Beautifully evocative Italian tale my book of the year so far
Louise Ward from Wardini Books reviews Return to Valetto by Dominic Smith.
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Stuart Nash to retire from politics at election after sacking and scandals
The Labour politician will not contest his Napier seat in October's election.
Injured tramper’s lucky rescue two days walk from park exit in Hawke’s Bay
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NZ Defence Force's staff shortage affected Cyclone Gabrielle response
Ongoing, critical staff shortages narrowed NZDF's work during the cyclone.
Dr Nic Peet announced as new chief executive for Hawke’s Bay Regional Council
Peet will assume the role early to mid-July.
Family photos swept away in floods have been found but whose are they?
A photo album swept from someone's home by floodwaters has been found under mud and silt.
Appeal to Environment Court over new Hawke's Bay film studio
Parkhill Road resident Andrew Caseley, a former HBRC chief executive, has appealed.
Small rent rise ahead for Trust House tenants
The 180 tenants affected will be receiving letters notifying them of the increase.
Dannevirke aged care centre to expand
Demand for more retirement villas has prompted expansion plans.
Weather ‘uncertain’ for the Bay’s big Easter weekend
Scattered showers may hit the Bay this Easter, but MetService says this could change.
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School in Hastings opens new whare
After three years of disruptions, the new whare is ready to welcome the school community.
Groove metal band Realthentic is playing a cyclone relief fundraising concert Easter Saturday night
Groove metal band Realthentic is playing a cyclone relief fundraiser at the Cabana
Expectant mum wins major woolhandling title
The woolhandler triumphed on Saturday night at 27 weeks pregnant.
Why sharing photos of destroyed parts of Hawke's Bay is hurting the rest of us
There is a skewed national perception of what life is like in Hawke’s Bay right now.
‘Is this article still available?': How I responded to the scammers on Marketplace
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We’re open for business: Hawke’s Bay Tourism boss’ message for Easter visitors
More than 85 per cent of visitor businesses in Hawke's Bay open and operating as usual.
Demolition to begin on Hastings' Heretaunga House - what will replace it?
The council has revealed what the site will likely be used for in the future.
18 months to build pensioner flats as housing shortage deepens in Tararua
The flats were expected to have been finished by July, but are still not ready.
Calls intensify for wider Hawke’s Bay slash inquiry after sacking and resignation
"We still need to understand what caused the damage; how to avoid this happening again."
Tattoo flash sale draws big crowd to Napier, raises $20k for cyclone recovery
A line snaked down to the street in the hours leading up to the event.
Cyclone recovery fund over-subscribed in Hawke’s Bay
Just 4 per cent of the 1600 applications received had come from flood-hit Wairoa.
'Disappointing': 38 drink-drivers caught in one weekend in Hawke’s Bay
One driver returned an excess breath alcohol reading four times the legal limit.
Hawke’s Bay club rugby: Taradale make winning start with new coach, birthday boy scores three
A full wrap-up of round two of the Hawke's Bay premier club rugby competition.
Dannevirke Rangers warm up for new campaign
Rangers prepare for higher level of competition after winning promotion last year.
Man started a fire at party: Avoids jail after meeting with victims
Man set fire at Napier property after being confronted for stealing cash at party.
Bridge over troubled water in Rissington
Bailey bridge goes up at Rissington; Dartmoor scheduled for next week.
A Hawke's Bay iwi is building a 'boutique' version of Oranga Tamariki - will it work?
Ngāti Kahungunu chairman Bayden Barber sees it as an opportunity rather than a "risk".
'Fall from grace': Former prison officer took cannabis for pain, and ended up dealing it
Matthew Fa'alele told police searching his home that they would find cannabis and weapons.
Lindauer portrait of Harawira Te Mahikai will stay in New Zealand
A Lindauer painting of Waimarama chief Harawira Te Mahikai will stay in the country.
Stuart Nash saga: Ombudsman re-opens investigation into OIA response
The investigation will be concluded 'as soon as possible'.
Progress seen on new Manawatū-Tararua highway
Footage of latest flyover of new highway to replace gorge road released.
Canadian couple gift their $2.5m property to Hawke's Bay Foundation
A Canadian couple will donate the proceeds from the sale of their Tuki Tuki Rd home.
Run for ‘Reido’: Post-cyclone wellbeing the focus of Hastings charity gig
Lost brother, son and mate remembered in charity event.