Shrooms on parade: Napier gets an early taste of popular lights festival
Mushrooms have been getting a bad rap lately, but this taster will only cause delight.
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Displaced Black Power family rehomed in Mongrel Mob territory post-cyclone
Her Black Power family was put right in the middle of Mongrel Mob territory.
Ruru rescued and poacher caught during Hawke's Bay police operation
Police caught one unlawful hunter and rescued a ruru during a poaching operation.
‘Heart sank’: Police make arrest amid rise in fake cash in Hawke’s Bay
Small business owners hit by a concerning rise in counterfeit cash.
Traffic congestion expected at tangi for gang man who died in Hastings
Death of man in Raureka at the weekend referred to coroner.
Wairoa, Māhia and Mōhaka not part of whitebait rāhui
DoC recommends fishing north of Esk or south of Cape Turnagain.
New era at the Hawke’s Bay Show
Almost by fate, horticulture takes its place at the show this year.
Blue supermoon: Clear skies expected for spectacle in Hawke’s Bay
Hawke's Bay stargazers are in for a pretty clear night.
Council appeals over Ngāruroro dam clarification
Could a Water Conservation Order disrupt plans to build a dam on a Ngāruroro tributary?
Former Police Commissioner to review Cyclone Gabrielle Civil Defence response
Draft review report is due by the end of the year.
Bullet holes in Ukraine, thermals in Bulgaria: NZ's soaring model gliders win world title
Three pilots from Hawke's Bay have soared to an unlikely world championship win.
GoBay’s bus timetable fails online on first day of new Hawke’s Bay schedule
Online technical glitch sparks apology from council.
Flaxmere cordons lifted, school lockdown ends after unconfirmed report of person with firearm
A nearby school was locked down for roughly 40 minutes as police responded.
Enthusiastic planters help clean up Karamū Stream
Volunteers plant over 2100 natives on Saturday.
Hawke’s Bay Karting an epic family affair as major Blossom event approaches
Who doesn't love a bit of parent-child competition?
Cabin delivered to cyclone-affected Pōrangahau resident
Housing has been a huge priority for Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated.
Bay teens selected for NZ Junior Tall Blacks squad
Eagle and Treacher first met in the HB U-13B team, where they formed a solid friendship.
‘Like hundreds and thousands on a cake’: Glass shards litter taekwondo studio floor after van smash
The van crashed through a parking machine and then careened through the windows.
In pictures: Hawke’s Bay Marathon winners rave as rescheduled event showcases region’s recovery
It was a day of back-to-back wins and personal bests as the trails proved to be fast.
‘Unexplained’: One dead after police called to ‘disorder’ incident in Hastings
Police are investigating a sudden death which occurred in Hastings overnight.
Dentist with Hawke’s Bay roots wants to fill the gaping hole in our health system
Dr Kris Sweetapple is NZ's Young Dentist of the Year, and he's on a mission of change.
Four-bed house with 'good bones' is yours for free - but there's a heartbreaking catch
Abandoned toys lie in the cracks of silt in the lounge, a reminder of what swept through.
'Inspired a revolution': Roderick Stronach lived life to the fullest with Down Syndrome
He was believed to be one of New Zealand’s longest-living persons with Down Syndrome.
Sacred Hill's $72m shortfall referred to authorities
Receivers lodge formal complaints over winemaker, which collapsed in 2021 owing $100m.
Who's leading our cyclone recovery?
Recovery agency working to ensure opportunity to rebuild region isn't squandered.
‘One hundred thousand to spend, a dollar to save’: New Zealand’s Indian communities rally for Hawke’s Bay
Hundreds more people are set to be helped thanks to a donation from the Indian community.
Bay author captures global audience with YA novel
Jax Calder is an Amazon best-seller in teen and YA LGBTQIA+ fiction.
Police clock teen driver at 188km/h
At that speed, he could cover the length of a rugby pitch in two seconds.
Hawke’s Bay Marathon 2023: Runners gear up for good causes
The marathon was originally scheduled for May but Gabrielle changed everything.
Elusive win for longstanding teammates in netball's Super 8 final
Ōtāne had won the final 15 years in row. In 2023 it was someone else's turn.
Fresh appeal to find new site for $15 million hospice in Hawke’s Bay
Cranford Hospice is asking for help to find new site.