‘Sacrificed his life’: Man killed trying to stop fight, family says
Tulasunu’i Keith Alapati was a 'humble, loving guy' who moved to the area two weeks ago.
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Locals have opened their arms to welcome a group of Samoan triathletes to Napier.
‘Taking back control’: Police spent $75,000 patrolling gang funeral
Eighteen arrests were made as out-of-town cops and the Eagle helicopter swooped.
'It wasn't about me any more': Former student honours legacy of beloved teacher with terminal cancer
One message he wants to share through the doco is for men to be proactive with health.
Return of the Tri - athletes from 15 countries race their way to Napier
The World Cup event on Sunday is part of the second Napier Triathlon Festival.
Claim part-timers won’t solve Hawke’s Bay’s problems
A departing councillor says amalgamation to create fulltimers could fix the issues.
Historic Hastings church hall columns up for grabs
The columns were salvaged from the demolished Wesley Methodist Hall.
Man charged with murder after fatal assault near park
Homicide investigation was launched after the man died in Hawke’s Bay Hospital on Sunday.
Rihanna? Guns N’ Roses? Katy Perry? Eminem? Concert venue's public poll to help it find next big act
'It will help us target our efforts in terms of bringing artists to Hawke’s Bay.'
Hawke’s Bay singer's debut single on Six60’s label
Hawke’s Bay artist Makayla wants to define what it means to be a Māori popstar.
Eskdale Park, gifted a century ago, is reborn after 100,000 cubic metres of silt removed
The seeds of a new future for Eskdale and its flood-ravaged valley are emerging.
Ocean Swim back for a milestone 20th year, locals needed to join the fun
Swim races range from 200m to 2.5km, welcoming all ages and abilities.
Fatal fight between friends broke out over ‘messages to girlfriend’
Nathan Moscrip, 29, is on trial for the manslaughter of his friend Brodie Ruatara.
'Environmental and cultural crisis': Legal fight looms over Wairoa's freshwater
'The degradation of these waterways is both an environmental and cultural crisis.'
'Warmest it's been in a while': Hastings to hit 31C as run of hot days begins
It is unusual that Napier and Hastings have only had one day above 30C this year.
Man dies after assault near Hastings park, homicide investigation launched
Police were patrolling a part of Kirkpatrick Park in Camberley after the incident.
Seeing Sheila more clearly with wheelie bins banished from Napier’s main street
Bins being left on the street outside of collection hours were not a 'good look'.
Life in an isolated valley after a flood: 'The damage took my mind off being hungry'
George waited days in his car for someone to arrive: 'They didn’t even know we were here.'
Pictures: 2025 Napier Art Deco Festival reminiscent of era before Covid, Cyclone Gabrielle
In pictures: All the action at the Napier Art Deco Festival.
Poorly painted Ford Falcon crashes into Hawke’s Bay house, driver and passenger flee
Police call for witnesses of 'poorly painted blue Ford Falcon' with no rego plates.
Watch: Auckland hosts Manu World Champs qualifiers, 7m platform erected in Viaduct
Over 1000 competitors have taken the plunge, with 90 securing their place in the final.
In the pursuit of relaxation: get active or rejuvenate in the Hawke's Bay
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Kiwi chiropractor for billionaires shares their longevity secrets and their odd requests
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Before the T-bone crash, Klaudia's life flashed before her. Luckily, she had belted up.
'I made her look like that:' Man who beat woman for a month boasts about her injuries
Ford Tutaki beat and tortured the woman for a month before help arrived.
Walkout at meeting over Wairoa flood spillway
The meeting in Wairoa confirmed Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s support for the spillway.
Cabinet funds Napier-Wairoa highway realignment, Bailey Bridge to remain at least four more years
The cyclone sped up the need for a project in the melting pot for at least 20 years.
Three youths arrested after Havelock North store robbed and shopkeeper assaulted
Police have arrested and charged three youths with aggravated robbery.
One conviction so far after claims of 'network of corruption' of gaming funds
Eight people were alleged to be linked in a network of gaming proceeds corruption.
‘We lost our daughter’: Cyclone victims urge changes to save lives
The Collins family criticises authorities for failing to implement safety changes.
Is the emergency alert system better now than during Cyclone Gabrielle?
A flood victim believes more work is still needed to improve emergency alerts.
‘Like opening a window’: Unearthed phone shows cyclone smashing through Esk Valley
'Looking at those photos now, it’s surreal.'