I tried to be a rally co-driver and ended up hunched on the side of the road
When a hell of a ride became hell, I realised I should've taken heed of the warnings.
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'Huge shock': Workplace closes doors in honour of colleague
Kirsty Parsons was her "usual happy self" as she walked out the door for the final time.
Hawke's Bay Marathon has record numbers for sunny skies
Hawke's Bay Marathon a sunny success. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The coffin on the back of the motorbike: Hawke's Bay rider's final journey
William Hammond's last ride through Havelock North caused quite the stir.
Her marathon journey: Havelock North woman aims to inspire with 10km walk
Quadruple amputee Korrin Barrett will give it all she's got at Hawke's Bay marathon.
Hawke's Bay marathon: From Australia to Hawke's Bay, just in time for a run
Three quarters of the thousands of Hawke's Bay Marathon entries come from outside Bay.
Local Focus: Exciting extensions to Napier-Hastings cyclepath coming
Cyclepaths extended but commuters have to wait. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Motorsport: Intense family rivalry played down
Retired Hastings GP will be one of the oldest starters at the Targa Hawke's Bay Rally.
Rugby team chooses ducks over rucks and defaults
Lamborn gets SOS call from Melbourne Rebels
Happy Birthday Hawke's Bay Today - 20 today
Doug Laing looks back over newsmakers of the past two decades.
Canoe Polo: Golden glory for Hawke's Bay seven across Tasman
Paddle Black reckons new facility will contribute to more success
Whakatu man gifts non-chlorinated water to community
"Yea I've spent a fair few dollars on it - maybe more than I'd hoped."
So who can beat Havelock North Wanderers in Federation League?
It's a cocky assertion but it seems the Wanderers' league campaign will begin in playoffs.
Naval trainees remember fallen mate on Anzac Day
Havelock North naval trainee Robert Barker says Zac Yarwood was "one of the boys".
Students' marathon relay raises $2000
Taradale head boy and adventure racer Connor Craig ran a marathon, without pause.
Fun times as fire-busting brigade tops a ton
Havelock North Fire Brigade gives thanks. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Things to do this weekend in Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay has plenty of activities and events on this weekend.
Pre-European toki found on the banks of Hawke's Bay river
Claims of ownership sought for toki/adze found on the banks of a Hawke's Bay river.
Bank staff run their own Relay for Life
Groups have taken things into their owns hands after Relay for Life was cancelled.
Opinion: Don't compare Havelock North and Napier
Don't compare apples with oranges when it comes to Napier and Havelock North's water
Water birth: Freediving champ William Trubridge becomes a dad
Trubridge and his partner decided a sea birth would have been too cold for baby Mila.
Club levies members to help with debt
Havelock North Club held a committee meeting on Monday to discuss its issues.
Tale of the taps: Napier's brown water
A different water crisis, of a less sinister kind, unfolds down the road.
Dumping ground: Question mark over Havelock North recycling station
"It's great people are continually recycling but what's going in there is phenomenal."
House shopping? Here's what $1 million will get you in Hawke's Bay
Million-dollar properties are becoming the norm in these Hawke's Bay suburbs.
Retirement villages booming
Retirement Villages are a growing option. Made with funding from New Zealand On Air.
Things to do this weekend
Hawke's Bay has plenty of activities and events on this weekend.
Party time for Lily Marlene, 20
140 woofs go out to Lily Marlene who's about to turn 20.
Two businesses confirm move to Joll Rd development
Piku and Firsthand Coffee are the first to confirm their move to the new development.
Two years after fire, artistic hub rises from the ashes
Music seems to be missing: "We would love a choir to make Keirunga their home."
Things to do in Hawke's Bay this weekend
Here are eight of the best things on offer this weekend.
Van and mobility scooter collide outside Havelock North hotel
Emergency services at scene of an apparent mobility scooter accident in Havelock North.
No ratepayer cost as contractor forks out to rip up Te Mata Rd
A year on the road is now all bumpy and is being repaired with another round of traffic.
Proposed oak trees axing angers leafy village
Threatened Havelock North trees are controversial. Made with funding from NZ On Air.