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Best of Hawke’s Bay and East Coast civil construction celebrated
Winners recognised at celebration of best civil infrastructure.
Mutes from Mars break disability barriers through music
Featuring musicians with disabilities, Mutes from Mars perform in Hawke's Bay on Nov 28.
Hamish Pinkham’s tips for festival success: The music, the venue and the vibes
Black Barn will be a 'natural home' for the event, with a 'pulsing bassline' thrown in.
Here comes the heat: Parts of NZ to hit 30C this week
Kiwis are in for an early dose of scorching summer days - and nights - later this week.
'Generosity and spirit': The trail of kindness that raised $500k for hospice
Work of over 400 volunteers a 'testament to the compassion that defines this community'.
Firefighters wary as 31C forecast for parts of already dry Hawke’s Bay
Forecasts suggest the region could hit its highest temperatures of the year so far.
Driver charged over Napier crash which hospitalised cyclist
A cyclist remains in hospital almost five months after the crash.
Witnesses wanted after person hit by vehicle then assaulted in Napier
The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Berry determined: Plan to regrow tonnes of strawberries in flood-hit Esk Valley
Donald lost 60,000 strawberry plants in Gabrielle. He has received help to grow again.
'Give it all you’ve got': Keynote speaker to front Hastings mental health fundraiser
Amputee built with a resilience she never knew she had.
Pou swept from marae during Cyclone Gabrielle washes ashore after 650 days at sea
A hand-carved pou lost in the cyclone has been found on Mahia Beach, 100km from home.
Health NZ to immunise 1400 seasonal workers against measles
Health NZ is expecting to vaccinate 1400 RSE workers.
Hawke’s Bay Police get 155 high-risk vehicles off the road
There were 24,318 breath tests recorded in the region in just one month.
Take off: Company's 10-month search for new CEO over
A new CEO has finally been announced for Hawke's Bay Airport.
Whakatu Freezing Works: The history, the industry and the aftermath
Ewan McGregor, a 79-year-old historian, says he's got "a few books in me yet".
'Would’ve given up months ago': The teacher who cycles over hilly paddocks every day
Cyclone Gabrielle turned the Kererū Gorge road into a chasm.
Water woes remain ahead of Napier’s 150-years as a borough: Michael Fowler
Napier’s water was once sourced via wells at the White Swan Brewery and Botanical Gardens.
Turning niche to neat with property styling Refined Spaces
Katie Kettle was once a Navy chief now she transforms homes by refining and rearranging.
Danny Champion remembered as one of Hawke’s Bay’s most talented horsemen: John Jenkins
Champion a successful horseman, farrier and rugby league player.
Donated tapestry some of MTG’s many taonga: Gail Pope
Gifted tapestry originally bought from Egypt.
Case grows for bold RBNZ rate cut as economic headwinds persist: Nick Stewart
The economic backdrop has become increasingly concerning.
Children face 10-hour school day as bus route axed
Mum accuses Education Ministry of breaching its own criteria.
'Rejection after rejection': Two families who met at flat viewing secure house with novel approach
The couples with kids decided they weren't going to fight each other to get a place.
Roading firm wins top business award, donuts win people's choice
Tūpore has scooped the Supreme Award at Hawke's Bay's night of nights for businesses.
Lucky escape: Owner scrolling social media spots her dog stuck in a poo pond
The power of Facebook - and help from a lasso - saved a dog from a stink situation.
Victim loses $10k in FB marketplace scam
Multiple people have seen the different listings and paid deposits or the full price.
The 50-metre channel: Will council's Wairoa River trial prevent flooding?
The 50m overflow channel in the Wairoa River bar aims to improve flood management.
Givealittle funds raised to support man's cancer battle shifts to buy his coffin
Tens of thousands raised for cancer battler Jason Hooker used to make him comfortable.
Wyn Drabble: US election’s bad news sparked search for better news
OPINION: 'I might even just make up a news story - just to lighten the mood.'
Neil Kirton: Hawke's Bay councils 'gamble' on urban development
OPINION: Napier's vote is 'akin to a high-stakes game of poker'.
Gang members warn of potential violence as new patch laws enforced
'I can't see this lasting unless they have a budget to lock fullas up in jail.'