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Budding Olympians in action: Sprint golden girl Zoe Hobbs wins 100m in Hastings
The Potts Classic athletics event celebrated its 25th anniversary over the weekend.
Silence to sharing: New sexual harm support service carries on decades-long police legacy
The Hawke's Bay organisation launched this month.
Flipped give-way sign, faded markings: Did a lack of road maintenance kill a tourist?
The intersection hosted a boy racer meet in the months before Helen Poon drove through.
‘Where are we going to go?’: Residents vow to fight decision to close only supermarket in town
A petition against Foodstuffs' shock decision already has more than 1000 signatures.
Eight charged in crackdown on pokie machine 'corruption'
The offending gives the gambling sector a bad name, says Internal Affairs.
'Just do it, it won't hurt': Hawke's Bay man's lucky cancer escape
The tests detected 116 bowel-related cancer cases in Hawke’s Bay in 2023.
‘Stellar end to the year’: Two-year high for house sales in Hawke’s Bay
Owner-occupiers and first-home buyers the 'most active groups' during December.
Gang member to business owner - the power of second chances
Ex-Mongrel Mob member Taurus Taurima set out on a path to turn his life around.
Cause of pollution that made dogs sick at Haumoana Beach in Hawke’s Bay discovered
Regional Council staff investigated after dogs on the beach became unwell.
Viv’s van: Day-trip shuttle service connects Central Hawke’s Bay to Hastings
Viv's Taxi Service set to provide monthly shopping trip to Hastings.
‘Extreme effort to keep it going’: 100 new stables boost 2024 Horse of the Year
Horse of the Year has been cancelled three years in a row - this year will be special.
Beach activity book about 'engaging senses, admiring beauty'
The 99 ideas are about taking time to observe and explore our local water environment.
Son dies in suspected homicide 16 years after mum's disappearance
A granddad rocked by a second tragedy has made a plea for the killers to come forward.
Parking 'nightmare': Congestion to remain at 'hidden gem' waterfall
Maraetōtara Falls is a rarity with other waterfalls closed.
'Just my nature': Plaudits for worker's generous act before woman's heartwarming Lotto win
Scott Brown's worked 28 years at the petrol station. He's never had a week like the last.
'If you scream, I will stab you': Kidnapper threatened girls with screwdriver
The girls were not physically hurt but were emotionally traumatised after escaping.
Mural brightening up Hastings to Havelock North commute is award-winner
The mural is catching the eye of thousands of motorists each week along Havelock Rd.
Could fixed speed cameras return to Hawke’s Bay?
NZTA Waka Kotahi has plans to roll out more speed cameras throughout the country.
Welcome mat in Cyclone Gabrielle-hit areas a sign of regional resilience
OPINION: Communities on their knees after Gabrielle have hosted the big-city exodus.
Rana's Lotto joy: In the morning she couldn't pay for fuel, by afternoon she was a millionaire
The 23-year-old wants to share her heartwarming story: 'I still think we are in a dream'.
Remembering Denis Hancock: 'He gifted our wider community by being himself'
There was a big turnout for the funeral of the push-biking, rubbish-collecting legend.
Workers to lose pay after blueberry theft - fruit likely to go to markets
It was likely the blueberries had been dispersed around the country.
Love, lockdown and livelihood: Kiwi hockey legend's Olympic journey
The Olympics are intertwined strongly throughout hockey star Shea McAleese's life
Which Kiwi wedding dress designer has Dame Jacinda Ardern chosen?
Which designer has been tipped to make the dress of the year?
Jacinda Ardern's hens do? Former PM spotted with a dozen women
The party drew the curtains so they couldn't be seen at the boutique distillery.
'Doesn't seem very fair': Some homeowners to pay $100 more a year in HBRC rates shake-up
Farmers could get a big rates break, but there are hikes planned for urban landowners.
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.'
'She was telling everyone': The moment a young woman became a millionaire
A Lotto ticket that jammed the machine, a phone call and, 10 minutes later, tears.
Iwi to meet on Saturday to discuss hui of unity
Ngāti Porou will decide if and whether it supports national hui of unity.
The great 'ginga' gathering: Redheads to unite in Hawke's Bay for night of fiery fun
The event in Hastings also pays homage to Ireland's patron saint of redheads.
Special load: Washing basket kittens saved from doomed dump as SPCA voices desexing plea
It comes as more than 3000 cats remain in the SPCA's care this summer.
Retired Hawke’s Bay judge who presided over more than 600 jury trials dies
His career of 30 years in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne was a colourful one.