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Freedom camper slams proposed changes for Napier.
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Serious injuries after quad bike crash near Taradale, Napier
Two people, one in a serious condition and one moderate, were taken to hospital.
'Total arrogance': Endangered chicks found dead in tyre tracks on Hawke’s Bay wetland
HBRC does not allow motor bikes of any description where the birds' bodies were found.
IronMāori headlines huge weekend in the Bay
A second weekend in a row of huge visitor numbers in Hawke's Bay.
Farm cadet training facility for Hawke's Bay
The training facility will be at a 3600ha sheep and beef farm, Moeangiangi.
The last house on the street: Cyclone survivors who didn’t take buyout stuck as looters loom
Mike and Sue Brown say they have to stay 'forever' now, even as looters keep circling.
Magpies chief becomes an Aussie Knight - Tyrone Thompson joins the NRL
Speculation on Thompson's possible move to rugby league started a year ago.
Council addresses protesters in heated meeting: ‘We are not approving a dam’
Members of the public used their voice to raise concerns about the revival of the dam.
Wyn Drabble: World Naked Gardening Day - who’s in?
'If you’re a tad prudish, there are plenty of other days which don’t involve nudity'.
Halloween fright in Napier’s pipes – rag monster lurks beneath city streets
The scariest monster in Napier doesn't need your treats.
Police investigating several firearms incidents
Work was under way to determine if the incidents were linked.
'Like the Sahara': Dust storm at new Napier subdivision not cyclone silt, council says
About 92,000 cubic metres of silt from Cyclone Gabrielle has been transported to the site.
Wairoa communications blackout caused by ‘deliberate damage’
Households, schools, services and businesses across Wairoa were impacted.
White Ferns to bring their T20 World Cup to Hawke's Bay on trophy tour
The world champions will take the trophy on a tiki tour of the Bay.
Lamp post falls on van during serious two-vehicle Napier crash
The crash happened amid morning traffic on a busy Napier road.
'Break gear or harm people': Sabotage, shooting and 'huhu-grub' threats for commercial fishers
'They get territorial': Commercial fisherman cops abuse.
Guy Fawkes 2024: Where to watch Hawke’s Bay’s best firework displays
Two major firework displays will be staged in Hawke’s Bay.
Into the back-up squad: Flanders gets ABs XV chance
Devan Flanders has played 118 games in Super Rugby or for the Magpies.
A decade without steam - now the train is back for Art Deco Festival
The train will be based in Napier throughout the February 13-17 festival.
Watch: Customer attacks Hastings phone store owner over 5G connectivity issue
A Hastings family say they feel “helpless” in the wake of an act of in-store violence.
Super Rugby returns to Hawke's Bay after break of almost four years
The Hurricanes play the Drua at McLean Park on February 22.
Spot the $49,000 difference: Demand increasing for lab-grown diamonds
A jeweller's warning: 'They are never going to hold value as much as a natural diamond.'
Man accused of murdering Hawke's Bay teenager Ariki Rigby loses suppression
Jimmy Heremaia is being held at his own request in the segregation unit of a prison.
Hastings highway blocked after portaloo falling off truck causes crash, reports of terrible stench
It is understood the road has been covered in faecal matter.
World triathlon stars to go a second round in Napier
Napier will host the first leg of the 2025 World Cup triathlon series.
The fishing rods and the church organ: Finding treasure at Napier's community recycling day
Recycling raises funds for grants, benefiting projects like murals and community gardens.
'I saw this like light anomaly go past me': Napier's ghost hunters still searching for proof
If there's something strange in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call?
Hawke’s Bay men’s club cricket: Teens tout talent with bat and ball
Tech tops the points table after two rounds.
'Clive certainly seems to have more crime' - petition launched to reopen police station
Locals say anti-social behaviour has increased since the station closed.
Yummy Fruit Company turns 50 amid cyclone recovery
John Paynter reflects on 50 years, noting 'I wouldn’t have changed too much'.
From burnout to balance: Farmer’s journey to better work-life harmony
Tararua farmer learns from hectic schedule to improve farm wellbeing.
Big bets landed by Hastings owned and trained winner
OPINION: Betting plunge after powering to impressive debut win.
St Luke’s Church - and pub - put Havelock North on map: Michael Fowler
Opinion: 'I think if any place teaches one about God, it is Havelock North.'