Turf wars: Why cup-winning footballer won’t play on artificial grass
Central League side is without their key defender due to the artificial grass surface.
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Sliding into success? Council-provided Splash Planet becomes temporary EIT classroom
Students still unable to use the flooded Taradale campus instead use community venues.
RIP Bruce Robertson, Hawke's Bay rugby legend
The All Blacks great was back in Hawke's Bay in 2017 to join the HBHS wall of fame.
Free Hawke’s Bay variety show aims to bring joy
A free variety show featuring Suzy Cato will tour Napier and Hastings later this month.
Hastings-trained winner on new Awapuni synthetic track
A roundup of the week's racing.
‘H Central’: The bold plan for a commercial centre in Hastings’ CBD
A new development is growing from three empty buildings, and a bar might have to make way.
Stay ‘ruthless’: Coach’s call to players as they hunt crucial wins
As football's Central League heats up, Napier City Rovers seek move up points table.
Mussel power for new North Island darts champ
James Fergusson hadn't reached a quarter-final in a ranking tournament. Now he's a winner.
‘Makes us sad’: Ariki Rigby's family say ‘incompetent policing’ saw teen's body mistaken for a sheep
Family talk out of bungled response - police say review to be carried out.
Gang member charged with running drug ring from smuggled phone in prison cell
Nine charged, including a business couple, after police sting nets haul of drugs and ammo.
Napier to get permanent St John shuttle; volunteer drivers needed
The cyclone has only highlighted the struggle for those needing to get to Hastings.
Two jewellery stores employ security guards in Hawke’s Bay after raids
Daylight heists including one in Hastings led to the measure by Michael Hill Jeweller.
Linden Singers set to perform Wintermezzo
The Linden Singers are now in their 52nd year of performing.
‘Challenge by choice’: Programme gives youths a second crack
The power of sport is one of the driving forces behind inspirational youth programme.
Ebony Lamb headlining second week of HB Music Month
HB Music Month is running throughout May, with 16 concerts in small halls across the Bay.
Hawke’s Bay-born sparky inspires others through bilingual journaling
Hira Nathan didn't think he'd get into journaling, but now he's published his own book.
Councillor stands up for Mongrel Mob gang’s fence insignia near playground
Local councillor Maxine Boag defends Mongrel Mob signage.
Many truckloads of silt to move in Hawke's Bay's $266m clean-up
Moving and disposing of silt is the biggest job in the region.
Ratepayers to fund Samoa trip for Hastings mayor and council CEO
A friendship agreement will be signed with the Samoan district of Falealili.
Police investigating multiple assaults across Napier and Hastings
The behaviour that took place in the two cities will not be tolerated, police say.
Talking Point: Time to get serious
More resilient stormwater and flood management systems are needed.
Kiri Allan speaks on Meka Whaitiri meeting; waka-jumping law not triggered
The bombshell news was confirmed by Meka Whaitiri this morning.
Swansea Road to close for two months for drainage work
Swansea Rd, at the Caernarvon Drive end, is set to be closed for two months.
Hot shots: Goals aplenty as Rovers surge up the points table
Attack on form as top-of-table teams beckon for Napier City Rovers.
Closing a community chapter: The colossi of Ahuriri, Pat Magill and John Harre
Saturday April 29, after sun rise, at 96, Pat willingly joined the spirit world.
Cyclone-hit communities to wait longer for consultation on rebuild or red-zone future
It was hoped consultation would begin in early May but it appears that has been delayed.
Bic Runga begins tour in Hastings
Beautiful Collision Tour celebrates 20 year anniversary of her album.
Robertson reveals confirmed categories for future of cyclone-hit homes
Cyclone-hit residents are set to be consulted on the future of their homes this month.
They gave their luxury house away for free. It's now sold for $3m+
Val and Dick Bradshaw's parting gift for Hawke's Bay will help the region for generations.
Teens seriously hurt in crash shortly after fleeing police from scene of Hastings robbery
A 64-year-old woman was arrested on Monday morning and charged in relation to the robbery.
'It was panic mode': Neighbouring stores in shock at daytime jewellery raid
Watch: Glass display cases were smashed and jewellery scattered across the floor.
‘Spree burglar’ jailed after targeting garages and sheds
Alex Gardner left DNA behind on a glove and a torch.
Access issues and mental health toll persisting for cyclone-hit farmers
Farmers are dealing with kilometres of broken fencing which will be expensive to fix.
Opinion: Govt can’t keep skimping on rural mental health in cyclone recovery plan
Rural communities have persistently been delivered poorer mental health services.