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Hastings to get $70m private hospital, right next to public hospital
"World-class" elective surgery facility will be able to perform 5000 operations a year.
Hastings mayor calls on Govt to assist Cape Kidnappers businesses
Other businesses affected by natural disasters have been paid out, mayor says.
Another scorcher: Napier hits 34.2C as heat cranks up again
The relentless Hawke's Bay summer sun is going nowhere fast.
Patient in Hawke's Bay Hospital ward 'oven' with no air con
DHB receives heat-related complaints, but doesn't condone personal fans being brought in.
What free school lunches means for school trialling the initiative
"They used to pick out every colourful bit of vegetable from the food, now they love it."
Flying high: Aircraft-mad Hawke's Bay students build microlight
After two years and lots of enthusiasm, the winged result has taken to the skies.
'What's that racket, man?' Kiwi band's stage time cut short after waking Elton John
Sir Elton, 72, is famous for his pre-gig ritual of arriving at a venue and taking a nap.
Elton John in pictures: Mission Concert
Elton John rocked a packed house at the Mission.
12 year-old raises gang concerns while Nash defends police
Stuart Nash defends police actions around of a mob procession that concerned 12 year old
Local Focus: Waitangi Day a unified success
Iwi-hosted Hawke's Bay Waitangi Day celebrations. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Waitangi Day celebrations a unified success
Iwi-hosted Hawke's Bay Waitangi Day celebrations. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
24 hours and no sleep: Hawke's Bay fire crews stretched with three fires still active in the region
Mayor calls those stopping tinder-box dry region from being engulfed "blimmin' legends".
Digger stolen from Napier's Western Hills cemetery
"We are missing it, and we would very much like it back."
Safety concerns as oppressive heat taking toll at Hawke's Bay Hospital
Doctors, nurses and patients struggling to cope at Hawke's Bay Hospital.
Watch: Into the inferno - woman's terrifying drive through wall of flames
Cause of fire unconfirmed, but "may have been someone mowing a paddock", firefighters say.
Against the fence: Bluff Hill B&B owner questions timing of lookout renovations
"Closed for summer. The best view in town. I don't understand it."
Felled by a 'king hit': Injured man unsure of return to rugby
"If it robs me from playing rugby, then I would be pretty angry."
'An innocent life will be lost': Gang violence sparks fear and calls for action
And a gang expert says the rise in gang violence is no surprise.
Simon Bridges begins fight for 'quiet' New Zealanders
Bridges admired hippos, and talked about not wanting to talk about Winston Peters.
Hawke's Bay police stop carrying arms as gang tensions settle
Napier mayor is prepared to reach out to gang leaders and try to resolve the issue.
Campaign training for new National candidates
National MPs, new candidates have descended upon Havelock North to discuss the election.
Critically injured child in Starship
Police called to an address in Hastings, inquiry into how child was injured is ongoing.
'It's okay bro, we're here for you': How Great Kiwi Bake Off champ saved a friend
Trev dedicated his first cake on the Great Kiwi Bake Off to a friend. This is why.
Armed police swarm Napier suburb to make arrest
A 49-year-old man was taken into custody without incident.
Second wastewater discharge into Wairarapa river this year
Almost half a million litres of wastewater has flowed into Ruamahanga River this year.
Wind and heat create havoc in the Bay: flights cancelled, trampoline stops traffic in Napier, fires sparked
Temperatures reached as high as 34 degrees around Hawke's Bay.
Firefighters save house and pine plantation
"It was a great save by our fire brigades. I think I owe them a beer."
Local Focus: Santa, Elton and Danica
Thanks to Santa, Danica Bryant is playing Elton John. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Santa set Danica on road to Elton gig
Thanks to Santa, Danica Bryant is playing Elton John. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
In the deep end: Teen lifeguard saves struggling 80-year-old's life
The man was one of six saved on the beach by lifeguards in the past three days.
Rideshare service Ola arrives in Napier and Hastings
The local launch is part of an expansion for Ola across 11 new cities and towns in NZ.
Local Focus: Tsunami risk for Napier thousands
Thousands would perish from major tsunami. Made with funding from NZ On Air.