National disaster co-ordination system still on ice
Hawke's Bay residents who felt abandoned in the face of destruction ask what has changed.
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70-year-old inducted into Equestrian Hall of Fame
The honour celebrated a lifetime of dedication for Dannevirke's Maurice Beatson.
Watch: Violent gang fight erupts after rugby game; Mayor 'absolutely disgusted'
Graphic video emerges of fight that local mayor says shows gangs are 'out of control'.
Hawke’s Bay, Gisborne now NZ’s biggest meth users - police ask for public help
A spike in methamphetamine use in the Eastern District puts it in the top spot per capita.
Rural ladies who lunch: Gemma McCaw coming to Dannevirke
Tararua Rural Support Trust encouraging ladies off the farm for day of connection and fun.
'Just lose themselves': 70 years of clay creations for Hawke's Bay's oldest pottery club
'People just sit, relax, and enjoy what they are doing.'
Injuries during violent incident at Wairoa rugby match
Police say no firearms were used in disorder at rugby match.
Major repairs given green light on troubled Napier-Taihape Rd
Eleven major slips are set to be fully repaired along Napier-Taihape Rd.
Shane Te Pou: Prepare for the reality of a rates-raid on your wallet
Households across the country are going to feel the sting of increased rates.
Passion for mātauranga a driver for new EIT executive director for Māori
Layelin Stewart brings years of experience in promoting Māori excellence to the role.
Ranfurly Shield holders go on try-scoring romp: A dozen will be fine, thank you
The new back-three all scored tries in the first half.
Two by two: Bay chainsaw champion chipping away at international success
Waretini-Hemara hopes to be the first Kiwi to compete in Chetwynd World Carving Champs.
Family of killed toddler say Oranga Tamariki gave them $300 in an envelope
Trish Puna says by the time she found out where Casino was, she was dying in Starship.
Māori communities ‘disproportionately affected’ by cyclone floods
Review also finds some residents felt they received 'different treatment'.
Tears of joy: Why 55 teens came back to school for four days in the holidays
It's a crucial step in life, and it should be in the curriculum, those behind course say.
Let Hawke’s Bay’s Olympic Games begin
The slicing of oars through the water will start the Games for Hawke's Bay hopes.
One dark, rainy day in Takapau: How one of NZ's most iconic pieces of army uniform was born
The hat became known colloquially as the Lemon Squeezer because of its shape.
150 years of Napier: Community encouraged to get involved for special anniversary
Mayor Kirsten Wise 'excited to see these events rejuvenate us as a community'.
Rock woes north of Napier force overnight closures of State Highway 2
Crews set to carry out emergency rockscaling, just north of the Waikare Bailey Bridge.
An Aussie, a Welshman and a Highlander walk into the Magpies ...
No jokes here as new fullback and wings prepare for shield defence against Whanganui.
Wyn Drabble: Cooking up some competition
OPINION: 'I don’t believe you can eat a custard square without mess.'
Taradale crash witnesses sought after death of cyclist
A cyclist and another vehicle collided in Taradale about 10.55am on Sunday.
'Over the moon': Hawke's Bay community wins fight to stop pokies moving to town
There are no pokies in Frasertown - locals have won a fight to keep it that way.
Government agency implements changes to Wairoa temporary housing services after concerns raised
The agency has changed the way it looks at temporary housing in the flood-hit region.
Two of Marine Parade’s iconic Norfolk pines cut down
Two of the landmark trees near the waterfront had been assessed unsafe due to fire damage.
Police not ruling out further arrests in Dannevirke High St burglary
Burglaries, poaching and letter box destruction keep police busy.
New NZR boss says passion for rugby hasn't changed since he was a little kid
The passionate former All Black is continuing to help the revolving wheel of NZ Rugby.
Troubled Napier education provider had debts of $2.6 million
Liquidators have issued their first report to creditors.
Police seeking Justin-Soul Christopher Su’a
Arrest warrant issued following serious assault.
Sea hawk becomes a Magpie: A rare NPC rugby signing from Wales
The Magpies are preparing for a second Ranfurly Shield defence of the season on Saturday.
'Open to the world': Sellout crowds expected at world-first te reo festival in Hastings
The first-of-its-kind festival is set to champion Māori language and industry.
How to prevent another Cyclone Gabrielle: Bay rivers should be widened, review finds
100,000 people are at risk of being evacuated if another extreme rain event is forecast.
'Mum, you really deserve this': Hastings family strike it rich with $1m bonus ticket
The woman normally plays with family numbers, but won the prize with a bonus ticket.
'He didn't need to die': Flu kills 27-year-old as his mum battled virus in ICU
'I’ve had the flu, we’ve all had the flu, but this is another dimension.'