Smoke and fire damage linger days after arson
Initial clean-up begins to remove fire damage at Hawke's Bay Opera House.
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Safety practices at this construction firm are the best in NZ.
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Third day of murder trial ends as teenager gives evidence on Flaxmere man's death.
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Rain clearing on Friday but weekend looks grim.
White Ribbon riders out in Hawke's Bay
Riders out in Hawke's Bay to end violence against women.
Wine auction confirms record $265.5k raised
Record event notches more than quarter of a million dollars for Cranford Hospice.
Jury shown CCTV footage of Flaxmere man's last moments
CCTV footage shows High Court jury in Napier Kelly Donner's final moments.
Hastings' major new road opens
Hastings' major roading project has opened to the public for the first time.
Paramedics worked on stabbed man for 20 minutes
14-year-old Haami Hanara has pleaded not guilty to murder and is standing trial.
Murder trial begins for Hastings 14-year-old
Haami Hanara was 14 years, two months and one week old when Kelly Donner died.
Man pleads guilty to axe attack on stranger
Passersby leapt fence and attacked strangers welcoming a new flatmate.
Firefighters battle Hawke's Bay Opera House fire
Emergency services are at the scene of a blaze at the opera house in Hastings.
Things to do this weekend
Hawke's Bay has plenty of events on this weekend for people of all ages to enjoy.
New council CEO puts social issues first
Councils are not just rubbish, rates and roading for new Hastings chief executive.
Local Focus: For love and roses
Hastings garden growing love and roses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
For love and roses
Hastings garden growing love and roses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hawke's Bay has a 'disability park rage' problem
Hastings woman wants better policing of council-run disability parks across Hawke's Bay.
Napier driving region's retail growth
Napier economy looks rosy but Hastings retail sector is also "looking up", survey shows.
Two developments to boost elderly housing
Vidals historic Hastings property to be turned into accommodation for the elderly.
'Annoyed and sad': 150 year-old Hastings oak to be cut down
Last weekend's gales appear to have spelled doom for one of Hastings' oldest residents.
Revealed: Hawke's Bay school expulsion, suspension rates
Stand down, suspension, exclusion, expulsion? Full Hawke's Bay schools data is revealed.
Motorbikes and toys will take to Hawke's Bay roads
More than 200 toy-bearing motorcyclists are set to take part in annual fundraising event.
Why Kiwi centenarian credits wife for his long life
Hastings man Richard Rowe is 100, and blunter than a broken corkscrew.
Number of jobless in Hawke's Bay halves in a year
An extra 4400 people are in work in Hawke's Bay compared with the same time last year.
Second home damaged after house catches fire in Hastings
A family is safe after being forced to flee their burning house early Wednesday morning.
Security guards block Craggy Range track
Use of security guards on now infamous Craggy Range track labelled "atrocious".
Cricket: Five more years of wickets for Hall
Two one-day finals titles mean more to Cornwall bowler Jono Hall than his 400th wicket.
Hawke's Bay baby battling rare skin disease
Only about 100 cases of the disease have been reported worldwide.
Melbourne Cup fever runs hot in Hawke's Bay
400 people crammed into Clubs Hastings to watch horses burst from gates at Flemington.
Christmas too early? Giant Santa appears on Hastings supermarket roof
The big day is still 48 days away, but one supermarket has gone full noise already.
Frost fan maker looking to expand
Hastings manufacturer started in an apple shed aims to go global.
The future of food is exciting
We need to unlock the potential of new food markets, says Hasting's mayor.