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‘Good Vibes Only’: Hawke’s Bay short film about graffiti starts a mural renaissance
The arts collective looks to bring good vibes to Hawke's Bay towns.

Hit by a car during triathlon training: Pete Cowan's remarkable 13-year journey to Paris
Lying on the side of the road, his upper leg split, Pete Cowan worried about his future.

State care to circuit breaker: Napier hub fills major gaps for local rangatahi
'It’s really been a full circle moment.'

When stray horses roamed Napier’s streets, inflicting injuries on those they came across
Opinion: In 1879, stray horses became a 'nuisance in Napier', especially at night.

Impressive last-to-first win for Zappa Jak
The five-year-old Jakkalberry gelding is fast becoming a synthetic track specialist.

34-year-old Havelock North High School special needs facility gets big upgrade
Havelock North High School has opened a new, state-of-the-art special needs building.

150-year-old Frimley Park poplar gets new life as playground flock
150-year-old Frimley poplar tree brought back to life as part of new playground feature.

Four Hawke’s Bay tourism events get Govt funding boost
A welcome financial boost for events that will bring visitors to the region.

'It was beautiful:' 104-year-old wedding frock star of show
A celebration of Napier, fashion and love over the weekend.

'No brainer': Hawke's Bay councils exploring joint water services model
The talks pick up from previous joint work in 2019.

Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Four injured, two seriously, in Napier crash
Four people were injured in the Thursday crash, two seriously and two with minor injuries.

$260 coming to the pockets of power consumers in Hawke's Bay
It's a $20 increase from last year's dividend.

Rise again: Napier City Rovers out to replace Chatham Cup pain with league joy
Napier City Rovers coach Bill Robertson: 'The message is to recover and bounce back'.

Magnitude 4.0 earthquake gives Hawke’s Bay a light shake
Close to 1000 people reported feeling the quake.

Napier War Memorial’s Eternal Flame transferred to a candle, stays in public sight while important repairs take place
It disappeared from the public eye in 2017, but made its return last year.

Watch: Police chase car through supermarket car park, man arrested, gun found
Nearby schools were advised to go into lockdown, as a precaution.

Nourished for Nil Napier surprised by $10,000 Foodstuffs grant
East Coast food rescue organisations get $20,000 boost from Foodstuffs North Island.

House of the Year: Multimillion-dollar home and bunker near Te Mata Peak scoops prize
'The craftsmanship in this home is truly next level.'

'Wintery feel': Cold snap set to hit Hawke's Bay after balmy weekend
Higher-than-average temperatures turn to rain for most of the rest of the working week.

Finals hopes gone for Hawke's Bay schools in Super 8 rugby
The Super 8 hopes may have gone, but there's still the national championship.

70-year-old inducted into Equestrian Hall of Fame
The honour celebrated a lifetime of dedication for Dannevirke's Maurice Beatson.

Watch: Violent gang fight erupts after rugby game; Mayor 'absolutely disgusted'
Graphic video emerges of fight that local mayor says shows gangs are 'out of control'.

Hawke’s Bay, Gisborne now NZ’s biggest meth users - police ask for public help
A spike in methamphetamine use in the Eastern District puts it in the top spot per capita.

Injuries during violent incident at Wairoa rugby match
Police say no firearms were used in disorder at rugby match.

Police probe after person found in serious condition in Onekawa
A scene guard was in place after person taken to hospital in serious condition.

Passion for mātauranga a driver for new EIT executive director for Māori
Layelin Stewart brings years of experience in promoting Māori excellence to the role.

Man found critically hurt in Splash Planet carpark
The man was found just outside Hastings' Splash Planet shortly before 7am.

Two by two: Bay chainsaw champion chipping away at international success
Waretini-Hemara hopes to be the first Kiwi to compete in Chetwynd World Carving Champs.