Relics unearthed during Opera House restoration
"We knew we had found something special when we saw what was inside."
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Local Focus: Water woes have to go says candidate
Johnny Nepe Apatu is running for NKII chair. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Water woes have to go says candidate
Johnny Nepe Apatu is running for Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Inc chair. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Seventy new jobs as farm conversion to orchard gets OIO tick
130ha of land to be developed in to apple orchards by company owned mostly in Europe.
'Let us go and buy our beer': Flaxmere residents want liquor store to stay
Is there really an "alcohol Holocaust" in Flaxmere? Some residents are dubious.
War waka removed from Clive River
"This place is our home, we don't want to go anywhere else because this is home."
'He's gone and still can't rest in peace': Outrage as murder victim's memorial torched
A memorial for slain Flaxmere man Kelly Donner has been set alight.
Winery's money woes shatter couple's dream wedding
Wedding plans turn to nightmare after Napier winery goes into voluntary administration.
Gun City to tone down signage at new Napier store
As a gesture of 'good faith', CEO David Tipple has agreed to reduce the size of the signs.
Local Focus: Workers unite behind Takitimu Seafoods
Takitimu workers pleased with change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Workers united behind Takitimu Seafoods
Takitimu workers pleased with change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Iwi's big leap forward
Takitimu Seafoods has officially launched. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Sleepless nights after Christchurch deployment
Sensitive work after the Christchurch shootings could only be done by trained personnel.
Local Focus: The Hastings embrace by lantern
The Hastings Osmanthus Gardens Lantern Festival. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Tomoana's last stand
Ngahiwi Tomoana is standing for last term as Iwi chair. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Iwi challenge from banker
Shayne Walker is challenging for Iwi chair. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Iwi challenge from banker
Shayne Walker is challenging for Iwi chair. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Tomoana's last stand
Ngahiwi Tomoana is standing for his last term as Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated chair. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
ACC proposal could cut 34 jobs in Hawke's Bay
The new structure will create new roles but will also see job cuts if it goes ahead.
Promising rap artist who assaulted man loses name suppression
The criminal history of Tom Francis has finally caught up with him.
Community in shock at loss of 22-year-old
Hugh Tully is being remember as a kind, generous and strong-spirited man.
Fun times as fire-busting brigade tops a ton
Havelock North Fire Brigade gives thanks. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Keep it secret or else': Child sex offender jailed
He was caught when accessing a website known to be a gathering place for paedophiles.
Fire destroys family home in Napier
A large fire has gutted a house in Te Awa, and damaged other houses along the street
Contamination feared after honey hives raided
Hawke's Bay beekeeper admits stealing from beehives.
'Equity for Māori': Hawke's DHB backs Minister's call
"There is an assumption, or even a phobia, that if Māori win, someone has to lose."
Tech firm says it will pay workers $5000 to move to Hawke's Bay
$10 million investment over three years to more than double firm's current team of 60.
Hastings Golf Club goes predator free
Hastings Golf Club wants more birdies on its course, so it's going predator free.
Tangata whenua representative, academics, support Hastings move
Ngaio Tiuka says intolerance of Te Ao Maori is obsolete and should be ignored
Power outage sparks debate over road safety
Serious car crash in Napier leaves people without power, road closed.
Hawke's Bay councillor invites people to test new $700 chairs
They're "pretty basic, albeit comfortable," councillor Paul Bailey says of the new seats.
Farming leader honoured after being killed in chopper crash
Renata Apatu was a world leader in wool and has been recognised for his passion.
Dirk the police dog put down after extended treatment for tumour
Round-the-clock care after spinal surgery fails to result in recovery.
Schools launch $23K campaign to 'say no to hubs'
School group launches campaign to "say no to hubs" controlling schools.