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'Waves of rain' for NZ, severe thunderstorms possible for North Island
Rainfall of up to 40mm an hour is forecast in Northland this evening.
Indecency trial accused fails to turn up five days in a row
Judge discharges jury in Napier indecency trial involving eight complainants.
In the black (and white): Magpies rugby soaring on and off the field
Cash flowing in - but rugby boss says big challenges face the code
Our Art Deco capital is a treasure any time of year
Napier's Winter Deco festival is coming soon but you can see the city's style year-round.
Defendant missing as judge, jury and lawyers gather for trial
Judge hopes trial can go ahead on Wednesday after defendant's no-show.
Budget 2022: First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up
Big jump in some price caps for aspiring first home owners - but prices vary nationwide.
Boardroom changes at Hawke's Bay Rugby Union
Shearing contractor and businessman Brendan Mahony is in his 12th year as HBRU chairman.
'Movement' of the people: Is this New Zealand's most star-studded club rugby team?
Veteran - and all-conquering - rugby team includes ex-national, Super Rugby and NPC reps
'I was helping you, not my dying sister,' motorcyclist told after guilty plea
Motorcyclist changes plea on fourth day of trial, admits he caused death of fellow rider.
Accused has 'no recollection' of crash that killed woman
Prosecution and defence differ on movements of motorcycles before fatal crash.
Ian MacRae Field opens as one of Hawke's Bay's greatest opens up on darkest day
All Blacks great on tough times in black jersey and latest honour for his legacy.
Your marathon weekend guide to Hawke's Bay
Where runners (and supporters) can eat, celebrate and recover this weekend.
Bilingual kura school traffic signs unveiled in Napier
St Patrick's School one of first to welcome bilingual signs.
Murderer didn't know man he tried to blackmail had died
David Lothian was in jail for murder when he threatened a "nark", not knowing he had died.
'Rebuild ahead': Stellar winter events for Hawke's Bay tourism
With an easing of Covid restrictions, region's winter events calendar is looking hot.
Job losses at Takitimu Seafoods after $7m loss, Hastings store to shut
Company struggled through tough years impacted by Covid lockdowns.
Marewa Kindergarten's young photographers stage first exhibition
"Through the Eyes of a Child" is an exhibition of 33 photographs taken by kindy tamariki.
Cafe Tennyson owners sell as residency process drags on
French owners of eatery have decided return home as residency delayed again.
Hawke's Bay killer denied parole: 'We remain concerned about Ataria's association with the gang'
Widow says no life sentence will ever match family's life sentence without husband.
'Real and urgent need': Emergency housing bill $10m for 3 months in Hawke's Bay, Gisborne
The cost of housing people in emergency motels has hit a record in Hawke's Bay.
'Particularly disrespectful': Vandals tag Taradale cenotaph ahead of Anzac Day
The war memorial at the clock tower was vandalised during Easter weekend.
Gun-toting gang members a 'huge' concern, says judge
Mongrel Mob member jailed for 27 months for having firearms cut down to pistols.
Easter weather: Wind and rain warning as temperatures drop
It's a mixed bag of weather this Easter.
Pania of the Reef comes alive in new novel
When is a myth not a myth? When you find out it's real.
Napier's Marineland: The sad tale of Daphne the dolphin
The striker waited, poised breathlessly for a dolphin to break the surface of the water.
Raid on Napier home nets drugs, cash and a firearm
Operation Bloodhound has led to another arrest.
Arrest after white powder spread throughout Napier store
One arrested after mystery substance found in store
The 140kg woman who lost nearly half her body weight
Kate Cormack's weight loss took her from 140kg to 75kg.
Napier MP Stuart Nash isolates after positive Covid test
Minister tests positive for the coronavirus.