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One dark, rainy day in Takapau: How one of NZ's most iconic pieces of army uniform was born
The hat became known colloquially as the Lemon Squeezer because of its shape.
150 years of Napier: Community encouraged to get involved for special anniversary
Mayor Kirsten Wise 'excited to see these events rejuvenate us as a community'.
An Aussie, a Welshman and a Highlander walk into the Magpies ...
No jokes here as new fullback and wings prepare for shield defence against Whanganui.
Taradale crash witnesses sought after death of cyclist
A cyclist and another vehicle collided in Taradale about 10.55am on Sunday.
Two of Marine Parade’s iconic Norfolk pines cut down
Two of the landmark trees near the waterfront had been assessed unsafe due to fire damage.
New NZR boss says passion for rugby hasn't changed since he was a little kid
The passionate former All Black is continuing to help the revolving wheel of NZ Rugby.
On the road with Napier City Rovers as they hunt National League spot
Napier City Rovers win on the road before Sunday's massive Chatham Cup quarter-final.
Troubled Napier education provider had debts of $2.6 million
Liquidators have issued their first report to creditors.
Sea hawk becomes a Magpie: A rare NPC rugby signing from Wales
The Magpies are preparing for a second Ranfurly Shield defence of the season on Saturday.
'He didn't need to die': Flu kills 27-year-old as his mum battled virus in ICU
'I’ve had the flu, we’ve all had the flu, but this is another dimension.'
Principal says public transport is not a safe option for young students
Principal says changes could mean young students taking public transport to school.
'Large and complex': First Hastings district cyclone bridge fix done
A year and a half on from Cyclone Gabrielle, Chrystal Culvert in Tūtira is complete.
'It winds the whole community down': Rural school bus changes kick in
'You've got potentially 400 kids sitting on the side of the road next year.'
Martin Williams: Hawke’s Bay is juggling several crises
OPINION: Councillors accept that rates cannot keep spiralling up.
Wairoa’s new officer-in-charge: ‘I thrive on a challenge’
'My policing has followed my footy, starting in the big city and moving to the provinces.'
Hawke’s Bay sailing teens to train under Russell Coutts in Italy
From Napier shorelines to the lakes of Italy, under the tutelage of NZ yachting royalty.
'Like a pack of shivering bones': Jimmy the 7kg dog found months after cyclone is now 37kg
He was badly hurt and emaciated when found next to the destroyed Brookfields Bridge.
Former lauded Corrections staffer jailed for pressuring boyfriend's rape victim
Former Muldoon secretary and probation officer became involved with 'serious criminal'.
'Don't heckle very much': Irish comedian praises NZ's polite crowd culture
'I’m not massive on audience interaction, and I don’t think Kiwis are big on it either.'
Just the ticket: Ollie's train dream comes true
Sitting in the driver’s seat of a train is a dream come true for Ollie.
'Big shortfall': One family's insurance lesson after severe weather destruction
'Don’t just pay your bill and move on,' a previously under-insured farming family says.
The fine-sweeper: Hastings’ new warden on wheels armed with $73k of technology
Mobile Licence Plate Recognition technology implemented to lower parking warden abuse.
More information sought after Napier property shot at; car damaged
Police were alerted to the incident on June 30.
Back at the park – international cricket in Napier this summer
McLean Park has been staging one-day international cricket matches for more than 40 years.
Is this NZ's cheapest brew? How customers reacted to cafe selling coffees for $2
'I hear people tell me daily about the increased cost of living.'
March in Napier to challenge Government policies on nature
A Napier march protesting the Government's policies is expected to draw hundreds.
'Taste the passion': Winning Hawke's Bay rum nabs prime spot on Air NZ drinks list
Blair Nicholl said it was a 'nice little high-five moment' for him and his team.
He feared an injury would end his football career. Now he’s an inspirational leader
Napier City Rovers captain Jim Hoyle opens up on captaincy and commitment.
Man who scaled courtroom barrier to attack relative's murderer admits guilt
Arohaina Henare was stabbed to death by Moses Mohi Taua in 2022.
'I lived in my pyjamas': Multiple Birth Club's helping hands for new mums
'Leaving the house is just such a mission.'
'Engaging place to live and write': Hawke's Bay a literary hotbed for talented authors
Who wouldn't want to live and write in Hawke's Bay?
Denis O'Reilly: We can honour the Treaty by honouring each other
Opinion: 'How do we fuse rather than confuse?'
Big spike in leptospirosis cases in flooded areas
Of the 171 cases, 39 were in Hawke’s Bay in areas cyclone-affected.