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'Just amazing': The gems bringing back some sparkle for flood victims
Deep in the silt, she found her treasures and "bawled". But how to clean them?
Woman in critical condition after she was found with burns in Napier
A woman in her 30s was found with burns at a Napier address.
The slash report: Call for halt to production forestry in erosion zones
A report says there are just 5-10 years to "turn this environmental disaster around".
Mayor floats idea of private ownership to hasten Hawke’s Bay’s quest for new hospital
A public-private healthcare partnership could be an option, Sandra Hazlehurst says.
SH51 plan revised to avoid further highway chaos south of Napier
New roundabout at Awatoto Rd delayed as drivers fear even more congestion.
‘H Central’: The bold plan for a commercial centre in Hastings’ CBD
A new development is growing from three empty buildings, and a bar might have to make way.
Bridging the gaps part of $800m cyclone bill
The Hastings district lost 16 bridges and more than 100kms of roads need to be rebuilt.
When supermarket specials don’t make much cents
Sometimes, in times of economic uncertainty, a little discount makes all the difference.
Sunny Mother’s Day pegged for Hawke’s Bay even with winter chill
Hawke's Bay residents crank up their heaters.
Woman seen by five different district nurses in month before she died of sepsis
Coroner finds "confusion" among health professionals and experts he consulted.
Wyn Drabble: It’s all about coming down to Earth
My late aunt visited London during the time of Margaret Thatcher.
The bridge that will connect Napier to Wairoa
Three months after Cyclone Gabrielle, a bridge to connect Hawke's Bay is almost ready.
Care worker stole from elderly client to feed pokie habit
Woman used money taken from elderly man's bank card to feed gambling habit.
Mussel power for new North Island darts champ
James Fergusson hadn't reached a quarter-final in a ranking tournament. Now he's a winner.
Nana claims disabled child assaulted by gangster, but more shocked at lax police response
Nana upset at child's alleged assault but outraged at lackadaisical police response.
‘Major setback’: Public appeal to help save rare kākābeak plant in Hawke’s Bay
Kākābeak numbers are steadily dwindling in the wild - the cyclone didn't help.
Hawke’s Bay youth get free GP and nurse visits
Te Whatu Ora in Hawke’s Bay announced that people aged 14 to 24 will get free GP visits.
Jailed serial groper admits doing indecent act in store carpark
Jason Trembath appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.
Kieran McAnulty hears concerns about communication in his new Hawke’s Bay recovery role
Hawke's Bay now has a third cyclone recovery minister leading the region's response.
Tough Kids out in force for return of Mega obstacle course
The “challenge by choice” event saw hundreds of schoolkids take on various obstacles.
Martin Williams: Can mānuka heal the land?
Opinion: Mānuka wouldn't just be a band-aid, but a whole new layer of skin.
The Gabrielle tree: Mānuka touted as Hawke's Bay looks for flood prevention
When Bola struck, the response was to plant pine. Would a different tree have been better?
‘I'm not losing my home’: Resident says 13% rates increase would be final straw
“What are we supposed to do? Lose our houses?”
Clearing the state housing list in Napier, Kāinga Ora to start building 60 homes
Numbers on the State Housing Register are starting to fall as new homes are built.
Storm likely to bypass Hawke’s Bay
A bit of rain and showers, but a fine weekend is forecasted for sunny Hawke's Bay.
Napier to get permanent St John shuttle; volunteer drivers needed
The cyclone has only highlighted the struggle for those needing to get to Hastings.
Two jewellery stores employ security guards in Hawke’s Bay after raids
Daylight heists including one in Hastings led to the measure by Michael Hill Jeweller.
Linden Singers set to perform Wintermezzo
The Linden Singers are now in their 52nd year of performing.
Ebony Lamb headlining second week of HB Music Month
HB Music Month is running throughout May, with 16 concerts in small halls across the Bay.
Hawke’s Bay-born sparky inspires others through bilingual journaling
Hira Nathan didn't think he'd get into journaling, but now he's published his own book.
Many truckloads of silt to move in Hawke's Bay's $266m clean-up
Moving and disposing of silt is the biggest job in the region.