Plunged into darkness: Dannevirke tradie left homeowner at risk of electrocution
"Exposed live wires left protruding into rooms could have been fatal for the occupants."
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Escaped sheep alert people to theft of tools, fuel and machinery at Showgrounds
Sheep out on the football field alerted people to a theft at the showgrounds.
Phone news service operating for quarter of a century needs new volunteers
Those with a talent for talking are urged to put their name forward.
Two ‘suspicious’ vehicle fires on same street a day apart not related, police say
Second car fire on Tennyson St came a day after witness saw the 'firebombing' of a ute.
‘Firebomb’ destroys family vehicle: ‘We watched our $100,000 ute go up in flames’
A witness saw four masked men - one threw 'something really big' at the ute.
Dannevirke farmer wins title at NZ dog trial champs on final run before dog’s retirement
One man and his dog from Dannevirke take home a special win from NZ dog trial champs.
Central Hawke’s Bay residents feel ‘ripped off’ by fuel prices
Andrew Northe says 91 prices are consistently 30c/l higher than in neighbouring Hastings.
New World worker's focus on people and pastry leads to longstanding career
Judy Brown says her 30 years at the Dannevirke supermarket 'didn't feel that long'.
A bit unseasonal - a warm week for Hawke’s Bay
Napier was the warmest in the country at 10am on Monday.
Principal feels school lunches improved student attendance, and behaviour
'Why would we punish the kids for not having food?'
Central Hawke’s Bay Reaper Burger Challenge: ‘You can see the struggle on their faces’
Reporter Michaela Gower goes to a place no smart woman has ever gone before.
Taradale make it 10 in a row
Taradale have scored four tries or more in all 10 games this season.
Kiwi teen sets up website for second-hand uniforms
Teen creates one-stop second-hand uniform website.
Firefighter honours fallen friend during Sky Tower climb: 'He's with me all the way up'
RA died in November after a cancer battle. Toby Walker was determined to honour him.
Feijoa jam 101: The teacher showing kids how to save seasonal produce
She learned to preserve as a teenager in a foster home, now she's teaching others.
Boy racers do 'burnout circles' around young woman in middle of intersection
Police say boy racer activity near Dannevirke is becoming more common, and more brazen.
Soldier settlement site recalls 'almost forgotten' history
Heritage site to honour Dannevirke's WWI soldiers' part in farming rehabilitation schemes.
Equestrian Sally Clark's journey from Olympic glory to breeding future winners
The Olympian shared centre stage on a special day.
Test, fail, get a free critique: Woman giving driving lessons says she's lost 75% of her customers
Learners are using free practical driving tests to replace lessons, business says.
Havelock North and Taradale likely to contest Nash Cup final
Aotea were kept scoreless by a rampant Taradale side - who won 104-0.
More than 30 Anzac Day services in Hawke's Bay
The day starts with dawn parades and continues with civic and church services.
Three teams remain unbeaten in HB premier club rugby
Havelock North is making its way back after a few tough years.
Pedestrian dead after being hit by vehicle north of Dannevirke
The man was unable to be revived and died at the scene.
Public outcry prompts change of heart on poppies
The Dannevirke community has stepped up to help the RSA.
Miracle win for shearer Buick at NZ Shears
David Buick was almost killed and wondered if he would ever walk again.
Nash Cup: Havelock clock consecutive wins, Clive fail to fire
Clive fail to score any points in Farndon Park boil-over.
'We need to look after them': Volunteers to deliver meals
Volunteers will hit the road three days a week.
From woolshed to bed - two sisters spin their homeware dreams
Sisters behind Foxtrot Home design throws and blankets using wool from the family farm.
Club wants proposed multisport complex to be at Dannevirke showgrounds
The multisport complex committee says the Domain is a 'clearly superior location'.
She thought the underwear theft would be a brief setback — then it happened again and again
A thief targeting Paige Lanigan's washing line started out as annoying. Now it's awful.
New fluoridation plant for Dannevirke by the end of August
Dannevirke to get a fluoridation plant by end of August.
'Absolutely gutted': WorkSafe declines to investigate young men’s road deaths
Workers died during an illegal commute to a meatworks.
The Hits Hawke's Bay co-hosts discuss their scooter challenge
Adam Green and Megan Banks were elated after their epic scooter journey.
Return of Makotuku's Black Dog Tavern
A local fencer has reopened the local venue for the community.