Flood spillway in Wairoa: Save the drama for Shortland St, wāhine who is set to lose land says
'There was so much water. We are glad to have the opportunity to relocate.'
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Vandalism damages more than 20 headstones at urupā
Vandalism leaves around 20 to 25 headstones at a Hawke's Bay cemetery damaged.
'Shared some wonderful times': Hawke’s Bay couple celebrate 80 years of marriage
Their secret for success has been to never go to bed on an argument.
‘Scared out of his mind’: How mercy dash yachtie tried to save Peter Beckett’s life
Englishman rushed to help ex-Napier councillor after his own near-death in Guatemala.
Health NZ extends decision on Napier after hours urgent care by four weeks
In the meantime, the urgent care service will close at 8pm from tomorrow.
Hawke’s Bay Hospital receives $28.3m for new 28-bed unit
The new unit aims to improve patient flow and reduce ED wait times.
‘Delighted’: Home found for Hawke’s Bay’s new $15m-plus hospice
The milestone comes two years after the last proposed site was abandoned due to flooding.
One dead in single vehicle crash on Nuhaka Opoutama Road
Nuhaka Opoutama Rd closed after tragedy.
Summer's not over yet: 30C coming again for Hawke’s Bay
Hawke's Bay is the place to be for the first three days of meteorological autumn.
'Might require self-defence classes': Retailers have mixed feelings on new Govt crime measures
'Usually, shoplifters just come, take what they want, and walk away.'
'She deserved better': Ariki Rigby was murdered for wearing Mongrel Mob T-shirt
Family say they will make a 'whole lot of noise' at sentencing of murderer Jimmy Heremaia.
Honouring Mason's legacy: Taking on a 50cc scooter ride from Napier to Wellington for a departed mate
'Mason was the type of guy who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.'
Empowering women through hands-on car workshops: ‘Some have never popped the bonnet’
Melissa Hannan is a mechanic on a mission to teach women basic automotive maintenance.
Murdered girl’s mother has died but her fight with killer over his $15k compo continues
Sam Te Hei was one of two men who murdered Colleen Burrows in 1987.
14-year-old boy critically injured after alleged assault in Taradale
The boy remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition after a fight in Taradale.
Electrocuted orchard worker warned of power lines moments before his death
'Yes, I know,' he responded when told to 'watch out for the wires'.
'Ballsy' move paying off as interest in NZ's first meatball festival just keeps rolling
'Hastings has always had a reputation for being a bit ballsy. That’s how we roll.'
'Huge impact': The farmer surrounded by pines on every side
'The pine trees are taking over - there is not much farmland left.'
How smart water meters uncovered unseen leaks in Hastings
The meters helped identify undetected leaks under houses and streets.
Taming the traffic snake: Waipukurau woman aims to revolutionise local carpooling
More than 60% of residents get income from outside the district, and the traffic shows.
Charity’s plan to build its first retiree housing in Hawke’s Bay
The plans come amid a council sell-off of units and will provide more housing for retirees
Crime reports up 9.4% in Hawke's Bay as burglaries and thefts hit businesses hard
“I am looking at options – should I get rid of this business? The risk is too high.'
Drilling rig to take Tūtaekurī River dip as study begins for new expressway bridge
A drilling rig will be used in the Tūtaekurī River as part of a study for a new bridge.
‘Carnival atmosphere’: Napier’s bumper crowds smash expectations for Hurricanes, World Tri Cup
'We initially had a target of about 8000, and we well and truly went past that.'
Rescue helicopter crew called to emergency minutes into annual open day
The event, and the emergency that interrupted it, underline the service's importance.
Vehicle swerves to avoid police spikes, crashes into car parked beside school sports fields
The crash ended a man's escape after he demanded cash from a nearby store, police say.
Debt hits $4.2m: Liquidator reveals further debts owed by car and boat dealer
A potential sale of the business, to help pay off debts, did not eventuate.
‘Borrowed time’: Peter Beckett’s final days in Central America
Former Napier councillor sick for 'some time' – mercy dash details revealed.
‘Hidden and quiet’: The libraries raising eyebrows for their internet search histories
Hastings District libraries reveals the top 10 sites searched-for and blocked.
‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammers
Patrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.
Doubts remain over Napier Health Centre overnight service
City residents await news on what plans there are for urgent overnight healthcare.
‘Everything they do will come with a Kahungunu flair’
Four groups with about 160 Kahungunu performers will strive for impact at Te Matatini.
Napier library faces two-year closure amid council cost-saving plan
The library closure aims to keep Napier's rates increase below 7.9%.
$3.8m project aims to ease housing struggle for young disabled in Napier
Rowan Apartments will offer two fully accessible two-bedroom units.