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Serious two-vehicle crash on Hawke's Bay highway
A two-vehicle crash has closed one lane of State Highway 2 in Hawke's Bay.
New $20m rescue helicopter lands in Hawke’s Bay
'When every second counts, this aircraft allows our team to work faster, smarter, safer.'
'Changed the course of our son’: Tributes after beloved school counsellor dies
Nothing and no one was 'too much trouble' for Rob Silver.
'Game changer': Mental Health Minister on new Youth Hub for 16- to 25-year-olds
The $3 million scheme will also be rolled out in Nelson and Hawke’s Bay.
'Good brotherhood': Napier Boys' High School First XV reach final of Super 8
The Napier Boys' First XV are one win away from a slice of schoolboy rugby history.
Man seriously injured after falling from ladder in Napier
Police were called to Station St about 1.35pm on Wednesday.
'So much nostalgia': The Hawke's Bay school tournament that continues to thrive
Ongaonga's sevens: a staple of Central Hawke's Bay sporting life for nearly 60 years.
Govt announces RSE changes, accommodation an open question
RSE workers will be able to apply for a six-month protection visa.
Hawke’s Bay growers abandon bid to buy McCain plant
The Government gave $50,000 to assess a takeover.
US demand for apple industry robotics driving change at Hawke’s Bay manufacturer
The first 50 Gen 5 Apple Packers are running in Washington.
Playground upgrades underway across Tararua
Revamp will see non-compliant equipment removed and replaced.
Owner of cyclone-surviving Esk Valley winery stepping back after cancer battle
'Linden Estate will continue to flourish for years to come. It's waiting for everybody.'
Pet dog shot after ‘zombie’ attack; family call for 1080 drop-zone change
'It was like The Walking Dead. Your best friend has now turned on you.'
Napier City Rovers into first Chatham Cup semi since 2019 – albeit on road
Napier City Rovers are into the Chatham Cup semi-finals.
More than 70 Pākōwhai homes lose flood-prone classification as $50m of protection work begins
Pākōwhai is one of the villages worst-hit by Cyclone Gabrielle flooding.
New bridge, new name: Permanent bridge for Rissington open three years after cyclone
The bridge will have an official opening in September under its new name.
Food or teeth: The pension squeeze forcing seniors back to work
'It’s not easy to stand when you’ve got arthritis in your legs, but you’ve got no choice.'
'Rock bottom': Former All Black opens up on depression, alcoholism battle
Once he retired, he was left questioning: 'If I’m not an All Black, who am I?'.
Minor injuries after car crashes into Taradale’s Bay Espresso Cafe
Windows were smashed as a car crashed through the back of the cafe.
Man, 21, arrested after courier van stolen in Napier
Hawke's Bay police cordoned off a suburban street to make the arrest.
Ownership of 11 temporary Govt homes transferred to Ōmāhu Marae
The divestment ensures the homes remain in use for social good.
Firefighters use tractor to help stop hay shed fire spreading
A tractor was used to remove smouldering round hay bales from inside a damaged shed.
One person dies in Hawke’s Bay highway crash
Nine people were injured in several serious crashes around the region over the weekend.
'A relief': Family react as Emma-Jane Kupa's killer denied parole
The 11-year-old girl was killed while cycling in Flaxmere last year.
Stuart and Sarah Nash’s last political interview: ‘Stuart is many things, but he is not sexist’
'I just think it was an easy way to get Stuart out of the picture.'
'Big investment': NZ Post opens a hub for the future in Hawke’s Bay
The new Tomoana Rd centre merges three former Hawke’s Bay NZ Post depots.
Seaside libraries seek new home as Haumoana church goes up for sale
Since 1987 it has housed Haumoana’s volunteer-run library.
Showdown looms over Hawke's Bay Expressway fuel stop plan
'No point in having fertile soil' without important infrastructure around it, backers say.
'All the right attributes': Could Hawke’s Bay host R&V after Gisborne exit?
The 2026-27 event will be the last in Gisborne, marking 24 years of festivals there.