Nana claims disabled child assaulted by gangster, but more shocked at lax police response
Nana upset at child's alleged assault but outraged at lackadaisical police response.
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‘Major setback’: Public appeal to help save rare kākābeak plant in Hawke’s Bay
Kākābeak numbers are steadily dwindling in the wild - the cyclone didn't help.
Hawke’s Bay youth get free GP and nurse visits
Te Whatu Ora in Hawke’s Bay announced that people aged 14 to 24 will get free GP visits.
Jailed serial groper admits doing indecent act in store carpark
Jason Trembath appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.
Kieran McAnulty hears concerns about communication in his new Hawke’s Bay recovery role
Hawke's Bay now has a third cyclone recovery minister leading the region's response.
Takapau Lions’ annual CHB Bookarama brings in nearly $23,000
The club thanks everyone who supported the annual event and made it a success.
Sir John Kirwan's post-cyclone mental health advice for Hawke’s Bay
The ex-All Black and mental health advocate makes a special visit following the cyclone.
'They will get there.' Tararua District farmers supported through cyclone recovery.
It has been a tough three months since the cyclone.
Tough Kids out in force for return of Mega obstacle course
The “challenge by choice” event saw hundreds of schoolkids take on various obstacles.
Pukehou students inspired by Ruud 'the Bugman'
Pukehou School had the pleasure of hosting Ruud ‘the Bugman’ Kleinpaste for a Bio Blitz.
Book review: Everything is Beautiful and Everything Hurts by Josie Shapiro
Louise Ward from Wardini Books reviews Everything is Beautiful and Everything Hurts.
Art space donated for Waiohiki artists following cyclone
The exhibition space was gifted to Waiohiki artists following Cyclone Gabrielle.
‘Boy, I was proud of my team’: Plumber of the Year prize for selfless cyclone response
'Speechless' response to big win.
Award for CHB's Business and Professional Women club
BPW CHB proposed resolutions on addressing modern slavery and reforming the RSE scheme.
Waipukurau dance teacher celebrating students' successes
Students from DL Dance in Waipukurau have been hard at work with teacher Deb Lees.
“Absolutely gut-wrenching”: Thieves deliver double blow to grieving charity founder
Grieving charity founder hit with a double blow.
Martin Williams: Can mānuka heal the land?
Opinion: Mānuka wouldn't just be a band-aid, but a whole new layer of skin.
The Gabrielle tree: Mānuka touted as Hawke's Bay looks for flood prevention
When Bola struck, the response was to plant pine. Would a different tree have been better?
Sign language is an important part of Karamu High School
Karamu High School shows off sign language skills for NZ sign language week.
Denis O'Reilly: Stats NZ’s approach to Māori data collection doesn’t make Census to me
Statistics NZ needs some support in tikanga and kaupapa.
‘Makes us sad’: Ariki Rigby's family say ‘incompetent policing’ saw teen's body mistaken for a sheep
Family talk out of bungled response - police say review to be carried out.
Lilly the Hastings pound pup is looking for her forever family
Meet HDC animal controls news pup looking for a home.
‘I'm not losing my home’: Resident says 13% rates increase would be final straw
“What are we supposed to do? Lose our houses?”
Clearing the state housing list in Napier, Kāinga Ora to start building 60 homes
Numbers on the State Housing Register are starting to fall as new homes are built.
Storm likely to bypass Hawke’s Bay
A bit of rain and showers, but a fine weekend is forecasted for sunny Hawke's Bay.
You deserve a girls' day out
The Women's Lifestyle Expo has lots of new exhibitors this year.
CHB novelist Helen Waaka shortlisted for Michael Gifkins Prize
"It’s encouraging to have your writing recognised and makes all the hard work worth it."
Gang member charged with running drug ring from smuggled phone in prison cell
Nine charged, including a business couple, after police sting nets haul of drugs and ammo.
Napier to get permanent St John shuttle; volunteer drivers needed
The cyclone has only highlighted the struggle for those needing to get to Hastings.
Central Hawke’s Bay planting marks King Charles’ coronation day
The planted tree is a representation of the mana of the King and the mana of Tāne Mahuta.
Two jewellery stores employ security guards in Hawke’s Bay after raids
Daylight heists including one in Hastings led to the measure by Michael Hill Jeweller.
Migrant women’s wellbeing course developed
The Napier CAB and Hawke's Bay MCA are organising a wellbeing course for migrant women.
Watch: Māori Party co-leaders booted out of the House after welcome for Whaitiri
Labour Māori MPs earlier said they were disappointed, calling move 'grandstanding'.