Alzheimer’s and dementia advocate Alister Robertson acknowledged
New Year Honours recipient is fighting for care and support - and quashing misconceptions.
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The Havelock North man who made our mountains safer
Hamish McCostie has been recognised for services to outdoor recreation, Search & Rescue.
Julie King's service to education recognised
Julie King has spent 40 years in special needs education in England and New Zealand.
'Some people at my age would put their slippers on', New Year honour's recipient says
Anthony Gray, 71, has been recognised for service to accounting and Māori business.
Fenz urges no fireworks after Te Mata Peak fires
Fenz does not want a repeat of the Te Mata Peak fire caused by fireworks last year.
One teen in stable condition after quad bike rolls on Hawke’s Bay beach
One teenage girl is stable in hospital after she and one other were seriously injured.
Rebuild challenges for smashed industrial zone: 'We’ve got to stop being windy'
Hundreds of staff saw their workplaces destroyed. Now they're fighting back.
Fancy Like Lass rewards the diligence shown by her trainers
Hawke’s Bay jockey brought up the 350th win of her career on Fancy Like Lass.
Car rolls on Hawke’s Bay Expressway; one in hospital after arm stuck under vehicle
Emergency services were seen freeing a person who had their arm stuck under a car.
New Year’s weather: Showers and sun could bring in 2024
We hate using the term "mixed bag", but it seems at this stage that's what's in store.
Road reopened after two vehicle crash blocks lanes on State Highway 2
A crash blocked two lanes on a major Hawke's Bay highway on Thursday.
Village divide: Show of support as Lady Deborah's mechanic accused of 'horrendous' repairs
A letter has been signed by 30 customers of Village European about its owner Jason Lee.
Six of NZ's flashest homes on the market right now
If you could have any dream home, would it be one of these?
Hawke’s Bay cruise ship season: No Stats NZ data for biggest ever
There is no Stats NZ cruise ship data, but local businesses say their own numbers speak.
Holiday hot spots in for more wet and humid weather
More rain and strong, warm winds are expected to lash popular vacation destinations.
In pictures: Braving the heat and shopping up a storm on Boxing Day
Hawke's Bay heat was the star of the show on Boxing Day.
Christmas Day rescues: Multiple people saved at Waipātiki Beach
It's not the first time a daring rescue has happened at the beach.
'Back to full strength': Thousands in event funding allocated
This summer in Hawke's Bay is gearing up to be one of the biggest.
The Organs: Why this hidden Hawke's Bay wonder isn't a tourist destination
Once it was a barren rockface, before a clash of heat and water.
Can I go to... Puketapu Park in Hawke’s Bay?
One of Hawke's Bay's hidden gems is open again in time for the holidays.
Christmas Wonderland Store owner on filling the gap left by Kirkcaldie & Stains’ closure
The business started with an aim to bring the 'indulgence' of European Christmas to NZ.
Napier father of three named as victim of fatal Waipatu crash just before Christmas
The 38-year-old dad was killed on Elwood Rd, Hastings, just days before Christmas.
Committed cookie seller's record-breaking success
The university student has smashed the national sales record by 1611 buckets of biscuits.
Illegal fishing licences impact Hawke’s Bay anglers - know the rules for summer
Knowing the rules while fishing this summer could save you a fine or your life.
The Weet-Bix kid ‘kick-starting’ his reo Māori journey and first Kids' TRYathlon
The Hawke's Bay native is confident he will have support for his TRYathalon.
Christmas celebrations might be better off inside in Hawke's Bay
Move your plans to the morning or inside, because Christmas in Hawke's Bay might be wet.
‘Delighted’: Hawke’s Bay winemaker Kate Radburnd moves into new home after floods
She hadn't missed a vintage in over 40 years, now Radburnd is back doing what she loves.
Water restrictions in a near record-wet year: 'We need to rethink our approach'
Napier, Hastings and Waimārama are now under water restrictions - is this the future?
NZ’s worst road toll was 50 years ago, but tragedies still haunt our highways
Safety on the roads has come a long way since 1973, but police are desperate we do better.
Future of Tāngoio and Te Ana Falls walk still being considered after cyclone
'Efforts are underway to remove damaged assets and re-evaluate the future of this site.'
The couple who had a river re-route itself over their land
As the floodwater receded, Annie Phillips realised the river was now flowing 20m closer.
Te Pohue farewells rafter and beloved fireman
Alex Scarrow was soon to have become the rural community's volunteer fire commander.
Police release name of Hastings homicide victim
Police are investigating the death of Javon Jesse Aranui after an assault in Hastings.
Cannabis found in child’s cot during Hawke’s Bay drug raids
Police found $300,000 worth of drugs in raids of large-scale cannabis operation.