'Mad scramble': How Cyclone Gabrielle caught first responders flat-footed
During Cyclone Gabrielle, firefighters struggled to access key areas of Hawke's Bay.
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Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Napier courthouse closed this week
Here's the latest news in brief from around the region.
Napier flight delayed and cancelled after two separate engineering issues
Aircraft circled multiple times off the coast of Napier before returning 40 minutes later.
Forces combine for epic performance of Verdi’s Requiem
Napier Civic Choir’s numbers will be swelled by students from Hastings Boys’ High School.
1.2 million cubic metres to go: Plea for funding to remove cyclone silt in Hawke's Bay
More than half of the silt dumped by the cyclone is still sitting, waiting to be cleared.
Horses for courses: A&P Show week in Hawke’s Bay features Clydesdales, horticulture and amusement rides
The Hawke's Bay show dates back to 1863 and is still one of NZ's biggest A&P shows.
‘Big surprise’: Kiwifruit grower heartened to see crops growing again after cyclone
'If there is a spark of life, there is hope, and we will carry on.'
Concept approval a milestone in decade-long timeline of Napier’s civic centre
Construction is expected to start within 18 months.
‘Stunning views’: Private sites and sights open for Ōmakere School fundraising walk
A unique window into some iconic coastland.
Students immersed in protecting their waterways
Students use water quality, invertebrate and soil testing kits to learn about their awa.
Wairarapa hospitality: Mike Butterick and Kieran McAnulty share a beer as results come in
The incoming MP shared a beer with the man he will replace in Wairarapa.
Rugby league: Omahu Huia score 13 tries in league final walkover
Omahu Huia won their second Hawke's Bay premier rugby league title in three years.
Thousands pack Napier CBD for massive illuminated street party
7000 people chose Napier's big street party over elections on the telly.
‘Did not think that result was possible’: Nimon stunned as Napier turns blue
The 32-year-old says working hard, being herself, and "taking the high road" helped.
Meka Whaitiri concedes she's out of Parliament as a new political star rises
Tangaere-Manuel, from the small township of Rangitukia, is a political bolt from the red.
Wedd's thoughts with late grandfather as she writes her own political chapter
As the crowd surrounded the new MP, she thought of her grandfather looking down.
Hawke’s Bay’s weekend in pictures: Parties, racing and rubber ducks on a river
There was plenty on besides just rugby and politics.
Napier Powerball player wins $6 million
The prize is made up of $5 million from Powerball First Division and $1m from First Div.
Meka Whaitiri dethroned in Ikaroa-Rāwhiti
One of the few bright spots for Labour on the night was Cushla Tangaere-Manuel.
Wairarapa: Mike Butterick set to snatch seat from Labour’s Kieran McAnulty
National’s Mike Butterick held a solid lead over the Labour minister he lost to last time.
National’s Catherine Wedd beats Anna Lorck in Tukituki by big margin
Catherine Wedd leads by majority of more than 9000 votes.
National’s Katie Nimon gets the electorate MP role she wanted
She was guaranteed to be a List MP, but Katie Nimon wanted to represent Napier too.
Magpies power into NPC final, beating Wellington 25-24
Chase Tiatia hattrick helped Magpies end their 47-year chase for an NPC final.
'All smiles': Pan Pac’s Napier plant reaches milestone in $280m cyclone recovery
Chip mill restarted, 120ha forest purchased.
Fire bans could end cyclone waste burning provisions early
Fenz is allowed to overrule any council ban.
Council changes procedures for social housing after Tenancy Tribunal finds fault
A social housing tenant was allegedly called “ungrateful” by a council contractor.
Red, juicy, heat resistant: New Zealand’s hunt for a climate-proof apple
Financial Times: Europe's growers have turned to NZ as climate change upends the industry.
Lives on the line: Copper thefts soar across region's electrical network
35 crucial power pole safety features found missing by lines company Unison.
New Zealand man who was hospitalised in Vietnam now safe in Hawke’s Bay
Ballad Woodley-Hanan began experiencing manic episodes.
Caution turning into confidence on National’s three-day bus tour
Warnings of a tight election continue but expectations are rising.
Forgotten the full noise of Art Deco? You’re about to be reminded
After three years of Covid and cyclone disruptions, 2024 will be a massive party.
Police seek missing Hawke's Bay man Matthew Knight
He was last seen wearing black work boots, blue jeans and a black jacket.
‘Such a close race’: Hawke’s Bay’s leading candidates have their final say on eve of election day
On the eve of Saturday's election, the region’s leading candidates rate their chances.
Spice Girls songs and sign waves as Luxon completes National's last push through Hawke's Bay
Katie Nimon, egged on by Willis, sang along with mic in hand to the Spice Girls’ Wannabe.