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'We have a pathway to form the next Government ... but it's too close to call' - Luxon
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'Hands-and-knees terrain': Firefighters contain hillside blaze that closed highway
State Highway 2 was closed for a time as firefighters battled the fire on the steep hill.
Quick-thinking farmer uses another tractor to pull burning tractor from shed
Firefighters say it was a 'very good save' of his shed and his other machinery.
Two inductees for hall of fame at Hawke’s Bay Sports Awards
See all of the finalists here.
Colour run fun raises money for Cancer Society
'It was wonderful to see so many children and whānau out enjoying themselves.'
AI won’t conquer humanity in the not-too-distant future
OPINION: Laughter is, after all, the best medicine, says Wyn Drabble.
Thousands arriving for IronMāori in Ahuriri, volunteers still needed
Come down to Ahuriri Beach and ask for Donna – 'I’m the grey one'.
Eskdale Park sign change: Council votes to put English name first
Hastings District councillors voted 11 to four to change the order of the two names.
Restaurant brawl spills into street as punters break furniture, windows
Police say one person was assaulted and two people were arrested after the Taradale fight.
Council moves to reassure public over Wairoa landfill rumours
The WDC says its Class 1 landfill is suitable for the excavated timber treatment waste.
'I'll run out of time': Myeloma patient tells Luxon of drug access gap
National promised an extra $604m for Pharmac’s medicines budget if re-elected.
Dannevirke volunteer firefighter marks 25 years of answering the call
Dannevirke volunteer firefighter Stephen Dunn says calm is key during emergency responses.
'Hard to step away': Raw milk family put dairy farm on market
Lindsay Farm sells raw milk to 2000 customers in Hawke's Bay.
First in his family to go to university, Gisborne lawyer now appointed judge
Maynard will be sworn in at Gisborne on Nov 21 and be based at Napier District Court.
Whakatāne fisherman receives international recognition
Tony Hill's 184kg black marlin catch in 1987 won him a bet for a bottle of scotch.
Hawke's Bay voting locations: Where to vote this Saturday
Every polling place in Hawke's Bay, from Mahia to Dannevirke.
So close to his Masters and Open dream: Sand-trapped Zack Swanwick moves on
Zack Swanwick is pushing hard, but he knows his dream will take time.
'Massive clouds of wool': Hawke's Bay sheep finally caught and shorn
A team of six people and three dogs finally captured the runaway sheep on Te Mata Peak.
Hawke's Bay growers urged to target higher value crops after McCain closure
A study found Hawke's Bay growers should avoid a McCain-style large-scale model again.
Napier man riding BMX the length of the country to raise $10k for men's health
Sean McFarland is targeting 100km a day to finish his trip before the end of November.
'A seed of hope for the future': $3m backs Hawke's Bay seed hub
The facility provides processing for growers and seed companies across the North Island.
Return of the e-scooters in Napier - with a different name
Purple e-bikes were given the boot from Napier in 2024. Now they're back.
The Cottage brings 1920s farce, secrets and scandal to Hastings
The production runs Nov 12-28 at The Playhouse Theatre in Hastings.
A lifetime of care leads Lisa Bingley to nursing – and a scholarship
With an ageing population and growing pressure on the system, enrolled nursing is back.
Napier sergeant leads team in British Army patrol challenge
Carrying more than 40kg per person, the patrols faced casualty evacuation scenarios.