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Watch as overtake manoeuvre goes wrong on State Highway 2 near Wairoa
The driver of a white ute slams on the brakes, narrowly avoiding a crash into an oncoming vehicle overtaking a truck. Video / Supplied
She's moved 14 times since toxic flooding forced her out - now she has a place to call home
'We can rest, heal, rebuild and dream again.'
Power bill increase in Tairāwhiti, but better infrastructure promised
FirstLight Network has increased resilience work as power bills rise in Tairāwhiti.
The race for Wairoa: Long-serving deputy taking on mayor for top job
Deputy Mayor Denise Eaglesome-Karekare has had five terms – now she wants the top job.
2.2 million gone: Sheep numbers almost half what they once were in Hawke's Bay
'It’s looking like it’s going to become an industry that is not sustainable.'
Improving Māori health could boost Hawke’s Bay economy by $120m a year: study
'Hawke’s Bay’s working-age Māori aren’t accessing health care early enough.'
HBRC unveils new flood management plan for Wairoa River
Mayor Craig Little stresses the importance of mitigating flooding risks.
On The Up: Rugby club bands together to build new changing rooms in two weeks
'When they took the trees away, they took away our changing rooms.'
Editorial: If freezing works close, rural towns die. We need a plan to save them
OPINION: The shape of traditional sheep and beef country has changed over the past decade.
'Take a calendar to time us, not a stopwatch': Three brothers, six new hips, one epic challenge
'We pulled each other through it, we are lucky as brothers.'
Three cups full as Hawke's Bay racing returns – in Waipukurau
The return of racing to Hawke's Bay is expected to be a big boost for Waipukurau.
'Whānau at the forefront': Tributes for father and hard-working shearer killed in crash
Father-of-three "cut his teeth in the shearing industry" and had achieved home ownership.
Mōrere Hot Springs to reopen next week after being shut for two months
The tourist attraction has been closed for critical infrastructure repairs.
Police arrive at fatal crash, charge survivor with firearms offences
Police are investigating the events before the crash.
Nine dead in six weeks in Hawke's Bay, grim road milestone looms
Two people died in separate crashes on Kopu Rd and Racecourse Rd.
From Wairoa to being an Antarctica ice driver
Corporal Brian Jane, 27, led the day-shift transport at McMurdo Station in Antarctica.
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.
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.'
Record rainfall for parts of Northland in sodden April
Wet wet wet! April was one of Northland's wettest on record.
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.'
'Huge amount of work': $70m Crown cash for Wairoa spillway approved
'A testament to the way in which the people of Wairoa have come together.'
Anzac Day commemorations: Your guide to the services planned for Hawke's Bay
More than 30 Anzac Day services will be held across Hawke’s Bay this Friday.