Cyclone review: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence staff told those concerned about flooding they were 'over-reacting'
The cyclone's speed 'quite simply overwhelmed the officials involved in the response'.
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One of the victims has moved away, still fearful of the Black Power associates.
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'Maybe the problem is in their minds and not on the plate.'
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Hawke's Bay reality series The Bay-chelor teases the leading male role.
Brothers open new diner in Napier inspired by New York trip
'I couldn’t get the same sandwiches I was eating over there and it was a huge problem.'
Return to 100km/h proposed for part of Napier-Taupō Rd
'The Govt was trying to make life less enjoyable ... 80km/h to Taupō summed that up.'
Bones of kauri: Waipawa's oldest home hits the market
The old home has been owned by prominent members of the Central Hawke's Bay community.
Brian Tamaki cancels drag queen event created by ex-Destiny Church member
Tamaki's team will put pressure on Hastings and Gisborne libraries to follow Rotorua.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Person taken to hospital after car and bike crash in Hastings
The Hastings crash involved a car and a bicycle.
'What's your legacy?': Emotion-charged challenge from Napier City Rovers legend
Watch: Napier City Rovers' new-look squad's challenge to leave a legacy.
Napier’s new highway roundabout to open by Easter
A daytime road closure has been extended to help get the job done.
Napier woman wins $47k car, plans to replace her 20-year-old Toyota
'I still really can’t believe it at the moment. It hasn’t really sunk in properly.'
'World leading here': Napier scooter comp the first continental champs ever
International competition at the venue 'pretty surreal'.
Here's a toast to St Patrick: Green galore and happy hours a plenty
How bars in Napier were getting into the St Patrick's Day spirit.
Young mum who's collected 638 Golden Books: ‘My husband banned me from the op shops for two years’
Elvira Guylott says her hobby is a 'bad obsession', but she has her husband on board now.
It might be chilly at night - but it isn't the worst weather around
Temperatures are forecast to range from a pleasant 22 degrees to just 5 this week.
It's 4-2 to the Saints in the big ball game
The Mets were the favourites, but it was all hail the Saints on finals day.
Power and thunder on Hawke Bay: Grandstand view and standing ovation as racers return
A perfect day on the water for the return of the Napier Offshore 100, last held in 2020.
'Warning shot': Hawke’s Bay stopbanks have 'major inherent weaknesses', report finds
A farmer was so concerned about stopbank failure, he paid $13k for an engineer's opinion.
New bridge plans at Puketapu revealed, Waikare bridge hopes still on ice
A resource consent decision for the Waikare Gorge appears likely to be made in July.
Artist’s work acts as ‘bridge between art and science’
The exhibition is influenced by an interest in the polar regions.
Man accused of murder of Javon Aranui named
Name suppression continues for a second man charged with murder.
Powerboats thunder into Napier for Saturday's big race
Napier's offshore powerboat race is the country's oldest
Replacement of wharf could be brought forward after missing pile forces immediate closure
The closure bars vessels, vehicles and people from the wharf.
'We have a short-list': Plan for closed Napier seafood business buildings revealed
"Food shop please” is scribbled on the lease sign. The scribbler might just get that wish.
Napier’s new suburb: First roads near completion for 800-home Mission Hills project
The new suburb will include a 'boutique supermarket' and eateries.
The man hiding $50 notes in public spaces across the country
A chance encounter with a beggar beside a KFC inspired him to start the movement.
Napier rates hike - 47 per cent over three years ?
Charges and fees targeted as council looks to limit rates hike.
Former Napier mortgage broker sentenced for falsifying loan applications
Natalie Ann Carter applied for seven loans totaling nearly $3 million.
Farming to football: New Napier City Rover an ex-NZ age-grade and World Cup rep
A young Kiwi footballer's travels have taken him around the world and now to Napier.
'Massive recession’ likely for Hawke’s Bay, mayor says
Economists and CEOs see light at the end of the tunnel. What about on the streets?
Donation goes some way to saving Hawke's Bay Knowledge Bank as pause looms
Private donation enables the digital archive to continue for three months.
Stevie Wonder, the Boss, Dolly? Who beckons for the Mission Concert?
Concert promoter coy on future acts.