In pictures: Muddy madness in Central Hawke’s Bay; fresh and clean hip-hop in Hastings
Slick dance moves and slippery slopes combined this weekend.
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In darkness, avoiding a sting, a million bees cross the Hawke's Bay border
This was what beekeepers had been desperate for after the cyclone flooded many hives.
Heavy rain warning for ranges of Hawke's Bay
Heavy rain is expected to fall over 24 hours, with 150mm in the ranges.
Flash Planet? Revamped Hastings icon Splash Planet to open on Monday
A fair bit of water will greet guests of Splash Planet on Monday.
'Intolerable risk to life': Behind the scenes of the office buying $110m of cyclone-smashed homes
140 homeowners in Hawke's Bay are meeting the teams that will buy their flooded homes.
Missing worker found dead at bottom of bank after police search forestry block
A man working on a forestry block near Dannevirke did not return home from work.
Landlord who ran unlawful property slams tenant who filmed leaks
Water drips onto sockets, seeps through floor. Scott Healey decides enough's enough.
Jurors weep as teen found guilty of murdering camper for his car
The teen was on a programme for at-risk youth when he fatally stabbed Adrian Humphreys.
Letters to the Editor: Israel, Gaza conflict coverage
Readers have their say on war and supermarket promotions.
Tribute from a grieving community: Flaxmere's call to rename a park after homicide victim
Three parks in Flaxmere have the same name - could one be a tribute to Darcy Strickland?
Ex-minister Stuart Nash ready for another project as Hawke’s Bay home hits the market
The ex-minister is selling up, but insists he's not leaving Hawke's Bay any time soon.
Givealittle donation record: Who got the most support?
More than ever before was raised through the online platform, despite a challenging year.
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.
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.