Big Bear, an 111-year-old bear who survived German bombs, may be NZ's oldest
Three people died, including Rosemary's grandmother. But Big Bear survived to bring cheer.
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Dairy owners share bread, milk and flour with 100, for free
"This is how Sikh families grew up, to share with everyone."
Students landed dream Grease roles. Then came the lockdown
But the two Year 13 Sacred Heart College students still working towards delayed opening.
The photo that shows why Ruby Princess passengers never stood a chance
Passengers seen crammed together on ship that infected hundreds in Australia and NZ.
Waiter or food handler 'obvious point of transmission' of Covid-19 on Ruby Princess
Eighteen passengers from the ship have died.
Virus shuts English language school
Napier language school shuts, but no widespread closures in NZ yet.
Did the Ruby Princess cruise ship leak Covid-19 into NZ? PM seeks legal advice
At least 16 New Zealand virus cases linked to the ship.
The Little Bookshop that could (and will again)
Louise Ward talks about Wardini Books before, during and after lock down
Cruise ship cluster: Couple had 'no idea' of outbreak - and then got the virus
Andrew and June Ranyard started getting symptoms the day after the cruise ended.
Power bill cuts for Napier, Hastings, Rotorua and Taupō
Electricity price drop for Unison Network. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Dinosaurs shopping in New World, unicorns at Pak'nSave
Kiwis are finding alternative ways of staying protected while shopping in the pandemic.
Coronavirus: Gull boss tells truckies - you can use our toilets: Mobil says yes
Gull boss Dave Bodger is urging all franchisees to let truckies use their toilets.
Local Focus: Covid-19 brings new regime to Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay Civil Defence & Emergency Management Committee Chairman Rick Barker says we should live in a bubble and be kind. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Vodafone internet back online after faults ahead of coronavirus lockdown
Vodafone's boss said the fault has been fixed.
'He wanted to live': How a starving kiwi chick came back from the brink
Clifford weighed 156 grams, around half the weight a chick his age should be.
Local Focus: Napier mayor calls for calm over Ruby Princess cruise ship visit on March 15
Napier mayor urges calm after Ruby Princess cruise. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Napier mayor calls for calm over Ruby Princess cruise ship visit on March 15
Napier mayor urges calm after Ruby Princess cruise. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Pedestrian killed in Napier crash
A man in his 40s has died following the crash on Meeanee Road.
Hawke's Bay hospitality industry preparing for tough times
One restaurant on some nights has lost up to two-thirds of its bookings.
Bay's first Covid-19 case did everything right
The man has been in self-isolation since returning to New Zealand on March 17.
First Napier KiwiBuild owners start moving in
Former state housing site was vacant for more than six years, until KiwiBuild came along.
10 (maybe even more) reasons why Hawke's Bay rocks
Ten (maybe even more) reasons why you HAVE to come to Hawke's Bay.
The grape escape: SH2 lane closed after Napier spill
Hawke's Bay is famous for its wine but its not often grapes are crushed on the road.
Arrested Napier woman kicked cop in the face. His reaction was 'justified', IPCA finds
Woman with broken nose and black eyes complained the officer's reaction was excessive.
'Essential' Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market to stay open, with strict restrictions
Rules are being put in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
He complained the road was a fatality waiting to happen. Then it happened
In places, State Highway 5 isn't just unforgiving, it's "absolute garbage", truckie says.
Border security: Hawke's Bay rest homes focus on keeping coronavirus out
Alerts at entrance points, limited entry after hours, as pandemic plans put in place.
Closing addresses start in slavery trial in Napier
Closing addresses have been made in the fifth week of New Zealand's first slavery trial.
Josephine Hariata Takarangi-Firmin a tireless worker for health, Iwi
Aunty Jo Takarangi-Firmin kept up her kaikaranga role to the end of her 85 years.
Watch: Thieves use car as 'ram-raiser' in daylight wheel raid
Peter Jordan was filing a police report when he saw a "commotion" at his van.
'It was like a prison': Hawke's Bay man was trapped in China
Peter Morgan spent five weeks in isolation in a Chinese factory.
Mosque shootings one year on: How is your community marking anniversary?
Events are planned around the country to mark one year since the March 15 attacks.
Local Focus: Hastings' sprinkling problem
Residents breaking bylaws in Hastings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hawke's Bay Airport achieves first step towards carbon neutral status
Two other New Zealand airports hold Level 1 status along with 300 others world-wide.