H-Files: The postal poisonings - death by chocolate
Poisoned and posted chocolates - copycat crimes of 1930s New Zealand.
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The woman who helped build a Hawke's Bay's tourism empire with a dog by her side
Hawke's Bay's always had a story to tell. Annie Dundas learned how to tell it to tourists.
Relics unearthed during Opera House restoration
"We knew we had found something special when we saw what was inside."
'Let us go and buy our beer': Flaxmere residents want liquor store to stay
Is there really an "alcohol Holocaust" in Flaxmere? Some residents are dubious.
Local Focus: Workers united behind Takitimu Seafoods
Takitimu workers pleased with change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The Hastings embrace by lantern
The Hastings Osmanthus Gardens Lantern Festival. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
ACC proposal could cut 34 jobs in Hawke's Bay
The new structure will create new roles but will also see job cuts if it goes ahead.
Teen 'tripping' on LSD wanders into random Napier homes
"Do you think this is amusing?" a judge asked as the 19-year-old sniggered in the dock.
Fire destroys family home in Napier
A large fire has gutted a house in Te Awa, and damaged other houses along the street
Contamination feared after honey hives raided
Hawke's Bay beekeeper admits stealing from beehives.
'Hate crime': Muslim family shocked at muck dumped at their home
Dirt dumped at Muslim family's door three days after mosque attacks.
Hastings Golf Club goes predator free
Hastings Golf Club wants more birdies on its course, so it's going predator free.
Tangata whenua representative, academics, support Hastings move
Ngaio Tiuka says intolerance of Te Ao Maori is obsolete and should be ignored
Man walking home from pub struck by drink-driving mate
Travis Janssen's friend was knocked unconscious and was thrown on the side of the road.
Firefighter dies of cancer: Death ruled work-related
All Brett How ever wanted to do was put out fires. It eventually killed him.
The ghost CBD: Empty inner city could hold key to fixing housing crisis
By day, Hastings is busy. By night, the exact opposite.
Schools launch $23K campaign to 'say no to hubs'
School group launches campaign to "say no to hubs" controlling schools.
Steve Braunias: The hate that dare not speak its name
Steve Braunias reflects on the darkest week in New Zealand history.
Local Focus: Hīkoi a candlelit success
Hīkoi of Unity to Hastings mosque. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Vigil at Hastings Mosque
Hastings mosque vigil was one of a kind. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Young dancer injured at Horse of the Year Extravaganza
Medics rushed to the aid 13-year-old Brianna Sunley after mix-up during extravaganza.
The lockdown: Mystery writer left 'note of concern' on floor of Hawke's Bay Hospital
The investigation has not identified the author of the note.
Tale of the taps: Napier's brown water
A different water crisis, of a less sinister kind, unfolds down the road.
Local Focus: Climate Strike in Hawke's Bay
Students in Hawke's Bay took part in global School Strike for Climate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The homes against the angry sea: Would you buy here?
Shirley Coker says she has no intention of leaving John Bridgeman's much treasured home.
Pair accused of sexual assault in Cromwell
Pair charged with abduction, sexual violation, injuring and impeding breathing.
$11m win: NZ's 'luckiest' Lotto store sells 47th first division winner
Unichem Stortford Lodge in Hastings still the 'luckiest' Lotto store in New Zealand.
House shopping? Here's what $1 million will get you in Hawke's Bay
Million-dollar properties are becoming the norm in these Hawke's Bay suburbs.
Police called to robbery at Gull in Taradale
Staff were threatened in a Gull service station robbery in Taradale.
Home wasn't built in a day: 'Mini city' going up for horse show
"It's exhausting - how they keep going I don't know to be honest."
Elderly elms felled after failing to thrive in Clive
The trees at the entrance to the Clive Pool were cut down on Monday morning.
Retirement villages booming
Retirement Villages are a growing option. Made with funding from New Zealand On Air.
Cape Kidnappers beach walk could be closed permanently
Geologist's report finds reopening the beach now would risk more people being hurt.
DOC report labelled Cape Kidnappers an 'unacceptable risk' of rock fall 10 years before slip
An investigation analysing DOC's processes has been put in place after the slip.