Reclusive tinkerer experimented with making guns and bombs, then didn't stop
The Defence Force was called to deal with explosive devices at Alastair Kindell's house.
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Magpies' Chilean scrum coach wants to be a pathfinder for South American rugby coaches.
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Minor incidents are already stacking up, and firefighters don't want a bigger one.
Code-swapper: Speedy Leopard pounces after sporting switch
Former top domestic cricket player tosses in bat for football's National League.
Forced-out icecream shop's goldfish to get their own wetland
Rush Munro's goldfish have been a centrepiece of the shop's garden - but they can't stay.
Sports action and carnival fun
Action packed Saturday with sports events and a street carnival
Leg traps found in Tainui Reserve not allowed in parks, council says
Four leg traps found in Tainui Reserve, Havelock North, have triggered safety concerns.
Local Focus: Fabulous Flaxmere Night Market is back with spot prizes
Great kai, pleasant karaoke, friendly vibe and exciting prizes - in Flaxmere.
Lindisfarne College wins school clay target championships
The team won a shoot-off to be named 2022 national clay target champions.
Muggy showers to end hot weekend in Hawke's Bay
MetService Meteorologist says the best time to have a BBQ in the Bay will be Saturday
Hawke's Bay: Big turnout for disaster drills
More than 25,000 people in Hawke's Bay practiced earthquake and tsunami drills.
Get 'clinical': Challenge to Rovers' attack ahead of clash with high-flyers
Napier City Rovers hunting goals as eye second half of National League campaign
The icecream divide: As a city changes, the west is losing its treats
The owner of Rush Munro's says changes are creating a city of 'two very distinct areas'.
Footballer's inspirational journey: From refugee camp to MVP
Young footballer has followed an inspirational journey both on and off the pitch.
Second arrest after Flaxmere death
Man found at Flaxmere property, which has since been searched.
Young siblings impress at Hawke's Bay A&P Show shearing competition
A pair of siblings has impressed in a shearing competition reserved for teens.
Local Focus: Hawke's Bay eateries still struggling to find staff
But not all bars and restaurants are struggling to find staff.
'It was gutting': How football player's 'brief' UK trip turned into 30-month 'nightmare'
Sportsman opens up on how Covid-19's closed borders kept him out of NZ for 30 months.
Sister's 'beautiful' mission: Hopes of ending sorrow at place where murdered teen was discovered
Almost seven weeks have now passed since slain teen Ariki Rigby's body was found
Show-week excitement builds in Hastings
The Hawke's Bay Show at Tomoana Showgrounds starts Wednesday
'No one deserves to die like that': Sister's plea as new details emerge over teen's killing
Ariki Rigby's sister has called on those who know her killers to stop "protecting" them.
Local Focus: En-garde! Fencers fight in Hawke's Bay!
"We've got fencers from as far down as Dunedin and Far North," Baz Clark said.
Anna Lorck: New social housing is lifting the streets of Hastings
OPINION: Residential areas left derelict are coming back to life.
Like mother, like daughter: Napier boxer wins NZ title 20 years after mum
'First step in reaching my goal of going to the Olympics' - 12-year-old Mercede Eunson.
$18.5m funding for Three Waters and transport in Hastings
Housing Minister Megan Wood made the announcement Thursday.
'Pressure is a privilege': Rising goalkeeper opens up on secrets to success
Goalkeeper Oscar Mason was a penalty save hero for Napier City Rovers last weekend.
Hawke's Bay mayors urge voting reform for local elections
Is postal voting dead, and what's best: Online, polling day, or a mix of both?
Little change for Hawke's Bay in local body elections
Editorial: The lack of quality candidates to unseat the status quo really shone through.
Hawke's Bay growers dodge harsh frost but danger not over yet
Low temperatures in Hawke's Bay have kept growers on high alert for damaging frosts.
Waka Kotahi orders speed and weight limits on Fernhill Bridge
Many of Hawke's Bay's highway bridges are over 70 years old and 'need to be upgraded'.
Annual Hawke's Bay wine festival attracts big industry turnout
The Bridge Pa Wine Festival returns in January 2023 with seven wineries and local music.
Oh boy: 500 holes in Hawke's Bay roads
Roading damage 'on a scale rarely seen' could empty council's pockets.
Theatre programme puts bullying in spotlight
Bullying is a massive issue, but this theatre performance helped.
The seven mayors who have already been elected unopposed - and their six-figure salaries
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