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‘Come on’: Kiwi fumes after horse scratched from Melbourne Cup over cream on legs
Sam Kelt said he couldn't describe how he was feeling in a way 'you can put in the paper'.
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Police launch dedicated 'beat team' to hit the streets of Hawke's Bay
'It’s really important we are in the right places at the right times.'
Red ball providing plenty of challenges in Hawke’s Bay club cricket
'If you go outside your game plan in red-ball cricket, you’ll lose your wicket.'
Husband of woman killed by bus calls for tougher driving tests for older drivers
Segun Braimoh says he breaks down crying at work every day.
'Trapped under the front of a car': Injuries after incidents in and around Havelock North
Two people have been taken to hospital in serious conditions after separate incidents.
Two world shearing record bids in Central Hawke’s Bay
One record bid targets a lamb every 37 seconds for nine hours.
First steps for two-lane replacement of Cyclone Gabrielle-damaged crossing
Construction is due to start in mid-2027, with completion expected in 2029.
Teen accused of murdering schoolboy snatched phone to film bloody video, court hears
Content warning: This story describes the scene of a homicide.
Havelock North elderly travelling around the world – virtually – in 80 days
A virtual headset helps this community group explore pyramids, race cars, and scuba dive.
'Would kill us': Napier CBD shops wary of plans for major shopping centre with 30-plus stores
'Businesses that could be in the CBD should be in the CBD.'
It’s no longer a smart strategy to invest everything locally – Nick Stewart
OPINION: Over five years, the S&P/NZX 50 returned about 1.2% a year.
For sale: A school closed 20 years ago, complete with a slime green pool
'There’s plenty of work to be done, but equally plenty of potential.'
Food pioneers plate up hearty offal offerings
Little & Often Pantry's heart and liver products are where delicious meets nutritious.
The Hawke’s Bay-owned horse that's an outside chance for a Melbourne Cup
OPINION: Sam Kelt paid $450,000 to buy Asterix in 2020.
Family mourns 'most precious man' who died months before welcoming baby girl
More than $26,000 has been raised for Daniel Low’s partner and family.
Two Hawke's Bay projects win national architecture awards
Both builds had also won regional recognition in August.
'Could have caused huge damage': Police find suspected pipe bomb
A 21-year-old man faces firearm, explosives and ammunition charges.
Not so secret: Hastings Freemasons open new centre with public ceremony
A somewhat secret society is opening the doors to its new digs in Hastings.
Fire at packhouse during strike action, roads blocked
'People in the area are advised to keep windows and doors closed.'
McLean Park gets Super Rugby Pacific final rematch in 2027
The Hurricanes beat the Chiefs 60-5 in the final. The 2027 rematch is headed for Napier.
'We showed the world': Hawke's Bay wine businesses gain global links
Hawke’s Bay joined the Great Wine Capitals network in May 2023 as its 12th member.
Napier woman running for election with party born out of Posie Parker protests
'We’re centring females, human females, women.'
Tukituki Water Security Project chair hits back at Greens’ dam opposition
The Green Party is committed to prohibiting conservation land swaps for economic purposes.
Vandals cut down Hawke's Bay's first average speed cameras, one camera still missing
Both SH2 cameras were damaged when the arms that attached them to the poles were cut off.
'You've won, you've won': Havelock North’s star vocalist treading her own path
'I want to sing for people, to bring joy to their lives,' 12yo Ireland Osburn says.
Gentlemen, please untie your neckties: Wyn Drabble
OPINION: I am not ashamed of my shirt buttons, never have been and never will be.
Gisborne man killed in forestry machinery accident
Daniel James Low, 29, of Gisborne, died near Ruakituri on Wednesday afternoon.
One dead, another critically injured in incident on private road
One person died at the scene and another was airlifted to hospital.
Bird's nest in tractor sparks fire, engulfing farm shed
'A bird can build a nest in the time it takes you to stop for smoko or have a cup of tea.'
Magpies in the Super rugby loop, but a Sullivan's off to Japan
Nine Magpies will play Super Rugby in 2027.