Roads reopened after incident around Hawke’s Bay Expressway
Kennedy Rd was closed in both directions between Kennedy Road offramp and Downing Avenue.
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Historic connections to Hawke's Bay showgrounds honoured in grandstand demolition process
The deconstruction of the Tōmoana Showgrounds grandstand is complete.
Van offering washes for Hawke's Bay's homeless launched
The name of the laundry waka serving Hawke's Bay is 'Piki'.
Cruise control: The marvellous mystery of a bus said to have toured NZ with Hollywood legend inside
The bus is on the market in Hawke’s Bay, so can its sale also help confirm a Kiwi legend?
How veteran goalkeeper found love on and off the pitch at Napier City Rovers
Marriage and medals have captured Kyle Baxter's heart at the club.
Inside the Rovers: The Club Man
Veteran goalkeeper Kyle Baxter opens up on his love for Napier City Rovers and goalkeeping. Video / Neil Reid
One person critically injured in crash on Hawke’s Bay Expressway
Police were called to the crash on SH2, near the Kennedy Road off-ramp.
An enduring legacy: 99-year-old attempting to walk 100km in his 100th year dies
A beloved Napier earthquake survivor became Hawke’s Bay’s very own 'Captain Tom'.
Neighbours watched 'ball' of flame engulf Napier home
A woman was arrested after the 'well-involved' fire, police inquiries are ongoing.
Napier City Council to sell 72 of its 377 homes
The market value of the properties is about $21.8 million.
Winds to settle after trees downed and power cut in Hawke's Bay gusts
Some of the highest gusts were recorded at Cape Kidnappers which reached up to 110km/h.
'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.'
'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.
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
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.
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.