Body lay undiscovered in burnt-out car for two days: Police thought it was a sheep
Police were first alerted to burnt out car on Saturday - body only found two days later.
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Funding approved for Hawke's Bay street change initiatives
Napier, Hastings and Central Hawke's Bay projects funded
Local Focus: Rion Roben on Candidate Camera
Rion has been interested in politics for a long time and encourages everyone to vote.
Local Focus: Damon Harvey on Candidate Camera
Damon Harvey is confident Hawke's Bay has enough opportunities to attract young people.
Local Focus: Kim Priest on Candidate Camera
A recent health crisis motivated Kim Priest to put her name forward as a candidate.
Hawke's Bay flying high on the parks this weekend
Get ready for some rugby, and other stuff
Hawke's Bay wāhine taking ownership of their future with fashion
"Once we realised that there was never going to be an opportune moment we went for it."
The hole in Hawke's Bay's big sport spend-up
A new aquatic centre, a court expansion, a great stadium and a top track - is it enough?
Local Focus: Rizwaana Latiff on Candidate Camera
Rizwaana Latiff moved to New Zealand from South Africa in 2000 and is now running for HDC.
Local Focus: Alex Cameron on Candidate Camera
Alex Cameron is concerned about housing availability and affordability.
Local Focus: Michael Fowler on Candidate Camera
Michael Fowler is a Hawke's Bay historian, and a massive Tiger Woods fan.
Local Focus: Wendy Schollum on Candidate Camera
Wendy Schollum has concerns about the housing crisis and living cost in Hastings
Charity store with 40 thefts a week reveals excuses people use when they're caught
Because the store is full of donated goods, thieves argue they should be able to take it.
Supermarket ram raid sparks council-funded barriers
The move comes following a series of ram raids across Napier.
The dam question: Another six years of Ruataniwha debate unnecessary, iwi says
The company that holds the consents for the failed Ruataniwha Dam wants them extended.
Local Focus: Kevin Watkins on Candidate Camera
Hastings District Council candidate Kevin Watkins says Hastings is surfing a wave.
Local Focus: Hastings' heart is back
After eight years of hard work, Hastings' heart is back.
Local Focus: Simon Nixon on Candidate Camera
Meet Simon Nixon who is running again for Hastings District Council.
Not enough candidates to vote for in Hawke's Bay
Some areas have no mayoral, council ward or regional council member elections.
Fresh look for Te Pōhue community
There are a busy few years ahead for Te Pōhue as community plans finally begin.
Dominic Hoey's Poor People With Money: A review
Wardini Books' Louise Ward calls the novel "writing of raw and shining brilliance".
Heart Foundation celebrates 20 years of healthy choices for tamariki
Seven years since a Flaxmere early childhood centre started its heart-healthy journey.
MP: Passenger trains 'ignored' in Hawke's Bay public transport plan
A Hawke's Bay MP is calling on people to write in to ask for trains to be reinstated.
Abused boy's brain injury caused permanent disability
Oranga Tamariki returned boy to couple's care before he suffered disabling head injury.
Cheering their way to Grand Champs
They got up on that stage and gave it their all - now the Bay City team will represent NZ.
New $11m surgery complex opens at Royston Hospital in Hastings
The hospital says the new complex will help it 'service the community better'.
Saturday is the day to go out in the Bay
Make the most of warmer weather before Sunday showers.
Lotto: Two players win $500k each, Powerball jackpot grows to $14m
Saturday night could see a $14 million winner.
Multinational soprano talent on show in concert
The performers bring a wealth of talent and experience to the concert.
Hawke's Bay's first-ever natural Muscle and Model Championships
Inaugural Bay natural bodybuilding champs will take place on July 30 at the Toitoi centre.
Temperature may fall below zero in Hawke's Bay this weekend
MetService is forecasting a particularly cold wake-up.
Age Concern re-brands to attract New Zealand's ageing population
New branding to show that Age Concern isn't just for those concerned about their age.