'Gave it my best shot': Man's hope for replica Napier lighthouse dashed
'I put in a lot of energy and had high hopes, only to face repeated rejections.'
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'Sky Full of Sars': Photographers across North Island capture Rocket Lab night launch
Stunning scenes were captured from Wellington to the East Coast on Monday morning.
'Full-circle moment': Black Fern Liana Mikaele Tu’u returns to former high school
Student wants to be 'wearing the black jersey when I grow up' after meeting Black Ferns.
'Super lonely‘: Woman has no neighbours as housing development reviewed
Kāinga Ora bulldozed everything around her, but isn't returning 'to put housing back up'.
'You can feel it': Why conservationists think HB kiwi numbers have soared
All signs are pointing to a kiwi population renaissance in Hawke's Bay.
'I didn’t think about being scared': Air force medic recognised for rescuing more than 70 people during floods
Dangling from a helicopter above flood waters gains NZ Defence Force recognition.
'Shot in the dark': Search for NZ's best wine helped by Hawke's Bay pinot prodigy
It's the first time the awards have been held in the associate judge's home town.
Prominent artist with 'whimsical' energy was dealing in LSD and other drugs
Dali Susanton even took police to a place where magic mushrooms grow.
Lifeguards aren't babysitters: Coroner's warning after pool tragedy
Pool staff had acted appropriately and Ranger’s death could have been prevented.
Military flag featuring battle honours returned in final public outing
Military flag repaired and returned to Hastings District Council.
'With me and pork, it just clicks': Butcher apprentice mastering his trade
Butcher apprentice to take his skills to Paris and compete in World Butchers’ Challenge.
Urgent coastal protection work needed in Hawke’s Bay - report
Report has been 10 years in the making.
'Absolute nightmare': Parking changes causing issues near Napier school
'There were cars constantly up and down doing u-turns, double parking, it was chaos.'
'We are not big fans of steak sauce': Mystery deliveries for years bemuse Napier family
It's not high stakes, but a Napier family want to get to the meat of the matter.
Foodstuffs North Island fined $3.25m for anti-competitive land covenants
Foodstuffs fined for efforts to hinder rivals from opening or expanding.
Fire up your imagination: Airport's $1.6m fire truck needs a name
Hawke's Bay Airport is seeking a name for its $1.6m Austrian-built fire truck.
Defence force bomb squad defuses situation at Hawke's Bay Prison
Police and the Defence Force called out over 'device' in empty vehicle.
Hawke’s Bay’s top first XV teams tune up for the business end of the season
Challenges still for first XVs, sub unions and Māori rugby.
Holi Boli pop-up shop in Napier has ethical edge
A former HB designer is creating ethical fashion, which is for sale in Napier this month.
New Zealand football’s golden boot contender’s golden chance in Europe
Top scorer in New Zealand domestic football head-hunted by professional Danish club.
Inside the Rovers: Oscar’s Big Chance
Sharp-shooter Oscar Faulds has flown to the other side of the world for a trial with Danish football club. Video / Neil Reid
Fire at vacant home in Napier suburb
The cause of a large fire at a vacant home in Ahuriri is being investigated. Video / Missy Quito
Memorial to 1931 Napier quake heroes set for restoration after being deemed potentially unsafe
The 'run down' memorial is going through at least four months of restoration work.
Vaccine for 'devastating disease' expanded to include more at-risk Kiwis
Thousands of immunocompromised Kiwis to benefit from new vaccine funding.
Landlord ordered to pay Hawke's Bay cyclone victim $7000 over flood-hit rental dispute
The woman was offered a home, then told to leave after noticing issues on her first day.
From a tiny Hastings music class to the world: The rise of a new superstar Kiwi producer
'Being in LA all of a sudden is quite surreal. The people in Hawke’s Bay are a lot nicer.'
Wairoa mayor's plea: Don't waste money on a Waikare bridge, get on with a bypass
The National Land Transport Plan goes before the NZTA board this month.
‘Good Vibes Only’: Hawke’s Bay short film about graffiti starts a mural renaissance
The arts collective looks to bring good vibes to Hawke's Bay towns.
Hit by a car during triathlon training: Pete Cowan's remarkable 13-year journey to Paris
Lying on the side of the road, his upper leg split, Pete Cowan worried about his future.
'I can walk': Hawke’s Bay boy with cerebral palsy taking first steps after surgery
The community raised over $200,000 for 7-year-old Rocco Green. It's paid off.
Freestyler: Bill Knobloch knocks goal right out of the water
He wanted to swim 20km and raise $350 for the cause. He swam 32km, and raised over $2600.
State care to circuit breaker: Napier hub fills major gaps for local rangatahi
'It’s really been a full circle moment.'
When stray horses roamed Napier’s streets, inflicting injuries on those they came across
Opinion: In 1879, stray horses became a 'nuisance in Napier', especially at night.