High-profile mobster admits to dealing meth in prison
Poutawa “Puk” Kireka has been in custody for over a year after bashing a good Samaritan.
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Dry spell to end this weekend but rain on the way
In a stark contrast to last weekend, rain is on the way for Hawke's Bay.
Cyclone-hit business moving back after a rent-free ten months
Jack Tarrant said his team was met with a warm smile and a fully stocked beer fridge.
Shellfish ban to last for weeks or months, flooding mooted as toxin cause
NZ Food Safety says flooding could have added nutrients that are causing the toxin.
Tāngarākau campground murder: Forensic evidence alone proves teen killed camper, Crown claims
Adrian Humphreys was fatally stabbed while camping last year in remote Taranaki.
Cruise ship with Covid, gastro outbreak to change passengers ahead of NZ visit
The large cruise ship will be the first big bopper to visit the local port this season.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Classic cars to hit the Napier Sound Shell
A selection of brief news from Hawke's Bay.
Hawke's Bay's biggest weekend? Visitor number metric hits new record
More than 40,000 visitors were in HB on Sunday, a metric introduced in 2020 show.
Esk River Bridge slow-down on SH2 for cracks to be repaired
Hawke's Bay's Esk River Bridge is 80 years old and it will take 3 weeks to repair it.
Christmas Cheer appeal: Giving brings cheer to gifter and receiver
The Hawke's Bay Christmas Cheer appeal is up and running.
‘Really thrilled’: Napier to feature on the world triathlon circuit
Tick off February 24-25 for the triathlon in Napier.
The ninth life: A kitten saved and an SPCA plea
Little Mighty Bean had a zero-10 per cent chance of living, and he's still fighting.
Linda Hall: It’s time to crack down on concert gropers
Opinion: We need to talk about just how vulnerable women are when the crowd presses in.
Triple hat-trick? Lightning strikes seven times for bowler in HB premier cricket
One hat-trick is freakish enough. But Caleb Gaylard wasn't done yet.
People of all ages and abilities hit Dannevirke Domain for Gumboot Friday fundraiser
What started as one woman's idea kicked into a day of fun and fitness for Gumboot Friday.
Mission Concert performance of a lifetime for Port Ahuriri kapa haka group
Anthony Stretch and his talented tamariki blew the crowd of 25,000 away.
C.R. Avery: Prepare for a storm on stage
He has relentlessly toured the world for the last 26 years.
It's a bit unusual: Sir Tom Jones to headline show at Napier stadium
The 83-year-old Welsh crooner will be the first overseas headliner to play McLean Park.
Popcorn chicken: Robbie Williams concert meal a literal re-invention
A sweet and sour offering from a cook left one punter in stitches.
Paralytic shellfish toxins extend to East Cape
Toxins in mussels from Tolaga Bay were found to be 11 times over the safe eating limit.
Hastings rifle range closed after spot inspection: ‘Common sense doesn’t prevail’
The cyclone damaged a rifle range, but there's no leniency from inspectors, manager says.
Frustrations over lack of Marewa pedestrian crossing lead to protest
Advocates say Napier's council has waited too long to improve safety for pedestrians.
'The language is in a much stronger position': Jeremy Tātere Macleod wants new direction for Māori language revitalisation
After 13 years, the director of Te Reo, Tikanga and Mātauranga is moving on.
In pictures: Robbie’s the angel of the Mission stage
“100/10. Great singing, great banter and a world-class entertainer.”
Review: Happy family show will sweep you away to a magical land
It's a fast-moving, tightly directed pantomime.
'Big blub': Singer Robbie Williams' emotional moment in New Zealand
The hitmaker took to Instagram to get candid about his emotional journey.
Putting Robbie Williams at the Mission was a match made in the mirror
REVIEW: 25,000 roared, many for eight hours, as a concert phenomenon continues.
'Simply a favour': Drug dealer gets extra time for arranging meth delivery to jail
His lawyer says it was for another prisoner and the deal was not for profit.
Napier flood: Slips still haunt hill residents, with some only just fixed
Bluff Hill resident Sue Fargher's 2020 memories were reignited during Gabrielle.
Hastings-trained winner to be transferred to Aussie stable
A roundup of the week's racing.
Wairoa flooding shows need for long-term mental health support after Cyclone Gabrielle
The sound of rain now brings back terrifying memories for some Hawke’s Bay residents.
When the big bands played: The man reigniting NZ's old rural halls
The halls are the heart of the community. Jamie Macphail's making them beat again.
‘It’s hard on those children:’ Hawke’s Bay pupils flooded out of classrooms for second time
Principal: "We’ve been quite the refugee school."