'People make mistakes': Plea for drivers to slow down after 9 crash deaths in 9 weeks
There are many factors behind a spike in fatalities, police say.
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Seventh open win at Dannevirke for Rowland Smith
The win heralded the champion Hawke's Bay shearer's return to competition.
Vikings return to Norsewood for a weekend of festival fun
The Vikings returned to Norsewood for a festival like no other.
Where our rescue helicopter went in 2023
Dannevirke and Levin were the helicopter's most-visited locations in 2023.
Hawke's Bay showjumpers eye up American window
The riders are set to take their horses to compete in the US.
Hastings to host Assembly Room Tunes daytime concert and morning tea for retirees
Morning tea and a show: The events at Toitoi hope to evoke memories.
World shearing record smashed near Dannevirke
The target was 1611 - it was broken with more than half an hour to go.
Shearing: Back chasing the records in southern Hawke’s Bay
Rod Sutton set four world records. Now he's helping others chase their dreams.
In-form Dannevirke show jumper poised to strike in series finale after home win
'Having started the new year like that was a relief, and a reward.'
Real estate agent wins court dispute over commission on $6.6m sale
Station was sold between brothers' trusts in a "family arrangement".
NZ’s worst road toll was 50 years ago, but tragedies still haunt our highways
Safety on the roads has come a long way since 1973, but police are desperate we do better.
‘Please take your time’: Message to Hawke’s Bay motorists after deadly weekend
The road toll across Hawke’s Bay this year has now reached 17 deaths.
'Pattern of behaviour from the community': Doctors records 227 no-shows in a month
No-warning cancellations are hurting resources and stretching out wait times.
Man walks for days fundraising for life-saving rescue helicopter
"I was told the only reason I was alive was because of my heart."
Underwater drone to keep an eye on leaky Dannevirke dam
The council says the cost of the underwater vehicle is expected to be less than $50,000.
Festive parades in Tararua and Napier lure Santa, firemen - and Elvis
Christmas punters prep for popular parades.
From dishie to driver: Food truck owner 'hooked' on hospitality
A mum of two has taken inspiration from her children for her business name and approach.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Napier Lotto player wins $13k
A Napier punter won $13,000 during Lotto's Wednesday draw.
Two dead in crashes - one in slip near Wairoa, one near Dannevirke
Civil Defence and emergency services were on alert in Wairoa.
The Wairoa River - when the mouth opened, it all went
Police knocked on doors to wake families to alert them to the dangers of the rising river.
Crash updates: One dead after second weekend crash near Dannevirke
One person has died in a second serious crash in the area in less than 12 hours.
Constable's hope: The new generation that could solve a small town's domestic violence woes
This policewoman is teaching children what love looks like when they're in a safe home.
In darkness, avoiding a sting, a million bees cross the Hawke's Bay border
This was what beekeepers had been desperate for after the cyclone flooded many hives.
Missing worker found dead at bottom of bank after police search forestry block
A man working on a forestry block near Dannevirke did not return home from work.
People of all ages and abilities hit Dannevirke Domain for Gumboot Friday fundraiser
What started as one woman's idea kicked into a day of fun and fitness for Gumboot Friday.
'It was a well-supported decision': Tararua Mayor defends donation to France museum
Collis this month attended the opening of the museum on a trip she paid for herself.
Tararua man to walk 200km just months after near-fatal accident
"If I hadn’t had my helmet on, I would have died there and then."
Norsewood settler stories are given new life through the restoration of headstones.
Norsewood Cemetery reveals the lives of early settlers.
From checkout operator to store owner: Young couple take charge of supermarket
Mason McKeown's journey to supermarket ownership began as a teenager mopping floors.
‘Part of the Kiwi psyche’: A long drop goes on display in Dannevirke
Totara slabs, an original toilet seat, and a taxidermy possum thrill museum visitors.
Napier win Ross Shield with near-unprecedented dominance
It is arguably the most dominant performance since the Shield was first presented in 1902.
Being part of the community important to supermarket’s new owners
As part of Lindy's passion for fresh foods, she is planning to introduce new deli items.
Valerie Redshaw: ‘I’m very much a revolutionary’: Gallery celebrates 130 years of women’s vote
Suffrage medal winner says the vote was probably most easily won of the women's victories.
Election 2023: On the campaign trail in the wide-open seat of Ikaroa-Rāwhiti
There were so many laughs, you could almost forget the dramatic backdrop to this campaign.