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Hawke's Bay's climate future revealed
The first climate change assessment report for Hawke's Bay has been released.

Future of Napier-Wairoa train line still uncertain
A decision on whether to reinstate or mothball the train line has yet to be made.

'Off the scale' drug supply fuelling gang clashes in the regions
Homes shot at, cars rammed, drug busts during two months of gang tension.

Record rainfall for parts of Northland in sodden April
Wet wet wet! April was one of Northland's wettest on record.

Wairoa has one supermarket - a new study examines if its prices are fair
'We are seeing the same story - just insufficient funds for the basic costs of living.'

Second council pulls out of Hawke’s Bay climate committee
'It did not involve a visit to Wairoa, that we are aware of.'

'Colder' trend continues: Hawke's Bay braces for winter's arrival
Cooler weather for Hawke's Bay weekend and rain and wind expected near exposed coast.

Senior Mongrel Mob member faces drug charges after police raids
Police found drugs, cash, an air rifle, and an air pistol during the searches.

On The Up: 11-year-old dishing out 32 fillets after landing huge kingfish from beach
'No one deserved something like this to happen to them more than Clancy.'

Consent granted: Napier-Wairoa highway realignment could start early next year
It's the most costly job ever planned on Hawke's Bay roads, but it's a vital lifeline.

Residents protest at rates on cyclone-affected lands
Wairoa residents see property values halved, yet face higher rates.

Hawke's Bay Easter plans disrupted with wet and warm weather
"Napier and Hastings will be reaching up into the 25C to 26C," but rain is expected.

How a new stopbank will protect Waiohiki from future floods
The new stopbank will run from Redclyffe Bridge to Napier Golf Course.

On The Up: How a 2400km journey in a Mini transformed a Wairoa couple into heroes
The McNabbs raise over $40k for KidsCan in epic Pork Pie Charity Run.

'A lot of people are going without': Strain on community food hub
Mangaroa Marae's food hub supports 400 families from Wairoa to Pōrangahau.

Surprise game for Super Rugby star in Napier game
Five games of Premier rugby saw 411 points, including 63 tries.

Operation Sphinx: How undercover officers cracked the Ariki Rigby gang-related murder
Top cop: 'I was always confident that we were going to get Mr Heremaia.'

The mountain ahead: Fight to buy back Kahurānaki maunga starts by climbing it
Hīkoi to Kahūranaki aims to show it's 'possible to reclaim whenua, one maunga at a time'.

One man’s years-long quest to rid Mahia of rubbish: ‘We can all help - we just need to start’
David Waihaki removed four tonnes of rubbish from Mahia in 18 months.

Region protected by ranges: Why Hawke’s Bay is missing the rain
Hawke's Bay dodges wet weather, enjoying better conditions this weekend.

Tapuae mentor to coach Poverty Bay in Heartland Rugby
He coached Tapuae unbeaten to win the Poverty Bay title last year.