Former pilot's 100th birthday treat more than a flight of fancy
Decorated pilot Lew Day has celebrated his 100th birthday in a Tiger Moth.
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Frozen food, ingredients and a small amount of cash were taken over the long weekend.
Italy first stop for vintage-hopping student
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Auckland stunned as 'gutsy' Tui upset the Farah Palmer Cup apple cart
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Councillor disappointed with Heretaunga Hastings rebrand
Hastings' new brand, “Heretaunga Hastings” covers both the council and the district.
He was a gambling addict at 8. One moment turned his life around
Sonny Kotuhi went to prison because of his addiction; now he goes back to help others.
Water storage stoush: Climate extremes call for urgent solution, says WHHB shareholder
A man wanting to build water storage says a lack of urgency could mean a bleak future.
Police called to Ocean Spa in Napier over gang exchange
Reports to police said one person was wielding a crowbar.
They bought a dilapidated building and created one of NZ’s rising B&Bs
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New ambulance for Napier can treat up to 50 people
It has bulk equipment, stretchers, an inflatable rescue shelter, lighting, and a generator
Pensioner fights Foodstuffs over milk bottle handle removal: 'Not the only one'
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Vaughn Davis: ‘Doing something’ a big step on the road to recovery
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Council email mistake shifts 10 landowners into cyclone red zone
Hastings council told Pākōwhai residents their land category had changed. It had not.
388 ram-raids in 6 months, judge tells teen 'the public are fed up'
The solution involves 'all of us working together', senior cop says.
Napier War Memorial site nears completion after extensive renovations
After extensive renovations and plans, Napier will finally have an updated War Memorial.
'Tricky’ clean-up continues for some Hawke’s Bay vineyards
Ongoing heavy rain sees vineyards still under soggy silt, five months after Gabrielle.
Strong wind watch for Hawke’s Bay for Matariki long weekend
Winds could rise to gale force late on Thursday and into Friday.
‘A calamity for Māori’: Hawke’s Bay councillor argues Matariki fires a public health hazard
Regional council refuses to front on claims of fire-linked environmental and health risks.
Pea gravel v sea: Homeowners say their protection from the ocean isn’t winning
There wasn't even a warning out for big seas when half a metre of water rushed in.
Magpies' Battle of the Bays poised for major cyclone fundraiser
A sponsor has been lined up for the fundraising derby.
Tea towels spontaneously combust, gutting popular restaurant
Tea towels spontaneously ignited after going through a clothes dryer, investigator says.
Hospital loses accreditation for its radiology department
Staff shortages and ageing equipment sees radiation department stripped of accreditation.
Eskdale School’s been a ‘beacon of hope’ for a cyclone-hit community - then the ministry revealed changes
School leaders say MoE has targeted it for budget cuts for no reason.
Consumer says cyclone victims told to pay for lost Sky Boxes
Group says it has raised concerns with the broadcaster.
Three years to resolve? Nats say demand on assessors dragging out cyclone insurance claims
Just 399 of 3075 claims have been settled, with National saying Australian help is needed.
Michael Hill break-in a 'pointless exercise' as thieves come away with nothing
Overnight break-ins "a pointless exercise" when there's not even any jewellery available.
Beautiful sculptures, stories, lanterns and flames for Matariki weekend
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Matariki weather: Fine spells ahead, Hawke’s Bay sheltered from the worst
Hopefully a small spot of rain won't dampen a good looking weekend.
In pictures: Festive atmosphere as Football Ferns triumph over Vietnam
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App promotes swapping and donating of home-grown fruit and veggies
A Hawke's Bay food trading platform is doing its best to fight rising costs and go global.
Comedy festival to blow away cyclone blues
The stars of Hawke's Bay's upcoming comedy festival are ready to bring the laughs.
Magpies: Hawke’s Bay trio in big US win
New Magpies squad member Paula Balekana scored 15 tries in the American MLR.
Unity Pitch in Napier bringing people together amid football fever
The Fifa Unity Pitch set up at Napier's Sound Shell for the Fifa Women's World Cup 2023.