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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.

Two trucks crash in Hastings industrial area

The road has now been cleared.

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.

Dannevirke couple has long association with Daffodil Day window display

Armed with lots of natural daffodils, the group transformed the window.

Memorial to 1931 Napier quake heroes set for restoration after being deemed potentially unsafe

The 'run down' memorial is going through at least four months of restoration work.

CAN: Artists' talents to the fore with five new exhibitions in Napier

In our workshop for August, Moodboard by Kriti Rawat is a vibrant exploration.

New tri trophy honours the late Heretaunga Women’s Centre's Amanda Meynell

New trophy at Harcourts Hawke’s Bay Women’s Tri celebrates community leader.

Watch: Fire at vacant house in Napier

Police and fire investigators are looking into the cause of the blaze at a vacant home.

'Go as long as I can': Man living with Parkinson’s hits hole in one, shares his motivation

Nigel Parker has a simple message for others living with Parkinson’s disease: keep active.

Police search for 'suspicious' man after student was followed after school

Police conducted a search of the area but couldn't locate the man.

Vaccine for 'devastating disease' expanded to include more at-risk Kiwis

Thousands of immunocompromised Kiwis to benefit from new vaccine funding.

Cyclone-flooded sections hit the market in Hawke's Bay - but can you put a tiny house on them?

Work is under way to clarify what you can and can't do on Cat 3 land.