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Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Man in a serious condition after Takapau crash
A man in his 30s was in a serious condition in Hawke’s Bay Hospital on Thursday.
Searchers stood down as police take over inquiry into missing fisherman
Helicopters and supporting vessels sent back to shore after a sustained search effort.
Slain Mob boss had $230k in car when police busted meth-dealing ring
Daniel Eliu was shot dead outside a South Auckland church.
'Lots of crying': Family reunited with cat missing after cyclone one year on
Phoebe lived in a colony of stray cats for a year after she bolted during the cyclone.
Letters: Helicopters over Tainui Reserve a costly exercise
OPINION: Questioning out-of-town helicopters, and a call to buy Napier's medical centre.
'They get wiped out and we start again': Trail-blazing bike park to open
Mountain-bike trail to open after previous park destroyed.
Colleagues join the search for fisherman in the water off Hawke's Bay coast
How a fishing vessel crew member ended up missing remains unclear.
Old Napier Prison to close amid health and safety dispute
The old jail built in the 1800s has been a popular tourist attraction since 2002.
Plan to sink Hawke's Bay fishing trawler to provide home for marine life
Retiring to the reef, the Twofold Bay trawler is to be given a second life.
NZSO to bring exhilarating music to Napier
The concert also includes works by renowned New Zealand composer Douglas Lilburn.
CHB to host NZ-Wales battle while bay locals fight for national glory
It will be a big day for shearing in Central Hawke's Bay.
Our coldest daytime yet: Southern breeze brings snow and bitter chill to Hawke's Bay
It is unusual to see snow on the range this early in the year.
'Isn't here to look pretty': Hawke's Bay waka hourua makes generational journey to South Island
It's the first time in two years the waka has taken a multi-day journey.
Hawke’s Bay’s Easter weekend in pictures: From salty seafood to tapping toes
There was plenty to see and do this Easter in Hawke's Bay, despite spells of bad weather.
'Absolutely gutting': Vital kiwi conservation equipment stolen from reserve
Thieves smashed their way into the padlocked premises.
Nash Cup: Havelock clock consecutive wins, Clive fail to fire
Clive fail to score any points in Farndon Park boil-over.
From the MTG: Behind the scenes of an exhibition
There is much more than research involved in creating an exhibition.
Papa Surf follows in the hoof-prints of his dam with Tauranga win
A roundup of the week's racing.
The men who use Women's Refuge
Vincent rang to help his daughter escape violence. He was told, 'we can help you too'.
‘Got the worst deal’: Wet, windy weekend for battered regions, elsewhere fares better
A heavy rain watch has been issued for beleaguered eastern region.
‘Abhorrent act’: Homicide inquiry launched after body found in burnt-out vehicle
Police can’t yet reveal how the person died, they say.
'Tragic circumstances': Young girl dies after falling from quad bike into path of farm equipment
An interim order suppressing the girl’s name and identifying details has been granted.
Witness saw gloved man 'loading body into boot'; police confirm car fire death suspicious
”She saw a fellah all dressed in black. Black gloves, black everything.”
How the other half flies: Taking an international flight to and from Napier
From VIPs to critically ill patients, the new clearance is helping in more ways than one.
Teen breaks his own national record in 100m backstroke
"I didn’t expect to break my own record, but it feels pretty good."
Basketball: Rookie Hawks NBL team, with a new coach, are ready for success
A heap of 2023 Hawks have flown the coop, but hopes remain high.
Easter Weekend weather: Bring out winter woolies, as rain, snow and winds forecast
Most of the North Island will see rain at times during the long weekend.
'Bordering on blackmail': Council candidate defends leaked email to potential future colleagues
Ngahuka says vow to 'name and shame' councillors for 'pro-perversion' wasn't threatening.
Hawke's Bay police discover body after vehicle fire
An unexplained death in Flaxmere is under investigation.
Ratepayers' bill: Winery owner, pastor, IronMāori founder in running for costly byelections
Byelection battles are shaping up in Hastings district, at a further cost to ratepayers.
NI holidaymakers should prepare for heavy rain, gusty winds, harbour bridge restrictions
Most of the North Island will see rain at times during the long weekend.
'Don’t fly this kind of cargo every day': Air force operation rehomes Hawke’s Bay kiwi
Who says eastern brown kiwi can't fly?
'Hard to stomach': Rainbow Storytime event in Hastings cancelled
An event in Rotorua was cancelled and another in Gisborne drew heated criticism.