'Was a community and now it's a family': How the Cape Coast reacted as 6m swells bore down
'It's a wonderful community – it was a community and now it's a family. It is remarkable.'
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Hawke's Bay, East Cape storm: Flooding, road closures and hundreds evacuated
A State of Emergency has been declared in some areas.
Teenage Sam Lack proves super sub as Rovers’ juggernaut rolls on
Teen helps Napier City Rovers unleash 45 minutes of football pain on Wellington opponents.
Hastings turns on the rain for Magpies and Rams history-maker
Rain is set to dominate the first Ranfurly Shield match in Hastings for 97 years.
The PM wants to double the number of RSE workers - would it help Hawke's Bay?
An industry body is seeking a review of parts of the RSE scheme before any cap increase.
Schoolkids leave early, road closed as East Coast prepares for two-day deluge
Heavy rain is expected across the entire region for the next day and a half.
Woman's crucial role as mule for a jailhouse drug ring
When Freedom Walker visited her partner in jail, she took meth and cannabis with her.
'We're aiming to medal': Hawke's Bay Black Stick Sean Findlay
Men's hockey side continuously improving in past 18 months.
What's the story, morning glory? Rainbow-like illusion turns heads in Hawke's Bay
The chance of finding gold at the end of this 'rainbow' is even more slim than usual.
Fire, light and water: What you can do in Hawke's Bay this Matariki
Plenty of community events are planned in the days to come for Matariki.
Orange warning: Severe gales and heavy rain expected to lash the East Coast
Wind and heavy rain are set to lash Hawke's Bay starting Tuesday.
Police seeking help finding missing Hastings teen Kirihana
Kirihana was last seen in Te Awanga, Hastings, on June 21.
Ovarian cancer: Learn the symptoms and know the signs
'Ovarian cancer spreads like a spider web, so it’s a long time before you see it.'
Fun-having Havelock North High School band The Splinters win Hawke's Bay Smokefreerockquest final
The band will go on to submit a video of three songs for a chance at the national finals.
Havelock North's 'long road' to Maddison Cup semis, Napier Tech women going for third title in a row
Havelock will need to take down an undefeated Taradale to nab a semifinal spot.
Sunk in 30 seconds: The man who answers boaties' call on the best way to prevent tragedy
There's one vital thing everyone on the water should do, but only 10% bother.
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.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Redundancies as Hastings company sold
Hastings-based company Kiwigarden, which produces healthy snacks for kids, has been sold.
Regional Council agrees to continue to fund tourism, cuts from elsewhere to reduce rates rise
Rates remissions will be available for some of the most impacted ratepayers.
New name for a new era? School considers change to reflect community 'aspirations'
Name change is 'obvious next step' for the school that will soon turn 50, principal says.
'For the people': Long-serving volunteers the glue for Winter Deco festivities
The people committed to protecting and celebrating our Art Deco-era heritage.
Waipatu Marae welcomes Governor-General for tour of cyclone damage
Dame Cindy Kiro is visiting the East Coast to assess damage from Cyclone Gabrielle.
‘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.
Lego and lawn work: MokoBoys take indigenous excellence to world stage
Sharing the excellence of indigenous rangatahi is key to the hui.
Underdogs or medal hopes? Black Sticks dare to dream
Dominic Dixon and Sean Findlay are in, with Greg Nicol as the coach.
No let-up: Napier City Rovers look to keep winning ways going after dramatic Chatham Cup triumph
Courage on show in a crucial Chatham Cup win – now a key Central League clash awaits.
'Stunned mullets': Couple claimed $7m-winning Lotto ticket at the kiosk of a busy supermarket
The Hawke's Bay couple claimed their prize at one of Hawke's Bay's busiest supermarkets.
Cyclone sanctuary, new hospital honoured in prestigious architecture awards
Judge says region's architecture wins 'uplifting' for region.
School lockdown lifted, police still working on 'ongoing incident' in Wairoa
Council offices were 'among sites immediately locked down as a precaution'.
SH2 reopens after logging truck's roll
Logging truck rolls in Hawke's Bay, leaving the main road littered with its load.
Battle of Hastings looms in historic Ranfurly Shield match
General admission for the June 26 Shield match is free. It costs to sit in the grandstand.
Napier Farmers targeted in latest Hawke's Bay break in
A business owner says retail crime is happening too often across the city.
Wet weather cancels Matariki-inspired event in Flaxmere
The event would have featured lanterns being floated in a pond at a park.