Popular Hawke's Bay music fest collapses, leaving musicians and crew empty-handed
The company behind Nest Fest collapsed, leaving musicians and crews out of pocket.
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Truck driver who refused Covid jab gets $29k for wrongful dismissal
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Celebrating volunteers a year after Cyclone Gabrielle's devastation
It was a big day out at the showgrounds.
Hawke’s Bay golfer Mike Trass wins his first national title
Trass conquered a record 240-player field - 75 golf clubs and seven countries.
Town of 11,000 losing supermarket told to wait more than a year for new public transport
Community told to 'find a minivan or bus and a driver' themselves, councillor says.
'Rollercoaster': National abandons support for new category for flooded homeowners
An idea Ruth hoped would get her home out of the red zone was supported on campaign trail.
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Helen Street died in Cyclone Gabrielle - her family want a full inquest into how and why.
You can't be shy when you are part of the Encore Performers
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A torrent of mud killed his partner as she slept. He's determined to continue her dream.
'It's a miracle that only 11 died' - Hawke's Bay township remembers Gabrielle
Cyclone Gabrielle destroyed parts of Rissington - but some in the hamlet are rebuilding.
Triathlon in Hastings set to be a sentimental race for many kids
Two siblings are ready for a sentimental day out at the park for the triathlon.
Two teens charged with taking man's car and ram-raiding dairy
Teenage pair charged jointly with aggravated robbery, burglary and wilful damage.
Beachfront property at risk of eroding into the sea sells at auction
A buyer has bought the Haumoana property which boast spectacular views - with a catch.
Temperatures in the high 20s for cyclone anniversary
Warm, sunny weather will greet those gathering on February 14.
One person in serious condition after a car and motorbike crash in Hastings
Police were called to the corner of Pakowhai and Evenden Rd about 10am Thursday.
Police hope drone search results help in search for missing dad
Joseph Ahuriri, of Gisborne, vanished at the height of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Arrests follow Clive Four Square ram-raid and vehicle theft
Police say a tyre iron was used in robbing a man of his car, then used in a ram-raid,
At least 50 lambs dead after van and stock truck crash, overturning trailer
The angle of the overturned trailer meant deaths were inevitable, company says.
Flaxmere mum wins Summer Photo Competition with stunning shot at Waimārama
A day out with family exploring a cave turned into an award-winning photo.
Winning culture challenge call laid to football’s new-look Napier City Rovers
Sweltering conditions welcome 2024 National League football hopefuls back into training.
Member of public hit with bag as alleged shoplifters flee store in Hastings
It's alleged they filled baskets and hit a Waitangi Day shopper on Heretaunga St.
'Spiritual' feeling of relief after disgraced former MP quits disputed property after 37 years
Property vacated after protracted battle in the High Court and Court of Appeal.
'A whole village behind her': Bay teen on verge of Tall Ferns history
Named after a rugby league star, Pahlyss Hokianga is poised for a basketball first.
'Lot of interest in the Treaty': Thousands attend Waitangi Day events in Hawke's Bay
Maxine Boag said she’d “never seen the hīkoi so big”.
Hawke's Bay Megafish winner hauls in 104.8kg fish and over $30,000 in prizes
He said it 'hurt' to reel in the fish due to its massive size.
Hawke's Bay Commemorations for 1931 earthquake
Commemorations were held across Napier and Hastings for the 1931 earthquake.
'Cheerio, now I’m off': Grandmum killed in mobility scooter crash
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Hastings mayor focused on finishing voluntary buy-out process
Sandra Hazlehurst helped unveil $400,000 refurbishment of historic Keirunga Homestead.
Judgment day looms in Napier’s Megafish after marlin mania
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'Pride and joy' ute torched on front lawn as homeowners sleep
CCTV captures the second incident of its type in Napier-Hastings in nine days.
Hastings district councillor resigns after Parkinson’s diagnosis
There will be a byelection in about three months' time to fill the seat.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Ram raid in Clive
Police are appealing for information after an early morning ram raid on the Four Square.
'Flawed and unfair': Plan to make cyclone-hit homeowners pay for demolition hits hurdle
The plan would save the council $2 million but has been met with fierce criticism.
Expected cost of quake, tsunami off Hawke’s Bay coast revealed in minister's briefings
A catastrophic earthquake would cost country more than $144b, incoming minister warned.