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Single-day record: 188 people cram into Hawke's Bay Hospital ED

Hawke's Bay Hospital had 188 presentations to their Emergency Department in 24 hours.

Napier brothers guilty of manslaughter in Mob killing

The trial in Palmerston North lasted 11 weeks, and the jury deliberated for four days.

Local Focus: Māori ward consultation deadline proving a challenge for councils

Decisions pending for Māori seats on Bay councils. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Obituary: The dressmaker extraordinaire who put Hastings fashion design on the map

She was a perfectionist who pushed those around her to meet her exacting standards.

75 per cent of Napier floods insurance claims settled

A 'small number of complex situations' on Napier Hill are yet to be resolved, says mayor.

Whey to go: The Hawke's Bay goat cheese manufacturers winning big

Artisan producers Nieuwenhuis Farmstead Cheese near Otane now award winner.

Driver with 'Tino Rangatiratanga' number plate arrested in Hastings

The Te-Moana-Nui-A-Kiwa Embassy says it's been made aware of the arrest.

Police arrest gang members at funeral procession in Nuhaka

Seven gang members and associates appear in court after arrests.

'My body, my choice': Woman out of preferred job following Covid vaccine refusal

Casual worker for security firm has several reasons for saying "no".

The duffel bag moved: Cat found alive in Napier church backyard hailed as 'miracle'

Hallelujah's staunch face says it all - she doesn't forget those who've wronged her.

Probe into fight, verbal abuse at football game

Spectators hurled abuse after disagreeing with decision to red card player it is claimed.

Free gym for community organisations opening in Hastings

Community organisations and services can apply to use the gym for their clients.

Penguin tangled in fishing line rescued by walkers

"Once the fishing line was removed, we witnessed the penguin take a deep breath."

Mia Jay moves from ballads to 'high energy' bangers

Tough gig combining study and music

The 'motel generation': Nearly 4000 kids are living in motels

'There are babies now being born in motels. It breaks my heart.'

Child delivers flax bouquets to random Tamatea residents

Tamatea schoolgirl makes neighbours smile with handmade flax bouquets.

An expert foodie's picks for Hawke's Bay holidays

Hawke's Bay chef Gary Grootelaar gives his top foodie picks in the region.

Hastings pushes closer to getting Māori wards, unanimous tautoko from committee

Four weeks of public consultation is required. The council has a month to do it.