Mother-daughter showdown set for NZ Manu championship final
Defending champion Fa’atupuinati Berking will compete against her mother, Honani.
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Health NZ extends decision on Napier after hours urgent care by four weeks
In the meantime, the urgent care service will close at 8pm from tomorrow.
National flying championships: Could you drop a bag of sand from a plane and hit a target?
The competition is one of the few times pilots can legally drop objects from an aircraft.
Hawke’s Bay Hospital receives $28.3m for new 28-bed unit
The new unit aims to improve patient flow and reduce ED wait times.
‘Delighted’: Home found for Hawke’s Bay’s new $15m-plus hospice
The milestone comes two years after the last proposed site was abandoned due to flooding.
One dead in single vehicle crash on Nuhaka Opoutama Road
Nuhaka Opoutama Rd closed after tragedy.
Summer's not over yet: 30C coming again for Hawke’s Bay
Hawke's Bay is the place to be for the first three days of meteorological autumn.
'Might require self-defence classes': Retailers have mixed feelings on new Govt crime measures
'Usually, shoplifters just come, take what they want, and walk away.'
'She deserved better': Ariki Rigby was murdered for wearing Mongrel Mob T-shirt
Family say they will make a 'whole lot of noise' at sentencing of murderer Jimmy Heremaia.
Honouring Mason's legacy: Taking on a 50cc scooter ride from Napier to Wellington for a departed mate
'Mason was the type of guy who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.'
Empowering women through hands-on car workshops: ‘Some have never popped the bonnet’
Melissa Hannan is a mechanic on a mission to teach women basic automotive maintenance.
14-year-old boy critically injured after alleged assault in Taradale
The boy remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition after a fight in Taradale.
Electrocuted orchard worker warned of power lines moments before his death
'Yes, I know,' he responded when told to 'watch out for the wires'.
Hastings Civic Square revamp to cost close to $1m
New pavers will feature designs by tribal artists, celebrating Hastings' diversity.
'Ballsy' move paying off as interest in NZ's first meatball festival just keeps rolling
'Hastings has always had a reputation for being a bit ballsy. That’s how we roll.'
Firefighters with wrong gear burned by sulphuric acid - report
Two firefighters wearing incorrect safety gear suffered burns.
Shopper trespassed from New World supermarket after taking photos of blocked fire exit
'I was followed through the store ... before they trespassed me at the checkout.'
'Huge impact': The farmer surrounded by pines on every side
'The pine trees are taking over - there is not much farmland left.'
‘A huge moment’: Te Matatini’s cultural impact on Taranaki
More than 70,000 visitors are expected in New Plymouth during Te Matatini.
Sweet dreams become reality for home baker
Ruby Fogarty has gone from making cakes at home to owning a store in Waipukurau.
Break out the butter: Cafe starts contest to find best scone ever
'I would like, if we find something great, to put it on the menu.'
How smart water meters uncovered unseen leaks in Hastings
The meters helped identify undetected leaks under houses and streets.
Taming the traffic snake: Waipukurau woman aims to revolutionise local carpooling
More than 60% of residents get income from outside the district, and the traffic shows.
Spreading joy: Sunflower field offers free blooms and happiness
Local businesses donated seeds and skills to support the community project.
Crime reports up 9.4% in Hawke's Bay as burglaries and thefts hit businesses hard
“I am looking at options – should I get rid of this business? The risk is too high.'
Charity’s plan to build its first retiree housing in Hawke’s Bay
The plans come amid a council sell-off of units and will provide more housing for retirees
How a $48.7m boost is shaping the future of kapa haka
Finance Minister Nicola Willis received a rock star welcome at Te Matatini's opening day.
'What a load of BS': Councillor clashes with mayoral hopeful, makes jibe about European holiday
Hastings man running for mayor has brushed off a jibe from one of his fellow councillors.
Trial turns leftover forestry wood into roads for logging trucks
A Hawke’s Bay trial to convert woody debris into forestry roads is showing promise.
Former Hawke’s Bay Today editor Andrew Austin dies
'Ink in his veins': Dedicated newsman to be farewelled in Hastings.
'Iconic' 15-year-old pig came with a couple's new home: 'She was on the chattels list'
'Bella isn't just a pet, she’s an icon.'
Drilling rig to take Tūtaekurī River dip as study begins for new expressway bridge
A drilling rig will be used in the Tūtaekurī River as part of a study for a new bridge.
Farmer puts his hand up for Hastings mayor, says HB Tourism is not a priority
Staff have found savings, but councillors have voted to spend, Buddo says.
‘Carnival atmosphere’: Napier’s bumper crowds smash expectations for Hurricanes, World Tri Cup
'We initially had a target of about 8000, and we well and truly went past that.'