Friends vow to keep murderer living 'in fear' behind bars
Ranapera Taumata killed his girlfriend. Her loved ones say he's a monster and a coward.
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ABs to be kept busy at working bee
Tangoio Marae trustee Diana Taunao heartened to see her community hasn't been forgotten.
Hawke’s Bay councils finalise terms of cyclone recovery cost-sharing with Government
"The impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle are diverse, far-reaching and complex."
‘Better equipped than ever’: Trio of emergency assets a win for Hawke’s Bay
A new station, rapid response vehicle and health shuttle were dedicated on Monday.
Win for Henry’s Pies Women’s Reserves against Napier Tech Red
NZ Trellis Central Men’s Reserves heading straight to semifinals.
Results of 2nd round of the Mike Bean Memorial Cup
To have your sports club's results published, email them to editorial@chbmail.co.nz
Fresh artist images of Hastings' $18 million Foodeast project released
The unique project is nearing completion after building delays.
Massey University gives Dannevirke school big tick for lunch programme
We were lucky enough to be chosen to take part in the research.
Hawke's Bay plumber shocked to win local branch of Young Plumber of the Year
Local plumber beats out Hawke's Bay competition to advance to regional plumbing event.
Kirsten Wise talks about the importance behind War Memorial upgrades
Kirsten Wise talks about Napier's War Memorial reopening in this month's mayoral column.
Kainga Ora delivers new housing for Dannevirke but no date for Woodville construction
Two families now have homes thanks to Kainga Ora.
'We need to do better': New role focusing on preventing family violence
There were 273 family harm incidents in the Tararua district in the last five months.
A taniwha in exile – the story of Whāngaimokopuna
Why is it always misty in Dannevirke when Rangitāne people visit?
'Particularly aggressive': Where petrol price wars have dropped fuel prices by 30c a litre
New arrivals have turned a city into one of the cheapest fuel stops in the country.
Pahīatua Aviators marching their way to fun and friendship
A new leisure marching group has been formed in Pahīatua.
Making farming fun not an easy task at times
At times, farmers need to relax and enjoy what they're doing.
Hat-trick heroics and match-saving tackle - big plays give Tui dramatic victory
The Tui held on at the death - just - then delivered an exclamation mark of their own.
In pictures: Junior Hawke’s Bay chess champions battle it out for top spot
Hundreds of eager young chess players duked it out on the boards in Havelock North.
Come to school as your favourite character for book week
Dannevirke South School set the children some challenges for book week.
Table tennis a hit in Dannevirke
Leisure doubles table tennis is taking off in Dannevirke.
Rugby: Hawke’s Bay Māori win tournament for first time since 2007
The resurrection of Hawke’s Bay Māori representative rugby bore its greatest prize yet.
Cold snap due to sweep into Hawke's Bay, bringing showers and then frosts
Spring feels a way off yet - a full week of frosts could be on the way for Hawke’s Bay.
'Very emotional': After seven years, an NZ city finally has its war memorial back
Mayor thanks those who "stood up and fought to ensure this memorial was reinstated".
Striking at 300km/h - Could this be Hawke's Bay's newest sporting star?
15-year-old Lezhi Zhu's come from nowhere to take on the world's budding stars.
First XV rugby: Napier swept away by wave of Hamilton tries
The Napier boys went to Hamilton with lots of hope, and lots to beat.
Weber steers scratchy Magpies side home in final chance for halfbacks to showcase ABs quality
Hawke's Bay have two RWC squad contenders at No 9 - did either of them do enough?
Saturday market attracts stallholders to Dannevirke
Good weather, full stalls and a good turnout.
Dannevirke bowls raises funds for IHC
One hundred bowlers took part in the tournament.
We're our own worst critics, but should we be?
Opinion: I've been writing for most of my life.
Explaining Napier’s housing collision course, and why ‘leafy green’ suburbs are hitting back
Napier has been a housing battleground for a decade. So what is the solution?
'It just goes from bad to worse': What happened to Napier woman Yvonne Bond?
Family in shock as letter sent to her inmate son says her death is homicide investigation.
Esk Valley couple who can’t get full insurance payout hope buyouts will help
Pair frustrated as insurance won't cover the mortgage for a house they can't rebuild.
What the All Blacks will be doing in Napier after announcing world cup team
All Blacks to clean up cyclone-ravaged Tangoio Marae.
Seven motorists injured: SH2 closed after serious crash
Helicopter flies to crash scene at Papatawa.