Death toll from 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake questioned by researcher
New research questions death toll from Hawke's Bay's 1931 earthquake.
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Basketball: Henare happy with underdogs tag
NBHS Old Boys captain predicts five-point victory for his side.
Sailing: Bay lad makes most of local knowledge
Two host club sailors post top-three finishes on day one.
'It got up and started walking': Person dressed as bush almost hit by driver
"That costume is next level."
Speedway: Time for stalwart to shine at Meeanee
Meeanee hosts two national events on the same weekend.
DHB cuts Hawke's Bay housework help, suggests elderly will be healthier if they do chores
Housework may seem a chore but it's a great way to maintain health, letter tells elderly.
'All your fault': Napier driver initially blames crash on police
Kids were playing on a trampoline when speeding driver smashed into nearby tree and post.
Demio demons: Woman's beloved Mazda targeted twice in one day
Glass and wires lie scattered in Samaia King's car, the pick of the Bay's underworld.
Hawke's Bay forest fire: Good progress being made, firefighters say
Some areas are still too difficult and dangerous for crew to be on the ground.
Hawke's Bay forest fire: House evacuated, ground crews withdrawn due to high winds
65 firefighters are battling the fire, which has now spread across 15 hectares.
Hawke's Bay and the Central North Island buck national road toll trend
Central North Island - less than 28 percent of population, 50 per cent of the road toll.
Rescuer recounts struggle to rescue beached shark
Teresa Allen said she spotted the 2m shark when walking her dogs along the beach.
Hawke's Bay fashion fail that sold online still haunts owner
A dress that is unofficially the 2019 Fashion Fail of the Year still haunts its owner
Opinion: Was the gun buyback a success? Not really ...
Was the gun buyback a success? Not really, says Chris Geddis.
The naked truth: Inside the eye-opening world of Hawke's Bay naturists
There's no difference between lawyers and homeless in a world with no clothes, club says.
Opinion: Humility and mana present in Hawke's Bay New Year Honours recipients
Hawke's Bay Today salutes our 2020 New Years Honours recipients.
Two missing Hawke's Bay boys found safe - police
The boys, aged 7 and 8, have been found safe.
Napier-Taupo Rd: Locals call for speed limit drop after week of horror
Four have died on State Highway 5 in one month.
Local Focus: Trelinnoe Park falls into passionate hands
Trelinnoe Park falls into passionate hands. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Exonerated: Council CEO had 'good reason' to go through' Facebook pages
The review, costing ratepayers $88,000, was conducted by Wellington lawyer Peter Chemis.
Sprinkling a little Christmas spirit with donated decorations
Napier resident starts initiative to collect Christmas decorations for less-fortunate.
'The ones that catch my breath are when death is imminent': Women's Refuge
Christmas and the new year - not always a time of joyous celebration.
Sailing: Bay lads eye top-10 finishes
Six host club members and Hawaii contingent among entries.
Hawke's Bay's retail spending soars, outstripping NZ average
The influx of spending was felt relatively evenly across the board benefiting all regions.
Napier draws up plans to fix dirty water woes in worst affected areas of city
Residents of one Napier suburb in particular have "really, really struggled". Here's why.
Napier City Council site takes step toward potential hotel development
Council has voted to demolish civic building, but engineer says public needs answers.
Slain police officer's nephew graduates from police college
Dan Snee, nephew of Len Snee, will be posted to Eastern District.
'Could get out of hand': Napier council stops providing free replacement recycling bins
Replacing recycling crates will cost residents after council decision.
Man shot by police at Flaxmere school had an imitation pistol
Man presented imitation pistol before being shot, police say.
Flaxmere school shooting: Top cop backs 'split-second' decisions
Man had visited the school twice before on Tuesday, and had threatened staff member.
Mural lights up cycleway underpass
Ahuriri Estuary cycleway underpass gets remarkable mural makeover.
Dry summer puts pressure on local councils and farming industry
Both Napier and CHB councils have already put water restrictions on residents.
Fishing couple livestream their boat for world to see
Napier couple doing what the Government won't by installing boat camera.
Little penguin takes a dip in paddling pool
"It's a bit of a mystery as to why it went into the pool:" Aquarium general manager.