'I was one of the bad ones': Ex-con driving programme turns 800 lives around
"We only have to keep one person out of jail for a year and the Crown has its money back."
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Hospital's fatal mistake costs gang member's life
He had critical injuries after being shot twice. But that wasn't what killed him.
In eyecatching photo of PM, a photographer spotted a problem
Grant Reaburn looked at the front page of Hawke's Bay Today and was shocked.
Local Focus: She sells sunflowers in the summer sun
Sunflowers are a blooming business in Hawke's Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Childcare 'hit squad' finds widespread breaches
Breaches by home-based services jumped from 15 in 2018 to at least 52 in 2019.
Local Focus: She sells sunflowers in the summer sun
Sunflowers are a blooming business in Hawke's Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Soap box races return to Art Deco Festival weekend
The races were held at Napier's annual festival. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Soap box races return to Art Deco weekend
The races were held on Sunday morning of Napier's annual festival. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Market Reserve a symbol of Napier's rebuild
Of concern was that the city would not rebuild, and Hastings would grow as a result.
Things to do in Hawke's Bay this weekend
There's more than just Art Deco this weekend in Hawke's Bay.
They're 'crap': Hastings' elderly slam new parking meters
Age Concern says older people are struggling with the new machines.
'A jewel in the crown for the city': PM tours Hastings' Opera House
Jacinda Ardern attends unofficial opening of Toitoi. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: PM unveiling at HB Opera House
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visits a renovated Hawke's Bay Opera House. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Dog, pig or sheep? Butchered animal mystery at Flaxmere park
"It is impossible to say with certainty due to the extent of its mutilation."
'He's hiding away': Father of beaten Flaxmere boy receives death threats
Three weeks ago, police found the 4-year-old with severe brain damage.
'Farm park' development touted as solving housing problem is attracting opposition
Residents concern for proposed farm park development
Injured Flaxmere 4-year-old: Uncles blame bouncy castle fall
Four year-old boy's uncles say his previous injuries were caused by a bouncy castle fall.
Problem solvers invited to Hack Hawke's Bay
The hackathon aims to bring local innovations and ideas together to solve problems.
Local Focus: How to have a blast in Hastings
Bigger and brighter art comes to Hastings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: How to have a blast in Hastings
Bigger and brighter art comes to Hastings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Police could charge those silent on injured 4-year-old Flaxmere boy - law expert
New laws brought in after the Kahui case are an option for police, Greg Newbold says.
NZ's luckiest Lotto store: Stortford Lodge a mecca for fortune seekers
"People buying tickets would even come touch me for good luck."
Hastings mayor calls on Govt to assist Cape Kidnappers businesses
Other businesses affected by natural disasters have been paid out, mayor says.
Triple Peaks seeks volunteers for run, walk, bike event
The March 7 event is a 55km course across Mt Erin, Mt Kahuranaki and Te Mata Peak.
Another scorcher: Napier hits 34.2C as heat cranks up again
The relentless Hawke's Bay summer sun is going nowhere fast.
'Absolutely heartbroken': Karakia for severely beaten boy
Hundreds gather in Hastings park after local boy suffered a brutal beating at home.
Deborah Burnside: Hot hospital not good enough
Under-resourced hospital needs some funding.
Outdoor pool complex set to open
Canoe Polo Hawke's Bay are about to open the new sparkling jewel in their crown.
Patient in Hawke's Bay Hospital ward 'oven' with no air con
DHB receives heat-related complaints, but doesn't condone personal fans being brought in.
What free school lunches means for school trialling the initiative
"They used to pick out every colourful bit of vegetable from the food, now they love it."
Things to do this weekend in Hawke's Bay
There's plenty to do in Hawke's Bay this weekend.
Hot meals provided for out-of-town firefighters
Rapid Relief Team provided 22 "exhausted" firefighters with three meals a day.
'Not good news for farmers': No rain for at least six days in Hawke's Bay
Bad news for farmers as six more dry days are forecast for Hawke's Bay.