From a tiny Hastings music class to the world: The rise of a new superstar Kiwi producer
'Being in LA all of a sudden is quite surreal. The people in Hawke’s Bay are a lot nicer.'
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Wairoa mayor's plea: Don't waste money on a Waikare bridge, get on with a bypass
The National Land Transport Plan goes before the NZTA board this month.
‘Good Vibes Only’: Hawke’s Bay short film about graffiti starts a mural renaissance
The arts collective looks to bring good vibes to Hawke's Bay towns.
Hit by a car during triathlon training: Pete Cowan's remarkable 13-year journey to Paris
Lying on the side of the road, his upper leg split, Pete Cowan worried about his future.
'I can walk': Hawke’s Bay boy with cerebral palsy taking first steps after surgery
The community raised over $200,000 for 7-year-old Rocco Green. It's paid off.
Freestyler: Bill Knobloch knocks goal right out of the water
He wanted to swim 20km and raise $350 for the cause. He swam 32km, and raised over $2600.
State care to circuit breaker: Napier hub fills major gaps for local rangatahi
'It’s really been a full circle moment.'
When stray horses roamed Napier’s streets, inflicting injuries on those they came across
Opinion: In 1879, stray horses became a 'nuisance in Napier', especially at night.
Hawke's Bay woodchopper's daughter turns 100
Helen Whyte still lives in her own home.
One of Emma Twigg's boats could bring her a gold medal. Another is already behind the bar
Napier bar The Pavilion will be ground zero for rowing fans for 30 minutes of high drama.
Four Hawke’s Bay tourism events get Govt funding boost
A welcome financial boost for events that will bring visitors to the region.
Hastings council signs agreement to sell land for new Flaxmere supermarket
Supermarket giants deny involvement with the site.
'It was beautiful:' 104-year-old wedding frock star of show
A celebration of Napier, fashion and love over the weekend.
Zita Smith gifts home made taonga to welcome new neighbours
Well-known kuia welcomes new families into Napier's latest Kāinga Ora housing.
'No brainer': Hawke's Bay councils exploring joint water services model
The talks pick up from previous joint work in 2019.
Dramatic Polson Banner rugby finish as big schools clash in Napier
The Polson Banner match was a draw - but there were 21 other matches being played as well.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Four injured, two seriously, in Napier crash
Four people were injured in the Thursday crash, two seriously and two with minor injuries.
$260 coming to the pockets of power consumers in Hawke's Bay
It's a $20 increase from last year's dividend.
Owner's advice to dirt bikes thieves targeting his store - don't bother
Bikes have security features that mean they cannot be started without Yamaha activation.
Rise again: Napier City Rovers out to replace Chatham Cup pain with league joy
Napier City Rovers coach Bill Robertson: 'The message is to recover and bounce back'.
Magnitude 4.0 earthquake gives Hawke’s Bay a light shake
Close to 1000 people reported feeling the quake.
Napier War Memorial’s Eternal Flame transferred to a candle, stays in public sight while important repairs take place
It disappeared from the public eye in 2017, but made its return last year.
Nourished for Nil Napier surprised by $10,000 Foodstuffs grant
East Coast food rescue organisations get $20,000 boost from Foodstuffs North Island.
Crown nets cannabis dealer, and now it's after her house
Police looked for 'buried money' but it meant the cash had been spent on renovations.
Fishing vessel runs aground: Inner Harbour channel needs surveying, HBRC says
The stuck vessel was 'revving its engine' for two hours, a witness says.
Hawke's Bay name more overseas signings, no Tyrone Thompson amid talk of code switch
Lincoln McClutchie is also back as a squad of 40 is named for the Magpies' NPC campaign.
House of the Year: Multimillion-dollar home and bunker near Te Mata Peak scoops prize
'The craftsmanship in this home is truly next level.'
'Wintery feel': Cold snap set to hit Hawke's Bay after balmy weekend
Higher-than-average temperatures turn to rain for most of the rest of the working week.
Finals hopes gone for Hawke's Bay schools in Super 8 rugby
The Super 8 hopes may have gone, but there's still the national championship.
70-year-old inducted into Equestrian Hall of Fame
The honour celebrated a lifetime of dedication for Dannevirke's Maurice Beatson.
Watch: Violent gang fight erupts after rugby game; Mayor 'absolutely disgusted'
Graphic video emerges of fight that local mayor says shows gangs are 'out of control'.
Hawke’s Bay, Gisborne now NZ’s biggest meth users - police ask for public help
A spike in methamphetamine use in the Eastern District puts it in the top spot per capita.
'Just lose themselves': 70 years of clay creations for Hawke's Bay's oldest pottery club
'People just sit, relax, and enjoy what they are doing.'