Eskdale residents still ‘fighting with insurance companies’ since cyclone damage
Flood-affected residents are still battling insurance claims a year on
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Hawke’s Bay in brief: Respected Napier-born Navy chief leaves top job
The respected seaman attended Richmond School, Wycliffe Intermediate and William Colenso.
The rubbish highway: Wairoa wants to close its dump and truck trash 125km to Napier
Wairoa Landfill is filling up fast. A surprising solution has been put forward.
Big chance for young Napier yachties with Sailing GP fever
Young Napier sailors are following the family love of sailing.
Quick work by council after Napier mural vandalised
'There is always a risk of putting works in public places.'
Arrests after Hawke’s Bay police patrol car rammed by stolen vehicle
Three people were arrested after a stolen vehicle rammed a police car.
'Big coup for Napier': New Zealand's premier triathlon gears up for Hawke's Bay debut
Some of the world's best triathletes will be on show.
'The happiness of meeting again': Dannevirke High School reunion set to reunite old friends
Dannevirke High School alumni to descend for reunion.
'This one feels very targeted': Ransacking of golf club still recovering from cyclone
'We have had break-ins before, but nothing to the extent of this one.'
'It’s the history of Hawke’s Bay': Knowledge Bank faces stormy financial forecast
Two Knowledge Bank board members have resigned amid financial concerns.
Councillor stands by decision to not offer Māhia railbike business rates remission
One councillor says the business “needs to stand on its own”.
Cyclone-hit homeowners won't have to pay demolition costs
Hastings council's plan would have cost some homeowners about $25,000.
Plans for 600 new homes in Napier still alive despite deadline miss
The project appeared all but dead last year, and has missed another deadline.
In pictures: Art Deco Festival sees 'millions of dollars' injected into Napier economy
The best photos from the beloved festival, which has enjoyed a full return to Napier.
Hopes for no hitches in Waikare highway rebuild
Consent for a 4km highway deviation between Napier and Wairoa is being considered.
Historic Hawke’s Bay: When gunshots, then laughter, rang out at a Napier beauty pageant
Fear of sharks in Napier was very real after a mauling, and manifested itself in 1934.
Art Deco Festival beginner’s guide: Five things to try in Napier this weekend
The city has come alive for the Art Deco weekend. Here are five things to attempt.
Penguins are not sick, just moulting
DoC asks people to leave little blue penguins alone as they come ashore to moult.
Miscarriage of justice: Boy, 15, spent nearly a year in adult prison
Mistake deemed a miscarriage of justice in first Criminal Cases Review Commission result.
Hawke’s Bay burger battle: Which city does the humble pickle justice?
You can tell Toru Yamamoto knows his stuff and his passion for Japanese cooking shows.
Redclyffe switched on, but what's the future?
Transpower expects to reveal the future of the Redclyffe station within two months.
Two highways between Napier and Hastings to have disruptions in February
It's the height of the road maintenance and construction season.
'Fantastic result': Two youths arrested after store in Napier break-in
Police say two youths leapt over the counter and stole items before running away.
Kmart robber was asked for receipt - so he pulled out a knife
“Do you want me to use this on you?” Satwinder Singh asked the employee.
Expect some great Bay weather for this weekend's Art Deco Festival
Hot temperatures and sunshine for Art Deco this weekend.
How we're remembering the anniversary of the cyclone
Commemorations in Hawke's Bay honour those who lost loved ones and livelihoods.
'I didn't want to drown': 82yo crocheted for hours in caravan swept away by floodwaters
Laughter has been one of Cyclone Gabrielle survivor's coping strategies a year on
'I always wanted to drive a tank': The remarkable life of 100-year-old Napier woman Patricia Dick
Patricia Dick can now add a 100th birthday party to her remarkable life story.
'Never seen anything like it': Wairoa maize farmer recalls storm's anniversary
'My Red Bands were not enough to walk around in, it was a struggle'.
'It is not easy': Cyclone Gabrielle survivors still searching for new homes a year on
'Every time it rained I put headphones on and listened to 'Here Comes the Sun'.'
Cyclone Gabrielle: First came the rain, then destruction and death
Cyclone Gabrielle forever changed the lives of many in Hawke's Bay a year ago.
The kind-hearted footballers who ditched the pitch to help Cyclone Gabrielle recovery
When wild weather hit, generous players swapped their football boots for gumboots.
'I was just in a blind panic': Good Samaritan swoops to the aid of Hawke’s Bay teen
Anna McGrath thought she'd lost her daughter after a severe seizure.
'Feared for his life': Gang member robbed man after being out of jail for just a week
Hagen Henare had earlier been involved in kidnapping a woman for a gang boss.