Rideshare service Ola arrives in Napier and Hastings
The local launch is part of an expansion for Ola across 11 new cities and towns in NZ.
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Local Focus: Tsunami risk for Napier thousands
Thousands would perish from major tsunami. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
15,000 people in Napier would 'have difficulty' escaping tsunami - GNS
"Based on the modelling, 15,000 would have difficulty". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Police called to Hawke's Bay Airport over 'disruptive' plane passenger
Police were called to Hawke's Bay Airport after flight crew had issues with a passenger.
Taradale shooting: Top cop says gangs could walk free if residents won't testify
Community asked to come forward.
Hawke's Bay to get Rangatahi Court as fight to keep troubled teens out of gangs ramps up
Marae-based court will sit in April, a "significant" step to keeping teens out of gangs.
Elton's secret Hawke's Bay itinerary revealed (sort of)
It's his first time in Hawke's Bay. He's in for a treat.
Local Focus: Crate success for Napier's recycling
Limit of three crates each leads to imaginative filling. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Napier's recycling programme a crate success
Limit of three crates each leads to imaginative filling. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Four more arrests after firearms incident in Taradale
"This is a difficult time for our communities": Police.
Ahuriri's pop-up sandpit has become so popular, it's getting messy
Council is asking residents to pick up pieces of plastic or broken toys on beach.
Person injured after attack by a group of people in Onekawa
A person suffered minor injuries after being attacked by a group of people in Napier.
How to stop the violence: Hawke's Bay iwi's plan to turn 'gang colours to hi-vis colours'
Māori leaders discuss solutions to gang problems in Hawke's Bay.
Napier-Hastings in top six least affordable cities in NZ for housing
Napier-Hastings housing now costs more than seven times a median income.
Man injured, gunshots fired in Taradale during mass gang brawl
One man was injured after incident at Taradale shopping centre.
Hastings and Central Hawke's Bay house-building hits highest rate in 12 years
In contrast, the number of consents for homes in Napier is declining.
Lettergate: Hawke's Bay DHB to review communication policy
Letter was sent to elderly stating cutting of household help.
Grant Elliott: Why I quit my job at the pizzeria
Black Cap legend opens up on key life lessons and experiences.
Cricket: Whanganui youngsters unbeaten at age-group camp
The Year 4/5 rep cricket team improved with every match at the annual camp.
Man with Down Syndrome went out for a pie and a doughnut, and got robbed
Robbery of Down Syndrome man "despicable", but "sadly, not unheard-of".
Death toll from 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake questioned by researcher
New research questions death toll from Hawke's Bay's 1931 earthquake.
Your weather: Summer sun returns for tennis final; heavy rain batters South
Lovely summer sun should bathe centre court for tomorrow's ASB Classic Women's Final.
'It got up and started walking': Person dressed as bush almost hit by driver
"That costume is next level."
DHB cuts Hawke's Bay housework help, suggests elderly will be healthier if they do chores
Housework may seem a chore but it's a great way to maintain health, letter tells elderly.
'All your fault': Napier driver initially blames crash on police
Kids were playing on a trampoline when speeding driver smashed into nearby tree and post.
Demio demons: Woman's beloved Mazda targeted twice in one day
Glass and wires lie scattered in Samaia King's car, the pick of the Bay's underworld.
Hawke's Bay forest fire: Good progress being made, firefighters say
Some areas are still too difficult and dangerous for crew to be on the ground.
Hawke's Bay forest fire: House evacuated, ground crews withdrawn due to high winds
65 firefighters are battling the fire, which has now spread across 15 hectares.
Wind gusts up to 130km/h as wild weather approaches
Summer is put on hold this week for some unlucky parts of the country.
CD still in contention
Stags now third on the ladder and Hinds also in playoff contention with two games to go.
Hawke's Bay and the Central North Island buck national road toll trend
Central North Island - less than 28 percent of population, 50 per cent of the road toll.
Rescuer recounts struggle to rescue beached shark
Teresa Allen said she spotted the 2m shark when walking her dogs along the beach.
Hawke's Bay fashion fail that sold online still haunts owner
A dress that is unofficially the 2019 Fashion Fail of the Year still haunts its owner