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The 'distasteful' casting call for a new TV theme park ad was revised due to backlash.
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Napier City Rovers rue National League points that got away
Christchurch beckons Napier City Rovers for second weekend running in National League.
'Sun on the horizon' - Thunderstorms and rain to end the week before finer days are upon us
The better weather is expected to last through to at least the middle of the month.
'High-pitched scream' rang out after teen allegedly stabbed camper, 57, to death for car
Adrian Humphreys was fatally stabbed while camping at the remote site.
Man denies kidnapping Havelock North children, elects jury trial
Police earlier alleged that the man coerced children into going with them before they ran.
Havelock North resort gets approval to serve alcohol despite ‘animosity’ from neighbours
Public objections were filed by 26 neighbours, including three who spoke at a hearing.
We’ve had Opo the dolphin - now meet Flaxmere's Asher the parrot
Asher the Flaxmere parrot is a chip off the old block,
Mahora Kāinga Ora resident anxiety-free after home retrofit
Hastings resident says Kāinga Ora housing retrofit is life-changing for her.
From the MTG: Packing up a huge job
Wherever possible we have planned for new storage methods to be more easily accessible
Hawke’s Bay rugby player pleads guilty to driving charges
The Magpies player's name is surpressed for now after admitting driving charges.
Fibre sale touted as win for Bay consumers
'Now is the right time to hand the stewardship on to a parent company.'
Spring swing: Hastings set to hit 28C ahead of frost warning
Region to be hit by highs, frosts and gales.
Football: Rovers look to bounce back after letting opportunity slip
Defender brings up 100 games - targets points on the road in crucial away games.
Hastings protest in support of Palestine and ceasefire in Gaza
Leaders of NZ's main parties are looking the other way regarding Israel, organiser says.
Sinatra fans will love this cabaret-style play
Blue Eyes will run at the Playhouse Theatre in Hastings from November 2.
New centre a game-changer for child health
Dr Russell Wills takes us on a tour of Te Whatu's Ora's $3.6 million facility.
Pictures: Hawke’s Bay A&P Show organiser rapt with turnout for 160th anniversary
An estimated 30,000 people turned out for the show in Hastings this year.
Napier courthouse closed for 3 weeks after inmate damages sprinkler system
The court building is now out of action until the week of November 6.
Hastings’ post-cyclone free store faces its own troubles
The popular shop has a hefty power bill and is set to lose its premises.
'It was luck, really': The emergency resilience pods that aided Wairoa in hour of need
Twenty one emergency resilience pods arrived in Wairoa just days before Cyclone Gabrielle.
‘Not making up the numbers’: Rovers’ recruit aims high in football’s National League
Teenage recruit impresses as Napier City Rovers rise up National League's points table.
Forces combine for epic performance of Verdi’s Requiem
Napier Civic Choir’s numbers will be swelled by students from Hastings Boys’ High School.
Horses for courses: A&P Show week in Hawke’s Bay features Clydesdales, horticulture and amusement rides
The Hawke's Bay show dates back to 1863 and is still one of NZ's biggest A&P shows.
Council changes procedures for social housing after Tenancy Tribunal finds fault
A social housing tenant was allegedly called “ungrateful” by a council contractor.
Serious assault with weapon in Hastings thought to be gang-related
A man was seriously injured after an alleged gang-related assault with a weapon.
Lunches in school a big win for Karamū High School
There's been a successful rollout of a new school lunches programme at Karamū High School.
Cops' daring rescues in Cyclone Gabrielle floods recognised
'I've never been in a situation that was so close for so many different people.'
'Unconscious with smoke all around': Neighbours hailed for dragging man from burning flat
"It could have been a far worse outcome without their quick thinking."
Rovers coach calls for 'controlled' aggression after crucial send-off
Be brave, but not brash, message after costly red cards dished out
'Fanciful': The three words a NZ council is using to approve denser suburban housing
It should be used to describe granny flats or sleepouts, not separate homes, planners say.
Off The Track owners back on track: New pop-up venture for Hawke’s Bay couple after devastating fire
Off the Track is getting back on track, with a new project in the works.
Rain, rain will go away, but come again another day for Hawke’s Bay
Fickle spring weather will see rain ease into fine temperatures before a return.
Police launch homicide investigation after man dies in Hastings
A 59-year-old man has been arrested.
How Cyclone Gabrielle contributed to Chatham Cup hero’s footballing break
After witnessing Cyclone Gabrielle devastation, Liam Schofield's priorities changed.
