‘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.
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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.
Liftoff: Rocket Lab launches 40th rocket and first with reused engine from Māhia
Rocket Lab marked its 40th launch by flying a completely reused engine.
'Get out and stay out': Fire chief praises occupants for fleeing fierce Dannevirke fire
Firefighters fought serious fires in Nūhaka and Dannevirke.
'$60 or $70 off your grocery bill, it’s huge': Value of free school lunches explored in study
Some Hawke's Bay families save $60 a week with Aotearoa’s free school lunch programme.
‘The ultimate dream’: Planning starts for test cricket oval in Hastings as new facility opens
The proposed cricket oval would sit adjacent to new training facilities at Mitre 10 Park.
Inside growing subculture of ‘rocket-chasing’ in Hawke’s Bay ahead of milestone launch
"For me, it is more than just a rocket going into space."
‘Should’ve done better’: Inquiry into Hawke’s Bay kiwi deaths sparks DoC system changes
The independent report found that kiwi handling wasn't to blame for the deaths.
Hannah Wilkinson on how the Football Ferns could have gone far
The sole goal-scorer for the Football Ferns weighs in on their success and failures.
Hawke's Bay runner Geordie Beamish shines in steeplechase at world champs
It's a best-ever finish by a Kiwi man in a track event at a world championships.
Napier house ‘heavily impacted’ by fire has ‘sold’ sign on fence
The Meeanee house was thought to have been unoccupied at the time of the blaze.
Villa Maria shutting down Māngere operations, 14 jobs affected
Owner Indevin announced its Māngere operations will start decommissioning in October.
Linda Hall: The showdown - when a hawk starts stalking your property
The rooster was "strutting around like he’s John Wayne keeping the gunslinger out".
Popular Hawke's Bay bus routes reinstated for first time since cyclone
Routes including Napier to Hastings return via EIT and Hawke’s Bay Hospital will return.
Dairy on a collision course over vape expansion
'They are not allowed inside the shop. So why would it make students more likely to vape?'
NPC Battle of the Bays: Free tickets going fast for Magpies v Steamers at McLean Park
Thousands of free tickets have already gone as the possibility of a full house looms.
Celebrating 40 years of Young Musician of the Year
The preliminary competition starts at 11am on Saturday September 2.
Health and Disability Commissioner calls for 'urgent' action in Hawke's Bay radiology crisis
Letters show watchdog urged action several months before release of damning report.
Plans to prepare rural areas for massive weather events
'Being able to tell people you're okay... that is hugely important.'
Where to play in Hawke’s Bay? DoC gives update on reserves ahead of summer
DoC wants to get "as much as possible" open for summer 2023.
Luxon promises more frontline health workers for Hawke’s Bay, 'can’t commit’ to new hospital
"I can’t commit until I see the state of the books, and they are deteriorating."