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'It’s like two different seasons,' coach Brock James says of their playoff chances.

It wasn't your average drive in the country for Ben Harding and daughter Charlotte.

The Auckland-Napier flight encountered a front-wheel issue, with another flight diverted.

The New Zealand transtasman shearing and woolhandling team has two new members.

The club needs to move from the sea, but some neighbours with a view don't support that.

The 30 apartments have sat empty for 15 months.

Colleen Burrows, 16, was raped and murdered in Napier in 1987.

'There have been hard days, but she’s always been positive.'

One of NZ's late, great rugby minds is having an influence on Hawke’s Bay's rise.

'I do have to thank Dad for having all his trust in me.'

Five years ago, the annual payment was $230.

Wednesday's Super Club finals are the main attraction in a week of HB netball showdowns.

Laurie Keats helped shape Golden Shears and influenced competitive shearing worldwide.

After failed attempts to negotiate a sale, the Crown is looking at compulsory acquisition.

New Zealand's comeback bid ends in a heartbreaker at Corwen Shears.

Jack Fagan and Hemi Braddick have raised NZ hopes of drawing the four-test series.

Jack Fagan and Hemi Braddick were unable to match the Welsh for pace.

The Aurora was removed from berth, put aboard a truck, and taken away.

Pioneering shearing commentator was the driving force behind the first TV shearing series.

Minister of Housing Chris Bishop says he is 'immensely frustrated' at the situation.

One person was taken to Hawke’s Bay Hospital in a serious condition.

Jack Fagan finished just 1.55pts behind Scottish winner Calum Shaw.

There's a lot of political history behind the name of the new Act candidate for Napier.

Kimiora Poi and Briana Stephenson took different paths, but will head to Glasgow together.

The boat was sunk to be used as an artificial reef and diving site.

Hastings Boys' High School led seven minutes before halftime, but were beaten 40-24.

Plans for a new racecourse in Hawke's Bay were unveiled eight months ago.

Title hope Brian Dickison and five dogs have a 13-hour road trip, and 3-4 hours by ferry.

Oil was applied to the sauna walls, but it was not suitable for the heated conditions.

Tom Allen could make his Super debut on Saturday, as Ere Enari announces his departure.

Anthea Yule eats, sleeps and breathes farming. Now she'll be doing it even more.