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Wet and windy start to week for Hawke's Bay
Heavy rain warning north of Napier issued as Hawke's Bay braces for southerly cold snap.
Labour leads secured in Hawke's Bay electorates
Labour's lead in all four Hawke's Bay electorates tightened, with no MP changes.
More fireworks expected after Guy Fawkes dampened by rain
After drizzle dampens Guy Fawkes Night, the region braces for a weekend fireworks boom.
Historic Art Deco building for sale in Hastings
The landmark building - built in the late 1920s - is up for sale.
Two Hastings architectural gems honoured
'The jury was impressed by the standard of work presented to us': Awards jury convenor.
Choirs and 570 voices triumph at Hastings' Kids Sing Festival
Pictures from The Kids Sing festival in Hastings on Tuesday.
Fireworks safety urged ahead of Guy Fawkes night
As fireworks go on sale until November 5, FENZ is urging safety for private displays.
National 'hoops in parks' pilot to be trialled in Flaxmere
The initiative will be piloted in Flaxmere and if successful could be extended elsewhere.
'Fear in the air': Apple growers pull up trees
Uncertainty around labour for this summer's harvest has some growers getting desperate.
'Changeable' spring weather set for Hawke's Bay this weekend
'If people hold on until next week then [the weather] should start improving.
Lambs motherless after ewes slaughtered in Napier
Butchered ewes were six years old and had been recently drenched.
Great win at Great Raihania Shears
A lean day for Hawke's Bay, but it was still busy at the show shearing and woolhandling.
Tarawera crash: Hopes of NZ dream die with dad of five
Father of five Tino Tagiilima died when the van he was in crashed with a truck on SH5.
Haumoana community water supply upgraded
It is one of eight small community water supplies being upgraded in Hastings.
Warm weather poised for Hawke's Bay's long weekend
Warm, albeit humid, weather looks set to grace Hawke's Bay region over long weekend.
Teenage driver fighting for his life after workmate dies in SH5 crash
The driver of a van involved in a deadly crash on SH5 is still fighting for his life.
A and P Show under way, at last
Show starts, with the first of 190 sheepdog trials, and over 600 horses were arriving.
Let the A & P Show begin - the big week in Hastings
The Hawke's Bay Show runs from Wednesday to Monday this year.
Relay for Life Hawke's Bay tipped to raise $100k
There are three main sections of the event: Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back.
Pedestrian dies after being hit on a motorway in Hastings
A pedestrian has died in Hastings, after being hit on a motorway.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Double success for HB owned and trained Peso
Peso is by Colombia out of the Victory Dance mare All Magic
The wacky side of Hastings uncovered for Fringe in the 'Stings
Events include an accordion player singing in Klingon.
Local Focus: Finding the best version of yourself is a huge first step
Many women just need "a place that believes in them". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Joseph Parker in Hawke's Bay to support young boxers
Former world boxing champ wants to inspire next generation to lead fruitful lives.
'The water was over my head really quickly': Hawke's Bay's heroes, and their incredible tales of bravery
Three bravery medal recipients put their own lives at risk, to save others.
Large pipes installed as part of Frimley water network upgrade
The pipe laying is part of the Hastings drinking water strategy.
Central Hawke's Bay farmer's death: 'We are just so sad at the tragic loss'
'Police pass on our deepest sympathies to his family and friends.'
Surveillance increased at bike track after more 'man-traps' found
More 'man-traps' found at popular Hawke's Bay dirt track.
'It would have definitely taken my head off': Bike rider hits wire strung across track
Bike rider hits wire and narrowly avoids decapitation.
Hastings plans a pilot copy of Hawke's Bay Business Hub
A second Hawke's Bay Business Hub in Hastings has the council divided.
Flaxmere Village Shopping Centre still unsold
A number of tenders were received but were not at a level that the vendor would accept.
Pollution progress: Napier, Hastings air quality finally meeting national standards
Both Napier and Hastings met their national air quality targets for the year.