Hawke’s Bay in brief: Four leap-day babies for Hawke’s Bay
Hawke's Bay Hospital had four leap-day babies born.
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Kōaro whitebait spotted 'in good numbers' outside its native habitat
The adult whitebait are mostly found in the inland ranges.
Top gun: HB sharpshooter bags deer, gifts it to soldiers then joins army
A farmer turned sharp shooter can now knock the top off a bottle from 300 metres.
Napier's new highway roundabout under budget, as disruption continues into March
Softer aggregate than expected has been discovered where the road will be realigned.
Party time for Napier's big innings: Marking a century and a half
Napier's first borough council was installed in 1874 — with 493 electors.
Spoiler alert: Final T20 match in doubt due to dire weather forecast
Cricket fans are set to pay for today’s sun-soaked day.
Napier’s biggest healthcare building back on the market
The premises for sale but a lengthy lease remains for current tenant.
The interview: 'World's most famous hostage' Sir Terry Waite on sweating the small stuff
'Life’s been much fuller and much richer because of this experience'.
Park's goal of all children to 'have fun' is closer with new communication boards
Anderson Park playground has just got a little more fun for all children.
Olympic window opens: Napier prepped and poised for triathlon 'coup'
Olympic window wide open for Napier competitors.
Eskdale residents still ‘fighting with insurance companies’ since cyclone damage
Flood-affected residents are still battling insurance claims a year on
Hawke’s Bay in brief: Respected Napier-born Navy chief leaves top job
The respected seaman attended Richmond School, Wycliffe Intermediate and William Colenso.
The rubbish highway: Wairoa wants to close its dump and truck trash 125km to Napier
Wairoa Landfill is filling up fast. A surprising solution has been put forward.
Big chance for young Napier yachties with Sailing GP fever
Young Napier sailors are following the family love of sailing.
Quick work by council after Napier mural vandalised
'There is always a risk of putting works in public places.'
Arrests after Hawke’s Bay police patrol car rammed by stolen vehicle
Three people were arrested after a stolen vehicle rammed a police car.
'Big coup for Napier': New Zealand's premier triathlon gears up for Hawke's Bay debut
Some of the world's best triathletes will be on show.
'The happiness of meeting again': Dannevirke High School reunion set to reunite old friends
Dannevirke High School alumni to descend for reunion.
'This one feels very targeted': Ransacking of golf club still recovering from cyclone
'We have had break-ins before, but nothing to the extent of this one.'
'It’s the history of Hawke’s Bay': Knowledge Bank faces stormy financial forecast
Two Knowledge Bank board members have resigned amid financial concerns.
Councillor stands by decision to not offer Māhia railbike business rates remission
One councillor says the business “needs to stand on its own”.
Cyclone-hit homeowners won't have to pay demolition costs
Hastings council's plan would have cost some homeowners about $25,000.
Plans for 600 new homes in Napier still alive despite deadline miss
The project appeared all but dead last year, and has missed another deadline.
In pictures: Art Deco Festival sees 'millions of dollars' injected into Napier economy
The best photos from the beloved festival, which has enjoyed a full return to Napier.
Hopes for no hitches in Waikare highway rebuild
Consent for a 4km highway deviation between Napier and Wairoa is being considered.
Super Sun-day: ‘Significant jump in temperatures’ on way
There’s more hot air on the way, especially for some South Islanders, MetService says.
Historic Hawke’s Bay: When gunshots, then laughter, rang out at a Napier beauty pageant
Fear of sharks in Napier was very real after a mauling, and manifested itself in 1934.
Art Deco Festival beginner’s guide: Five things to try in Napier this weekend
The city has come alive for the Art Deco weekend. Here are five things to attempt.
Penguins are not sick, just moulting
DoC asks people to leave little blue penguins alone as they come ashore to moult.
Miscarriage of justice: Boy, 15, spent nearly a year in adult prison
Mistake deemed a miscarriage of justice in first Criminal Cases Review Commission result.
Hawke’s Bay burger battle: Which city does the humble pickle justice?
You can tell Toru Yamamoto knows his stuff and his passion for Japanese cooking shows.
Redclyffe switched on, but what's the future?
Transpower expects to reveal the future of the Redclyffe station within two months.
Two highways between Napier and Hastings to have disruptions in February
It's the height of the road maintenance and construction season.
'Fantastic result': Two youths arrested after store in Napier break-in
Police say two youths leapt over the counter and stole items before running away.