Latest from Hawke's Bay

Corporal and the koro who served in both world wars

Service in the Army has opened more doors than ever expected for Corporal Paddy Whare.

Can a lamb be shorn every 37 seconds for nine hours?

The world solo 9hrs lambshearing record is 872 – now there's a challenger.

Council considers surveillance to protect Napier attraction from vandals

The viewing platform glass costs ratepayers thousands every time it is vandalised.

Kea Kids News: See what this $1.6 million Super Soaker can do

Dame Judi Dench may be the leading lady of the red carpet, but Judy Drench rules the tarmac! Reporter Grace takes Napier Airport’s hottest new fire truck out for a spin.

Terrified woman jumped naked from upper-storey window to escape brutal attack

Part of the ordeal, carried out by other women, was filmed and posted on social media.

Major police probe prevents tangi shooting and attempted murder of rival gang member

Police seized illegal drugs and firearms and restrained assets worth $800k.

First Hastings community emergency hubs equipped and ready to go

The hubs are equipped to help rural communities in the event of any future disasters.

Pākōwhai Memorial Hall restored for $300k – only to find out it may have to move

The cyclone-battered community hall may now have to make way for flood protection.

Groundwork begins for four-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway, construction start date moved forward

Groundwork is under way and Govt says the construction start date has been moved forward.

The car with a rooftop satellite that’s become a Wairoa health 'game-changer'

The Starlink satellite has nullified all mobile black spots in rural Hawke's Bay areas.

Kiwi softball legend Owen 'The Fog' Walford dies two days after terminal cancer confirmation

He was 'The Fog', because that’s where the unmatched speed of his pitches came from.

Filling the Nest Fest void: Black Seeds to headline new Hawke's Bay music festival

Slackbarn festival will bring international acts to Havelock North.

Christmas concert clash: Free Hawke's Bay shows on same day in different cities

Hawke's Bay will be spoiled for choice when it comes to 80s and 90s music.

Paralympian Peter Cowan returns to IronMāori after adversity

Cowan was hit by a car when training for the popular triathlon event.

'Causing me sleepless nights': What happens to the thousands who flee a tsunami to Napier Hill?

'Given the utterly critical strategic place of Napier Hill this has to be high priority.'

Fatal distraction: The Snapchatting truckie's countdown to tragedy

Caleb Baker was killed after distracted truck driver Sarah Schmidt ploughed into him.

Have your say on where another 30,000 people could live in Hastings

Hastings District Council is calling on residents to help plan for growth.

Napier fountain to cost council $175,000 to light up again

When fixed the fountain will be brighter and more colourful.