The spark in the silt: Romance blooms amid the whirlwind of Cyclone Gabrielle
Hawke's Bay was cheated out of its Valentine's Day. But love always wins, right?
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More than half of Red Cross NZ Disaster Fund money allocated to Hawke's Bay
$26 million has been donated in response to cyclone effects across the country.
Hawke’s Bay’s Livamol Classic sees 19% stakemoney hike
Livamol Class was worth $330,000 last October.
Days of wet weather ahead for Hawke’s Bay
A heavy rain watch was announced for Eskdale southwards on Friday morning.
Te Reinga Bridge collapsed to make way for Bailey bridge
Contractors finished the job of removing a 300-tonne flood-damaged bridge near Wairoa.
Local Focus: A taste of Hawke’s Bay’s best
Local food and wine festival is great news for Hawke’s Bay hospitality.
Stuart Nash saga: Conflict of interest unearthed during probe into sacked minister
Stuart Nash's emails with donors ultimately led to his sacking as a minister.
Taniwha unearthed: Cyclone's scouring reveals fossils that will rewrite NZ records
Gabrielle's power uncovered a treasure trove of fossils thought to be marine dinosaurs.
Bay City Cheerleaders bring hype to Hawaii
The Bay City Cheerleaders squad placed 5th out of 20 teams in Hawaii.
Hawke’s Bay pinball prodigy best placed Kiwi at world champs
No New Zealander has ever placed better than 41st in the tournament.
100 years for St Luke's church in Pakipaki
It is the centenary of the unique stone church in Pakipaki.
No stones no hāngi? Kai lesson a steamy revelation
'Sunny bushwalk after rain': Oven hāngi spectacular.
'Watch this space': Omahu School to be home again by start of 2024
Omahu School could be back in Omahu again by the start of 2024.
Small town's post-cyclone hub delivers warm homes and warms hearts
The Ngāti Kere Flood Response Group continues to care for the Pōrangahau community.
Napier gives Valentine's Day another go
Businesses in Napier are celebrating a second chance with Valentine’s Day 2.0
Family fret for teen injured in crash
Ryan Catley remains in an induced coma in Waikato Hospital.
Bay View crash seriously injures three
A crash in Bay View downed powerlines and seriously injured three early Wednesday morning.
Murder trial told of woman’s multiple injuries
'She was just lying there. Her eyes were in the back of her head,' accused's mother says.
Three crashes in 45 minutes: Truck, motorcyclist, cyclist and cars collide
A driver left the scene after a collision seriously injured a motorcyclist in Hastings.
The river 'hairpin' that sent 4.5m of water through and over homes
Duncan McPhail's home of 40 years could be declared as unsafe to live. He has other ideas.
No helmets worn in bikers’ crash
The police Serious Crash Unit is investigating Friday night's incident.
Man killed in Ōpōtiki was boss of Mongrel Mob Barbarians
Police are on high alert due to the gang presence in the area.
In pictures: A big weekend of sport in Hawke’s Bay
People of all ages braved the rain and chilly mornings to attend a wide range of sports.
Cold mornings, rain and rough seas for Hawke’s Bay as winter hits
There was heavy rain near Wairoa today, and Hawke's Bay will be chilly in the coming week.
From CEO to frontline cop: Ex Art Deco boss swaps suits for police uniform
Shane Gorst is following in the footsteps of his grandfather to help the region he loves.
Hawks pipped in overtime drama after 22-point fightback
The Hawks' playoff hopes are on a slippery slope after a fifth loss in five home games.
Humdinger on the way as Tech and Taradale ready for rugby showdown
Tech have won three of their last four matches against Taradale.
About $7m of cyclone business support will be returned unless Govt intervenes
Businesses may not have got as much as they should have soon after the cyclone.
Cyclists say Napier is 'downgrading' deadly roads
Avid Napier cyclists are worried safety measures are being downgraded.
Possible fraudulent’ cyclone claims slow approval process
Millions of dollars have been distributed from the major cyclone relief funds.
Local derbies for knockout cup football
Six Hawke's Bay teams will play Central Federation Cup football quarterfinals on July 8-9.
Truckload of trout could restore population after cyclone
The trout from Tūrangi travelled by truck with the aim of restocking Hawke's Bay rivers.
The club helping lay loved ones to rest
Volunteers at Coffin Club Hawke’s Bay have been making baby coffins since 2015.