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Job cuts at pet food giant Ziwi, including Hawke's Bay
'It is a good bunch of people – that is the sad thing.'
Hawke's Bay Easter plans disrupted with wet and warm weather
"Napier and Hastings will be reaching up into the 25C to 26C," but rain is expected.
‘That’s cowardice’: Councillor condemns gendered online threats
Hawke's Bay mayors urge respect, condemning personal attacks on social media.
On The Up: Musician with Down syndrome finds voice through transformative therapy
'Music is the most powerful thing in the world,' says Eskavan McCartney.
Hawks keep in touch in NBL
Dan Grida came to HB as an Australian NBL champ. Now he's making it with the Hawks.
Silver Ferns to play first Hawke's Bay test in eight years this September
The Silver Ferns will play at Pettigrew Green Arena on September 24.
'A lot of people are going without': Strain on community food hub
Mangaroa Marae's food hub supports 400 families from Wairoa to Pōrangahau.
Fire crews battle big blaze after controlled burn-off in Central Hawke's Bay
The fire, which started about 3.30pm on Saturday, took until 10.30pm to control.
Bike and bus riders get their day
Bike racks were pulled from Hawke's Bay buses five months ago.
NZ’s biggest pet food factory reduces production amid drop in demand
The enormous super kitchen in Napier has been operating for less than three years.
Surprise game for Super Rugby star in Napier game
Five games of Premier rugby saw 411 points, including 63 tries.
Operation Sphinx: How undercover officers cracked the Ariki Rigby gang-related murder
Top cop: 'I was always confident that we were going to get Mr Heremaia.'
On The Up - Volunteering from home: The trend adding even more value to NZ's $4b industry
Helping others remotely has surged since the Covid pandemic.
‘Never say never': Former Labour MP Stuart Nash on NZ First candidacy rumours
'I have an immense amount of respect for Winston Peters.'
'Something for everyone': Napier Lego show brings creativity to life
The Hawke’s Bay Brick Show features 86 exhibitors displaying Lego creations.
Family, police speak after Ariki Rigby's murderer jailed for life
Jimmy Heremaia will have to spend at least 12 years in jail before eligible for parole. Video / Neil Reid
'Have a good life': Grieving father forgives Ariki Rigby's killer
Murdered woman's family and supporters turn out in force for Napier court sentencing.
'Felt very honoured': EIT valedictorian's journey from chef to nurse
Kayla Hughes is graduating with a Bachelor of Nursing and as one of two valedictorians.
Killed over a T-shirt: Gang member to be sentenced for hammer murder of teen
Heremaia killed the 18-year-old with two hammer blows to the head in 2022
On The Up - 'Knight in high-vis': Truckie stops busy traffic to help woman in mobility scooter
Leon Thompson thought he might 'cop a bit of abuse'. Now he's a social media hero.
Two-car crash sparks fire, power outage for Napier suburb
The crash occurred at Osier Rd and McKeefry Ave at around 9.05am.
Hours from death: Apple Watch saves Hawke's Bay woman's life
A head start in race against blood cancer.
Nervous for survival: Māori ward councillors prepare for critical elections
Forty-two councils will hold a poll for Māori wards in 2025 elections.
'Very special': Glider crash pilot remembered for kindness, teaching others to fly
'I don’t believe you could get any more liked than him.'
'Never seen her happier': Teen's police dog handling dream comes to life on the page
Teen who lives with cerebral palsy wrote, illustrated and published the book.
Ariki Rigby’s killer under protective custody after jailhouse ‘hit’ put out on him
Ariki Rigby's murderer says inmates make serious threats of physical violence towards him.
Captain Fantastic: How Jim Hoyle became a Napier City Rovers legend
The team remain unbeaten as the captain reaches a massive milestone.