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School transforming their 'chicken and chips kids' with healthier lunches
'This programme has been awesome in introducing new tastes and textures.'
Big three set for Napier NPC games in 2025
Three big city teams will face the Magpies at McLean Park. All the best!
Hawks and Ball the talk of the NBL as they aim for three from three
Jackson Ball, 17, has scored 76 points for the Hawks in his two starts this year.
Obituary: Nigel Marple - one of NZ’s finest photojournalists
Nigel Marple went from Napier to Sarajevo, confronting tragedy, triumph through his lens.
Hawke’s Bay Sports Awards postponed indefinitely
The Hawke's Bay Sports Awards have been an annual event since the mid-1960s.
‘Driven by the gang code’: Mobster smiles during jailing for assault, extortion and kidnapping
The 25yo was sentenced for seven years for crimes that including aggravated robbery.
Landfill lament: Region's yearly recycling mistakes could fill a cruise ship
Why organics are the biggest waste challenge in Hawke's Bay.
Ill gotten gains? The case of the shoebox with $164,080 inside
Terry Weston said the cash was from work, ACC payouts, a bike sale and gambling.
Banning teens from bars: Is it discerning or discriminatory?
Market St Bar in Napier doesn't let in teens after 9pm for safety reasons.
In search of a new home: The creepy crawlies moving south from Auckland
Huntsman spiders are not the only insects establishing themselves in new parts of NZ.
Driver wanted after $50,000 heist and police chase tried to hide in a woodshed
Hendrix John Haerewa rammed two police cars before fleeing on foot.
Mayor encourages public protest at Napier Health Centre over overnight health care
Over 100 signed a health services 'Buller Declaration', and the mayor urged them to rally.
Love at first meatball: 'There was chemistry across the bakery'
'As we were both quite young some of the conversations were a bit raunchy.'
Blood moon to grace Hawke’s Bay skies during Friday’s lunar eclipse
The total eclipse will happen between 8pm and 8.30pm, ending at 11pm.
Eels returned to stream after being dumped at compost facility
'Any live eels that have hitchhiked to BioRich are collected and returned to the stream.'
'A star is born': Teenager scores 40 points for the Hawks in NBL opener
Jackson Ball turned 17 this week.
‘Limb-it-less’ combo conquer IronmanNZ with ‘pig-headed determination’
A Bay woman has helped her friend become the first female amputee to complete IronmanNZ.
'Iconic': The big plan for one of NZ's oldest rātā trees
A conservation project the size of 88 rugby fields will surround it.
School giving most of its 'inedible' lunches to a pig called Crackles
Critics of the school say it should invest in some salt and pepper to make them tastier.
Napier house fire treated as suspicious, police appeal for witnesses
Police are asking anyone who may have seen suspicious activity to come forward.
Māori-owned businesses surpass 1000 in Hawke’s Bay
"Māori-owned businesses often prioritise kaitiakitanga."
Stories of heroism unearthed as ‘long unseen' Dannevirke treasures go up for auction
A firefighter's sacrifice, and a Navy man's bravery - the back stories behind the medals.
Developer's plan to merge Hastings and Flaxmere with 2000 homes revealed
David Colville says the ambitious plan is needed. An opponent says it is 'preposterous'.
Reversing truck topples Napier streetlight
The pole has been removed and will be reinstated at an NZTA contractor's cost.
Napier healthcare services in the spotlight at public meeting
An opposition MP and city leaders are expected at Thursday night's meeting.
Ben Elton brings new show to Napier 'exploring the outer limits of human idiocy'
The comedian tackles the pitfalls of AI and human stupidity.
Takapau puts its hand up to save rugby club
The Takapau rugby club has a history of 140 years, but was on the verge of folding.
Hawke’s Bay women take historic 100m national relay title
The depth of Hawke's Bay sprinting talent was on show at the national championships.
‘Well involved’ blaze: Person in hospital after overnight house fire
Fire crews from Napier and Hastings responded to the scene.
'We’ve infused the Māori humour': Hastings man given the chance to voice Lord Farquaad
'Doing it through Māori words, Māori flow and language, it's a totally different story.'
Huntsman spider finds new home in NZ
A breed of Huntsman spider appears to be establishing itself in Napier.
Triple treat: Cruise trio brings 5200 visitors
Scores of passengers off the three ships thronged into the Emerson St shopping precinct.
Wairoa council’s outgoing CEO praised as interim leader steps in
'He will still be in our community and we are looking forward to working with him.'