Freestyler: Bill Knobloch knocks goal right out of the water
He wanted to swim 20km and raise $350 for the cause. He swam 32km, and raised over $2600.
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Hawke's Bay boy with cerebral palsy walking unassisted after surgery
Seven-year-old Rocco Green needed walking aids to get around before he got Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy surgery in the US thanks to fundraising. Video / Ashlee Green
Linda Hall: Intelligence of the lambs leaves humans feeling sheepish
OPINION: Yep, the humans took the wrong ewe and her twins.
Four injured, one critical after crash in rural Hawke’s Bay
Four people were taken to Hawke’s Bay Hospital.
Two public reserves and kiwi sanctuary reopen in Hawke's Bay
The popular reserves have reopened with stunning walks and even a kiwi creche.
State care to circuit breaker: Napier hub fills major gaps for local rangatahi
'It’s really been a full circle moment.'
When stray horses roamed Napier’s streets, inflicting injuries on those they came across
Opinion: In 1879, stray horses became a 'nuisance in Napier', especially at night.
Napier-Taupō road development a 'monument to Stan Tuck'
OPINION: Development of timber trade had an impact on a key road and port.
Abuse was rife at Pukeora Home for the Disabled in Hawke's Bay: victims
Teenagers with disabilities should have been cared for at Pukeora. They were abused.
'They look at me as the crazy one': Why this chef does not offer a regular dinner service
'I’d love to open more nights and make more money. But at what cost?'
Nick Stewart: The hidden battle against NZ’s domestic inflation
OPINION: The Government needs to address the rising costs of essential services.
One of Emma Twigg's boats could bring her a gold medal. Another is already behind the bar
Napier bar The Pavilion will be ground zero for rowing fans for 30 minutes of high drama.
Building fire extinguished on rural school grounds with help from public
Members of the public used a hose on the ceiling fire before firefighters arrived.
Four Hawke’s Bay tourism events get Govt funding boost
A welcome financial boost for events that will bring visitors to the region.
Craggy Range wins supreme award, Market St wins best bar at national hospitality awards
The Hawke's Bay business won two top prizes at the 2024 Hospitality NZ Business Awards.
'Enough is enough': Flaxmere community calls out behaviour around new housing development
Community members gathered to discuss unsafe driving, theft, and illegal dumping on marae.
'Global success story': Pet food giant Ziwi crowned Hawke's Bay Exporter of The Year
From floods to glory, judges label winning company a 'global success story'.
'It was beautiful:' 104-year-old wedding frock star of show
A celebration of Napier, fashion and love over the weekend.
Last of the free summer wine: Why law change to allow wineries to charge for tastings is a 'good thing'
The law change means free tastings could become a thing of the past at many cellar doors.
Proposed Tararua District Council bylaw gives power to deal with complaints
Council bylaws are causing a stir with the A&P Show Association in Dannevirke.
'No brainer': Hawke's Bay councils exploring joint water services model
The talks pick up from previous joint work in 2019.
Dramatic Polson Banner rugby finish as big schools clash in Napier
The Polson Banner match was a draw - but there were 21 other matches being played as well.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Four injured, two seriously, in Napier crash
Four people were injured in the Thursday crash, two seriously and two with minor injuries.
$260 coming to the pockets of power consumers in Hawke's Bay
It's a $20 increase from last year's dividend.
Owner's advice to dirt bikes thieves targeting his store - don't bother
Bikes have security features that mean they cannot be started without Yamaha activation.
'It is a treasure': Prolonged closure of hot springs
Supply chain issues and poor weather continue to plague the septic system replacement.
Two Hawke's Bay locals recognised for 'outstanding contributions' to respective industries
Taylor and Harding honoured for industry contributions.
Napier War Memorial’s Eternal Flame transferred to a candle, stays in public sight while important repairs take place
It disappeared from the public eye in 2017, but made its return last year.
Watch: Police chase car through supermarket car park, man arrested, gun found
Nearby schools were advised to go into lockdown, as a precaution.
'We feel tarnished': Rugby players vow to help ease Wairoa tensions through sport
'Sports has been a huge help in our area bringing unity to a broken community.'
'He deserves it': Most-capped cricketer in HB history gains professional contract
'It’s probably been a longer journey for me than most to get to this point.'
Hawke's Bay name more overseas signings, no Tyrone Thompson amid talk of code switch
Lincoln McClutchie is also back as a squad of 40 is named for the Magpies' NPC campaign.
House of the Year: Multimillion-dollar home and bunker near Te Mata Peak scoops prize
'The craftsmanship in this home is truly next level.'