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'In disbelief': Latest Lotto millionaire bought his ticket minutes before the draw
If he hadn’t seen the Lotto sign advertising the jackpot, he would have forgotten.
Mayor unapologetic in face of backlash at council's Māori ward videos
'It’s no different to having rural wards,' the deputy mayor says to the camera.
Mayor unapologetic in face of backlash at council's Māori ward videos
'It’s no different to having rural wards,' the deputy mayor says to the camera.
‘Both sides will be hurting’: The build-up to Hawke’s Bay’s biggest school rugby game
Jason Shoemark didn't experience school rugby hype, but he knows what this weekend means.
Viva the Vivaldi-free four seasons: Wyn Drabble
OPINION: Winter's the season where you can gain weight and call it insulation.
Hawke's Bay U20 basketball team shines with runner-up finish at nationals
Coach James Henare described their semi close-out as 'the longest 25 seconds of my life'.
A Kiwi, an Englishman and a Scot fly the Bay's shearing flag
The biggest winner was Matt Smith, who is now an award-winning farmer in the UK.
DoC decides not to reopen popular campsite damaged by cyclone
Families used to go to Glenfalls every Christmas for a cheap holiday – now they can't.
Man charged with drugged driving over crash that killed four
The 21-year-old allegedly drove after using cannabis.
Top drop: Hawke's Bay Merlot crowned best in world at global awards
NZ wineries won three out of nine international trophies at an annual wine contest.
Rising concerns: Heavy rain and wind cause road closure, river surge
Hawke's Bay Regional Council warned of a water surge in the Ngaruroro River.
'It’s all there to score big': Kiwi chasing heptathlon goals in Europe
Briana Stephenson is after 6000 points in a bid to compete in the world championships.
Hundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South Island
Meanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north.
$1m winner as First Division struck for second time in a week in Hawke's Bay
Players in both Napier and Hastings have won Lotto First Division over the past week.
Councillor: If your name’s on illegally dumped rubbish, a fine could be coming your way
'This is exactly the kind of smart, enforceable change our communities need.'
On The Up: Inside the provincial football team beating big city clubs
Football success has come without dollars and big egos at Napier City Rovers.
'Unacceptable': Iwi protests sale of ancestral Kahurānaki Station
The iwi's bid to buy the 1156ha farm was unsuccessful last month.
One of Napier’s most prominent art deco buildings gets facelift
The Art Deco Trust says the fresh paint job and restoration work looks "amazing".
From Maraenui to Te Papa – the community banners that caught the national museum's eye
Banners made in Napier and spotted on the streets of Wellington are now off to Te Papa.
'Really cold temperatures': Wet, windy start to winter for Hawke’s Bay
'Break out the gloves and beanies:' Weekend set to chill the Bay.
Study reveals main cause of lepto outbreak after Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay farmer says he was surprised by how hard the disease impacted him.
'Unjustifiable': Dyslexic children to lose 109 specialist teachers after Budget cut
'For those with severe difficulties reading or writing, there’s nothing to replace them.'
On The Up: 'A hard thing to pull off' – the argument that made three teens national champs
Hawke's Bay won the secondary school debating champs for the first time in 37 years.
Literacy service axed in Budget 2025, leaving 109 specialists jobless
Educators describe the decision as “unjustifiable,” fearing negative impacts on students with complex literacy challenges. Video / Rafaella Melo
Waipawa chef with global experience chooses Elephant Hill for his next menu
Conor Mertens has cooked in Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo.
Watch: Fly-through provides first glimpse of Hawke’s Bay Expressway four-lane plan
Construction is expected to begin in late 2025, subject to funding and consents.
Obituary: Former Napier deputy mayor dies, aged 92
'He was a top guy, and always showed a lot of empathy.'
Financial woes threaten Pūkaha aviary's future
Pūkaha Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre has issued an urgent plea for help.
Here's what the upgrade of Hawke’s Bay Expressway will look like
The project will expand a 6.5km stretch to four lanes. Funding approval is pending, with a decision expected later this year. Video / NZTA
CHB beaten by Wairarapa Bush in historic Tikokino match
Wairarapa Bush overran Central Hawke's Bay, scoring 40 points in the second half.
'Distasteful': Last-ditch legal bid to stop crematorium beside supermarket
A crematorium in the middle of the village is a burning issue for some in Havelock North.
'Absolutely unacceptable': Police condemn speeding drivers on highway
Napier-Taupō highway traffic was constant in the first weekend of new 100km/h speed limit.
$151k for a bed - but it's not for sleeping on
'It is a very rare piece, not only for New Zealand, but also internationally.'