Irene van Dyk hoping to lead a Hawke's Bay renaissance at NZ's national champs
'My idea is to create a culture. I think we can upset a few teams.'
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'Major deficiencies': Almost half of Hawke's Bay highways get a two-star rating
A State Highway described as a 'goat track' is among the routes needing urgent funding.
‘Poorly maintained’ CBD buildings in the sights of Wairoa council
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little: 'People want their main street to look good.'
Wairoa shooting: Resident frustrated after 'one police car' turns up
'You’d think with a shooting ... there would be an immediate response.'
Cheeky social media jabs follow Tasman's historic Ranfurly Shield win
Tasman celebrate first Ranfurly Shield win as Hawke’s Bay face playful jabs.
Bonny Lass poses serious threat as Crocetti aims for Group 1 glory
Champion jockey Warren Kennedy plans to push Crocetti for an early lead.
Opinion: Crocetti heads stellar line-up for the Tarzino Trophy
The feature race on first day attracts the cream of the weight-for-age gallopers.
'Good start': Post-cyclone whitebait ban over as catchers make up for lost time
The season didn't go ahead for most of last year after rāhui put in place.
Free visits to the doctor tightened for Hawke's Bay youth amid funding concerns
The programme had the potential to exacerbate the 'postcode lottery' of health care: GP.
Hawke's Bay hospo legends set to breathe new life into iconic Hastings bar
'I’ve been coming here for years...I remember when it was just tiny.'
'My horse thinks better than human beings': Road riders want Govt intervention to stop bad driving
'I’ve been trying to get insurance because I’m going to collect a car one day.'
'A story worth sharing': America's Cup a hit with Napier schoolkids and young sailors
Students were also able to sign their names on a special flag.
'Very concerning': Large bird population drop in Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle
'These endangered birds are an essential part of our coastal and freshwater ecosystems.'
Paws out, claws out: The Cat of the Year is about to be crowned in Napier
'It’s not just for bred cats - domestics and companion cats can join as well.'
Piera Hudson hits the accelerator again, after a ski injury that took 12 months to heal
'For the first time in my life, I missed skiing.'
Napier City Rovers set lofty goals ahead of National League
Captain Jim Hoyle opens up on Napier City Rovers' National League qualification and hopes.
Spirit of promising rugby star lives on through two trophies
The rising star's life was cut short after a fall from a crane on a construction site.
Full steam ahead: Bay Cities' Symphonic to transport listeners on whimsical train tour via song
The Bay Cities' Symphonic Band is ready to wow Hastings audiences.
'I stood my ground': 74-year old protester ejected from Act meeting
A crowd of about 170 people attended the meeting in Hastings.
A question of safety in Oak Ave: 'I just see the tree and I just want to cut it down'
Peleti Oli's brother died when an SUV hit a tree in 2021.
Wild Hawke’s Bay weather leaves perfect track for Tarzino Trophy
"The track is so good we need to water it."
Plans for new affordable senior housing in Flaxmere
New senior housing will be built in Hastings for the first time in about 40 years
Mayor opens croquet club’s new facilities
One of the largest croquet complexes in the country has a new clubhouse.
Cop's plea to those who know the truth about Ariki Rigby's murder
Hunt for killers of teen who died in 'unfathomable circumstances' enters third year.
Police apologise for mistaking teen's body for sheep as killer still at large
As police continue to hunt for the killers, her family prepare a special memorial event.
Boy, 9, comes to father's aid in violent Mongrel Mob 'hit'
'This is a hit and it's come from the captain,' victim told before he was attacked.
Damon Harvey: Hastings council debt spirals: $711 million forecast by 2030
OPINION: The district council is spending more on daily operations than it takes in.
Selaks, a 90-year Hawke’s Bay winemaking institution, says low alcohol is the trend
The winery reflects on its humble beginnings to embrace innovation and the future.
'Kotahitanga in action': King Tūheitia remembered after special Hawke's Bay appearances
Tūheitia recently spoke at Omāhu Marae for the Hui Taumata.
Light up the night: Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival staple set to return despite festival cancellation
A much-loved remnant of this year’s cancelled Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival will be back.
Trauma support programme for school kids after Cyclone Gabrielle set to continue
Minister Matt Doocey says the funding will grow to $3.7 million a year by 2026-27.
'Big community effort': Symbolic 640km rowing journey raises money for neonatal care
'It’s about making it more welcoming for everybody.'
Finding a new pitch: How a bet led to rugby player's newfound love for singing
What started as a bet blossomed into a love for stage singing.
Big Ben’s perfect timing helps Napier City Rovers secure National League spot
Napier City Rovers discover a new hero on the way to qualification.