Hawke’s Bay Airport’s new fire truck name revealed: All hail 'Dame Judy Drench'
The fan favourite took out more than 62% of the votes.
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'Essential piece of the puzzle': Plant upgrade to boost asphalt production by 400%
“This expansion is transformative for our business, and for the region.'
Pride of the Bay: What National League spot means to homegrown Napier City Rovers powerhouse
Ahead of football's National League, one of Napier City Rovers' finest in 2024 opens up.
Max horsepower: Riders take to the streets for road safety
People took part in rides on the streets of Havelock North, Napier and CHB.
'Overwhelming, but definitely in a good way': Special Hawke's Bay homecomings for Paris athletes
'I was a bit taken aback seeing all the little kids out there looking up to me.'
'In the mood to buy again': Rise in house sales as interest rates drop
Buyers 'in the mood to buy again' in Hawke’s Bay.
'Moved to tears': Bay tamariki share universal love of te reo
'They aren’t frightened or scared of it.'
Large industrial building catches fire near Hastings, then cops a drenching
Flames and black smoke could be seen coming from inside the roof of the building.
40 years of 'lost' poetry compiled into one book
Poetry is not for everyone, but Bruce Bisset's book of poems will get everyone thinking.
Watch: Man fuming after ute sandwiches his parked car, then drives off
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'Blown away': Man buys wine bottles for $18,000 at auction, immediately gives them back
In a room of more than 300 wine enthusiasts, one man's act stood out on the night.
Cyclone-stricken pub named people's choice of best Hawke's Bay hospitality
A familiar name then claimed the supreme award in what is possibly its last year.
Old photos and videos help convict 'sick and twisted' child rapist
Woman abused as little girl confronts abuser in court.
'I swung': The spider crawling down her windscreen that she couldn't catch
Ailsa Slui, 80, says she would be blind by now if she hadn't sought medical help.
$100,000 cancer fight: 'My 21yo was trying to get loans to keep his dad alive’
Givealittle set up to help fund terminally ill Jason Hooker's cancer treatment.
Enforcement and education: Officials' message in the wake of sobering fatal crash statistics
Transport report reveals 'large proportion' of fatal and serious crashes in 50km/h areas.
Napier high school out of lockdown after nearby fight
A Napier school was placed in lockdown following reports of a fight among youths nearby.
They ran for election. Now they're running a triathlon.
Mayors and MPs of Hawke's Bay will compete and raise funds for Heretaunga Women's Centre.
'Angels on his side': Hawke’s Bay father fighting for life after hit by car walking home from pub
Josh Bowman’s recovery could take years, but he's now back in Hawke's Bay.
'Kiwis helping other Kiwis': Cyclone bravery award winners continue to help community
'It still puts a lump in your throat thinking about it.'
Irene van Dyk hoping to lead a Hawke's Bay renaissance at NZ's national champs
'My idea is to create a culture. I think we can upset a few teams.'
Emma Twigg still has an oar in the water - this time winning bronze for Hawke's Bay
Emma Twigg's rowing career isn't over yet as she adds another medal to collection.
'Great idea': 150 evacuation bags donated to elderly Napier residents living alone
Margaret Daukes has turned 90. A bright red bag stands out among her gifts.
'Major deficiencies': Almost half of Hawke's Bay highways get a two-star rating
A State Highway described as a 'goat track' is among the routes needing urgent funding.
‘Poorly maintained’ CBD buildings in the sights of Wairoa council
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little: 'People want their main street to look good.'
Learn more about the hundreds of stories behind one house's history
Birth & Rebirth: The Story of the Hudson Family Home, Bethany Maternity Hospital and more.
Wairoa shooting: Resident frustrated after 'one police car' turns up
'You’d think with a shooting ... there would be an immediate response.'
Hawke’s Bay branch of the Royal Society partners up with House of Science for mini expo
Royal Society's Hawke's Bay branch celebrates 150 years with a mini science expo.
Old unwanted pillows get new life sewn into them for reuse
Pre-loved pillows headed for the dump now have a new life and new home.
Cheeky social media jabs follow Tasman's historic Ranfurly Shield win
Tasman celebrate first Ranfurly Shield win as Hawke’s Bay face playful jabs.
'Looked good on paper': Apartment buyer wants $50k deposit back after development company liquidation
A court has ordered a Napier company into liquidation and one apartment owner wants out.
'Exquisite': National Geographic exhibition to open in Napier
Visitors will dive deep into strikingly beautiful stories and images.
Mako beat Magpies: Tasman end Hawke's Bay's Ranfurly Shield tenure
Hawke's Bay fell at their fifth defence of the Log o' Wood in 2024.
The $225,000 job that's sat empty for nine months
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