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Architectural brilliance: Hawke’s Bay projects vying for awards
Commercial, educational, hospitality, housing, interior and public architecture honoured.
Wairoa’s updated flood plan protects more homes and Māori land, showgrounds still to go
The Government contributed $70 million for Wairoa’s flood protection.
Why Napier City Rovers are eager to build on last season's success
It's time for the team of 2025 to write their own chapter in Napier City Rovers history.
Domino’s pizza trays found in nearby bathroom, chain says they hadn’t been used for years
Domino's confirmed the trays have since been disposed of.
‘Outstanding’: Ludlow Farms wins East Coast farm environment awards
Judges said Ludlow Farms was a strong family business, highly regarded in the community.
Festival with a difference as Pakistani community rallies for Napier cricket
The ODI in Napier coincides with the end of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.
‘Worst I’ve seen’: Tyre specialist stunned at damage from roadworks, dozens of cars affected
More than 30 people have already called the council to request help.
Hapū agree price for 50% share of Hawke’s Bay Airport
If the sale is finalised, Mana Ahuriri will be the airport's largest shareholder.
SH5 crash: Driver appears in Tauranga court facing 11 charges
She has not entered pleas to the charges.
Napier Tech win MJF Shrimpton Memorial Cup
It was only fitting that Liam McCarthy scored the winning runs in the club cricket final.
Roadworks chip away at Napier cars
One driver said they had eight windscreen chips and paint chips all over the bonnet.
‘False sense of security’: Eight children drown in one summer
Coroner calls for better supervision around pools, lakes and rivers.
Flying high and in all directions: Hawks top NBL
The cavalry is arriving, with the Hawks currently sitting pretty.
'I want to get Wairoa back on its feet’: Mayor stands for a fifth term
Little says flood mitigation and roading are key priorities for the district.
‘State of shock’: Canadian hockey players injured in serious crash
The visiting U16 and U18 hockey team members were travelling to Tauranga from Napier.
Napier healthcare protest: 'Almost nothing left'
Just over 200 people rallied to support the call for better Napier Health Centre services.
Pirate outplay impatient Texans
Both teams lacked the necessary patience levels but Pirate's were better.
Meet the weed boat driver keeping Hawke’s Bay streams flowing
'Don’t worry, the ducklings can swim faster than this thing.'
Innovation at MTG blends culture with interactive learning
OPINION: Five Films For Freedom screens LGBTGIA+ shorts from four countries.
‘Complete lack of understanding’: Govt's online casinos plan threatens sports funding
If you depend on gambling for funding, it creates a 'perverse incentive', Minister says.
Opinion: The hidden risks of delaying your estate planning
OPINION: Don’t wait for tomorrow to plan for what tomorrow brings, start today.
Colourful Captain Maurice Bower was ‘Napier’s high-salaried town clerk': Michael Fowler
OPINION: Captain Maurice Bower would prove to be Napier's most long-serving town clerk.
No backing down for Napier health services protest
A Napier health services protest rally will start on Sunday at 1pm, at the Sound Shell.
Hawke’s Bay Airport’s $3 million upgrade to runway lighting
Hawke's Bay Airport is undergoing a $3m runway upgrade, including 169 new LEDs.
Avian botulism the likely killer of more than 100 ducks near Napier waterways
MPI says its testing 'has excluded HPI [bird flu] as a cause' of the deaths.
Corporate law to the catwalk: Lawyer aims for Miss Universe NZ crown
Meet 2025 Miss Universe New Zealand finalist Dana McNatty.
Porsche parade to descend on Napier led by ex-Formula 1 star
The parade will feature about 130 Porsches and be led by Mark Webber.