He complained the road was a fatality waiting to happen. Then it happened
In places, State Highway 5 isn't just unforgiving, it's "absolute garbage", truckie says.
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Police spotted stolen car but had to abandon pursuit.
Missing Hastings family spotted at Whangarei supermarket two weeks ago
Checkout operator said she recognised the daughter and all appeared 'normal'.
Jail sentence for home invasion was right, Appeal Court rules
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Family missing: Police appeal for sightings of Hastings woman and children
Megan Lee and her two children were last seen a month ago.
Local Focus: Hastings' sprinkling problem
Residents breaking bylaws in Hastings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The sprinkler bandits of Hastings
Residents breaking bylaws in Hastings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Drop in the bucket: Drought discussions step up in Hawke's Bay
"The pulse is very weak": The wait for significant rain continues for most.
'Concrete is a one-way crop': Opposition growing against Heretaunga Plains development
Business owners and residents oppose development of productive Heretaunga Plains
'I was one of the bad ones': Ex-con driving programme turns 800 lives around
"We only have to keep one person out of jail for a year and the Crown has its money back."
Hospital's fatal mistake costs gang member's life
He had critical injuries after being shot twice. But that wasn't what killed him.
In eyecatching photo of PM, a photographer spotted a problem
Grant Reaburn looked at the front page of Hawke's Bay Today and was shocked.
Local Focus: She sells sunflowers in the summer sun
Sunflowers are a blooming business in Hawke's Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Childcare 'hit squad' finds widespread breaches
Breaches by home-based services jumped from 15 in 2018 to at least 52 in 2019.
Local Focus: She sells sunflowers in the summer sun
Sunflowers are a blooming business in Hawke's Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Soap box races return to Art Deco Festival weekend
The races were held at Napier's annual festival. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Soap box races return to Art Deco weekend
The races were held on Sunday morning of Napier's annual festival. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
They're 'crap': Hastings' elderly slam new parking meters
Age Concern says older people are struggling with the new machines.
Local Focus: PM unveiling at HB Opera House
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visits a renovated Hawke's Bay Opera House. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Dog, pig or sheep? Butchered animal mystery at Flaxmere park
"It is impossible to say with certainty due to the extent of its mutilation."
'He's hiding away': Father of beaten Flaxmere boy receives death threats
Three weeks ago, police found the 4-year-old with severe brain damage.
'Farm park' development touted as solving housing problem is attracting opposition
Residents concern for proposed farm park development
Injured Flaxmere 4-year-old: Uncles blame bouncy castle fall
Four year-old boy's uncles say his previous injuries were caused by a bouncy castle fall.
Local Focus: How to have a blast in Hastings
Bigger and brighter art comes to Hastings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: How to have a blast in Hastings
Bigger and brighter art comes to Hastings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Police could charge those silent on injured 4-year-old Flaxmere boy - law expert
New laws brought in after the Kahui case are an option for police, Greg Newbold says.
NZ's luckiest Lotto store: Stortford Lodge a mecca for fortune seekers
"People buying tickets would even come touch me for good luck."
Hastings mayor calls on Govt to assist Cape Kidnappers businesses
Other businesses affected by natural disasters have been paid out, mayor says.
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'Absolutely heartbroken': Karakia for severely beaten boy
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Patient in Hawke's Bay Hospital ward 'oven' with no air con
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Local Focus: Waitangi Day celebrations a unified success
Iwi-hosted Hawke's Bay Waitangi Day celebrations. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Critically injured child in Starship
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