Obituary: Ion Brown, the sociable oil painter who became the Army's artist
From his HB haunts, he followed in footsteps of legendary wartime artist Peter McIntyre.
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Hawke's Bay weather: Heavy rain on way for parts of region
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Shellfish collectors warned off stretch of Hawke's Bay coastline
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Yvonne Gardiner: Hawke's Bay netball identity remembered
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The man hit by the hoe: Police release images of armed robbery of Napier dairy
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Container truck hits tree and rolls on State Highway 51
State Highway 51 was down to one lane near Napier after a truck roll.
Daughter's plea brings music back into blind pianist's life
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Nash tells forestry donations sceptics he's following the rules
Napier MP says there's no conflict of interest relating to 2020 campaign donations.
Hawkes scoop basketball victory over visiting Huskies
The Hawks beat the Huskies in their Sunday home game in Napier.
Holiday weekend fires keep emergency services busy
Series of fires lit up Hawke's Bay over the holiday weekend.
New data: Napier-Taupō Rd would take up to 11 minutes longer to travel if 80km/h limit added
Travel time increase if SH5 speed proposal lowered is now up to 11 minutes.
Judge rules $36,715 found under pillow is 'tainted'
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Voices soar at Big Sing competition at Toitoi
Secondary school students from 20 choirs around Hawke's Bay performed.
Nurses' strike to 'significantly' affect Hawke's Bay's health services
Reduced health services due to nurses' strike.
Football: Cup test for unbeaten Havelock North Wanderers
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Dumped in duffel bag, fell in an oil drum: The Napier cats that need a home
Almost 50 cats now waiting for an owner after an influx at the Napier SPCA.
New principal for Napier Boys' High in 150th year
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Tech sector expert Wayne Norrie wins Flying Kiwi award
Hawke's Bay's own Wayne Norrie recognised as a force to be reckoned with in tech industry
'Monstrosities': Series of six speed cushions on one street riles former engineer
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The floating threat to Napier City
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Magpies win big at Hawke's Bay Sports Awards
Big night for Magpies at Hawke's Bay Sports Awards
Surf legends recognised at Hawke's Bay awards night
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Sun sets on surf, but here comes more rain in Hawke's Bay
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A drop of whisky please - or make that 1000
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Group centred around healing wāhine and tāne with mental health issues.
High seas: Four-metre swells set to drop in Hawke's Bay
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