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Wairoa’s updated flood plan protects more homes and Māori land, showgrounds still to go

The Government contributed $70 million for Wairoa’s flood protection.

Cricket crowd can expect showers

Cricket fans wary of Saturday showers.

Hawke’s Bay: Kererū Gorge rebuild nears completion while Puketapu Bridge opening extended

Kererū Gorge and Puketapu Bridge rebuild projects are nearing completion.

$135m distributed last year by iwi to members

Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.

Spotlight on trailblazing women of Hawke’s Bay: Laura Vodanovich

OPINION: Historically wāhine were rarely written into the history books.

Forget AI – meet Synonym Superman: Wyn Drabble

OPINION: 'From now you can forget artificial intelligence.'

Daughter ‘slightly horrified’ after mum buys ex-brothel

History-making Napier home snapped up for $475,000.

Concept plans for proposed $5.5m Waka Hub in Napier

The Ahuriri Waka Hub is making headway with a chosen site and concept designs approved.

SH5 reopens after vehicle, vegetation fire

Emergency services arrived about 11.20am.

The farmer ending the awkwardness of borrowing from bank of mum and dad

Lending to friends and family can be fraught business. Tom Aitken's created the solution.

Why Napier City Rovers are eager to build on last season's success

It's time for the team of 2025 to write their own chapter in Napier City Rovers history.

Domino’s pizza trays found in nearby bathroom, chain says they hadn’t been used for years

Domino's confirmed the trays have since been disposed of.

‘Outstanding’: Ludlow Farms wins East Coast farm environment awards

Judges said Ludlow Farms was a strong family business, highly regarded in the community.

'Pleasantly surprised': Hawke’s Bay students enjoy new meal programme

'Bottom line is it just works better for our school than I thought it was going to.'

Renowned artist honours Māori Battalion chaplain with portrait

'The wake this man has left behind him stretches long and wide.'

Festival with a difference as Pakistani community rallies for Napier cricket

The ODI in Napier coincides with the end of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.

'Shoulder to cry on': Amy Domper on the emotional rollercoaster of firefighting in a small town

Woman's dedication to her community recognised with a long service, good conduct medal.

Asset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwi

Most iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report