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16yo accepted as volunteer firefighter, puts out his first flames alongside dad

It’s rare to be accepted at just 16, but Tyler Parkinson's waited his whole life for this.

‘I didn’t want him to go’: Father of teen stabbed to death at party regrets their final fight

Police have not made any arrests despite 50 people attending the party.

Hawke’s Bay’s new rescue chopper: Hangar upgrades, equipment could cost over $1m

Hawke’s Bay’s brand new rescue helicopter is set for arrival in September 2026.

On the Up: An ode to the crews keeping the lights on through our worst weather

When you think ‘I’m glad I’m not at work’, that's when Hamish Weir is at his busiest.

Editorial: If you want to crack down on fly-tipping, consider making the dump cheaper

OPINION: It's a blemish on NZ's clean, green image and it's high time something was done.

Why Hawke's Bay households will pay more for water by 2026

Separate water bills will replace current rates bills.

Napier man named as Canterbury river victim

A man who died after an incident in a Canterbury river has been identified.

2.2 million gone: Sheep numbers almost half what they once were in Hawke's Bay

'It’s looking like it’s going to become an industry that is not sustainable.'

Mayor unapologetic in face of backlash at council's Māori ward videos

'It’s no different to having rural wards,' the deputy mayor says to the camera.

‘Both sides will be hurting’: The build-up to Hawke’s Bay’s biggest school rugby game

Jason Shoemark didn't experience school rugby hype, but he knows what this weekend means.

Rising concerns: Heavy rain and wind cause road closure, river surge

Hawke's Bay Regional Council warned of a water surge in the Ngaruroro River.

Councillor: If your name’s on illegally dumped rubbish, a fine could be coming your way

'This is exactly the kind of smart, enforceable change our communities need.'

'Unacceptable': Iwi protests sale of ancestral Kahurānaki Station

The iwi's bid to buy the 1156ha farm was unsuccessful last month.

'Really cold temperatures': Wet, windy start to winter for Hawke’s Bay

'Break out the gloves and beanies:' Weekend set to chill the Bay.

'Unjustifiable': Dyslexic children to lose 109 specialist teachers after Budget cut

'For those with severe difficulties reading or writing, there’s nothing to replace them.'

On The Up: 'A hard thing to pull off' – the argument that made three teens national champs

Hawke's Bay won the secondary school debating champs for the first time in 37 years.