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Luck of the draw as Marist and Hastings collide
After a week off for King's Birthday, club rugby returned with three superb contests.
Hastings Boys' High score 35 unanswered points to come back to beat arch-rivals
Napier Boys' High School were up 17-0 after 15 minutes.
Hastings District Council's Māori ward social media videos
Hastings Deputy Mayor Tania Kerr and Takitimu Māori ward councilor Ana Apatu talking about Māori wards. Video / Hastings District Council
Mayor unapologetic in face of backlash at council's Māori ward videos
'It’s no different to having rural wards,' the deputy mayor says to the camera.
‘Both sides will be hurting’: The build-up to Hawke’s Bay’s biggest school rugby game
Jason Shoemark didn't experience school rugby hype, but he knows what this weekend means.
Rising concerns: Heavy rain and wind cause road closure, river surge
Hawke's Bay Regional Council warned of a water surge in the Ngaruroro River.
Councillor: If your name’s on illegally dumped rubbish, a fine could be coming your way
'This is exactly the kind of smart, enforceable change our communities need.'
'Unacceptable': Iwi protests sale of ancestral Kahurānaki Station
The iwi's bid to buy the 1156ha farm was unsuccessful last month.
'Really cold temperatures': Wet, windy start to winter for Hawke’s Bay
'Break out the gloves and beanies:' Weekend set to chill the Bay.
'Unjustifiable': Dyslexic children to lose 109 specialist teachers after Budget cut
'For those with severe difficulties reading or writing, there’s nothing to replace them.'
On The Up: 'A hard thing to pull off' – the argument that made three teens national champs
Hawke's Bay won the secondary school debating champs for the first time in 37 years.
Literacy service axed in Budget 2025, leaving 109 specialists jobless
Educators describe the decision as “unjustifiable,” fearing negative impacts on students with complex literacy challenges. Video / Rafaella Melo
Waipawa chef with global experience chooses Elephant Hill for his next menu
Conor Mertens has cooked in Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo.
Watch: Fly-through provides first glimpse of Hawke’s Bay Expressway four-lane plan
Construction is expected to begin in late 2025, subject to funding and consents.
'Distasteful': Last-ditch legal bid to stop crematorium beside supermarket
A crematorium in the middle of the village is a burning issue for some in Havelock North.
'We are really rapt': Napier shelter secures $115k for pilot launch
A fundraising movie night and auction raised over $13,000 last month.
'Most beautiful display': Locals marvel at southern lights spectacle
The Aurora Australis lit up Aotearoa's skies with orange, red and purple hues.
Wild-born kiwi find causes a buzz in Hawke's Bay
'Sure enough, here is this beautiful little bird hunkering down in a hole.'
Mental health facility with crisis beds opens in Hastings
Waiorua should help to ease pressure on Hawke's Bay emergency departments.
'You are a monster': Abducted woman escapes after locking rapist out of his own car
He tricked her into getting into the car, drove her to a remote location and raped her.
Hawke’s Bay jumpers make clean sweep at Te Rapa
OPINION: Nedwin, a star over hurdles, could not have been more impressive.
The two Davids: Cyclists in their 80s honoured as life members of club
David Chote once held a wheelbarrow handle on the back of a ute to get himself into race.
Camberley carved out of growing Hastings suburb - Michael Fowler
Opinion: William Stock named Stortford Lodge after his UK birthplace Bishop’s Stortford.
Former cop's dying regret over 50yo Mona Blades mystery
Mona Blades disappeared while hitch-hiking from Hamilton to Hastings on May 31, 1975.
Drunk meth-driver was in 'rage' over relationship when she fatally hit young cyclist
She has now admitted to Emma-Jane Sylvia Kupa’s manslaughter.
Strong wind warning for Hawke’s Bay - damage to trees, powerlines possible
A strong wind watch has been upgraded to a warning for much of Hawke's Bay.