The myth that persists: Why a NZ city struggles to shake its 'Hicksville' tag
OPINION: Francis Hicks was the founder of Hastings – not 'Hicksville'.
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Football: Milestones rewards for talent, determination and leadership
Napier City Rovers' key defensive players notch up huge milestones.
Hastings attacks: Teen charged - 14-year-old alleged to be main instigator
Several 12 and 13 year olds were also identified as being involved.
'Connector' team engaged to help navigate zoning concerns in Hastings
The new dedicated response team will help navigate council and government processes.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence response review could take until December
Terms of reference have been agreed for a review into the Bay's cyclone response.
‘Tangible support’: How much Whanganui’s mayoral relief raised for cyclone-hit Hastings
Mayoral fund goes towards frozen meals, a raft and new tools.
Tech hopes teeter in Maddison Trophy race
Napier Tech Old Boys will need the maximum of five points next Saturday against Tamatea.
Review: Show comes to life in second act
"Company" traces the struggles of a New York man-about-town.
‘I’ve killed my bro’: Ute driver causes death of workmate, injures another
Two men fell from back of ute. One died, one was flown to hospital and survived.
Hard work the recipe behind Rovers’ rampant form
Napier City Rovers' epic attack scores 23 goals in just five games.
Person dead, two others injured after Hastings crash
A person has died and two others injured following a crash in Hastings on Monday.
Council proposes rates remission for up to two years for cyclone-damaged properties
'We know that recovering from this disaster is going to take quite some time.'
Heavy rain watch extended for Hawke’s Bay until Monday night
A large part of Hawke’s Bay can expect further heavy rainfall until late Monday.
Taradale take lead in race for third Maddison Trophy title
Prolific try-scoring loosie Iakopo Mapu scored the match-winner in a 22-17 thriller.
‘I can’t stand by’: Sister of slain teen’s mission to have all murderers jailed for life
Murdered teen's sister opens up on pain of loss and hunt for gang-linked killers.
Hawke’s Bay’s Livamol Classic sees 19% stakemoney hike
Livamol Class was worth $330,000 last October.
Stuart Nash saga: Conflict of interest unearthed during probe into sacked minister
Stuart Nash's emails with donors ultimately led to his sacking as a minister.
100 years for St Luke's church in Pakipaki
It is the centenary of the unique stone church in Pakipaki.
Taekwon-Do competitors pack out Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park
More than 200 kids gathered for the first NZ ITF Taekwon-Do championships since Covid-19.
Rovers out to inflict Chatham Cup pain on Wellington rivals
As Chatham Cup action heats up, five-time winners talk up cup magic.
Man found guilty of murdering Hawke’s Bay woman Taylor-Jade Hira
'He does not think the way you and I do,' defence lawyer tells jury.
Murder trial told of woman’s multiple injuries
'She was just lying there. Her eyes were in the back of her head,' accused's mother says.
Hawke’s Bay Surf Life Saving Awards of Excellence finalists announced
Surf Life Saving New Zealand announces finalists for Hawke’s Bay Awards of Excellence.
Cold mornings, rain and rough seas for Hawke’s Bay as winter hits
There was heavy rain near Wairoa today, and Hawke's Bay will be chilly in the coming week.
From CEO to frontline cop: Ex Art Deco boss swaps suits for police uniform
Shane Gorst is following in the footsteps of his grandfather to help the region he loves.
Humdinger on the way as Tech and Taradale ready for rugby showdown
Tech have won three of their last four matches against Taradale.
About $7m of cyclone business support will be returned unless Govt intervenes
Businesses may not have got as much as they should have soon after the cyclone.
Hawke's Bay's new hospital? Proposed new site revealed
The corner of York Road and the Hawke's Bay Expressway would house a new hospital.
Crane truck stolen from Hastings business and rammed through gates
The crane truck has since been recovered and returned to the owners.
Video footage of unconscious woman being taken to hospital shown in murder trial
The sister of theaccused' asked, 'What the f*** happened?' He told her he didn't know.
Manchester City age-grader the perfect 10 for Napier City Rovers
A former Premier League hopeful is lighting up New Zealand Football's Central League.
Murder trial told of friend’s message to bruised victim: ‘What’s it going to take? For him to f****** kill you?’
'None of this is normal,' a friend told woman a week before she died.