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Hawke's Bay's Saturday conundrum: Major weekend events in Napier and Hastings
Football or a Blossom Parade? There's plenty of choice for Hawke's Bay this weekend.
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Hawke's Bay pilot honoured after 50 years improving aviation safety
Hawke’s Bay pilot Rick Graham has won the CAA Director's Award for aviation safety.
'I was thinking about him': Hawke's Bay grappler battles through grief of losing coach to win gold
Jaye Rio won his first international medal with a move taught to him by his late coach.
'Don’t see us stopping': Farmers with young kids caravan across the countryside
'We have had to turn down more work than we have been able to accept.'
Councils around NZ warned of deadly landslides, tsunamis, floods, ‘loss of life’
Councils are reviewing plans for tsunamis, floods, landslides, eruptions and earthquakes.
Horse delivers petition to Parliament as details of contentious Treaty reference bill drop
A rider on a horse carried a petition to Parliament.
Mixed fortunes for Hawke’s Bay at national rugby league and netball championships
Major tournaments in Hastings and Taradale attracted 800 players and officials.
Napier dogs pawrade through city, then woof down some icecream
Dogs enjoyed free health checks, nail clips and pea and ham ice cream.
Homemade shank, drugs, knuckle dusters: The 3764 items people tried to sneak into court
Hawke’s Bay court security teams search more than 130,000 people a year - and find a lot.
Staff threatened during robbery attempt at Napier petrol station
Two Napier petrol stations were targeted, car found.
Concept design released for Hawke's Bay Hospital's major upgrade
The new acute services building will likely feature a new ED and ICU.
A $6.2m water main project set to disrupt Hastings for 11 months
Work will affect roads, parking, businesses, homes and a school.
'A few words can make a difference': Bus drivers encouraged to greet passengers in te reo
Hawke’s Bay buses will feature more te reo Māori this week for Māori Language Week.
Tui score six tries in McLean Park win over Wellington Pride
The Wellington Pride came to Napier with two wins from two games. But the Tui won.
'Finally get the boys talking': Hastings students launch 24-hour mental health challenge
Money raised during the event will support suicide prevention programme Mates4Life.
Iconic hotel up for sale amid receivership
The Napier hotel is being sold with a 'new 20-year lease' in place.
'Just extraordinary': Hawke's Bay wine auction raises record $450,000
More than 40 winemakers helped raise funds for palliative care.
Magpies’ winning run ends in loss to North Harbour
The Magpies led 24-12. Suddenly, they were saying goodbye to an unbeaten record.
Watch: Firefighters help teen with nasty injury climb 74 steps home
'It was really nice to see a smile on his face.'
Cheap money has a maturity date
OPINION: Bonds belong in a well-engineered portfolio. Not every bond belongs in yours.
Flaxmere village centre demolition works set to begin
Two new roads will support the redevelopment of Flaxmere town centre.
Hobby trainer’s sentimental success at Woodville
OPINION: Tukituki took out the amateur riders’ race in Woodville.
Firefighters help Napier teen after nasty injury
Firefighters help Napier teen after nasty injury. Video / Gary Hamilton-Irvine
CBD gaming store attracts crowds until late into the evening
'We knew it was going to be popular ... but it was far bigger than we had hoped for.'
From Napa Valley to Adelaide Hills: Hawke's Bay wine leaders bring global ideas home
Sally Duncan has launched a pilot to improve Hawke's Bay's visitor hosting.
Mum and legal executive clocks up 30 games for Hawke’s Bay Tui
Hayley McKay first played for the Tui aged 23 in 2008. It's her 30th game on Sunday.
'He will be missed by many': National Aquarium's Terry the turtle dies
Past and present staff mourn 'a truly special and much-loved animal'.
Horse riders take 26,000-plus-signature Treaty petition to Parliament
The convoy left Hawke’s Bay and was heading for the capital to deliver the petition.
Two years waiting - the Spring Racing Carnival is back
Racing in Hastings stopped in September 2024. The Spring Carnival starts on Saturday.
Student's gecko design becomes AIMS Games mascot
'I think it’s pretty awesome for myself seeing my design come to life.'