Napier's Pat Magill - saint or stirrer?
Pat Magill, social justice campaigner extraordinaire, lived all his 96 years in Napier
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Craig Cooper: Haere ra, Hawke's Bay
If the opportunity arose, I would probably have lived in Hastings St.
Tech drawing away in Premier rugby
Four matches to go for a repeat of last year's triumph, but Tech are in the box seat.
'They looked after me': Willie Apiata gives back to the cyclone-impacted East Coast
The Victoria Cross recipient has raised $200,000 for cyclone-impacted families.
Napier considering proposal for new 255-home subdivision
A resource consent application was lodged with the council earlier this year.
Drug dealer jailed despite rehab efforts and apology
Judge orders "working capital" of drugs business be forfeited to the Crown.
Weekend showers, but Hawke’s Bay escapes heavy rain or wind watch
Hawke's Bay likely to escape big, dramatic weather.
No guarantee of healthy power consumers' cheque in 2023
It's the Bay's favourite early Xmas gift, but Gabrielle might impact electricity dividend.
Bordeaux Collies: Elephant Hill to welcome dogs for a good cause
All proceeds will go to the Hawke's Bay Winegrowers Association Relief Fund.
Wairoa man bashed by home invader wants last photo of his late wife back
Denis Andrews' cell phone, with the photo, was stolen in an aggravated robbery.
Hawke’s Bay farmers, growers call for more help as Govt rules out cyclone recovery tax
PM Chris Hipkins rules out special tax to help cover ballooning cyclone recovery costs.
Long or strong? Get gone: Unpacking HB's response to latest big rumble
HB Civil Defence is generally pleased with how people managed their personal safety.
His 'blood, sweat and tears' are part of Opera House history. Now he's back, as a worm
The memories flood back for Semu Filipo: "There were a lot of tears, good tears."
46 years of change for Hastings postie Jenny Lean
Postie Jenny Lean is retiring after nearly five decades.
Huge wasp nest slightly bigger than a basketball
Kieran Chisnall, of Hawke’s Bay Wasp Control, was called out to the large, grey wasp nest.
Geonet records a further 27 aftershocks in Hawke’s Bay overnight
The aftershocks have ranged from light to moderate.
Home invasion: Elderly man hospitalised after being assaulted in his bed
The unknown offender broke in and assaulted the man, then stole his phones.
'Here's the guts of it': Is Kieran McAnulty Labour's secret weapon?
OPINION: The hard-case minister who is infuriating National and Act.
Hawke’s Bay’s biggest food and wine festival moved to 2024
The Winter F.A.W.C! is back in June, as the summer version is moved into next year.
‘We’ll be fighting it’: Red-stickered residents dig in as cyclone decisions delayed
Some cyclone-impacted residents have no intention to leave their land.
Ngāti Kahungunu launches iwi-led version of Oranga Tamariki
Twenty-nine families who would have been in OT care are now in the care of Ngāti Kahungunu
Couple upping mortgage after cyclone-damaged property ineligible for Govt fund
The pair fear other lifestyle block owners will be in a similar predicament.
The Anzac speech written by ChatGPT, and what it means for modern warfare
Richard Short used artificial intelligence to make a point, and to urge caution.
Waipatiki Holiday Park nears re-opening date
Months of back-breaking work will hopefully pay off for Shane and Fay Ashforth.
Napier’s Sunken Gardens upgrade nearly finished
Works have been ongoing on the Sunken Gardens in Napier.
Woman refused entry to Brisbane bar over moko kauae
The woman's efforts to explain the cultural significance of her tā moko went unheard.
Cyclone relief exhibition to support artistic community
A minimum of 10 per cent of proceeds will be donated to the Waiohiki Arts Community Trust.
Epic horse trek and motorbike ride helps open up Wairoa communities
Two local contractors living near the Wairoa District's lakes undertook an epic journey.
Flood-impacted Rissington holds Anzac service amid silt and debris
The community has 'had it pretty rough' but knows the importance of remembering Anzac Day.
Youths arrested and ‘significant’ amount of stolen property recovered after Hawke’s Bay burglary spree
Police arrest two youths for a spate of burglaries and a man for looting separately.
Anzac Day: Hawke's Bay's hero chaplain, Māori 'Pah' site acknowledged at Gallipoli
The 'Padre' from Wairoa held a special place in the Māori contingent.
Educator dedicated to helping children dream big
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Post-cyclone silt remains a lingering issue
Four new silt-deposit sites have been earmarked for the region.
Big win for Wanderers
Havelock North Wanderers have secured their first win in the Women's Federation League.