Man found guilty of murdering Hawke’s Bay woman Taylor-Jade Hira
'He does not think the way you and I do,' defence lawyer tells jury.
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Bay View crash seriously injures three
A crash in Bay View downed powerlines and seriously injured three early Wednesday morning.
Murder trial told of woman’s multiple injuries
'She was just lying there. Her eyes were in the back of her head,' accused's mother says.
In pictures: A big weekend of sport in Hawke’s Bay
People of all ages braved the rain and chilly mornings to attend a wide range of sports.
Cold mornings, rain and rough seas for Hawke’s Bay as winter hits
There was heavy rain near Wairoa today, and Hawke's Bay will be chilly in the coming week.
From CEO to frontline cop: Ex Art Deco boss swaps suits for police uniform
Shane Gorst is following in the footsteps of his grandfather to help the region he loves.
Hawks pipped in overtime drama after 22-point fightback
The Hawks' playoff hopes are on a slippery slope after a fifth loss in five home games.
Humdinger on the way as Tech and Taradale ready for rugby showdown
Tech have won three of their last four matches against Taradale.
About $7m of cyclone business support will be returned unless Govt intervenes
Businesses may not have got as much as they should have soon after the cyclone.
Cyclists say Napier is 'downgrading' deadly roads
Avid Napier cyclists are worried safety measures are being downgraded.
Video footage of unconscious woman being taken to hospital shown in murder trial
The sister of theaccused' asked, 'What the f*** happened?' He told her he didn't know.
Manchester City age-grader the perfect 10 for Napier City Rovers
A former Premier League hopeful is lighting up New Zealand Football's Central League.
Murder trial told of friend’s message to bruised victim: ‘What’s it going to take? For him to f****** kill you?’
'None of this is normal,' a friend told woman a week before she died.
Hawke's Bay quartet selected for NZ Under 20 rugby team
The World Under 20 rugby World championships start on June 24 in South Africa.
Part of fatal assault on woman caught on camera
Taylor-Jade Hira died three days after an assault by her partner was caught on camera.
Cyclone recovery plans spark fears for future of whenua
Māori affected by land categorisation have a big choice to make.
Top accolade for Napier businessman, identity and tech guru
Wayne Norrie has been honoured with an ONZM.
It takes a village: Tofilau Talalelei Taufale accepts King's Honour for Pacific community
The health professional is proud to have helped give Pacific people a voice.
Heavy rain could spoil King’s Birthday in Hawke’s Bay
MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for King's Birthday.
Football cup hopes end for two Hawke’s Bay football teams
The Napier Marist men and Havelock North Wanderers knew they were up against it
Taradale start trophy defence with win over Hastings
Hawke's Bay club rugby: Taradale scored six tries in their 34-20 victory.
MPI officers spent $10k trying to save farmer’s starving calves, but 35 still died
The man was feeding the animals eggs and water.
$1b bill for Govt and councils to buy out cyclone-hit homes
Zoning maps will reveal what Hawke’s Bay communities could be deemed unliveable.
'Confiscated': Hawke’s Bay flood victims fear they'll be forced off their land
'All it does is throw up more questions - it feels like we're having land confiscated.'
‘Outrageous’: $9m of cyclone business support in Hawke’s Bay not spent
The number of grants paid hadn't been finalised, but leftover money would be returned.
Glory recalled ahead of Chatham Cup opener
Napier City Rovers are third on the all-time list of Chatham Cup winners.
Victims 'bundled into car' during Napier assault
Napier police are urging witnesses of the crime to come forward.
Mystery over metal divider on Napier park bench
The divider has presented more questions than answers.
Hawke’s Bay Regional councillor calls for Civil Defence Joint Committee to resign
Neil Kirton says Hawke's Bay Civil Defence has 'lost its social licence'.
'NRL can’t let more games go there': Paul Gallen slams Warriors pitch invaders in Napier
The man in charge of bringing major events there wants police to be more heavy-handed.
Road success again as Hawks claw way back in southern raid
The Hawks have five wins this season, and they have all been away from home.
The slow road to the Civil Defence review
The terms of reference for the Cyclone Gabrielle response review are still a month away.
'Appalling': Israel Dagg hits out as 12 pitch invaders crash Warriors party
Twelve arrested as former All Black calls on Kiwi crowds to boo rather than cheer.