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Olympic effort needed by Napier City Rovers in season opener
National champions first-up Central League opponents for Napier City Rovers.

'Don’t fly this kind of cargo every day': Air force operation rehomes Hawke’s Bay kiwi
Who says eastern brown kiwi can't fly?

Suspicious vehicle fire in Hastings overnight, police conducting scene examination
Investigators are conducting a scene examination at one of two fires in Hastings.

It's a jump to the left and a step to the right at Dannevirke Regent
It's the longest-running movie in history and Regent Dannevirke had a special screening.

Jailed serial groper who did indecent act on parole to be released again
Disgraced former senior representative cricket player 'will not pose an undue risk'.

50 years at current site for Waipawa Golf Club
The origins of the club are further back in Waipawa’s past.

Jamie Davidson named Tararua Sportsperson of the Year
It was a special night for athlete and other prize winners at the Tararua Sports Awards.

Support of farmers recognised in Property Brokers Excellence in Farming awards 2024
Top local farmers have been rewarded for their efforts.

‘I’ll believe it when I see it’: Residents doubt action will follow Cyclone Gabrielle report
Independent review found Civil Defence did not plan for the "worst-case scenario".

Central Hawke's Bay cricket: Waipawa lifts Stevenson and Taylor Cup
Rick Tait was hit on the leg, rolled into the wickets but didn’t dislodge the bails.

'Speeds of 80km/h': Sisters square off in US blokart champs
Hawke's Bay family make up four of the 25 Kiwis competing on salt flats.

Rollers, roadworks and regulations: The crash at a 'death trap' that I saw coming
OPINION: As I drove away I said to myself, 'someone’s going to hit that roller tonight’.

Hard neigh: Horse riders in drive-through given the softest of serves by McDonald's
'This is a common-sense policy - there is no foal play.'

Kiwi going home
Cape Sanctuary General Manager Rachel Ward on the latest release of Kiwi back into the wild.

Core blimey! Hastings apple art installation vandalised
$25,000 public artwork in the CBD now in two pieces.

Vehicles seized as dozens caught out by Hawke's Bay drink-driving sting
Twelve vehicles were taken off drivers who had been caught more than once.

Mixing up Hastings: Musical migrant leaves a legacy in a place he knew nothing about
Stephan Zebe admits he knew little about Hawke’s Bay before moving from Germany.

Hawkes's Bay leaders address findings of Cyclone Gabrielle review
Hawkes's Bay leaders address findings of Cyclone Gabrielle review. Video / Mark Story

Prohibited fire season announced for Central Hawke's Bay
"Our shed was in a blazing heap and my husband was being hosed down by firefighters."

Auto Extravaganza and Swap Meet to raise big bucks for local St John
Car expo icon moves to the Bay and brings his Auto Extravaganza fundraiser with him.

Cyclone review: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence staff told those concerned about flooding they were 'over-reacting'
The cyclone's speed 'quite simply overwhelmed the officials involved in the response'.

Waimārama woman crowned Repco Beach Hop queen in Whangamatā
A burlesque dance instructor takes the crown at the Whangamata Beach Hop.

Club cricket returns to McLean Park for first time in decades
Napier Technical Old Boys to meet Central Hawke’s Bay on Friday.

'Get eyes in the air ASAP': Inside Civil Defence in Hawke’s Bay during Cyclone Gabrielle
The review into Civil Defence’s response to Cyclone Gabrielle is set to be released today.

Hastings teen clinches gold at first national secondary schools canoeing regatta
Oscar Jarvis is paving the way for young Hawke's Bay canoe racers.

Vina Holland - from matron to resident at Waireka Lifecare
Vina Holland started out as Waireka Home's first matron.

Kura farewells long-serving teacher
Tina Todd is stepping down from te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tamaki Nui a Rua.

Quiz fundraiser helps Dannevirke Fire Brigade’s biggest ever team to compete in Sky Tower Challenge
Quiz helps Dannevirke Fire Brigade raise funds for Sky Tower Challenge.

Ngāti Kahungunu chair calls for iwi to unify
The Hui Taumata will be an action call to Māoridoms’ thought leaders from around the motu