Election 2023: 'Gutter politics on gangs' - Napier candidates clash over gang claims
Labour's Hutchinson said National's Nimon was 'playing gutter politics on gangs'.
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In pictures: Weekend Blossom Bonanza in Hastings
Hundreds turned up to see what was said to be the biggest Blossom Parade yet.
Hawke’s Bay Today to host three election candidate evenings as campaign heats up
Candidates will be grilled in the last week before early voting starts.
Michael Fowler: When a runway became a drag strip
During the day joy-ride flights were offered at $3 for 15 minutes by the Napier Aero Club
Kia rite-Time to Act: From cyclones to droughts, climate’s wild ride
OPINION: Get ready for "climate whiplash".
Don’t rain on my parade!: Hopes that wet weekend won’t dampen Blossom festivities
The parade hasn't been rained out before. Will this year be the first?
Sick Kiwi teen sends message after Germany surgery: 'It’s not fighting the system, it’s fighting for our lives'
Jaimee celebrated her 18th birthday with friends. Three months ago that was a dream.
Anti-vape store hīkoi in Hastings as dairy owner ultimatum hits deadline
About 50 people came together to protest against vape stores being opened near schools.
'My sister was blinded': Pensioner's nifty invention helps to strike out sunstrike
Robert Benjamin is proof that you’re never too old to make a difference.
One seriously injured and lamppost down after car hits pedestrians in Havelock North
A person is in a serious condition after a car hit two people.
'They can only bulldoze it': Police investigating after Wairoa home gutted by fire
A Wairoa whānau has "lost everything" in a fire that nearly gutted a home on Thursday.
Waiata from the wai helps students heal from cyclone flood trauma
The principal of Ōmāhu School wrote a song in te reo about Cyclone Gabrielle to share.
'We wish it could talk': Treasured farm sign ripped off by cyclone found 200km away
Months after Cyclone Gabrielle, an old sign returns and a friendship is born.
Election 2023: Disaster recovery unearths Chris Hipkins’ vintage Chippy
All it took was a bit of Watties tomato sauce to get Chippy up and about.
Power list: Who’s who in NZ's $2.4b wine industry
Is it still a viable option for those who dream of owning a vineyard?
Chris Hipkins’ sausage roll surprise in Hawke’s Bay; pumps more funds into cyclone-ravaged region
Chris Hipkins and his ministers made a number of significant announcements in Hawke's Bay.
Dead shark shock on HB beach - is it safe to go back in the water?
The fish was two metres long and it looked very well fed, its discoverers say.
‘Desperate announcement’: Opposition reaction to Labour’s $1.1 billion hospital promise
Hipkins has praised the 'nagging' advocacy of local MP in getting commitment across line.
Weather extremes: Town left with eight hours of drinking water in Southland state of emergency
Roads are flooded and water is threatening homes across the southern region.
Hawke’s Bay Sports Awards finalists announced - who’s your pick for the Supreme award?
Rising international athletics prospect George Beamish is up against a high-class field.
Wairoa mayor wants commitment on town’s post-cyclone recovery
The mayor hopes political parties will offer assurances with regard to helping his town.
Wairoa mayor wants National, Act commitment on town’s post-cyclone recovery
Craig Little hopes political parties will assure him they'll help the damaged town.
World Cup goals for Hawke’s Bay hockey quartet
Hawke's Bay to be represented in tournaments in Asia and South America.
Former hospo boss in last-minute bid for Parliament off to rocky start
Rob Hulman, the former owner of a well-known restaurant, is standing in Tukituki.
Scorcher weather forecast could break a 25-year Napier record
A record that has stood since 1998 could be about to fall, if the heat arrives.
‘Extremely grateful’: $1.2m to boost Hawke’s Bay’s cyclone-hit visitor economy
Funds will counter 'incorrect perceptions' about the region's readiness for visitors.
Bang heard across Napier suburb after two properties catch fire
Plumes of smoke smothered the street as firefighters rushed to get fire under control.
Middle NZ: The circle of life moves us
Epsom salt baths and separating her from the flock couldn't save her. But then, new life.
'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.”