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Festival of Hockey returns next month

Some of the world's best women's hockey teams will take to the turf next month.

Success for Taniwha Dragon Summit on day one

The two-day Taniwha Dragon Economic Summit was hailed a success before lunch yesterday, Mondayachieving half its goal of $100 million

Fire restrictions relaxed in Hastings

A total fire ban across Hastings district has been relaxed. Hastings District Council now has a restricted a fire season, but full

Parched Hawke's Bay welcomes rain

Eagerly awaited rain fell heavily during the weekend bringing welcome relief to parched areas, especially for farmers and those relying

Investigation after home damaged by fire

Police and fire investigators will be working out what caused a blaze that damaged a Hawke's Bay home.

Generosity, gratitude and grief: stories from the fires

Cruel, impersonal and indiscriminate - fire knows no bounds and has no manners. It licks anything in its reach, and heartlessly takes

Watch NZH Local Focus: Liv's wish

Liv Fountain is desperately raising funds for life-changing spinal surgery in the US which will not only improve her spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, but could make her dream to walk up steps a reality. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hearty roast to send off firefighters

Firefighters who came to the rescue and battled the fires across the Hastings district were given a top send-off last night. About

Power restored after fire

Unison restored power to about 700 customers last night after it was cut during the blaze along Waimarama Rd. Unison relationship

20 arrested in Hawke's Bay drug bust

Twenty people have been arrested after a five-month police operation aimed at preventing the supply of methamphetamine and cannabis.

Water inquiry kicks off with bores

Sheep faeces were the likely cause of last year's gastro outbreak, an inquiry into the contamination of the Havelock North water heard

Did Jones have stomach for pro golf?

GolfHawke's Bay The late Stuart "Emperor" Jones had all the physical attributes of a spellbinding golfer but the rigours of professional

Watch NZH Local Focus: Anti-GM campaigners seek social media support

Anti-GM campaigners have launched a video on social media urging the Māori party to condemn Government's proposed changes to the Resource Management Act, which would remove their right to remain GM Free. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Uncovering Napier's buried history

Walking tours of the Napier Cemetery, nestled within Napier's Botanical Gardens, reveals a rich history of the city between 1855 and 1917 - a Napier before the earthquake. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: 'Let's not leave the band aid on''

Water Stories #5: The support for an online petition calling for the removal of chlorine from Hastings and Havelock North's water continues to grow. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Mum spared jail after son dies in crash

Kim Crous was checking Google Maps on her smartphone when she ploughed into a vehicle which had stopped for roadworks in April last year.

Editorial: Ratepayers need to be part of decision-making

I reckon that more often than not these days ratepayers scratch their heads at the decisions that unelected officials make in councils

Water runs out as aquifer level drops

The low water level in the Heretaunga aquifer is making itself felt outside of Hastings. Residents and businesses not connected