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On The Up: Father-son Chatham Cup magic remembered as crunch knockout match looms
Meet the younger member of a special Chatham Cup family dynasty.
Local football returns to McLean Park after 30 year absence
Football was possibly the first sport played at McLean Park, in 1910.
Govt funds e-bike charging to boost Hawke's Bay trail tourism
The Government will fund six e-bike chargers on Hawke’s Bay Trails.
NZ’s $800m new stretch of state highway opens to traffic
Just how important this highway is "cannot be overstated", project manager says.
From motel owner to mayoral candidate: Steve Gibson vows to curb Hastings rate rises
One woman he visited in Hastings 'burst into tears' over how hard it was to pay.
16yo accepted as volunteer firefighter, puts out his first flames alongside dad
It’s rare to be accepted at just 16, but Tyler Parkinson's waited his whole life for this.
Watch: Police probe after 'distressing' footage emerges of youths hurling baby goat to death
A group of snapback cap-wearing youths holler and squeal with delight in the video.
'The ultimate outdoorsman': Napier man dies tramping South Island's Te Araroa Trail
'Being out in nature and tramping was where he was happy.'
First XV wrap: Scoreboard drama as Sacred Heart clinch last-gasp victory
Palmerston North edged Hamilton 21-19, their first win since 2011.
‘I didn’t want him to go’: Father of teen stabbed to death at party regrets their final fight
Police have not made any arrests despite 50 people attending the party.
Hawke’s Bay’s new rescue chopper: Hangar upgrades, equipment could cost over $1m
Hawke’s Bay’s brand new rescue helicopter is set for arrival in September 2026.
On the Up: An ode to the crews keeping the lights on through our worst weather
When you think ‘I’m glad I’m not at work’, that's when Hamish Weir is at his busiest.
Sam Carter wins Hawke's Bay Young Grower title
Carter's keen for others to give horticulture a go: “Once you try it, you can get hooked”.
Why Hawke's Bay households will pay more for water by 2026
Separate water bills will replace current rates bills.
2.2 million gone: Sheep numbers almost half what they once were in Hawke's Bay
'It’s looking like it’s going to become an industry that is not sustainable.'
'Hand-up': Boarding fee boost eases isolation for rural students
Secondary students from remote areas can receive up to $6300 from the Government.
On The Up: Former Olympic swimmer dives into business with waste venture
PortaSkip provides mobile skip bins for easy rubbish removal in Hawke’s Bay.
What you need to know about the new Manawatū Tararua Highway
Locals got a test drive over the new highway over the southern Ruahine Range.
New Black Caps coach's home is Hawke's Bay
'Hawke's Bay and Havelock North in particular is home for me.'
Hastings Boys' High score 35 unanswered points to come back to beat arch-rivals
Napier Boys' High School were up 17-0 after 15 minutes.
'An eerie feeling': The jetboater honoured for his daring rescues in Hawke's Bay floods
Phil Bayens rescued more than 100 people and their pets from flooded homes.
Our 'most under-reported crime’
'If you ask a male whether they’ve been sexually abused, they’ll say no.'
Hawke's Bay architecture shines at Te Kāhui Whaihanga awards
Sustainability and resilience were key themes in this year's architectural awards.
A leaking 'taonga': $15k grant to help save school pool
Children have been learning to swim in the Clive School pool for more than 76 years.
Nick Putt reclaims Hawke's Bay Young Viticulturist title
"I’m determined to do Hawke’s Bay proud in the nationals,” Putt said.
Permit reduction likely for Gisborne truck route
New maps exclude Ormond Rd from the NZTA’s ‘H’ permit system.
'In disbelief': Latest Lotto millionaire bought his ticket minutes before the draw
If he hadn’t seen the Lotto sign advertising the jackpot, he would have forgotten.
Mayor unapologetic in face of backlash at council's Māori ward videos
'It’s no different to having rural wards,' the deputy mayor says to the camera.
‘Both sides will be hurting’: The build-up to Hawke’s Bay’s biggest school rugby game
Jason Shoemark didn't experience school rugby hype, but he knows what this weekend means.
Meet the man with the best shots in golf
From assistant greenskeeper at Tara Iti to the best golf photographer in the country.
DoC decides not to reopen popular campsite damaged by cyclone
Families used to go to Glenfalls every Christmas for a cheap holiday – now they can't.
Balancing the books: Gisborne councillors debate fairness of new water regulation levy
Councillors opted to absorb costs from the existing water services budget.
Far North residents fear logging slash threatens roads amid bad weather
A Far North couple have fears logging slash will threaten roads as winter nears.