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HealthCare NZ workers to protest job cut proposal in Napier
HealthCare NZ workers to protest job cuts in Napier following company restructure.

Heavy duty 'fun': Huge wind turbine parts unloaded
"It's something different and interesting that we don't often do."

Problem solvers invited to Hack Hawke's Bay
The hackathon aims to bring local innovations and ideas together to solve problems.

Slavery trial to enter second week
Trial will hear evidence from 13 people allegedly enslaved by Hawke's Bay contractor

What emission?! Superfans sail from Auckland to Napier for Elton John concert
Elton John superfans opt to help balance the superstar's carbon emissions to the Mission.

Napier artist creates 'love seat' in central city for Valentine's Day
Don't get too cosy Napier - it's still the main street.

Another scorcher: Napier hits 34.2C as heat cranks up again
The relentless Hawke's Bay summer sun is going nowhere fast.

Great bit of riding to the SPCA cause
Bay riders raise "crucial" cash in Paws for a Cause run.

Things to do this weekend in Hawke's Bay
There's plenty to do in Hawke's Bay this weekend.

'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.

'Paws for a Cause': Two-wheeled support for Napier SPCA
Fundraiser has been opened up to include all motorcyclists, aboard all makes and models.

Elton John in pictures: Mission Concert
Elton John rocked a packed house at the Mission.

Local Focus: Waitangi Day a unified success
Iwi-hosted Hawke's Bay Waitangi Day celebrations. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'We've got some warm temperatures coming': MetService
Hawke's Bay forecast to hit 31C on Saturday before a significant drop on Sunday.

'Good news': Tikokino scrub fire now fully contained
Crews working to put out remaining hot spots at SH50 forestry blaze.

Cyclists offered free healthy breakfast next week
Council initiative iWay wants to promote health and the environment.

Early morning Bay rescue flight for cruise crewman
Patient lifted from liner in the dark off East Coast.

Felled by a 'king hit': Injured man unsure of return to rugby
"If it robs me from playing rugby, then I would be pretty angry."

Historic HB: Post office has rich history
Post office's foundation stone was laid by then PM Sir Joseph Ward on May 10, 1929.

Armed police swarm Napier suburb to make arrest
A 49-year-old man was taken into custody without incident.

Wind and heat create havoc in the Bay: flights cancelled, trampoline stops traffic in Napier, fires sparked
Temperatures reached as high as 34 degrees around Hawke's Bay.

Rideshare service Ola arrives in Napier and Hastings
The local launch is part of an expansion for Ola across 11 new cities and towns in NZ.

Local Focus: Tsunami risk for Napier thousands
Thousands would perish from major tsunami. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

15,000 people in Napier would 'have difficulty' escaping tsunami - GNS
"Based on the modelling, 15,000 would have difficulty". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Residents left 'gobsmacked' after new 1.6m high fence built at Bluff Hill lookout
A new 1.6m high fence has been built at the Bluff Hill lookout, costing around $165,000.

Police called to Hawke's Bay Airport over 'disruptive' plane passenger
Police were called to Hawke's Bay Airport after flight crew had issues with a passenger.

MTG Hawke's Bay all set for Art Deco Festival with new exhibition
The MTG Hawke's Bay has launched a new exhibition in preparation for Art Deco Festival.

Taradale shooting: Top cop says gangs could walk free if residents won't testify
Community asked to come forward.

Hawke's Bay to get Rangatahi Court as fight to keep troubled teens out of gangs ramps up
Marae-based court will sit in April, a "significant" step to keeping teens out of gangs.