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Sacred swords: Behold Rissington's ye olde medieval society

Aotearoa's longest-standing medieval society scouting for new members.

Two people critically injured in serious crash in Hastings

Five people were injured after a serious crash on York Rd in Hastings.

Heretaunga House site's future unclear

A decision has yet to be made on whether the public can pitch ideas for the prime site.

Covid breach charges after junior Navy sailor allegedly travelled to Hawke's Bay for funeral

Fully-vaccinated woman charged over trip from Auckland to attend family funeral.

Three-day equestrian event ends successfully in Hastings

More than 300 horses, ponies and riders took part in three days of equestrian action.

Maroons down the Blues as State of O comes to Hawke's Bay

The Maroons' forwards outmuscled the opposition in the true spirit of origin rugby league.

Hawke's Bay: Five things to do this weekend

Activities include a fun run, an art trail, a farmers' market and a naturists' open day.

No Covid cases in Bay, and no virus detected in wastewater

Public health officials continue to investigate the case of the traveller to Hawke's Bay.

Worth a trip? Giant glowing cacti set to take over central Hastings

From Thursday, six giant cacti will have sprouted in the square.

'Jacinda hyped me up to get the vaccine': How PM got Raiha Tahuri 'over the line'

Jacinda Ardern is on a quickfire tour of the eastern North Island to promote getting jabs.

'This is reality': Solo mum-of-five's struggle to avoid emergency housing trap

She has great references and can afford rent. But she's on the verge of sleeping in cars.

Meet our young achievers: mean teens of Hawke's Bay

Young Achievers Awards celebrate the positive contributions of the youth of Napier.

Cox Plate bid confirmed for Hastings-trained Callsign Mav

A roundup of the week's racing.

Turf chores: The Pasifika students sacrificing weekends to maintain safe house gardens

"What I'm doing isn't for nothing. I'm doing it for people, and their wellbeing."

Ross Shield: Hastings East ensure at least a share of title

There's one day left in the Ross Shield

Craig Cooper: The 90% Project: Gently take yourself by the lapels, and shake

If you haven't already, gently take yourself by the lapels, and shake

William Trubridge welcomes new water baby in 'dream birth'

William Trubridge on being a full-time dad, filming and free diving

After three years, Havelock North's controversial 4G tower is up

Cell tower finally up in village