Car stolen from 90yo’s Napier home twice in three days
The first strange knock was by police, the second was a neighbour at the door after 2am.
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Local Focus: Sowing the seeds of love
Hundreds of ‘bucket gardens’ are being given away to rebuild cyclone-affected gardens.
'You can’t die and let him not have a dad': The tiny tree branches that saved Rikki Reed's life
For nearly six hours, rapids from a huge flood buffeted Rikki Reed.
Bound for the bulldozer? Interest in moving free two-storey villa tumbles
Talks with more than 30 people who wanted a free Tudor-style villa have come to nought.
Sporting icons swing into Hawke’s Bay Foundation’s cyclone relief dinner
$70,000 was raised, and a Hawke's Bay golf team even took out the big prize.
Formula 1: Focus on Monaco after Imola race postponed
Monday morning in NZ will be petrolhead heaven for TV viewers.
Fleeing driver in Napier hits parked vehicle, car spiked by police
Two people were taken into custody and police are still searching for a third.
Teens arrested after stealing cigarettes and treats in Napier
Three youths aged 13, 14 and 16 were arrested after the robbery.
Hawke’s Bay music month reaching its crescendo
Momentum has built across the month, with near-capacity audiences in several halls.
Cyclone poll: Support for compensation for those forced out of homes by natural disasters
Central government a more popular option for payouts compared to local government.
Third time lucky: McAnulty on being latest Hawke’s Bay cyclone recovery minister
Hawke's Bay has had three cyclone recovery ministers in as many months since Gabrielle.
Record-breaking drugs bust on ship at Port of Napier
Methamphetamine found on a ship which arrived from South Africa weighed 83kg.
Broncos v Warriors: Brisbane team set for Wednesday night arrival in Napier
Five Broncos selected for the State of Origin opener will miss the McLean Park game.
Suspects flee in car after aggravated robbery of petrol station for cigarettes and icecreams
Police are working to track a vehicle with four people inside it that fled the scene.
Census 2023: No penalties for those in Hawke’s Bay who don’t participate
Stats NZ says people in Hawke's Bay who can't fill in the census won't be penalised.
New bridge in the works for Waikare Gorge bypass
The project includes 3.9km of new road and one of New Zealand's highest highway bridges.
Warriors flying the flag for Hawke's Bay
'It pulls on the heartstrings when people go through what they went through.'
Farming after a cyclone can’t be the same as it always was
Opinion: This is not a dictate of ideology - it’s a reflection of trade realities.
This New Zealand wine mecca has been named the 12th ‘Great Wine Capital’
New Zealand’s oldest wine growing region has been included on the prestigious list.
Hawke’s Bay named the 12th Great Wine Capital of the World
It's hoped the accolade will translate into an uptick in wine tourism to the region.
Two airlifted to hospital after Central Hawke’s Bay crash, no injuries in Havelock North bus crash
Two people were airlifted to hospital after a car crashed through a fence near Ongaonga.
The flights carrying $41m in cash during peak of cyclone crisis
Armed police watched on as the "very important mission" came in to land.
Still here, still working, still together: The stunning recovery of the Esk Church
The clang of a church bell rang on Tuesday morning, as if to say, "I'm still standing".
Coffee shop gives away hundreds of free coffees after Eftpos break down
Meg Masterson had no idea if customers would return to pay. She needn't have worried.
Opinion: Why we should embrace boredom again
Opinion: Somewhere on the line, the magic of portable entertainment became more invasive.
‘A life of its own’: Opening of community garden brings joy to Tamatea
The lawn of Julie McLean's Lancaster St property is now a new community garden.
'Uncharted territory': Why Cyclone Gabrielle will kill fruit trees for years to come
“There’s not a lot of information about what to do - it's uncharted territory."
Local Focus: Where to live after losing everything?
For many impacted by the cyclone, the best accommodation option has been family.
How happy are racehorses? Professor's three-year mental health study
The racing, the travel, the expectation: Nat Waran's going into the minds of the fastest.
Dannevirke firefighters' goal to help those fighting health battles
Dannevirke firefighters did themselves proud at the Sky Tower.
Want free tickets to the Warriors in Napier? Fill out your uncompleted census
A chance to watch a beloved NRL team is being used as bait for those who haven't engaged.
Need help? A business mentor is at hand
A free mentoring service could help Hawke's Bay business owners get back on their feet.
Photos: Waipukurau Club rolls back the years for big milestone
There was plenty of colour and festivities for the anniversary.
Hero of Magpies' famous Shield era dies
A desperate final pass for a Shield-saving dropped goal was thrown by Aidan Thomas.