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Rugby stars give back to the community that supports them so much.
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Leaders work towards ensuring region 'fit' to handle projected expansion
The region's population will grow – housing, roading and infrastructure are the priority.
Napier City Rovers aim high after rampant first-up National League win
Stunning start backs up Napier City Rovers' hopes of doing well in the National League.
John Tarlton talks with Louise Ward about baring his soul by publishing old love poems
'Writing love poetry is not for sissies.'
Three key ways to make sure you future-proof your bones
Ahuriri Pharmacist has tips and tricks to help you maintain healthy bones.
New national hockey league matches set for Napier
Big year for Hawke's Bay hockey as it prepares to host two games in a new competition.
Council starts 'process' to remove beach shelter
Council says the shelter has to come down as it breaches bylaws.
Meet Dan: Life-sized 'unicorn' up for auction
Dan the unicorn from Baazar Boutique is looking for a new home.
Artist’s plea to recover stolen art which took 500 hours to sketch
The Napier artist says the stolen artworks are 'like a baby to me'.
We Solve Murders – Richard Osman (Penguin, $38.00)
Author Richard Osman is at it again with another murder mystery must-read.
New project aims to improve VHF, cell coverage after tragic fishing deaths
A new cell tower for Mahia Peninsula would cost about $1.5 million.
Cocoa crisis forces Hawke’s Bay chocolatier to raise prices
Cocoa prices hit 50-year high; Silky Oak Chocolates plans gradual price hikes.
Parking over line leads to surprise fine
Irene Soeberg didn’t know 'it was thing' to get pinged for parking over the line.
No CEO, no worries? Hawke's Bay Airport yearly results revealed
The North Island's third-busiest airport had plenty of change in its 60th year.
One of NZ's oldest rugby trophies on line in Waipukurau
Napier are chasing their third Ross Shield title in a row.
'Sleepless nights': Charity couple out of pocket, without answers after targeted cybercrime
The couple have been left without answers and are continually concerned for their safety.
'The place that ignited my journey': Lifestyle brand born in Bermuda makes special Hawke's Bay homecoming
Nicola Lucas remembers creating clothes for Barbie dolls as a kid in her Napier home.
'Waste of a life': Heartbroken mum's warnings after son's preventable death
Speeding driver Raymond Tairua-Gray drowned after his unsafe car crashed into a creek.
Windy weather no worry for school runners
The weather didn’t stop a slew of committed schoolkids.
Fine start to daylight saving and school holidays
MetService forecasts a warm start to the school holidays in Hawke’s Bay with clear skies.
Dinosaurs Unleashed: Free exhibition roars into Hastings libraries
There is plenty to entertain the kids these school holidays in Hawke's Bay.
From Hawke’s Bay to Nashville: 'They call it the toughest two minutes of sport'
Firefighters will tackle challenges representative of a real emergency.
Changes as Magpies plot beating Auckland on the rebound
Hawke's Bay have rung the changes from the side that stalled on a frightful Friday.
Warning after alleged building site theft
A man is facing the courts after alleged attempted theft.
Splash Planet countdown begins as tickets go on sale
Splash Planet is ready to go for another summer of fun in Hawke's Bay.
Teen Tall Fern Pahlyss becomes an All Star
Pahlyss Hokianga, aged just 16, is the youngest to have played for the Tall Ferns.
Napier marks 150th with own Monopoly Art Deco board
Pass go, don't collect $200 and go straight to jail with the new Napier Monopoly.
A bit of cricket at McLean Park this summer
A cricket season at McLean Park is coming together, with CD Stags games announced.
How Covid-19 derailed NZ football golden boot contender’s pro trial in Denmark
Footballer Oscar Faulds travelled around the world to trial for a pro deal. Now he's back.
About 30 jobs on the line at port and KiwiRail in Napier
Both Napier Port and KiwiRail are negotiating over job futures in Napier.
'Make a big difference': Meals on Wheels needs more volunteers in Hawke's Bay
'They’re full of stories, things from their past. It's a real buzz.'
Ōmarunui Landfill to accept 4000 tonnes of Wairoa's rubbish annually
'We’re very grateful because we found ourselves in a corner.'
1824 battle of Te Pakake Pā recognised with new highway sculpture
The sculpture symbolises the connections and partnerships that bind people together.
Spooky art for spooky season at Creative Arts Napier
Creative Arts Napier is getting excited for upcoming October celebrations.