He complained the road was a fatality waiting to happen. Then it happened
In places, State Highway 5 isn't just unforgiving, it's "absolute garbage", truckie says.
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Check out Sunday markets, or pet first aid courses
There's plenty to do in Hawke's Bay this weekend.
International first-comers to Horse of the Year eager to return
For Chloe Woodley, 17, from England she is competing at the event for the first time.
Youth Council selected, giving voice to different ideas
The youth councillors have a range of issues they want to tackle.
Midnight Camberley carjacking: Offenders flee through Havelock North
Police spotted stolen car but had to abandon pursuit.
Missing Hastings family spotted at Whangarei supermarket two weeks ago
Checkout operator said she recognised the daughter and all appeared 'normal'.
Jail sentence for home invasion was right, Appeal Court rules
"Try going to the police about this or try to stop me and I'll cut you," he told victim.
Norwood Gold Cup winner cries happy tears ... again
Lisa Coupe left basking in golden glow after clear rounds punctuate the Norwood Gold Cup.
Para dressage rider's astonishing journey to Horse of the Year
"Little things can tip me over - a sideways step, scooting forwards, kicking at a fly."
Family missing: Police appeal for sightings of Hastings woman and children
Megan Lee and her two children were last seen a month ago.
'She certainly is a beauty': Toitoi opening a joyous event
I was pleasantly surprised by mix of opulence and cosiness.
Weekend weather: Cloud and light showers expected on weekend
But it's expected to warm up for Monday.
Local Focus: Hastings' sprinkling problem
Residents breaking bylaws in Hastings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The sprinkler bandits of Hastings
Residents breaking bylaws in Hastings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Drop in the bucket: Drought discussions step up in Hawke's Bay
"The pulse is very weak": The wait for significant rain continues for most.
Plane an eye in the sky for aerial survey
Regional collaboration helps to create 3D models of the landscape.
'Women of Inspiration' coming to Horse of the Year
Matilda Brown, Tonia Cawood and comic Jaquie Brown all on the panel.
'Concrete is a one-way crop': Opposition growing against Heretaunga Plains development
Business owners and residents oppose development of productive Heretaunga Plains
Things to do in Hawke's Bay this weekend
There's plenty to do in Hawke's Bay this weekend.
'I was one of the bad ones': Ex-con driving programme turns 800 lives around
"We only have to keep one person out of jail for a year and the Crown has its money back."
Hospital's fatal mistake costs gang member's life
He had critical injuries after being shot twice. But that wasn't what killed him.
In eyecatching photo of PM, a photographer spotted a problem
Grant Reaburn looked at the front page of Hawke's Bay Today and was shocked.
Local Focus: She sells sunflowers in the summer sun
Sunflowers are a blooming business in Hawke's Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Childcare 'hit squad' finds widespread breaches
Breaches by home-based services jumped from 15 in 2018 to at least 52 in 2019.
Local Focus: She sells sunflowers in the summer sun
Sunflowers are a blooming business in Hawke's Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Soap box races return to Art Deco Festival weekend
The races were held at Napier's annual festival. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Soap box races return to Art Deco weekend
The races were held on Sunday morning of Napier's annual festival. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Market Reserve a symbol of Napier's rebuild
Of concern was that the city would not rebuild, and Hastings would grow as a result.
They're 'crap': Hastings' elderly slam new parking meters
Age Concern says older people are struggling with the new machines.
Things to do in Hawke's Bay this weekend
There's more than just Art Deco this weekend in Hawke's Bay.
'A jewel in the crown for the city': PM tours Hastings' Opera House
Jacinda Ardern attends unofficial opening of Toitoi. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: PM unveiling at HB Opera House
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visits a renovated Hawke's Bay Opera House. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Dog, pig or sheep? Butchered animal mystery at Flaxmere park
"It is impossible to say with certainty due to the extent of its mutilation."