Rural Hawke's Bay firefighters fume as 'lowlifes' steal $20k of equipment
As fire spread through the grass, firefighters realised they'd been burgled.
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Night heatwave: Hawke's Bay residents urged to remain vigilant against burglars
Cooling properties and cars could be tough, with burglars active in 22C nights.
Hastings bakery loses thousands over 'regrettable oversight'
John van den Berk contacted council three weeks before his business' lights went off.
The DHB chair mystery: Minister could cause massive shake-up
Kevin Atkinson fears he's on the outer, as nervy wait beckons.
Four deaths at hospital classified as 'adverse events'
Health board delays meant cardiology patient died before they got appointment in mail.
'She fed off your fear': Grandmother faces child abuse and neglect charges
Girls were given a choice between having their head shaved or being beaten, court hears.
Multimillion-dollar Cancer Wellness Centre project put on hold
Cancer Society presses pause on centre planned for Orchard Rd near Hawke's Bay Hospital.
First Hawke's Bay KiwiBuild homes on sale in Maraenui in stormy market
Open Home on Saturday, but the locals reckon it's a closed deal.
Hawke's Bay councils tango for regional unity
Hawke's Bay councils have broken new ground with a meeting of all mayors and councillors.
Hawke's Bay man jailed after sexually assaulting teen daughter at public pools
Despite it being in public, the girl was too frightened to move or make any noise.
3300 lightning strikes, Auckland Airport grounds flights
Stormy cold front passing over NZ brings wild weather, overnight lows forecast to drop.
Iwi on baby uplift apology: 'It's time for redemption for families of taken kids'
Ministry failed to build relationships, explore options, in Hastings baby uplift case.
Holidays mean Hastings will wait two more weeks for deputy mayor decision
First time a Pacific Islander has been sworn in as a councillor in Hastings.
Woman trespassed from Hastings police station until 2021
She was caught trying to talk with her partner through the walls of the holding cells.
Austrian count will turn multi-million dollar Hawke's Bay sheep and beef farm to forestry
It's fair to say not everyone's happy.
Kids no longer walking to school after stranger danger fright
Community on alert after a stranger attempts to lure schoolkids in broad daylight.
Get ready for a sizzling 30C Sunday in Hawke's Bay
And Mitre10 MEGA walk organisers advise people to slip, slop, slap and wrap on Sunday.
'Forgotten in a warehouse': Missing student art work found
William Colenso College students' work returned after Wellington showcase - finally.
Another day in the mid-latitudes: Warm for some, wet for others
As usual it's a mixed bag weather-wise, with heat for some, and rain for others.
Hot, hot, hot: Break out summer gear for weekend
Some areas will have temperatures 8C above average, MetService says.
PM the apple of farmers' eye at Hawke's Bay show after emissions move
Arrival came on day Government decided farmers won't be taxed on emissions until 2025.
Local Focus: Bike battle at Havelock North
Mountain bikers aren't welcome in Tainui Reserve. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Iwi want Cook's name for Cape Kidnappers changed
It's an understandable position for Ngati Kahungunu to take. But not all are happy.
Local Focus: The Havelock North mountain bike battle at Tainui Reserve
Mountain bikers aren't welcome in Tainui Reserve. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Weather: Nice weekend, nasty week
Spring will again show its sleight of hand on NZ weather conditions.
Hawke's Bay elections: Final results confirmed as Jacoby Poulain ousted in tight race
The final election results for councils around the region are now in.
'I am very grateful for the kidney': Organ recipient talks
Hastings resident talks about his choice and his quality of life since the transplant.
'Never seen anything like it': Council diverts flooding on to 89yo's property
Worst flooding seen in 30 years caused in part by council decision, claims Hastings man.
Stalwart of te reo Lee Smith dies, age 69
The Māori language expert, of Ngāti Kahungunu, was born in Wairoa in 1950.
Lotto Powerball: Jackpot fever strikes with $38m up for grabs tonight
The day of the big draw is usually the busiest for ticket sales, Lotto say.
O'Keefe promises 'love and trust' to new Flaxmere councillor
Newcomer Peleti Oli has broken the tight twosome of Henare O'Keefe and Jacoby Poulain.
Bizarre crash: Parked car 'flew' towards women
How Megan Pellew and her friend became part of this story had them scratching their heads.