New Ranfurly Shield makes surprise public appearance in Hawke’s Bay
The new version is made of English oak, which New Zealand Rugby says is even stronger.
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Gracehopper follows Grace as she navigates her trauma and death of loved ones
Grace has often had to be the adult in this dysfunctional relationship with her mum.
Three crashes on Hawke’s Bay Expressway in just over 12 hours, one injured
Most escaped the crashes without injury.
Mobility scooter hit, one person taken to hospital
One person was moderately injured after a mobility scooter was hit.
Hazard-prone development likely under fast-track law, insurers and engineers warn
Continued building in flood-prone areas is a 'highly likely' result, submitters warn.
Grille stops attempt at vape store ram raid, two youths in stolen car arrested
Their car smashed through the glass doors. But there was a hidden obstacle behind.
'You owe these people': Online scammer will take 11 years to repay his victims $8700
Paul Sutton can only afford to make repayments of $15 a week.
Football player's work hard, play hard mantra
A southern import has lofty goals - but off-field balance - at his new home in Napier.
'Catastrophic': 18m-deep gully leaves community on a road to nowhere
Gabrielle wiped out 50m of the main road to Kererū. 15 months later, it's still cut off.
Hastings 'accessible toilet' inaccessible for eight months
Hastings woman Coleen Davey has been left wondering how long a 'temporary' closure is.
'About bloody time': Son welcomes news of murder charge in mum's cold case
Family have welcomed news of a charge, five years on from their mum's death.
'Family first', says Hawke's Bay's latest millionaire
'I can’t wait to share this with them - family will always come first.'
Kathleen Kawana death: Police claim she was murdered in Hastings
The murder-accused has been remanded in custody and has name suppression.
Why nothing beats a face-to-face meeting, from a man who's done a lifetime of them
'I think it’s more relevant than ever, because everybody is in their own little bubbles.'
Exhibition hopes for a revival in art of woollen crafts
'Unless we get young people to come on board and show an interest, these crafts will die.'
Illuminated bikes light up Hastings to promote safe and fun cycling
'Fit and funky': Bright bikes and their riders turned up for the occasion.
'Lit up like fireworks': Aurora can be seen for the next few nights
There was no shortage of places to view the aurora lights in Hawke's Bay.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Second division Lotto win for Hastings player
The balls fell favourably for a Lotto ticket holder who bought theirs at a Four Square.
Taradale unbeaten victors in Nash Cup thrashing
The battle for the Nash Cup is over after a stunning Taradale victory.
150 days on oxygen, 78 nights in hospital - one prem baby's battle against the odds
Ardie Neil was born at 27 weeks and weighed just 1.2kg.
'Holy s***!': Violent gang member reacts as he learns how long his jail term is
Victims included an innocent householder, a prison guard, a policewoman and two inmates.
Mother of kidnapped girls: 'He has taken away innocence of childhood'
One girl who ran to escape returned to help her sister.
'Positive conversations': Negotiations needed to allow kilometres of Matariki beach fires to return
60km of cyclone driftwood fires lit up the coast. Will it be a one-off or a tradition?
Ram raiders filmed as they drove car into storefront 20 times
'Finally the rest of the world’s chaos has caught up with us.'
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: The rock stars of highway repair
Three weeks of new disruptions are scheduled on State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa.
No bodies buried here: Forest of Memories keeps past alive
A CHB treasure is in need of a little helping hand to keep it beautiful.
'I was never the same': Chronic fatigue sufferers fighting for recognition
Those with the condition say they are struggling to be heard.
'Extreme and prolonged violence': Man punched, kicked as he lay prone on prison floor
Review by prison inspectorate is under way after gang-related assault.
Have your pick of five pups looking for homes
Five big pups are looking for a family and home to call their own.
Family of teen who died in Cook Islands fundraising to send body to NZ
The whānau of Drazei Kerehoma want to raise $9000 to send his body to New Zealand.
Power substation swamped by Cyclone Gabrielle set to be lifted 1.7 metres higher
$35m rebuild to cope with 1-in-450-year floods would be paid for out of power bills.
The growth of Hawke's Bay's fast food alley
There's no opening date yet, but drive-thru sushi's coming to long-vacant site.
The Don of mowing on his 50 years in a proper growth industry
One man's half a century repairing and selling lawnmowers - all 20,000 of them.
'That kid was never, ever sick': Hastings teenager dies in sleep on holiday
Grieving family needs funds to bring son's body home.