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”She saw a fellah all dressed in black. Black gloves, black everything.”
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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.
‘I’ll believe it when I see it’: Residents doubt action will follow Cyclone Gabrielle report
Independent review found Civil Defence did not plan for the "worst-case scenario".
Hard neigh: Horse riders in drive-through given the softest of serves by McDonald's
'This is a common-sense policy - there is no foal play.'
Mixing up Hastings: Musical migrant leaves a legacy in a place he knew nothing about
Stephan Zebe admits he knew little about Hawke’s Bay before moving from Germany.
'Add to the table, you add to the community': Hawke's Bay cheesemakers sweep gold medals
The cumino champions said they were blown away by the awards.
Cyclone review: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence staff told those concerned about flooding they were 'over-reacting'
The cyclone's speed 'quite simply overwhelmed the officials involved in the response'.
Hastings teen clinches gold at first national secondary schools canoeing regatta
Oscar Jarvis is paving the way for young Hawke's Bay canoe racers.
'Had the best time': Napier abuzz after hosting best scooter riders in Aus and NZ
The crème de la crème of scooter riders from across New Zealand and Australia competed.
Taradale begin quest for redemption with win
Flynn Allen was the hat-trick hero for Taradale as they overcame Pirate.
Review: Forget Taylor Swift, Kaylee Bell is the country pop saviour we need right now
NZ's country-pop princess is the perfect antidote to the recent Taylor Swift tidal wave.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Gabrielle volunteers across NZ win joint award
The award recognised communities who went above and beyond.
One person dies following quad bike crash in rural Hawke’s Bay
One person died at the scene.
Meaty player joins Hastings East block
Matangi Angus Beef also love being a part of the rebirth of the eastern block of Hastings.
'Big bill coming his way': Cattle killed after hit by truck
Loose cattle near Eskdale cause chaos.
'Most special moments of their life': Tukituki MP could boost postnatal care
The bill would allow three days of postnatal care for new mothers.
'Thank you Jesus': Boy drops to his knees as family finds new home
New $7m social housing development in Flaxmere opens this weekend.
Brothers open new diner in Napier inspired by New York trip
'I couldn’t get the same sandwiches I was eating over there and it was a huge problem.'
Hastings library vows to go ahead with Rainbow Storytime amid Brian Tamaki protest threats
The event has been subject to protests and even a cancellation in other cities.
From $380 a year to $2200: Parents stung by hike in bus fares
'Every dollar a patron doesn’t pay getting on the bus falls on ratepayers or taxpayers.'
Return to 100km/h proposed for part of Napier-Taupō Rd
'The Govt was trying to make life less enjoyable ... 80km/h to Taupō summed that up.'
‘Unwise’: Council raises quarry lease concerns as petition gains 1200 signatures
Quarry expansion could hit land lease stumbling block.
Police monitor heavy gang-funeral traffic on Hawke's Bay Expressway
A large gang-related funeral procession on the Hawke’s Bay Expressway could cause delays.
Wyn Drabble: Where is the human touch?
Rather than taking an automated survey, I responded with an email.
Eight juveniles arrested following 'disorder incident' at Hawke's Bay Kmart
The group became 'unruly' when police challenged them.