Hawke's Bay is ''getting the crumbs while Auckland's getting the meatloaf'', Bridges says.

Cranford Hospice receives generous donations totalling more than $27,000.

SANZAAR not taking action over condition of ground for Super Rugby match

A light truck, a truck and trailer unit and a car were involved in an incident yesterday.

Government transport funding a shocker for Hawke's Bay.

Calling it the Napier War Memorial Centre restores its purpose and mana.

Young Napier people organise and take part in their own Anzac commemoration service.

Daughter tells court she was molested so often she thought it was normal.

Cold and rain likely to continue until start of next week.

MAC upset Mighty Maroons despite playing with only 12 for a period.

Kirsten Wise: Sadly there was much information we did not receive on the War Memorial.

Hundreds of dogs and their obedient owners took to Napier's Marine Parade a mass dog walk.

Local community rallies action on closed pool.

More than 450 carefully combed canines competed in champion dog shows in Hastings.

Easter Sunday trading was only allowed in Napier.

Five more meetings will be held on the regional council's long term plan.

Open day prepares for game-bird hunting season, which begins on May 5 this year.

Councils say they are battling industry giants in bid to reduce local alcohol harm.

'We thought initially he was having an epileptic fit, but then he started to go blue...'

Distinctive letterbox showing signs of age after surviving years of vandal attacks.

Life in the provinces is a good deal.

The new site combines containers from two other sites.

Napier City Rovers show they will be a force to be reckoned with in premier winter league.

Paul McGettigan wins Napier Harrier Club's eight-week 5km series in style.

Event crisis communications management is ''where the adrenalin flows'', Danny Gough says.

The museum is open throughout Easter 9.30am-5pm daily, free entry.

Teacher sprints across school field with defibrillator wearing heels to save her colleague

Hawke's Bay Tourism is targeting backpackers to help fill a seasonal labour shortage.

Central Pulse stars speak to Sacred Heart College students before they fly out.

Changes afoot for the Hawke's Bay Regional Council's investment arm.