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‘Well involved’ blaze: Person in hospital after overnight house fire

Fire crews from Napier and Hastings responded to the scene.

Huntsman spider finds new home in NZ

A breed of Huntsman spider appears to be establishing itself in Napier.

'We’ve infused the Māori humour': Hastings man given the chance to voice Lord Farquaad

'Doing it through Māori words, Māori flow and language, it's a totally different story.'

‘A really big deal’: Dreams come true for Eventer of the Year

Charlotte Penny hopes to be a future world champion and to make Olympic teams.

Police search uncovers meth, $100,000 cash and an e-bike stolen in 2023

Armed officers stopped the alleged 'known offender' while driving in Tikokino on Friday.

Pan Pac's rising electricity bill continuing to cause headaches

Pan Pac claims its main competitors in Canada have seen far lower price hikes.

Horse of the Year: Hastings rider Julie Davey bags the win of her dreams in Olympic Cup

'I think about Mum and Dad a lot. It is such a shame they're not alive to see this.'

Apples that can grow in 40C, dragon fruit for NZ - scientists preparing our fruit for a warm future

Both projects are finalists for the Science New Zealand Awards 2025 in March.

A life spent 'going towards things that everybody else is running away from'

Te Arohanui Cook is the first woman in a leadership role in brigade’s 110-year history.

Conflicting views on $225m water storage project in Hawke’s Bay

Bay leaders, including Kahungunu chairman Bayden Barber, are in favour of the dam study.

'When you know better, you do better': Cyclone Gabrielle survivors prepare as Alfred bears down on Queensland

Hawke’s Bay residents in Queensland say the preparation is immense compared to Gabrielle.

‘The highlight of the day’: How DSRHB brought a community together

DSRHB plans to introduce athletics and table tennis later this year.

Horse of the Year: Two from two for Sophie Scott

'I am so stoked. It was a bit wet and muddy out there but it seemed to work out for best.'

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council wants $225m water storage facility on Ngāruroro River tributary

The cost of the feasibility study will be about $3.2m, shared by HBRC and the Government.

Wedding bells and pre-season slog for Napier City Rovers captain

Summer's been all about wedding bells and hard graft in training for inspirational leader.

Gene technology bill: Hawke’s Bay apple CEO says it’s needed, but critics remain

'The only way we are going to continue to compete globally is through innovation.'

‘Short-sighted’: Mayor criticises gap in Govt’s four-year term proposal

'Over the last few years, the flip-flopping of policy direction has cost our communities.'

Green-belt soils among NZ’s best but becoming ‘near impossible to farm’ – landowner

The Strawberry Patch business is closing – should a retirement village take its place?