'Overwhelming, but definitely in a good way': Special Hawke's Bay homecomings for Paris athletes
'I was a bit taken aback seeing all the little kids out there looking up to me.'
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Arrest in Ariki Rigby case: Police charge man with murder of teen in 2022
Police make a breakthrough two years after the Hawke's Bay killing shocked the nation.
'Moved to tears': Bay tamariki share universal love of te reo
'They aren’t frightened or scared of it.'
Large industrial building catches fire near Hastings, then cops a drenching
Flames and black smoke could be seen coming from inside the roof of the building.
Fringe in the ‘Stings: The Bay’s ‘best little arts festival’ is back
It looks a little different this year.
Hawke’s Bay bounces back at the national netball championships
Hawke's Bay did not play in the tournament last year.
Watch: Man fuming after ute sandwiches his parked car, then drives off
Jonzy Brandt's insurance had just run out - now his car is likely written off.
Snow warning for SH5 Napier-Taupō Rd; rain on way for Hawke’s Bay
A snow road warning has been issued for the highway.
'Blown away': Man buys wine bottles for $18,000 at auction, immediately gives them back
In a room of more than 300 wine enthusiasts, one man's act stood out on the night.
Health risks of eel toxins studied
Wairoa invited to take part in eel consumption survey to understand food safety risks.
Cyclone-stricken pub named people's choice of best Hawke's Bay hospitality
A familiar name then claimed the supreme award in what is possibly its last year.
Make EIT standalone again: Hawke’s Bay mayors want region's polytech back in local hands for 2025
A workforce skilled by a well-run local polytechnic is needed more than ever, mayors say.
Old photos and videos help convict 'sick and twisted' child rapist
Woman abused as little girl confronts abuser in court.
'I swung': The spider crawling down her windscreen that she couldn't catch
Ailsa Slui, 80, says she would be blind by now if she hadn't sought medical help.
Air pollution ‘underestimated’ in Hawke’s Bay, new tech finds
A study reveals discrepancies between new and old monitors at sites across the region.
Opinion: Moifaa – the Hawke’s Bay horse that swam to a Grand National victory
Moifaa is one of the best remembered Grand National winners.
$100,000 cancer fight: 'My 21yo was trying to get loans to keep his dad alive’
Givealittle set up to help fund terminally ill Jason Hooker's cancer treatment.
Opinion: Navigating latest insights of investor behaviour
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Wyn Drabble: Probing the age of mounting medical procedures
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Schoolkid fight: Parent frustrated over lack of reassurance from school
There's been no reassurance from school that incident has been dealt with, parent says.
Puketapu School children quiz contractors about new bridge
Kids quiz contractors about the new bridge, eager to learn more.
Ultimate underdogs: Small Hawke's Bay school leaves Aims Games unbeaten
'Our goal was to give our kids an experience, and to not lose too many games.'
New initiative celebrates fa’afafine culture and empowers Samoan youth
Initiative designed to create awareness about challenges faced by fa’afafine.
Artist images released for 110-unit project near Napier CBD
The housing proposal is being led by Mana Ahuriri on a former Napier railway yard.
Crash causes 'extensive damage' and power cut
Police are looking for the red car which is believed to have considerable damage.
'Devastated not defeated': Unique cyclone-wine to be auctioned
Wine comes complete with the 'finest Hawke's Bay silt'.
Hawke’s Bay hairdressing queen retires after 56 years in industry
'She told me I had too many brains to be a hairdresser. I decided to prove her wrong.'
'I am not a criminal:' Couple accused of migrant rort want compensation after winning appeal
The court process destroyed their marriage and reputation - they want compensation.
Council's decision not to open river bar was “surprising” - review
There was no operational plan for managing the river mouth.
Napier high school out of lockdown after nearby fight
A Napier school was placed in lockdown following reports of a fight among youths nearby.
They ran for election. Now they're running a triathlon.
Mayors and MPs of Hawke's Bay will compete and raise funds for Heretaunga Women's Centre.
'Please don't ever let it happen again': Wairoa residents beg council to act on flood review
Inquiry reveals regional council ignored residents and lacked a river bar management plan.
'Angels on his side': Hawke’s Bay father fighting for life after hit by car walking home from pub
Josh Bowman’s recovery could take years, but he's now back in Hawke's Bay.
Finding better outcomes after family violence - the career legacy of Sam Aberahama
Aberahama left police and Tairāwhiti after 14 years as area commander to be with whānau.