Bang heard across Napier suburb after two properties catch fire
Plumes of smoke smothered the street as firefighters rushed to get fire under control.
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Middle NZ: The circle of life moves us
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'I've killed my bro': Man gets home detention after mate falls off the back of ute
Group drinking before the accident but the driver was under the legal limit.
Points and waves: Inside Hawke’s Bay’s first social supermarket
Ever wondered what it's like to shop inside a social supermarket?
Choir raises its voice for new robes
Waiapu Cathedral Choir's Sunday concert is a fundraiser for new red robes.
Ko Au: Malosi a unique fusion of dance, music and spoken word
The concept of Ko Au: Malosi is to show joy, strength and hope through dance.
From two to 182: Hawke’s Bay's pothole damage claims spike
Pothole damage compensation claims have jumped in Hawke's Bay over the past three years.
Happy Snappers: Fotofest inspires next generation of Hawke’s Bay photographers
“It’s great because Hastings is so beautiful at the moment.”
Final float farewell for Blossom Parade’s most regular entrant
After decades of fun, the float king is hanging up his tools.
Man remains in critical condition after stabbing in Takapau, police investigating
A man with multiple serious stab wounds got across the road before losing consciousness.
In pictures: Trucks, heat and hard mahi for Flaxmere students and staff
It was a long, hot 30 kilometres full of toots, waves and a cheering squad.
Esk Valley resident predicts worst is yet to come
Esk Valley is a dust bowl, as winds whip up debris left by Gabrielle.
Tukituki attracts the most candidates for General Election
All up, 27 candidates are vying for your votes on October 14.
‘Never been rained out yet’: Director of iconic Blossom Parade reflects on 25 years of floats and fun
This will be Lyn Mackie's 25th year organising Hastings' favourite parade.
High winds cancel flights, prevent Act leader from arriving
Several fires have been kept under control despite the tricky conditions.
‘Still buzzing’: Hawke’s Bay band wins national title at 2023 Tangata Beats
The seven-strong band has only been playing together since May.
Firefighters battle shed fire in Hastings amid strong wind warning
Gusty winds fuel two fires in close proximity after MetService issues wind warnings.
One dead, one injured after car hits power pole between Napier and Hastings
It's the second fatal crash at that location in just 14 months.
An open letter to Labour from a climate activist
OPINION: "Labour no longer has a transformative bone in its collective body."
Tihei mauri ora! Hawke's Bay Today reporter on beginning his Te Reo journey this year
Reporter James Pocock takes the first steps on his te reo journey.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Insurance claims surpass $1 billion in Hawke’s Bay
About 84 per cent of contents claims have been paid.
‘It’s OK to need help’: Invictus Games captain's special message for Hawke’s Bay
Major Buffy Little returned from service in Iraq to find her cancer had returned.
‘That terrible day’: Woman who lost both legs fighting to ensure medical error doesn't happen again
Ruth Johnston has had to relearn how to crawl so that she can do her gardening.
Wondrous winery wander: Black Barn's new neon narrative fires up
Walk of Wonders at Black Barn is ramping up the nocturnal dramatics.
Weather: Damaging, strong winds to smash much of country this weekend
The weekend wind may cause damage to trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.
'Drinking from the age of two': Man jailed for violent assault at tangi
Court told that main aggressor had been drinking alcohol since the age of two.
'Fear campaign': National and Act hit back over MP’s Hawke’s Bay 'mega-prison' claims
Anna Lorck claims Hawke's Bay Prison's extra land would make it a target for expansion.
Is stopbank planting problematic?
OPINION: Based on the evidence of the cyclone, the council's plantings must be questioned.
Commercial fishing still hurting after Cyclone Gabrielle
Every vessel in Ahuriri has experienced hazardous, floating logs.
Young Hawke’s Bay woman swaps farmwear for frocks for Rural Support
Georgia Denton is trading her gumboots for a gown to raise funds for country communities.
The ‘internal yearning’ that drove a Hawke’s Bay author back to te reo
The best time to plant a seed was yesterday - the second-best time is today.
Crunch time in Magpies and Turbos rivalry
The Magpies have won the last seven matches against Manawatū.
‘One great mountain to climb’: Hawke’s Bay life coach Craig McDougall out to conquer cancer
The former Hawke's Bay Person of the Year needs treatment in Mexico.