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New retirement village named after Sir James Wattie
The Hawke's Bay visionary was a popular suggestion, says Ryman Healthcare.
SBS Bank to close Napier branch
The Dalton St branch will close at the end of August.
Hastings Boys' rugby talent re-signed for Magpies
Hastings Boys' Magpies re-sign for the Black and Whites
Napier's amazing double rainbow is a farewell to the wet, but severe wind is coming
Weather gods farewell a long period of showers across Hawke's Bay with a rainbow.
Rangatahi Court set to have first sitting in Hawke's Bay after Covid-19 delay
Rangatahi Courts offer an alternative to traditional judicial system.
Hawke's Bay club rugby: Taradale's Red Gardner hits the double ton
Milestone match for Taradale captain and loosie Red Gardner.
Journalist Genevieve Westcott to be farewelled in Hawke's Bay
'She was really just selfless. She was so strong all the way to the end.'
Cannabis reform gets a public hearing
The EJP Network has organised a public forum to learn about cannabis reform.
Rare kōtuku spreads its wings in suburban Hawke's Bay
Rare heron spotted in suburban Hawke's Bay
'30 seconds of lunacy': Sports park damage could force night closure
"The drop-kicks who did this are likely to have brothers, sisters or cousins using this."
Local Focus: Mixing family with adrenaline
Fun, whānau and a chance of a career in motorsport. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Department of confusion': Cape Kidnappers tour operator hits out after gannet track decision
A walk on the beach has a risk on a par with mountain climbing, report finds.
Hastings couple celebrate 70 years of marriage
Val and Alex Bishop married when Val had just turned 18 and say they are 'very blessed'.
Party time just about up for election wannabees
It's 10 weeks until the general election on September 19. Are you enrolled?
DNA analysis: Havelock North gastro outbreak could have hit more than 8000
Thousands more than thought may have been affected by 2016 gastro outbreak, study finds.
Hastings opens Opera House and other arts facilities for free family event
Three arts and culture facilities held free community events on Saturday.
Temporary 'ice' rink in Hastings a success as 3500 people put skates on
Over 3500 people skated on Hastings' ice rink, despite adverse weather conditions.
Former journalist and TV presenter Genevieve Westcott dies
Genevieve Westcott has been remembered as a trailblazer in journalism in New Zealand.
Heat still on: No hospital air-con for 10 more years
Doctors' union hot under collar as upgrades don't include "desperately needed" air-con.
Local Focus: Millions of pink moths coming to backyards
Scientists are planning mass airdrops of sterile moths. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'A welcome first step': Govt gives Hawke's Bay councils water hope
$50m won't fix every Hawke's Bay water problem - not even close.
Local Focus: Natural solution for Lowes Pit pollution
Lake to be filled in with a gravel filter. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Natural solution for Lowes Pit pollution
Lake to be filled in with a gravel filter. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Bathroom voyeur' released on parole
Tony Greathead, disgraced former Hastings prison officer, has been released from prison.
Open invitation to welcome spring at the Hastings Blossom Festival
There's an open-invite for anyone to build a float, decorate a car or perform.
Councillor suggests 'paint guns' to stop speed demons
Flaxmere councillors hold community hui to find solutions to boy racers and speedsters.
Warm days, cold nights: Hastings to fall to freezing over weekend
It'll be zero degrees Celsius overnight in Hastings.
Local Focus: Tukituki electorate explained
The Tukituki electorate could be a close race. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hawke's Bay company fined $12,555 for plastics fire
It's the largest fine handed down for illegal burning in the region.
Close call: Driver walks away after truck impales windscreen
Photos show an empty truck trailer protruding nastily into the driver's windscreen.
Charmed by delightful pantomime of the magical cat with nine lives
There were some lovely characters amongst the ensemble, writes Keith Russell.
Hawke's Bay set to farewell the snow, rain and wind, and welcome a frost
Snow no more but a cold, frosty start to Saturday expected across the region.
College catering students spice up essential workers' lunchtime
The meals were delivered to workers at local New World, pharmacy and police station.