Rugby: Magpies run riot against Stags to retain Ranfurly Shield
The 69-24 win means Hawke's Bay have now defended the Shield 14 times in this reign.
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Street changes for Hastings to allow kids to walk and cycle safely to school
'If children are confident to get on their bike or scooter, the whole community opens up.'
Rugby: Historic FPC final win for Hawke's Bay Tui
A winning send-off for veteran Emma Jensen, as the Tui make history in Balclutha.
Teens organise protest in Napier over home detention sentence for rapist
A Napier protest has been organised against rapist Jayden Meyer's home detention sentence.
Photographer captures wāhine dedicated to their craft
'It's helping people feel seen. And it is heartwarming hearing folk say they feel seen...'
Man wanted over Chch shooting wasn't a suspect when boarding flight - police
Police have confirmed a dangerous man wasn't a suspect when he boarded domestic flight.
The mystery deepens: Police yet to decipher identity of woman's body found in burnt-out car
No missing persons match the body of the woman found in car at this stage, police say.
$400k-plus to help build new stables at Tōmoana showgrounds
$460,000 investment will allow stables to be built in time for 2023 Horse of the Year.
Weather: Lingering winter to bring rain this weekend
"Changeable weather is typical of spring," says the Metservice.
Hawke's Bay Tui great farewelled in Balclutha
Emma Jensen has played over 160 first-class rugby matches. Saturday's is her last.
Fears 'extremely dangerous' gunman fled South Island on domestic flight
Police confirm shooting suspect is in Hawke's Bay area but is "extremely transient".
Harry Tam wants apology after wrongful lockdown implication
'I got named. If anyone should be getting an apology it should be me.'
Nursing's next generation: EIT graduate wants to make a difference for Māori
"I feel proud to represent my whānau and hopefully other Māori into nursing."
Police scouring CCTV footage for clues in burnt-out car mystery body
Police say too early to speculate on victim's identity. Post-mortem results days away.
Police probe underway after body found in burned out car
The vehicle had been consumed by fire.
Local Focus: Damon Harvey on Candidate Camera
Damon Harvey is confident Hawke's Bay has enough opportunities to attract young people.
Canterbury get home in close win over Hawke's Bay
The Magpies have suffered just their second loss of the NPC season.
Local Focus: Kim Priest on Candidate Camera
A recent health crisis motivated Kim Priest to put her name forward as a candidate.
Hawke's Bay water shortage to reach 32 million cubic metres by 2040
The figure could grow even further, reaching a 46 million cubic metre shortfall by 2060.
'We startled them': Pair handing out neo-Nazi pamphlets stop after wāhine's heckles
Naomi Wharehinga wasn't going to let them keep delivering messages of hate in the night.
The hole in Hawke's Bay's big sport spend-up
A new aquatic centre, a court expansion, a great stadium and a top track - is it enough?
Dannevirke: Troubled waters a key focus for most election candidates
"We're facing a grim summer."
Local Focus: Rizwaana Latiff on Candidate Camera
Rizwaana Latiff moved to New Zealand from South Africa in 2000 and is now running for HDC.
Local Focus: Michael Fowler on Candidate Camera
Michael Fowler is a Hawke's Bay historian, and a massive Tiger Woods fan.
Damage and lost stock as Napier liquor store ram raided
One of the front doors was knocked off its hinges in the incident.
Brodie Retallick on that yellow card: 'Anything head-on-head is a red card'
Star lock confirmed for Magpies' Shield defence.
Charity store with 40 thefts a week reveals excuses people use when they're caught
Because the store is full of donated goods, thieves argue they should be able to take it.
Woman arrested in Napier after wounded man taken to hospital
A police spokeswoman said the injuries appeared to be the result of being stabbed.
The dam question: Another six years of Ruataniwha debate unnecessary, iwi says
The company that holds the consents for the failed Ruataniwha Dam wants them extended.
Tui flying high as Cup playoffs loom
Hawke's Bay Tui coaches are building a team with a growing reputation.
10 things you absolutely must do on your next trip to Hawke's Bay
Plus, 10 insider tips to know before you go.
Local Focus: Simon Nixon on Candidate Camera
Meet Simon Nixon who is running again for Hastings District Council.
How moving uni year could help Hawke's Bay growers
Could this be an answer to worker shortages on orchards and vineyards?