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Kiwis wake to storms and snowfall as dreary winter weather hits most of NZ
With severe wind and thunderstorm watches in place, DoC warns it's safer to stay put.
Two Three Waters campaigns to launch in Hawke's Bay
"Have your say Hawke's Bay" aims to encourage people to make submissions to Parliament.
Sex offender on preventive detention denied another appeal
Sixty-year-old has amassed 17 convictions involving seven victims since 1995.
Fallen trees block roads near Napier as more high winds on the way
Windy weather is forecast throughout the weekend.
More counterfeit cash emerges in Napier
Another store owner has found a fake $50 bill in the till.
WOW show must go on - and Napier artist is delighted
Napier WOW finalist Anna Grapes says she put her heart and soul into her garment.
Tom Johnson: A legend of Hawke's Bay and NZ rugby
He started Golden Oldies rugby worldwide, and led push for first Rugby World Cup.
'Even the Mob can put their bins out': Fly-tipping frustrates Napier resident
Rubbish in city waterway some of the worst in long streak of illegal dumpings.
New $2 public transport option cheap as chips
MyWay pilot launched in Hastings to help with demand for public transport.
Spike in people admitted to Hawke's Bay Hospital with flu
People are being urged to get their flu shot to avoid serious illness.
Collaboration is the best way forward, not amalgamation
Generations of ratepayers have paid local councils to install the pipe network.
Forget old school careers fairs, Futureopoly is more than a game
It's a fun way to get rangatahi excited and interested in job opportunities.
Police investigating burglary at Ruahine Timber
Chainsaws, batteries and tool kit reported stolen from Ormondville business.
'Waves of rain' for NZ, severe thunderstorms possible for North Island
Rainfall of up to 40mm an hour is forecast in Northland this evening.
Taradale Bridge Club comes up trumps
The club is building new clubrooms at Park Island.
Scholarship winner 'humbled and grateful'
Napier Girls' High head prefect Amaia Watson awarded a Te Ara a Kupe Beaton Scholarship.
Sudden spike of four fatal incidents on Hawke's Bay roads
The latest death was of a female pedestrian on the Hawke's Bay Expressway.
Indecency trial accused fails to turn up five days in a row
Judge discharges jury in Napier indecency trial involving eight complainants.
In the black (and white): Magpies rugby soaring on and off the field
Cash flowing in - but rugby boss says big challenges face the code
Several fire crews battle suspicious Moteo house fire
Several fire crews are working to extinguish a well-involved Puketapu house fire.
Defendant missing as judge, jury and lawyers gather for trial
Judge hopes trial can go ahead on Wednesday after defendant's no-show.
Eric Speakman racing the clock on do-or-die European mission
The goal: qualify for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, but time is running out.
'We cannot wait': Protesters call for end to forests on farms
About 70 people took part in the protest in Napier.
Gastro bug spreads to more childcare centres in Hastings and Napier
Health officials are urging people to practise good hand hygiene and stay home if unwell.
Arrests made for aggravated robbery and a burglary in CHB
Police have thanked community members who helped with the investigations.
Budget 2022: First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up
Big jump in some price caps for aspiring first home owners - but prices vary nationwide.
Street goes wild for native falcon
An adult kārearea was spotted in a Napier South garden recently
Maraenui to get up to 200 new homes under Kainga Ora plans
The building of the first of the new homes in the suburb could start next year.
Young speechmakers give 'very professional' showing at Lions Club speech competition
The results are in for the Lions Club speechmakers competition.
Food banks squeezed by rising prices, fewer donations
Increasing demand for Hawke's Bay charities' services as costs of living rises