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Ocean Flyer's commercial seaglider project signs multimillion dollar financing deal
The bold Hawke's Bay initiative gets international support.
'Family first', says Hawke's Bay's latest millionaire
'I can’t wait to share this with them - family will always come first.'
Exhibition hopes for a revival in art of woollen crafts
'Unless we get young people to come on board and show an interest, these crafts will die.'
'Lit up like fireworks': Aurora can be seen for the next few nights
There was no shortage of places to view the aurora lights in Hawke's Bay.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Second division Lotto win for Hastings player
The balls fell favourably for a Lotto ticket holder who bought theirs at a Four Square.
Taradale unbeaten victors in Nash Cup thrashing
The battle for the Nash Cup is over after a stunning Taradale victory.
150 days on oxygen, 78 nights in hospital - one prem baby's battle against the odds
Ardie Neil was born at 27 weeks and weighed just 1.2kg.
Fire, financials and cyclone fury: The fascinating history of Hukarere Girls’ College
Cyclone Gabrielle hasn’t been the only disaster to befall this much-loved school.
Brick City: Napier Art Deco immortalised in Lego
A piece of Napier history lives on in global exhibit.
'Positive conversations': Negotiations needed to allow kilometres of Matariki beach fires to return
60km of cyclone driftwood fires lit up the coast. Will it be a one-off or a tradition?
Ram raiders filmed as they drove car into storefront 20 times
'Finally the rest of the world’s chaos has caught up with us.'
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: The rock stars of highway repair
Three weeks of new disruptions are scheduled on State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa.
No bodies buried here: Forest of Memories keeps past alive
A CHB treasure is in need of a little helping hand to keep it beautiful.
'I was never the same': Chronic fatigue sufferers fighting for recognition
Those with the condition say they are struggling to be heard.
Have your pick of five pups looking for homes
Five big pups are looking for a family and home to call their own.
Power substation swamped by Cyclone Gabrielle set to be lifted 1.7 metres higher
$35m rebuild to cope with 1-in-450-year floods would be paid for out of power bills.
Two axehead-shaped holes in front doors of courthouse, hearings delayed
Jurors and lawyers waited outside while broken glass was cleared away.
Has winter come early for Hawke's Bay?
Once the cloud clears frost is set to make a more noticeable appearance.
'Getting the cows, learning lines': From a dairy hamlet to Shakespeare
A rural actor who learns lines amongst cows is set to be front stage at the Globe.
Trust banks faith in Hawke's Bay Foundation
Proceeds of a Napier Academy Trust property sale vested in Hawke's Bay Foundation.
From Hawke's Bay to the world: Hastings musician makes Air NZ playlist
The song 7 Seas is now circulating in the skies.
Man who allegedly used phone to 'call mum' then sent malicious messages arrested
Women initially let the man use their phones to ‘call his mum’.
Winners are grinners as Rovers go hunting
Napier City Rovers off to a flyer in football's Central League.
'Green' firewood sold to unassuming customers; call for industry regulation
'It is up to the Government and the Environment Minister to get going on this.'
Callous, uncaring man 'became criminal' during sex with young woman
Woman did not know two men who picked her up and took her to a motel.
'Came out the other end': One of NZ's top organic farmers on how she healed the land and herself
It took a life-changing diagnosis for Charlotte Heald to realise what she should focus on.
Millions in benefits from Art Deco Festival for Hawke's Bay and NZ - report
The news comes as Hawke's Bay Tourism funding faces an uncertain future.
'I want to wrap a plane next': Napier artist's ute camo design is a one-over on the Aussies
Boyd-Dunlop is more than happy to stretch his artistic wings. Could Rocket Lab be next?
'A bit of banter': Competition on the maimai still high after 35 years of father-son duck shooting
'If someone does a terrible shot we let them know.'
MAC have their day in the sun, Nash Cup now Taradale's to lose
MAC put on a clinic in Flaxmere against the struggling Aotea.
Double byelection in Hastings: Who are the candidates and what are their priorities?
Some high-profile candidates are pushing for your vote in two Hastings wards.
Test, fail, get a free critique: Woman giving driving lessons says she's lost 75% of her customers
Learners are using free practical driving tests to replace lessons, business says.
The battle for Hawke's Bay Tourism: Who should fund it, and what would happen if it disappeared?
Tourism businesses pay it $160k in annual membership fees, ratepayers pay a $1.5m grant.