Employee hit with hammer during robbery
Police are looking for a would-be robber who hit a man with a hammer.
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Rugby: Villagers fail to fire against NOBM
Green Machine make it 26 victories on the trot in third-round Tui Maddison Trophy clash.
Double death: Names released
Police have now named the two people found dead at a Waipukurau home on Saturday.
Missing cat Kooma surfaces in Napier
Intrepid travelling cat reunited with owner after bolting from removal truck last week.
4.0 earthquake hits Waipukurau
A "moderate" earthquake which struck Waipukurau last night was felt across Hawke's Bay.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Tougher gun control recommendations questioned
Legitimate gun owners question firearms law changes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Quiet roads lead to cycling success
Waipukurau's Jack Carruthers cycles towards success. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Editorial: Sports gear goes another round
Donated second-hand gear to lift young players on the eve of the winter sport season.
Takapau ram-raiders target cigarettes
16-year-old charged after break-ins at store and tennis club, but four still sought.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Mobile surgical bus celebrates 15 years on the road
New Zealand's mobile surgical bus has been making healthcare more accessible to rural communities for 15 years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Historic Waipukurau mansion up for sale
Waipukurau's Mt Vernon is up for sale for the first time since it was built in 1853 - ending a 164-year history with the Harding family. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Two killed in Manawatu truck crash
State Highway 2 has been closed since the early hours of this morning following a fatal crash near Norsewood.
Injured boys flown to Hawke's Bay Hospital
One boy suffered head injuries and second a broken leg in the incidents.
Husband and wife found dead
Police have named the two people found dead at a house in Hawke's Bay yesterday.
Two bodies found in Waipukurau house
Detective Inspector Rob Jones said police launched an investigation into the deaths of two occupants of a residential address.
Waipukurau Hospital's nurses' quarters to be demolished
Central Hawke's Bay College is on lockdown due to the threat of toxic smoke from a fire at the derelict Waipukurau Hospital's nurses' quarters.
Man's arm crushed in conveyor belt
A man whose arm was caught in a conveyor belt for about an hour has been awarded $52,000 compensation.
Run much more than a fun and fitness boost
The annual Hatuma Lime Half Marathon is a real boost for the Central Hawke's Bay rural economy.
Man in hospital after log splitter accident
A man was flown to hospital yesterday after an accident with a log splitter.
Teacher deregistered after assault
A teacher who physically and sexually assaulted his former partner multiple times is no longer allowed to teach.
Kia ora: Waipukurau
Meet a dream destination for keen birdwatchers and water sports enthusiasts.
Ex-mayor helped developer hide identity
A former mayor and lawyer is accused of helping a property developer hide his identity so he could borrow millions from a failed finance company.
Fraud charge dismissal request
A former North Island mayor has applied for the High Court to dismiss some of the charges he is facing in a Serious Fraud Office case.
Delays expected after egg truck crashes on SH2
A truck carrying eggs has crashed into a ditch on State Highway two at Waipukurau.