Hastings owner’s dominant horse a worthy tribute to his late father
This win in Hastings meant more than just about any other for Chris Russell.
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Best Burgers Best Toastie bid
Hawke's Bay Today reporter James Pocock gives his verdict on Best Burgers Great NZ Toastie Takeover competition entry.
HB’s post-cyclone land categories released
Cyclone-affected properties in Porangahau and Waipawa have received category 2 ratings.
The broken heart of Rissington: What the release of Hawke’s Bay’s latest maps means
3000 homeowners opened an email to discover their future. It was always going to be tough.
MPI officers spent $10k trying to save farmer’s starving calves, but 35 still died
The man was feeding the animals eggs and water.
Hastings student receives $25k grant to help pursue Ivy League dream
The Karamu High head student is eyeing up a spot in a prestigious US or UK university.
Diane's love of nature transforms into creative art
A regional exhibition is including talent from Tararua District.
Don Kennedy: Alsonso says no chance of beating Verstappen
Motor racing is often a case of risk and reward.
Naming of kiwi provides link to the past
There were tears all round at the naming ceremony for Porana.
Trevor's triumph as he climbs steep hill to celebrate 104th birthday
In the cold dark, a man with two walking sticks pauses for a breather, then keeps going.
Hawke’s Bay councillors back staff as confusion over recovery bills continues
Perfect paperwork 'absurd' when staff are standing in rising rivers, they argue.
$1b bill for Govt and councils to buy out cyclone-hit homes
Zoning maps will reveal what Hawke’s Bay communities could be deemed unliveable.
When you want to stop you can't
For 50 years 104 year old Trevor Page of Napier has walked 5 days a week up the side of Sugar Loaf hill. Video/Warren Buckland Reporter/Mitchell Hageman
'Confiscated': Hawke’s Bay flood victims fear they'll be forced off their land
'All it does is throw up more questions - it feels like we're having land confiscated.'
Serious injuries after car hits pedestrian in Taradale
A pedestrian reportedly hit by a vehicle near Taradale has been seriously injured.
Local Focus: Meet the 90+ master swimmers
At 91, Michael Tunnicliffe is the oldest competitor in the 2023 Masters Swimming Champs.
Dannevirke dam repairs would cause significant disruption to water supply
Dannevirke's dam issues complex: "We can't just whip in and fix this thing."
Family ties: Dad and son jailed back-to-back for different offending
Tattoo artist refused to give blood sample because he is afraid of needles, court told.
Workshops teach families about keeping safe online
We all need to be aware of the dangers online.
'A full circle moment': Sir Ashley Bloomfield recalls father's MBE during investiture ceremony
He was knighted today in recognition of his service to public health during pandemic.
Viking Choir and friends definitely entertained
Bush Telegraph reporter Dave Murdoch reviews the Viking Choir's concert.
Eketāhuna water fault under investigation
Tararua District Council has asked Eketāhuna residents to conserve water.
Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatu-Tararua highway taking shape
Construction is about to ramp up on the western end of the new highway.
Boxing teen still smiling whether he wins or loses
Connor Anderson is gearing up for more boxing bouts.
Fire in Hastings sleepout
A Hastings sleepout caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Josh Adam talks about the experience. Video/Warren Buckland
Hastings family grieve loss of cat and kittens in sleepout fire
A family lost their young pets in a fire that consumed the sleepout.
Time to get Napier clock ticking again as work goes on
There are plans to re-commission the T & G clock and install lighting around the landmark.
‘Would love to return home’: Flood victims await Thursday zoning decision
Homeowners will know on Thursday, for the first time, which zones their properties are in.
Getting women hooked on fly-fishing
Hawke’s Bay Fish and Game aims to get more women hooked on fly fishing.
The 21 teachers honoured have more than 500 years at Karamu High between them
Karamu High School honoured 21 teachers who have served more than 25 years.
Southern Central Hawke’s Bay focus brings audiences to Central Hawke’s Bay Literary Festival
Events were in 'beautiful, interesting' venues in Takapau, Waipawa and Ashley Clinton.
May citizenship ceremonies one of the biggest ever held in Hastings
More than 70 new New Zealand citizens were welcomed at the Hastings ceremony.