‘We lost our daughter’: Cyclone victims urge changes to save lives
The Collins family criticises authorities for failing to implement safety changes.
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Hawke’s Bay Tourism's survival rests with Napier council
Councils voice their disappointment in Hawke's Bay Regional Council.
Hitchhiking students: Daughter finds ride, 15yo son still thumbing it after school bus axed
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Napier bans non-self-contained vehicles from freedom camping
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Cyclone Gabrielle tragedy: The questions the probe into 14 deaths wants to answer
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The crop will never be harvested, but it serves a very important purpose.
Cyclone Gabrielle: The couple who gave up their jobs and moved to Hawke's Bay to help
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The history behind Makotuku’s restored gates and their significance
The restored gates in Makotuku honor the history of the village's former church.
The 'scars' of Cyclone Gabrielle could linger on hillsides for decades
'Chances are that it’s going to take decades to 100 years, if at all, to patch up.'
'Timing was perfect': More than $10m from special cyclone Lotto draw now allocated
The largest grant given out in Hawke's Bay was $130,000 to shift an ablution block.
Napier prepares for first Super Rugby game in four years
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Rare beaked whale dies after stranding on Hawke’s Bay beach
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The cowboy challenge: From Yellowstone to Dannevirke
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Woman charged with drink-driving over Napier car-surfing death
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‘Could have been fatal’: Officers chased by man swinging a machete
'Both officers deployed Tasers, which were ineffective in stopping the man.'
From Zimmer frame to triathlon: Rocco’s amazing athletic journey
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Over 100 gang members are expected at the service from Mahora to Moteo.
81-year-old farmer died in quad bike roll while fencing
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Winning strike: NZ Lotto players celebrate $20k windfall
A Hastings player won $20,337 in Lotto's Second Division draw.
Winning formula: HB family’s unbeaten run in horse racing
The Andersens enjoyed a 100% winning rate this past week.
Six60 vow to have new music for delayed Hawke’s Bay show: ‘We loaded our gear into the studio yesterday’
The Kiwi music kings have revealed they're working on their next release in between shows.
Speed limit hike on SH5 ‘reckless’, raises crash concerns
An independent study found the 80km/h limit prevented 34 crashes in a year.
Hawke’s Bay teen runner wins gold at Oceania Orienteering Champs
She also earned a silver in the W18 long distance, boosting her world ranking.
Unity and aspiration: Thousands join Hawke’s Bay Waitangi celebrations
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Police seek public help after robbery at Havelock North dairy
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'Big s*** storm': Teacher quits job to homeschool child after ministry cuts bus route
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