Finance Minister vows to give Māori business owners a 'good go'
Business owners in Hawke's Bay say they need more support to "do what they're good at".
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In over our heads: Hawke's Bay rents up 16.3 per cent in a year, house prices up 26 per cent
"The situation is pretty desperate. What do people do?"
Baby on board: Boy born on a plane now wants to be pilot
"I was trying to hold him in, I was like 'oh no, this baby is coming out'."
Top pie glory eludes best of Hawke's Bay
Cafe Ahuriri gets a silver medal for its prized venison and back pie
Data reveals Hawke's Bay and Gisborne residents targeted by hate speech online
Nearly double the NZ average reported experiencing hate speech online in the past year.
Murder mystery: Napier man jailed, released, now suing for $300k
The 2008 murder of Chattrice Maihi-Carroll in Napier continues to haunt authorities.
Local Focus: Treaty settlement to bring hundreds of new homes to Napier
Mana Ahuriri Trust is building hundreds of new homes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Former TV presenter appeals conviction for Trade Me frauds
'Cruel lie' around a dying child helped conned buyers out of $35,000.
'We should be ashamed': Injured sharks and turtle trouble at national aquarium
Experts and former volunteers say they are uncomfortable about enclosures at the aquarium.
Two campervans hit by winds on Napier-Taupo highway, rider blown off bike
SH5 users called conditions on the road a "weather-bomb".
A garden of Eden for Taradale at McLean Park
Three finals in a row - Hastings 1, Taradale 1. Who wins this Saturday?
Napier's council-owned housing may have to be sold
"We've got a shortfall in terms of making this sustainable."
Rape charge laid against man accused of home attack on 94-year-old
The victim and her son, who is aged in his 70s, were attacked in her Napier home.
State tenant nails windows shut to protect himself from gang intimidation
Kāinga Ora says it is urgently trying to relocate a man nailing windows of his place shut.
'Treat it like it's Covid': Mum fighting for daughter's life as RSV soars
A Napier mum is terrified of losing her four-month-old daughter who is in ICU with RSV.
Oilfish a surprise catch for Hawke's Bay fisherman
The swordfish stayed away, but there were still bluenose, hapuka ... and an oilfish.
Convoy of stolen Mazda Demios sparks night of drama in Hawke's Bay
"We have been aware of social media encouraging the taking of motor vehicles."
'We've got a problem': Wairoa mayor speaks out as town ranked third in meth use
Hawke's Bay grim meth reality: three cities are ranked above national average for use.
Ahuriri settlement near - 170 years in the making
A dozen MPs address parliament as Ahuriri claims bill passes another stage.
Forestry worker who died in rural accident named
The funeral service for the forestry accident victim is on Monday.
Forestry worker in early 20s killed in rural Hawke's Bay
Police were notified of the Aropaoanui Road incident at 3.54pm on Wednesday.
'Makes amalgamation look like a tea party': Bay leaders dubious about water reforms
Central Hawke's Bay Mayor Alex Walker said there could be significant cost savings.
Napier murderer jailed again for drug offences
Second time on parole and now jailed for a second time for drug offences.
Hawke's Bay children in intensive care as winter virus hits
"It's very important that sick children are kept warm at home."
Hawke's Bay beekeeping legend wins 'unsung hero' award
"Nothing really special, just long years of helping out," John Berry says of his service.
Man accused of stealing patch of dying Outlaws leader granted bail
Man charged over the death of Outlaws leader Peter Lui in Napier has been granted bail.
Settled weather on the way for Hawke's Bay, but drive with caution
Temperatures set to stay at the 14C to 15C mark for rest of the week.
Team mascot lands team in trouble after sideline behaviour
Defence! Defence! Where's the defence?
Pania of the Reef model 'Aunty Mei' has wish come true
Pania was a beautiful maiden who lived in the sea
Compostable cups: The idea's great but what's the reality?
Waste experts believe most compostable cups probably end up in landfill.
New owner for Pattullo's Nurseries in Hawke's Bay
Nurseries were established by Hawke's Bay couple about 65 years ago.
Obituary: Ion Brown, the sociable oil painter who became the Army's artist
From his HB haunts, he followed in footsteps of legendary wartime artist Peter McIntyre.
Ātea a Rangi providing direction for tamariki
Ātea a Rangi is helping build relationships between tamariki and their tupuna (ancestors).
Napier home attack: Man arrested, 94yo victim 'very stoic'
Ambulance officers who responded thinking it was a medical event are being supported.