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Fog and heavy traffic causes emergency services delays following six-vehicle smash on HB Expressway
The Hawke's Bay Expressway reopened by 11am.

Car enthusiasts looking for 'donated' land to build new skid-pad
Car enthusiasts hit Hawke's Bay's roads in campaign to get a new skid-pad.

Hastings water leaks: 116 in a month, and that's good!
Each dot represents a leak Hastings council was called about in the past year.

'Atmospheric rivers' coincided with Napier floods - research
'Rivers in the sky' didn't trigger Napier flood, but did help cause heavy rainfall.

Rain brings a soaking to Hawke's Bay, more on the way
Areas north of Napier are in for heavy rain while areas south are still one to watch.

Uber buses? Regional council to contemplate 'on demand' bus service
You might soon be able to hail a bus to your doorstep in the same way you'd hail an Uber.

Air traffic controllers to stay at Hawke's Bay Airport
Independent aeronautical study finds the service should not be cut.

Four people injured after two serious crashes overnight
Two people were initially trapped in their car after colliding with a bus in Christchurch.

Doris Disaster: Napier 91yo calls for Perfume Point memorial
Ten men died when their launch Doris collided with a barge on the way into Napier harbour.

Weekend calm forecast after Thursday night's thunderstorm
Weekend weather set to be much less "active".

Woman tested negative, left MIQ - told to self-isolate
Returnee says she was called "irresponsible", and told to get another Covid test.

Police carrying guns after Napier drive-by injures two, say there is gang link
"I was in shock, like I couldn't move. I was just trying to hide myself somewhere."

Summer is ending, but will the good weather stick around?
Find out what your last days of summer will look like.

'It's visible and causes harm to communities': Police on gang violence
New operation to target firearms had one of the first big wins in Hawke's Bay this week.

'It looked like wheels sticking up': Car in water turns out to be log
From 200 metres away Coastguard skipper Henry van Tuel thought it looked ominous.

Navy recreates Napier earthquake photo, 90 years on
The scene involved a restored tractor and trailer and Navy personnel in town for festival.

'Keeping an open mind': Māori ward question goes back to ratepayers
It's a decision that has again left Māori council representatives asking for leadership.

Claude Thomas was beaten until he went deaf for being left handed. He fears he won't live to get justice
"It just felt like somebody hammed a red hot knitting needle in my ear."

'Really daunting': No letting up as Hawke's Bay house prices soar
In Hastings in the first month of this year there were just 71 houses on the market.

Local Focus: Deco weekend dances on despite cancellation
Deco festival continues thanks to independent events. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'On edge': The Napier man, the giant landslip, and a culvert claim
Council rejects claims potential flood fix it initially agreed to would have stopped slip.

Independent events ready to put on a show in Napier
There's plenty to do in Hawke's Bay this weekend, even if it's not officially deco.

Show goes on at Napier's Art Deco Masonic Hotel
With this year's Festival sadly cancelled, we revisit a Napier Art Deco icon.

Thieves steal $10,000 worth of tools from builder's work truck
Former rugby player bemoans lack of insurance after tools theft.

Two injured after crash near Taihape
The single vehicle crash happened around 6pm on Tuesday.

SH5 tree fall: Napier-Taupō road reopens after 17 hours
One truck driver attempted to get through the trees and became stuck.

Art Deco Festival cancelled: Covid forces organisers to abandon iconic Napier event
Art Deco Festival cancelled due to covid restrictions

'It's important to remember how fortunate we are': Sunshine and freedom at the America's Cup village
Sport in the sunshine draws crowds as Prada Cup finals get underway.