpies and Rams history-maker
Rain is set to dominate the first Ranfurly Shield match in Hastings for 97 years.
Watch: Seal vs eel caught on a reel
The moment 'really brightened everyone’s day' - apart from the eel's.
Seal hunts eel in creek near Taradale
A passerby captured the moment a roaming kekeno caught an eel in Taipo Stream near the Napier suburb of Taradale, about 5km from the ocean. Video / Supplied
Swimmers dive in to raise funds for CHB Swim-4-Lives
Support for the primary schools' programme is strong.
Emergency coordination system work halted by public sector cuts
The system is similar to what Cyclone Gabrielle reviews say the country urgently needs.
The PM wants to double the number of RSE workers - would it help Hawke's Bay?
An industry body is seeking a review of parts of the RSE scheme before any cap increase.
Stevenson caps season as NZ's No 2 heptathlete
Briana flattened her very first hurdle during the first event, the 100m hurdles.
Mahia bound: Search continues for missing fishing boat off Gisborne
Helicopters carrying out shoreline search, sea too rough to tackle.
Schoolkids leave early, road closed as East Coast prepares for two-day deluge
Heavy rain is expected across the entire region for the next day and a half.
Line up. Line up. Join the brigade.
All volunteer fire brigades need more members - it's no different in the Wairoa district.
Building skills for a housing future after Cyclone Gabrielle in Wairoa
'There’s such a huge age range of learners - from school students to grandmothers.'