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The Hawke's Bay artists creating kiwi sculptures for a trail in Napier

Two local artists join the Kiwi Art Trail's team creating giant sculptures.

John Jenkins: Prestissimo’s win adds to breeding windfall for Hastings owner

OPINION: Three-year-old recorded a win at only her second start.

Treaty bill 'a childish projection': Hīkoi supporters vocal in Hawke’s Bay

Flying out the door: A Hastings store sells close to 1000 tino rangatiratanga flags.

Bill Robertson: Pack the park – a Napier City Rovers rallying cry

OPINION: Napier City Rovers' coach has a stirring message ahead of Sunday's epic showdown.

From London to Sydney: Celebrating 90 years of the Gipsy Moth adventure

Jan Chisum flies her father’s restored Gipsy Moth, offering stunning views of Hawke’s Bay.

Hastings Art Gallery exhibitions coordinator's hard work pays off for new exhibit

Mark Anderson on his experience as exhibitions coordinator at Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga.

Watch: Haka for immigrant named dux of Hastings college goes viral with 2.7m views

Naomi Sai overcame a language barrier to succeed at Flaxmere College.

Councils say buyouts of homes destroyed during Cyclone Gabrielle almost completed

More than 300 properties across Hastings and Napier were deemed Category 3.

'It was just a holiday': The HB pilot who flew across the world in a Gipsy Moth

'Some people have cats and dogs. We have a hangar,' says the aviator's daughter.

'Really sad': Couple's last-ditch attempt to save beloved pool with $38k of their own money fails

A Hastings couple offered almost $40k to save the pool. The council said thanks, but no.

Hut renovations: 'It’s ingrained in the Kiwi way of life to explore the outdoors'

The teams will tackle everything from minor repairs to major overhauls on the iconic huts.

Homes wait list shrinking as house builds boom

Hawke's Bay applicants on the housing register are down close to 20% this year.

'It’s pretty special': Community bands together to publish 13-year-old's Cyclone Gabrielle picture book

The book was published with support from her teachers, Hastings' Mayor, and her community.

Roaming dogs on a cat-killing spree: 'Something has to be done'

Pet owners might soon 'start to take matters into their own hands', a resident says.

One farmer offloads 1500 of his 2000 ewes as Hawke's Bay-wide dry starts to set in

Drought speculation for Hawke's Bay is premature, but the Bay is vulnerable, Niwa says.

'US market is a disaster': Why one Hawke's Bay exporter doesn't fear Trump's tariffs

'His strategy is to talk like an unhinged madman and then do a deal while you cower.'

Graffiti battle: KiwiRail's colourful containers brighten Napier rail yard

The artwork depicts flora and fauna found in the regions the rail corridor passes through.

Journey back in time: 1939 railcar returns for 2025 Hawke's Bay Art Deco festival

An authentic Art Deco period railcar will travel from Pahīatua to delight passengers.