Dad wanting to leave gang told it would cost him $20k - or his ute
The man was then assaulted before locking himself, his pregnant wife and kids in a room.
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Orchard scanning technology helps growers
Two Hawke's Bay companies have worked together to develop the technology.
Former Hawke's Bay Magpies to boost trophy challengers
Hawke's Bay's Māori rugby representatives are on a shield mission.
More than 100 people interested in Wairoa flood class action
Lawyer Grant Shand says funding for the Wairoa case is still to be finalised.
Hawke's Bay schools bow out of national First XVs rugby early
Both the Napier and Hastings boys' high schools were beaten in regional quarter-finals.
'Heaven watching over us': Family escape uninjured after tree falls on ute on expressway
'It got closer to the ground. By then it was too late, we were pretty much underneath it.'
Kiwi sculptures to pop up along coastal cycleway
Artists are invited to design a kiwi to help the conservation of NZ's native bird.
From clearing cyclone-hit homes to rescue missions: Hastings Civic Honours winners
One voluntary group has so far cleaned up 150 silt-ridden homes and properties.
'Perfect storm': The multiple origins of a boutique dairy company's closure
'Predatory pricing', customer payment lag, and a rent increase all hit Origin Earth hard.
Leopard seal basks on Napier beach as August temperature record broken
However, a southerly change is well and truly on its way to chill the region.
Blast-off: Why Rocket Lab shares are up 38%
Plus: Helicopters offloaded after firm calls time on mid-air catch.
'Good property in a good location': Dutch firm buys 60ha orchard; two more orchards hit market
Another overseas company has bought an apple orchard in Hawke's Bay amid industry changes.
Missed signals spark a frightening road incident - Linda Hall
OPINION: Wisdom about being a road user.
Crown manager to be paid $1100 per day to work on Wairoa flood fix
Two Hawke’s Bay councils will have to pay Govt appointee Lawrence Yule's wages.
Tui beaten in brave Farah Palmer Cup debut
It was a Tui happy hour, before Counties Manukau took the lead.
Shield Fever is all go - Southland gone, Northland next
A 31-17 win for the Magpies. Bring on Northland.
Rain, snow and wind to blast the country
Heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.
Hawke’s Bay expressway crash victim dies at Wellington Hospital
One person has died following the incident on State Highway 2 earlier this week.
Over the line: The man behind our most successful Olympics
The man in charge of New Zealand's team at the Olympics is back at work in Hawke's Bay.
Napier cruise season: The dates, the number of ships and what it means for shop owners
'Pre-Covid, cruise ships were a bit of a 'yeah-nah', whereas now we really welcome them.'
'Hard not to think about': The Hawke's Bay golf course American architect never got to make
Famed course designer hopes he’ll be the person to come back and build it.
'It’s pretty validating': Fashion students' success at awards
Fashion students have excelled at the Hokonui Fashion Design Awards.
Historic Hawke's Bay: The origins of the Veronica Sunbay
Glass windows were originally used between the colonnades.
Lena Ormsby named as one of 25 'changemakers' by YWCA
The high-achieving ex-Karamu High School student is passionate about race relations.
'Person of interest': Arrest after four-hour police operation
'Police were in our backyard and front as well on the streets.'
Bay in a flap: Tui to play curtain-raiser for Magpies - huge crowd expected
The Tui open their 2024 NPC women's rugby campaign at McLean Park - Home of the Magpies.
Rain, wind, snow to put a damper on this weekend
MetService issues watches for rain, wind and even heavy snow for parts of the country.
New record on the cards as warm weather approaches
Warm air could see Hawke's Bay break a 1973 weather record on Sunday.
'The fistula patients will break your hearts': Napier doctor's lifesaving legacy lives on
About 60,000 women were treated during the Hamlins' lifetime.
Future entrepreneurs: Young Enterprise students showcasing products at market
Young Enterprise students prepare to sell their innovative products and services.
Council’s new $73,000 parking warden car technology yet to issue a fine
'Systems issues' with new technology have given parkers pushing the boundaries a reprieve.
Wyn Drabble: The evolutionary masterpiece - opposable thumbs - could be our downfall
OPINION: "Most of us, as humans, are pretty proud of having opposable thumbs."
Lincoln McClutchie preferred to start as Magpies ready for Southland Ranfurly Shield challenge
McClutchie has scored 461 points for the Magpies since his teenaged debut in 2018.
'Really pleased': Hawke's Bay growers welcome raft of RSE scheme changes
An increase to the cap, changes to pay and accommodation costs are among the changes.