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Local football returns to McLean Park after 30 year absence

Football was possibly the first sport played at McLean Park, in 1910.

Govt funds e-bike charging to boost Hawke's Bay trail tourism

The Government will fund six e-bike chargers on Hawke’s Bay Trails.

Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatū Tararua Highway opens to motorists

Watch as the first motorists travel the new highway on opening day. Video / NZTA

Hastings Council open to new operators taking over Frimley Pool - with a catch

A new operator would have to cover the cost of developing the facility, fixing the pools.

NZ’s $800m new stretch of state highway opens to traffic

Just how important this highway is "cannot be overstated", project manager says.

From motel owner to mayoral candidate: Steve Gibson vows to curb Hastings rate rises

One woman he visited in Hastings 'burst into tears' over how hard it was to pay.

Whiff of cannabis during traffic stop leads to drugs convictions for young mum

The 22-year-old mother of three came to court prepared to go to prison.

16yo accepted as volunteer firefighter, puts out his first flames alongside dad

It’s rare to be accepted at just 16, but Tyler Parkinson's waited his whole life for this.

Watch: Police probe after 'distressing' footage emerges of youths hurling baby goat to death

A group of snapback cap-wearing youths holler and squeal with delight in the video.

Editorial: If you want to crack down on fly-tipping, consider making the dump cheaper

OPINION: It's a blemish on NZ's clean, green image and it's high time something was done.

Why Hawke's Bay households will pay more for water by 2026

Separate water bills will replace current rates bills.

Napier man named as Canterbury river victim

A man who died after an incident in a Canterbury river has been identified.

2.2 million gone: Sheep numbers almost half what they once were in Hawke's Bay

'It’s looking like it’s going to become an industry that is not sustainable.'

Catherine Wedd: Govt invests in learning support, promises aid for students in need

OPINION: She says she's proud her Government is investing so much in supporting kids.

What you need to know about the new Manawatū Tararua Highway

Locals got a test drive over the new highway over the southern Ruahine Range.

Hawks rammed in home game against the champions

The Hawks are now struggling to earn a place in the playoffs.

Luck of the draw as Marist and Hastings collide

After a week off for King's Birthday, club rugby returned with three superb contests.

'The city deserves better': Councillor Nigel Simpson runs for Napier Mayor again

Napier let down by costly distractions and a 'long list of broken promises', he says.