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Weather gods smiling on Hawke's Bay? Big man's hand spotted in sky as settled autumn arrives
The finger of God? This unusual cloud over Napier is a sign of good weather ahead.
Hawke's Bay Air Force veteran features on special NZ Post stamp
The story behind the stamps is to show that NZ's veterans are not just ‘elderly men’.
‘We simply cannot afford to’: Leaders desperate for cyclone-damaged road and bridge fixes
WIthout help it could take decades to restore the economy as well as years of rates hikes.
Heading to Sir Tom Jones in Napier? Here’s your go-to guide to Harvest Moon festival
A dedicated area will be provided for those who require walkers.
Pound Pooches Hawke’s Bay overflowing with dogs ready for adoption
Pound Pooches HB foster homes have more than 20 pooches ready for their forever homes.
Away trips could be part of long road to footballing glory
After losing first up at home, Napier City Rovers are keen for an away win in Wellington.
Slain Mob boss had $230k in car when police busted meth-dealing ring
Daniel Eliu was shot dead outside a South Auckland church.
Kiley Reid's book Come and Get It will leave you wanting more
Coma and Get It follows a residential assistant and her goals and messy entanglements.
Colleagues join the search for fisherman in the water off Hawke's Bay coast
How a fishing vessel crew member ended up missing remains unclear.
Plan to sink Hawke's Bay fishing trawler to provide home for marine life
Retiring to the reef, the Twofold Bay trawler is to be given a second life.
Hawke’s Bay’s Easter weekend in pictures: From salty seafood to tapping toes
There was plenty to see and do this Easter in Hawke's Bay, despite spells of bad weather.
Nash Cup: Havelock clock consecutive wins, Clive fail to fire
Clive fail to score any points in Farndon Park boil-over.
‘Abhorrent act’: Homicide inquiry launched after body found in burnt-out vehicle
Police can’t yet reveal how the person died, they say.
'Leaving Charlie is not an option': Napier man battling to get street dog back to NZ
Gareth Lewis adopted a sick puppy some years ago and now wants to bring her home.
Girl foils sex offender by using his phone to save evidence and summon help
Stephen Wayne Beattie hid phone in girl's bedroom to make videos of her.
Opinion: tips and tricks to boost your immunity this winter
Ahuriri Pharmacy gives tips to boost your winter immunity as the cold season closes in.
Sir John Kirwan mental health speech brings tradies to tears
TW Group brought Sir John Kirwan in to talk mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.
How the other half flies: Taking an international flight to and from Napier
From VIPs to critically ill patients, the new clearance is helping in more ways than one.
Olympic effort needed by Napier City Rovers in season opener
National champions first-up Central League opponents for Napier City Rovers.
‘I’ll believe it when I see it’: Residents doubt action will follow Cyclone Gabrielle report
Independent review found Civil Defence did not plan for the "worst-case scenario".
'Speeds of 80km/h': Sisters square off in US blokart champs
Hawke's Bay family make up four of the 25 Kiwis competing on salt flats.
Mixing up Hastings: Musical migrant leaves a legacy in a place he knew nothing about
Stephan Zebe admits he knew little about Hawke’s Bay before moving from Germany.
Man makes an obscenity-laden TikTok about victims after being released from prison
Stephen Elliot was originally jailed for assaulting them in a Salvation Army store.
Auto Extravaganza and Swap Meet to raise big bucks for local St John
Car expo icon moves to the Bay and brings his Auto Extravaganza fundraiser with him.
Cyclone review: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence staff told those concerned about flooding they were 'over-reacting'
The cyclone's speed 'quite simply overwhelmed the officials involved in the response'.
Waimārama woman crowned Repco Beach Hop queen in Whangamatā
A burlesque dance instructor takes the crown at the Whangamata Beach Hop.
'Gang overtones': Terrified occupants saw taser sparking in the dark as trio tried to break in
One of the victims has moved away, still fearful of the Black Power associates.
'I’m f***ing out of here': Plant-based restaurant owner on protein prejudice from fellow chefs
'Maybe the problem is in their minds and not on the plate.'
Show secrets: Who will play Hawke's Bay's bachelor and bachelorette?
Hawke's Bay reality series The Bay-chelor teases the leading male role.
Brothers open new diner in Napier inspired by New York trip
'I couldn’t get the same sandwiches I was eating over there and it was a huge problem.'
Return to 100km/h proposed for part of Napier-Taupō Rd
'The Govt was trying to make life less enjoyable ... 80km/h to Taupō summed that up.'
Bones of kauri: Waipawa's oldest home hits the market
The old home has been owned by prominent members of the Central Hawke's Bay community.
Napier's mayor wants everyone to have a say on the city's housing
Mayor Kirsten Wise dives into the biggest topic in the council's draft Three-Year Plan.