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.
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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.
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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.
Drop in the bucket: Drought discussions step up in Hawke's Bay
"The pulse is very weak": The wait for significant rain continues for most.
Underweight puppies found by Hawke's Bay's Mohaka River
"We encourage people to call us if they're in this situation so this doesn't happen."
Hospital's fatal mistake costs gang member's life
He had critical injuries after being shot twice. But that wasn't what killed him.
Bridge over troubled tarmac delays commuters
"I couldn't understand why a load this size was being transported along SH5."
Drownings report: 'While our waterways are our playground, they can be unforgiving'
Twelve more people died by drowning last year than in 2018.
Childcare 'hit squad' finds widespread breaches
Breaches by home-based services jumped from 15 in 2018 to at least 52 in 2019.
Local Focus: Napier demolition the largest 'in living memory'
Napier Civic Building to be demolished. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Napier demolition one of the largest in living memory
Napier Civic Building to be demolished. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Letters: Petrol cheaper in Bay
On returning to Whanganui and NZ$2.18/2.19 a litre, one could only be incredulous.
Local Focus: Soap box races return to Art Deco Festival weekend
The races were held at Napier's annual festival. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Soap box races return to Art Deco weekend
The races were held on Sunday morning of Napier's annual festival. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Incredible photo: Two walk away after plane crash
Just minor injuries after biplane crashes at Napier Airport this afternoon.
Night of chaos: 10 arrests as drunken youths brawl in Napier
More than 100 youths brawl as fights break out across city.
The Romans had terraced seating, why can't Mission?
Rowan Kyle loved Elton John, but has some suggestions for an even better experience.
Napier Art Deco Festival: Friday afternoon pictures
Street performers and fashions shows were among activities on offer on Friday.
'Scumbags' steal seal statue from elderly woman's yard
It had been in her front garden for more than 40 years.
'Just stupid': Kids stunned as fleeing driver bowls on to school grounds
And just kept on going, ramming a police car.
Beloved tree swing disappears from Napier park
Mother promises her daughter she'll find out what happened.
HealthCare NZ workers to protest job cut proposal in Napier
HealthCare NZ workers to protest job cuts in Napier following company restructure.
Heavy duty 'fun': Huge wind turbine parts unloaded
"It's something different and interesting that we don't often do."
Slavery trial to enter second week
Trial will hear evidence from 13 people allegedly enslaved by Hawke's Bay contractor
What emission?! Superfans sail from Auckland to Napier for Elton John concert
Elton John superfans opt to help balance the superstar's carbon emissions to the Mission.
Napier artist creates 'love seat' in central city for Valentine's Day
Don't get too cosy Napier - it's still the main street.
Another scorcher: Napier hits 34.2C as heat cranks up again
The relentless Hawke's Bay summer sun is going nowhere fast.