Māori King, politicians expected to descend on Ngāti Kahungunu hui
The hui at Omāhu Marae follows several that drew thousands across the motu.
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Horse of the Year 2024: Sophie Scott is the quinella queen
Sophie Scott rides victorious in the $80,000 Olympic Cup at HOTY in Hastings.
They wanted a backyard pool - as soon as workers arrived, things 'didn't feel right'
Warren Hanger has spent $80,000 on what is currently a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Two dead after serious crash south of Hastings, third person critically injured
A woman in her 70s was transferred to Wellington and remains in ICU with serious injuries.
Flaxmere teen signs with Hawks: 'I had a ball in my hands when I started walking'
Zoram Smiler's rise through the Hawke's Bay age groups is complete.
'Catastrophic': Banned driver sped from cops before crashing into photographers
The forbidden driver who had earlier sped away from police faced several charges.
Watch: Infamous mankini-wearing Aussie makes Horse of the Year debut
He wore an itsy bitsy teenie weenie orange plunging-top mankini.
Hastings cannabis plant the 'size of a big Christmas tree'
Stolen-then-abandoned bush turns out to be a massive cannabis plant.
'It’s vital we factor this': Flood protection had no chance against Gabrielle - report
Further work required to design appropriate flood mitigation.
Grandstand empty but no shortage of seating
Thousands are expected in the last days of the Horse of the Year Show.
Several seriously injured and major road blocked following crash
Pakowhai Rd was closed and diversions in place along Te Ara Kahikatea and Elwood Rd.
'All so horsey': Good things from small packages at HOY
Pocket rockets take to the Horse of Year arena.
From Napier City Rovers to the Premier League and the World Cup
Napier City Rovers is where it started for Scottish football international Jonathan Gould.
'Get on with the job sooner': Government streamlines flood protection
It's believed a streamlined consent process should enable a faster Hawke's Bay rebuild.
Horse of the Year 2024: Windy start for exceptional equestrians
Thousands turned up for the event after years of cancellations.
Police spikes deployed to stop vehicle after failing to stop in Napier
Police spikes used after man fails to stop for police in Bayview ending in Napier arrest.
Severe thunderstorms, strong winds to hit Hawke's Bay
Adverse weather watches have been issued for late Monday and early Tuesday.
Hawke’s Bay in brief: Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash on Kennedy Rd, Napier
A man in his 20s is in a serious condition at Hawke’s Bay Hospital after the crash.
'Super team of horses': Wilson ready to wow at Horse of the Year
Horse of the Year begins in Hastings on Tuesday.
'From the depths of hell': Young Kiwi runner stuns world to win 1500m title
It caps a remarkable day for NZ athletics after Hamish Kerr won gold in the high jump.
Cyclist seriously injured after collision with car at rural Hastings intersection
The incident was reported just before 9am.
Lindisfarne College Gala draws in a big crowd for the Sunday event
The annual Lindisfarne Gala was once again bringing smiles to faces and raising funds.
The Hits Hawke's Bay co-hosts discuss their scooter challenge
Adam Green and Megan Banks were elated after their epic scooter journey.
A chance to travel around the world at Cornwall park
International Cultures Day returns after a five-year absence.
What happens to other shops when a supermarket closes?
Variety store owner Thomas Park hoped for a few customers, but the car park was empty.
Michael Fowler: The history of Hawke’s Bay’s Beacons landing spot
With the usual airport shrouded in fog, it was time to try a new landing spot.
Champing at the bit: Horse of the Year poised for 'best of the best'
Organisers ensure bar lifts for 2024 HOY.
Unbeaten Australian-trained 3-year-old started in Hastings
Roundup of the week's racing.
'My feet are legends, I’m a legend': The drag queen who ran up a peak in stilettos
It was an idea born in a classroom - Eru Heke's not one to shy away from a challenge.
'Like the swoosh of a jet': Beloved century-old Haumoana tree loses its limbs in the night
'Everyone knows the tree. They have played around it, climbed on it, swung from it.'
Packed public gallery supports two charged with Javon Aranui's murder
Judge grants interim name suppression to protect the two men’s fair trial rights.
Swedish-born Kiwi footballer's Olympic dream
Silver fern tattoo on Swedish-born footballer highlights Kiwi roots.
Hawke’s Bay in brief: Four leap-day babies for Hawke’s Bay
Hawke's Bay Hospital had four leap-day babies born.
'Bigger than our family:' Golfer turns hand to children's language therapy
Mat Perry is raising money for speech therapy for children with Down syndrome.