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Wind and heat create havoc in the Bay: flights cancelled, trampoline stops traffic in Napier, fires sparked
Temperatures reached as high as 34 degrees around Hawke's Bay.
In the deep end: Teen lifeguard saves struggling 80-year-old's life
The man was one of six saved on the beach by lifeguards in the past three days.
'Dust devils' spotted swirling around Hastings
Eerily tall, silent whirlwinds of dust seen. But what are they and how did they form?
Rideshare service Ola arrives in Napier and Hastings
The local launch is part of an expansion for Ola across 11 new cities and towns in NZ.
Hawke's Bay to get Rangatahi Court as fight to keep troubled teens out of gangs ramps up
Marae-based court will sit in April, a "significant" step to keeping teens out of gangs.
Local Focus: Dog attacks on sheep increasing
Hastings dog attacks continue into summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Elton's secret Hawke's Bay itinerary revealed (sort of)
It's his first time in Hawke's Bay. He's in for a treat.
Local Focus: Napier's recycling programme a crate success
Limit of three crates each leads to imaginative filling. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Four more arrests after firearms incident in Taradale
"This is a difficult time for our communities": Police.
How to stop the violence: Hawke's Bay iwi's plan to turn 'gang colours to hi-vis colours'
Māori leaders discuss solutions to gang problems in Hawke's Bay.
Chilled Eliza McCartney teeing up for European season
Charitable gold-coin entry fee a win-win for cancer and elite pole vaulters in NZ.
Napier-Hastings in top six least affordable cities in NZ for housing
Napier-Hastings housing now costs more than seven times a median income.
Hastings and Central Hawke's Bay house-building hits highest rate in 12 years
In contrast, the number of consents for homes in Napier is declining.
Lettergate: Hawke's Bay DHB to review communication policy
Letter was sent to elderly stating cutting of household help.
NZ's luckiest Lotto store prepares for milestone win
Bay's one of the luckiest regions in NZ, and a certain Hastings store plays a big part.
Hawke's Bay's world cup winning hairdresser dies, aged 56
Brent Hape had wait times of six weeks for a cut at his Hastings salon.
DHB cuts Hawke's Bay housework help, suggests elderly will be healthier if they do chores
Housework may seem a chore but it's a great way to maintain health, letter tells elderly.
Athletics takes a look back to look forward - and it's looking good
Whanganui athletes had an outstanding season with the second half yet to come.
'I'm more than willing to go to prison' says Hastings councillor
Henare O'Keefe to pay court costs to a liquor store, decrying the court system.
Hawke's Bay and the Central North Island buck national road toll trend
Central North Island - less than 28 percent of population, 50 per cent of the road toll.
New playground forced to close off section after equipment damaged
New $1.7 million playground has been partially closed after reopening two weeks ago.
How to go viral on Tik Tok: Hastings teenager's dance joke entertains more than 1 million
Andrew Hayward is still shocked at the attention he gets from uploading 30-second videos.
'A nearly nightly occurrence': Thieves target Hawke's Bay Hospital carpark
Car break-ins occurring on a "too-regular basis", Hawke's Bay Hospital says.
Cemetery Circuit hometown heroes
Whanganui has proven a breeding ground for talented motorcycle racers over many years.
Local Focus: Trelinnoe Park falls into passionate hands
Trelinnoe Park falls into passionate hands. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hawke's Bay's largest purpose-built accommodation for seasonal workers making progress
The accommodation is scheduled to be ready and open in February.
Watch: Man in custody after dramatic police chase through Hastings CBD
Offers of help to police to catch the man from Boxing Day shoppers were turned down.
DoC calls for patience around Cape Kidnappers track opening
Gannet Beach Adventures owner Colin Lindsay is frustrated by the delay.
'The ones that catch my breath are when death is imminent': Women's Refuge
Christmas and the new year - not always a time of joyous celebration.
Hawke's Bay's retail spending soars, outstripping NZ average
The influx of spending was felt relatively evenly across the board benefiting all regions.
'NZ's fastest slide': Kids stoked with new $1.7m Hastings playground
Mania ensued as hundreds of kids, parents and even a few councillors gave it a go.
Spy in the sky: Drones the new tool in burglars' arsenal
A former burglar has revealed a new tool being used by criminals - drones.
Suzuki Series: Table set for Whanganui after tight round at Manfeild.
Richard Cooper and Damon Rees battle in Formula 1, Richie Dibben climbing in Formula 2.