'Clear case of exploitation': Woman lambasted for role in migrant worker rort
The group of Papua New Guinea residents were brought to NZ to work but were hardly paid.
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Hastings fatality: Bystanders tried to resuscitate driver who suffered medical event
Bystanders did their best to help save the man following a crash in Hastings.
Road tripping: Latest Wellington roadie ‘crucial’ as Napier City Rovers eye National League spot
The qualification battle for football's National League heats up
'Just want to support them': Almost 100km of fencing donated to Hawke’s Bay farmers
A free event with plenty of giveaways is being staged in Hastings to help farmers.
Council email mistake shifts 10 landowners into cyclone red zone
Hastings council told Pākōwhai residents their land category had changed. It had not.
Capital punishment: Napier City Rovers take aim at Wellington rivals ahead of crucial road trips
Winning on the road against Wellington teams key for Napier City Rovers in league quest.
Michael Hill break-in a 'pointless exercise' as thieves come away with nothing
Overnight break-ins "a pointless exercise" when there's not even any jewellery available.
Gender goal: Inside the football club putting its female players first
A provincial-based football club is proudly putting its female players first
Ex-gang member who bashed rival avoids jail after rehab stint
'You are a different man now than you were then,' the judge told a man who bashed a rival.
Advocate for the environment and arts Arconnehi Paipper dies age 80
Well-known community advocate died on Tuesday.
Mack trucks on: Captain of the world’s 208th ranked football nation on target for Napier City Rovers
Captain of international football minnows shows his class in New Zealand.
'Staggering' amount of waste given new life in cyclone recovery
Silt and waste that covered Hawke's Bay will be recycled.
Bridging the gap: Redclyffe Bridge link could re-open in mid-July
Secondary Napier-Hastings bridge nears re-opening - five months after the cyclone.
Govt approves funding for hospital business case
Hawke's Bay is included in the regional hospital redevelopment programme.
The myth that persists: Why a NZ city struggles to shake its 'Hicksville' tag
OPINION: Francis Hicks was the founder of Hastings – not 'Hicksville'.
Fannin hoping for change of luck in Hastings jumps features
A roundup of the week's racing.
Football: Milestones rewards for talent, determination and leadership
Napier City Rovers' key defensive players notch up huge milestones.
Hastings attacks: Teen charged - 14-year-old alleged to be main instigator
Several 12 and 13 year olds were also identified as being involved.
'Connector' team engaged to help navigate zoning concerns in Hastings
The new dedicated response team will help navigate council and government processes.
Denis O’Reilly: Why Damien Kuru's manslaughter conviction troubles me
Opinion: Other Kiwis may be troubled too if they could see past characterisation of Kuru.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence response review could take until December
Terms of reference have been agreed for a review into the Bay's cyclone response.
‘Tangible support’: How much Whanganui’s mayoral relief raised for cyclone-hit Hastings
Mayoral fund goes towards frozen meals, a raft and new tools.
Tech hopes teeter in Maddison Trophy race
Napier Tech Old Boys will need the maximum of five points next Saturday against Tamatea.
Review: Show comes to life in second act
"Company" traces the struggles of a New York man-about-town.
‘I’ve killed my bro’: Ute driver causes death of workmate, injures another
Two men fell from back of ute. One died, one was flown to hospital and survived.
Hard work the recipe behind Rovers’ rampant form
Napier City Rovers' epic attack scores 23 goals in just five games.
Person dead, two others injured after Hastings crash
A person has died and two others injured following a crash in Hastings on Monday.
Council proposes rates remission for up to two years for cyclone-damaged properties
'We know that recovering from this disaster is going to take quite some time.'
Heavy rain watch extended for Hawke’s Bay until Monday night
A large part of Hawke’s Bay can expect further heavy rainfall until late Monday.
Taradale take lead in race for third Maddison Trophy title
Prolific try-scoring loosie Iakopo Mapu scored the match-winner in a 22-17 thriller.
‘I can’t stand by’: Sister of slain teen’s mission to have all murderers jailed for life
Murdered teen's sister opens up on pain of loss and hunt for gang-linked killers.
Hawke’s Bay’s Livamol Classic sees 19% stakemoney hike
Livamol Class was worth $330,000 last October.
Stuart Nash saga: Conflict of interest unearthed during probe into sacked minister
Stuart Nash's emails with donors ultimately led to his sacking as a minister.
100 years for St Luke's church in Pakipaki
It is the centenary of the unique stone church in Pakipaki.