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Hawke's Bay news
Napier-Taupō road’s rugged 1898 allure: Gail Pope
OPINION: The driver dispatched a homing pigeon bound for Napier.
Meet the first husband and wife to represent NZ at world 8-ball champs
The couple are seeking sponsors to help cover the $8000 per person cost.
Model railway enthusiasts bring farming history to life
Club initially used ex-dairy farmer and life member Brian Harvey’s hobby room and shed.
Watch: Kiwi released on Waiheke Island for first time
Waiheke Island is the first urban area in Auckland where kiwi have been released.
Autumn house fires spark safety warnings ahead of winter
A Flaxmere house fire was caused by residual heat in folded tumbled-dried clothing.
PM's 45% tariff battle: Luxon tells Hawke’s Bay he's working to 'open up' apple exports to India
Getting Hawke's Bay apples into India would be 'huge', but there's a big tariff roadblock.
Vandal chops down nīkau tree at heart of public picnic artwork in Haumoana
Artist Josh Lancaster designed the table as a place for nature and humanity to co-exist.
Lotto players, two in Hastings and one in Napier, win $10k
Three Hawke’s Bay players won Second Division in Wednesday’s Lotto draw.
New Zealand news
Model railway enthusiasts bring farming history to life
Club initially used ex-dairy farmer and life member Brian Harvey’s hobby room and shed.
Editorial: A delusional alternative budget from Greens is what we've come to expect
OPINION: The Greens derive much of their support from the wealthiest electorates in NZ.
Vege tips: Why every gardener needs a worm farm
Opinion: A worm farm and nutrients are a great combination for the vegetable garden.
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'We wanted more': Four mums start their own health hub in rural town
The clinic's family-friendly flexibility could help solve healthcare worker shortage.
'Does not conform': NZTA, minister say 'taihoa' to te reo Māori stop-go sign
The te reo sign read 'Taihoa' and 'Haere' instead of 'Stop' and 'Go'.
'Any info': Father's plea for help in son's stabbing case
Grieving high school students urged to talk about their sorrow after teen's death.
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‘Not just a body of water’: Wastewater pipe being built under river draws strong opposition
'No adversely affected persons and no special circumstances,' the council report says.
Napier-Taupō road’s rugged 1898 allure: Gail Pope
OPINION: The driver dispatched a homing pigeon bound for Napier.
Australasian Open once held in Hastings: Michael Fowler
OPINION: Most of the early Hastings mayors were avid tennis players.
John Jenkins: English jumps jockeys join Hawke's Bay ranks
OPINION: 'Horses are trained differently here, without the hills like back home.'
The Budget lever the Govt could pull to lift NZ out of economic doldrums
OPINION: NZ has long aspired to have an energy-resilient economy. This is a way to do it.
Cancer test delayed for over a year — now his business is gone
A test that should have been done in 45 days instead took more than 365.
Kiwi selected to help choose new Archbishop of Canterbury
Isaac Beach has been selected to help choose the next Archbishop of Canterbury
'Unique opportunity': $2.5m development for inner-city living in Hastings
The project includes housing, commercial spaces, and a public car park.
Hawke's Bay Today videos
On the Up: Weekly Napier’s Lunch Time Loops blends walking with networking on Marine Pde
Lunch Time Loops in Napier combines wellbeing with networking through a weekly 30-minute walk. Video / Rafaella Melo
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Tihei: Takiwātanga Wānanga held to support iwi-led approach
Takiwātanga, the Māori word for autism, is a mana-enhancing term.
Tihei: Te Kupenga Hauora Ahuriri celebrates 30 years
"Here we are, a jewel 30 years later, still serving the community.'
Rural news
Model railway enthusiasts bring farming history to life
Club initially used ex-dairy farmer and life member Brian Harvey’s hobby room and shed.
Vege tips: Why every gardener needs a worm farm
Opinion: A worm farm and nutrients are a great combination for the vegetable garden.
Let’s rally to save Kiwi community halls – Glenn Dwight
OPINION: It's time to crank up the barbie and save our community halls.
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Car news and advice
Skoda reimagines iconic L&K motorcycle
Skoda is celebrating its 130-year history with a new take on a very old model.
Museum Day 2025: Free admission at Mercedes-Benz with 90s icons
This Sunday, Mercedes-Benz is scrapping the entry fee to its famed Stuttgart museum.
Volvo XC90 T8 Ultra Dark PHEV First Drive: extended family
The Volvo XC90 has been around for a while now, but is it still any good?
More Hawke's Bay news
Kiwis need to learn to trust charities
OPINION: Charities should be free to think big and act boldly, not face unfair scrutiny.
On the Up: The Kiwi athlete starring in US academia - and on the track
A near-four-minute miler and a GPA of 3.95 - Karsen Vesty is thriving in Boston.
'Ruthless Environment': Cut from pro club in the UK – how New Zealand gave English footballer a second shot
How shift from UK is helping Mason Johnson as a footballer and a person.
Police investigate fatal SH2 crash, road reopens
The highway was closed at 8am and reopened by 1.55pm.
On the Up: Weekly Napier’s Lunch Time Loops blends walking with networking on Marine Pde
Lunch Time Loops in Napier combines wellbeing with networking through a weekly 30-minute walk. Video / Rafaella Melo
How Napier's lunch walks are transforming midweek networking
What began as a simple 'excuse' to get out for a walk has grown.