Drowning cuts short trainee pilot's dream
Aman Kumar drowned at popular swimming spot Maraetotara Falls.
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One summer left: The beach where the climate-change hourglass trickles
A once-vibrant waterfront now littered with bach corpses, eerie reminders of summers past.
Cook Islands community man gets QSM
Two decades leading Cook Islands community rewarded with surprise New Year honour.
Things to do this weekend
Hawke's Bay has plenty of activities and events on this weekend.
Hawke's Bay residents gather for Christmas lunches
Christmas spirit exemplified at lunches across Hawke's Bay.
Former pedigree pool swimmer Amy Renall tames ocean race
There's no hiding in the water when it comes to the Hawke's Bay Ocean Swim Series.
Excitement over seaplane's visit to Napier
A large marquee was put up outside the Masonic Hotel.
Hawke's Bay's shocking family violence record
Hawke's Bay police are called out to up to 150 domestic violence incidents a week.
The district has had 19 road deaths this year
"At the end of the day it's people making mistakes," - Dan Foley, NZ Police.
Swimmer missing at waterfall after dive
A search and rescue operation has been launched.
Local Focus: Operatunity a dream opportunity for musicians
Operatunity is the country's most successful touring music company. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Operatunity a dream gig for musicians
Operatunity is NZ's most successful live music company. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: New Zealand's best school production is in Flaxmere
Flaxmere Primary School production on kauri dieback. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
NZCU Baywide to merge with four others
The Hawke's Bay-based co-operative could double its assets base.
Local Focus: Christmas At the Park a local hit
Christmas At the Park 2018. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Iwi suggests acquiring stake in Napier Port
Iwi head wants to guarantee the port stays local.
Lucknow School teams shine in kapa haka and robotics
Lucknow School celebrates big year, with notable successes in robotics and kapa haka.
Median house price at record high for the third time this year
Hawke's Bay's property market has hit yet another record-breaking high.
From pro rugby hopeful, to meth user, to violent crime to a prison cell
Jordan Stratton-Pineaha and an accomplice barged into a sleepout armed with a knife.
Local technician nails it
A talented Hastings nail technician receives international recognition for her work.
Ready to Rent programme opening the doors to housing
The Hawke's Bay Ready to Rent programme aims to upskill tenants.
Haumoana sculpture a nod to the wind and wellbeing
Air streams make kinetic sculpture ideal.
Things to do this weekend
Hawke's Bay has plenty of activities and events on this weekend.
Hastings teen jailed for stabbing man six times
Robbers aged 12 to 18 years carried a knife, an iron bar, and a wheel brace.
Hastings' Christmas brilliance
Hastings has the best Christmas lights. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Hastings' Christmas brilliance
Hastings has the best Christmas lights. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Demolition only option for wobbly warehouse
Crocked coolstore on Caroline Rd awaits insurers' nod before demolition can start.
Hawke's Bay leads three-waters review
Hawke's Bay will review its three-waters infrastructure, with a report expected in June.
Street collection a cheerful boost
Napier street collection gives Christmas Cheer fund a fine boost.
Choked nurse yet to be cleared to work again
Hawke's Bay mental health nurse remains off work after being choked by a patient.