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Crews battle large scrub fire in Hastings after burn gets out of control
Helicopters arrived with monsoon buckets to assist with the fire off River Rd.
Thousands gather in Anzac remembrance across Hawke's Bay
Solemn dawn service ceremonies took place in Napier and Hastings.
Central Hawke's Bay WWII veteran: 'It’s crazy, isn’t it, killing a human being?'
Veteran says luck was on his side during his time fighting in WWII.
Gone in six seconds: Injured footballers on long road back to fitness
A sportsman who suffered a horror knee injury six seconds into a match opens up.
'Thought the boat would turn around': The 18-year-old conscripted to occupy nuclear-bombed Japan
'Everything the bomb touched had died and there was hardly anything left standing.'
Police making inquiries into assault in Hastings CBD
A man was seriously injured Tuesday evening after an assault with a weapon.
'Best practice': Hastings mayor stands by noise restrictions after closure of bar's outdoor stage
The 50-decibel limit has been called into question, but similar policies exist around NZ.
'I sat down and made a personal commitment': Dealing with disaster
Tessa Appleby's resilient nature saw her get through the cyclone and thrive as a leader.
Cyclones, Auckland deluge inquiry exposes how vulnerable NZ is to severe weather events
It's prompted the Government to scrap a bill aimed at improving emergency management.
The data debate: Have children’s teeth really improved in a city where fluoride was removed?
An expert says an anti-fluoride campaigner's use of Health NZ stats is 'misleading'.
Mother ‘totally shattered’ after son beaten to death by Mongrel Mob associates
Police thank people who provided information as gang associates are sent to jail.
More than 30 Anzac Day services in Hawke's Bay
The day starts with dawn parades and continues with civic and church services.
'It is no more': Outdoor music venue mothballed after noise complaint from new hotel
The hotel doesn't want the stage to be shut but the bar owner says he now has no choice.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Students representing NZ win international robotics award
The New Zealand Blackbots won the Rising Star Award at the Robotics World Champs.
Half of cyclone-wrecked Hawke's Bay properties now bought out or close to it
Across Hastings and Napier, 167 properties are in Category 3 and eligible for a buyout.
Thousands enjoy Sikh parade, Sri Lankan New Year celebrated in Hastings
Two separate communities, two big events on the same day in Hastings.
Three teams remain unbeaten in HB premier club rugby
Havelock North is making its way back after a few tough years.
How one victim tracked down a burglar on a crime spree
A set of keys with a GPS fob attached was one of the items Layna Brown stole.
Hastings to host Magpies first Ranfurly Shield defence
Shield fever to hit Hastings in June.
‘I don’t feel alone anymore’: A migrant woman's journey with Women’s Refuge
*Cushla knew she couldn't continue to live her new life in fear.
HB owners pick up bonus attached to Miss Emerald’s success
A roundup of the week's racing.
One person injured after car crashes through busy Hawke's Bay roundabout
The car finally stopped in the large bushes on a major roundabout.
Cunning trout try to evade anglers at Fish & Game open day
Trout fishing is encouraged at the Fish & Game wetland ponds.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Marathon returns next month
The marathon returns to the region in May.
Robber flees with nothing after BB gun breaks during assault on Hastings dairy owner
The mask wearer fled after his BB gun broke while hitting the dairy owner.
Local youth learn about careers in the art gallery world
Hastings City Art Gallery announces free, peer-led art programme for rangatahi.
Bioluminescent dolphins and a sprint finish: Waka returns to bay with talented rangatahi in tow
After a weeks-long journey, Hawke's Bay's prized waka hourua has returned home.
Father of two needs financial help in stage 4 bowel cancer battle
Central Hawke's Bay man needs more than $50,000 for additional life-saving medications.
Hastings facing one of highest rates rises in country - council could hit $700m debt
Council's 'challenging' draft Long Term Plan could include closing Frimley Pool.
Communication patchy, skilled volunteers turned away in Gabrielle's aftermath
'There’s got to be a better way'.
Depth creates tough selection calls for Napier City Rovers coach
Form, eligibility rules and depth of quality make for tough selection calls for coach.