'This is one of the hardest years': 3900 gift sacks for those in need in Hawke's Bay
Gifts focus on STEM learning, fun and practical items for children in need this Christmas.
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Bomb's away: Manu competition set to make a splash in Hawke's Bay
Epic bomb competition returns to Hawke’s Bay this weekend at Havelock North Village Pool.
'No tolerance': Police brace for gang influx at Mob boss funeral after untimely death
The Mongrel Mob are off to Napier for Angus Benson's tangi as police ensure public safety.
Saving Hawke's Bay Tourism: Napier council's draft plan includes funding, others less keen
Katie Nimon wants councils to keep the lights on and NCC wants to give $300k.
Armed police block streets in Hastings during search
Police armed as a precaution and an increased police presence.
Crowds near 20,000 as Hawke's Bay jingles all the way into Christmas celebrations
Thousands turned out to Christmas events in Hawke's Bay.
Hawke's Bay has first division Lotto win, $333,000 prize still unclaimed
Staff are prepped in case the winner comes back into the store.
‘You couldn’t sit on that’: Toilet-goers furious as long drops vandalised
'We do not want to close these, but if they continue to be damaged we may be forced to.'
Tourism chief warns of decline as Hawke’s Bay council confirms funding to be axed
'Who does not benefit from a website that has over 600,000 visitor sessions per annum?'
64,000 trees planted to 'recloak' Te Mata Peak
Te Mata Park Trust finishes its native planting, enhancing Hawke's Bay's iconic location.
The Hawke's Bay company building affordable school classrooms in eight weeks
The offsite classrooms cut costs by more than half.
Fergus Morunga: From stutter to success, a true Lindisfarne leader
'Comfortable being uncomfortable': as he graduates from Lindisfarne College.
'Crime pays all day': The life and times of a self-proclaimed 'real gangsta' and now convicted rapist
'I just want to get out of here and go back to prison,' he once yelled at the judge.
‘At this rate, we will reach capacity’: Water-restriction head-scratcher in Napier and Hastings
'We have a culture of believing the aquifer is limitless,' Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise says.
Police officer 'thought I'd lost everybody' during cyclone rescue effort
Moving through floodwaters on foot, officers saw seven people clinging to a pole.
Free fish heads every week: The new giveaway in Hawke's Bay that's making waves
'A few onions, potatoes, coconut cream, and fish heads. Can’t wait.'
'Good neighbours and smoke alarms save lives': 85-year-old Hastings man rescued from flash fire
Peter Murton will keep cooking his sweetcorn fritters, despite the painful experience.
Napier pushes 34C in early-summer sizzler
Temperatures came on a day with a strong wind watch in place for all of Hawke’s Bay.
Christmas at the Park countdown on as Hastings venue takes shape
Hot weather and large crowds expected for Christmas at the Park in Hastings.
Hastings home’s near miss after blaze: Open fire ban for twin cities
A prohibited fire season notice is now in place.
Watch: Police crash into parked vehicles, abandon pursuit of motorbike rider
Police were chasing a motorbike rider before the crash.
Kiwi nurse of 37yrs on desperate staff shortages: 'We're holding on by the skin of our teeth'
Nurse warns Hawke’s Bay Hospital is “holding on by the skin of our teeth” due to staffing.
Serious injuries following two-vehicle crash on Hawke's Bay highway
Police said initial indications suggest there are serious injuries.
Heatwave: The race for top temperature in Hawke's Bay - and NZ
Temperatures in Hawke's Bay's twin cities forecast for 30C-plus.
Chorus says 'malicious activity' cause of Hawke's Bay outage
Internet outage in Hawke's Bay affects 700 customers.
Air NZ cuts Napier-Wellington flights: What you need to know
Air NZ to cut off-peak flights between Napier and Wellington.
Man sets boat on fire, crashes another boat through fence, rams vehicles, steals caravan - with a swim in between to escape
The locals tried to box the man in to bring an end to a coastal community crime spree.
'Two horrendous days of hell:' Girl's bravery leads to 15 years for kidnapper and rapist
Police say the victim showed 'courage and tenacity' in coming forward.
'Mōrere is finally reawakened': Beloved hot springs to reopen after two years of closures
The Mōrere Hot Springs will be open in time for Christmas.
The secret to surviving 70 years of marriage, and what not to do
'Be nice to each other, be patient, and find some nice presents.'
Police seize Hastings homes, cars and $68k in Louis Vuitton handbag linked to meth ring
Police say encrypted messages found indicated the distribution of meth worth $1.54m.
'Death spiral' warning for public transport in Hawke’s Bay as NZTA issues new targets
'The problem with dramatically increasing fares is that fewer people will take the bus.'
Hastings-trained winner Debbi Harri on song for black type races: John Jenkins
'She's a chestnut with a white blaze on her head - her nickname has always been Blondie.'