Historic Hawke's Bay: Underpaid immigrants and overpriced clothing in Napier
Immigrants in the 1860s found wages were poor in Napier, and clothing expensive.
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Multimillion-dollar Cancer Wellness Centre project put on hold
Cancer Society presses pause on centre planned for Orchard Rd near Hawke's Bay Hospital.
Packed house in Hastings to celebrate the 2019 PAN PAC Hawke's Bay Business Awards
More than 300 people attended the event at Clubs Hastings on Friday night.
First Hawke's Bay KiwiBuild homes on sale in Maraenui in stormy market
Open Home on Saturday, but the locals reckon it's a closed deal.
Hawke's Bay councils tango for regional unity
Hawke's Bay councils have broken new ground with a meeting of all mayors and councillors.
Hawke's Bay man jailed after sexually assaulting teen daughter at public pools
Despite it being in public, the girl was too frightened to move or make any noise.
Things to do in Hawke's Bay this weekend
There's plenty to do in Hawke's Bay this weekend.
November hot weather continues in Hawke's Bay
Hastings recorded 29.4C and Hawke's Bay Airport 29.1C.
Iwi on baby uplift apology: 'It's time for redemption for families of taken kids'
Ministry failed to build relationships, explore options, in Hastings baby uplift case.
Holidays mean Hastings will wait two more weeks for deputy mayor decision
First time a Pacific Islander has been sworn in as a councillor in Hastings.
Two Hastings District Councillors to miss swearing-in ceremony
Hastings District councillors will be sworn in on Thursday.
Napier quake survivor still driving at 100 (years - not km/h)
George Foulds is 100, a fan of genealogy, obituaries and drinking the occasional whiskey.
Woman trespassed from Hastings police station until 2021
She was caught trying to talk with her partner through the walls of the holding cells.
Things to do in Hawke's Bay this weekend
The Hawke's Bay Women's Lifestyle Expo is a two-day event for women of all ages.
Austrian count will turn multi-million dollar Hawke's Bay sheep and beef farm to forestry
It's fair to say not everyone's happy.
Waka of Plenty: Second of the big artworks on Cape Coast trail unveiled
It is the second public art sculpture of the Te Matau-a-Maui Art and Heritage Trail.
Wairoa gets boost with new hospital equipment
A new combined cardiology and radiology scanning unit has been sent to Wairoa Hospital.
Kids no longer walking to school after stranger danger fright
Community on alert after a stranger attempts to lure schoolkids in broad daylight.
Get ready for a sizzling 30C Sunday in Hawke's Bay
And Mitre10 MEGA walk organisers advise people to slip, slop, slap and wrap on Sunday.
'Forgotten in a warehouse': Missing student art work found
William Colenso College students' work returned after Wellington showcase - finally.
Concrete kerbs offers clue into contractor behind 27 truckloads of concrete dumping
Mystery behind concrete rubble dumper at Flaxmere deepens, as kerbs found in the rubble.
A and P Society president's prize heifer wins 'ultimate award'
Third Meat and Wool Cup win for Rauriki stud.
Motorcyclist in a serious condition after hitting road sign in Hastings
The condition of the rider is unknown at this stage but ambulance is on the scene.
PM the apple of farmers' eye at Hawke's Bay show after emissions move
Arrival came on day Government decided farmers won't be taxed on emissions until 2025.
Local Focus: Bike battle at Havelock North
Mountain bikers aren't welcome in Tainui Reserve. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man injured after being trapped in early morning Hastings crash
Caroline Rd was blocked while firefighters worked to free him from his vehicle.
Iwi want Cook's name for Cape Kidnappers changed
It's an understandable position for Ngati Kahungunu to take. But not all are happy.
Local Focus: The Havelock North mountain bike battle at Tainui Reserve
Mountain bikers aren't welcome in Tainui Reserve. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Black Sticks striker Cotter captures supreme school award
Humble Cotter didn't expect any of her four awards at the Bay schools sports awards.
Earthquake practice: Hawke's Bay volunteers practice what to do in emergency
Volunteers in Hawke's Bay practised what to do in a large earthquake
Rachel Wise: Quake drill brings back shaky memories
We hung out under the table for quite a while