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After more than 50 years of working in film, Paul Maxwell knows a thing or two.
'It let out a few growls': Fur seal greets bike riders as Hawke's Bay ushers in new season
Furry friends are making themselves known for spring.
Top five names revealed for $1.6m fire truck: Voting opens
'Trucky McTruck Face wasn’t going to cut the mustard' in Hawke's Bay Airport competition.
'Approaching perfection': Multiple chef's hat awards for Hawke's Bay restaurants
Have you dined at these highly awarded Hawke's Bay restaurants?
'More to your door': DoorDash available to Napier and Hastings residents
DoorDash launches in Napier and Hastings bringing favourite foods to your doorstep.
He broke his ankle against the All Blacks - now the Magpies are preparing to unleash him
From being stretchered off in the Rugby World Cup, to getting a chance with the Bay.
'No justification': Thieves make off with dozens of temporary speed limit signs
At least 30 temporary speed signs have been taken from highway roadworks in Hawke's Bay.
Discover the best of NZ, Australia and afar with this week's travels deals
You may even find yourself on a train with Hilary Barry.
Hastings under the lens with photography exhibits
Stellar snappers back in town for photo festival.
Hawke’s Bay Netball Super Club final: HHSOG Huia win the big night out
Hastings HSOG Huia had only nine players this season. It was still good enough to win.
New $200m retirement village announced for Napier
A new 300-unit retirement village has been announced for Napier in a new suburb.
'A good laugh and a lot of fun': Retro motorbike racers reunite for special Hawke's Bay reunion
Plenty has changed since Robin Thomas and his companions tore up the tracks.
‘Bringing people together’: The OE that helped create a Hawke's Bay-born leisure brand
'If you find the right factory, they are quite open to building relationships.'
Ranfurly Shield safe as Magpies play out high-scoring gutbuster against Taniwha
Twelve tries were scored in all as the Magpies eventually opened a big lead.
Chiller stolen from marae that was devastated in Cyclone Gabrielle
Don't let this theft of a chiller become a cold case.
Majority of submissions support Māori Ward in Napier
Napier was the first council in NZ to consult on the latest changes from the Government.
The solo migrant mum hoping to win NZ a Mrs Universe title
'I’m ready to stand up for New Zealand, but I need support from New Zealand.'
Member of public assaulted while confronting teens during armed dairy hold up
Police arrest three teens over the attack, one who was caught at another Auckland robbery.
Hawke's Bay ambulance workers 'tired, broken'
An HB contingent of about 20 ambulance staff will participate in the nationwide strike.
'Caused so much stress': The big orange bus and its big parking problem
'I can’t get around how the vehicle is deemed abandoned when I’m right here.'
Shields up: Renton to pull on a Magpies shirt for the first time in seven years
Hugh Renton played for Tasman in a Shield defence in Napier in 2021. Now he's back home.
Opinion: Why fitness should be about strength and self-love not looks
Hawke's Bay health and wellbeing expert Danielle Harper talks about self-love.
Motorists who hit railway signal in Napier left scene in another car
The crash happened at a railway crossing near a Napier petrol station.
Harvest Hawke’s Bay festival line-up confirmed
Tickets are already being snapped up for the November 23 festival.
An ageing cedar comes down in Tiffen Park
The tree was becoming unstable because of root failure.
Ultimate test of character awaits Napier City Rovers in National League hunt
Return to winning ways a must as Napier City Rovers hunt National League football place.
Pay dispute at Napier apartment project
One contractor says they are owed $28,000. Another has stopped work until they are paid.
So much more than a 'cool job': Solo mum on a benefit turns into digger-driving trailblazer
'It just came to the point where I was totally sick of that kind of life.'
Hawke's Bay schools bow out of national First XVs rugby early
Both the Napier and Hastings boys' high schools were beaten in regional quarter-finals.
'Heaven watching over us': Family escape uninjured after tree falls on ute on expressway
'It got closer to the ground. By then it was too late, we were pretty much underneath it.'
Kiwi sculptures to pop up along coastal cycleway
Artists are invited to design a kiwi to help the conservation of NZ's native bird.