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Club cricket: Otago recruit makes most of rainy Hawke's Bay day
The showers arrived, but they didn't impact the standard of cricket too much.
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Man charged with wounding with intent after Hastings crash
The man is due to appear in the Hastings District Court on October 19.
Historic Napier club building’s heritage honoured with Blue Plaque
The club building, facing the ocean from Marine Parade in Napier, opened in 1906.
Hawke's Bay election field finalised with 26 candidates
Six choices in Napier, nine in Tukituki, eight in Wairarapa and three in Ikaroa-Rāwhiti.
When it comes to taxes, know your position before election night
OPINION: A wealth tax is levied on a valuation. It is paid in cash.
Zorero caps outstanding run by Hastings-trained horses
OPINION: The horses' successful roll started in the opening event at Woodville.
'Strange conspiracy theories': Kiwi Air explains its coastal mapping flights
This is Kiwi Air’s third summer mapping programme for LINZ.
'You can have it, mate': Businessman gifts house to cyclone-hit family
Mayor Wendy Schollum says recovery continues more than three years on.
Hawke's Bay river walkway under rāhui after body found
The rāhui covers the Ngaruroro River walkway off Gordon St until October 22.
Tukituki debate: Rare moments of agreement as candidates spar over electorate's future
No one wants to fund Mongrel Mob rehab, but intensifying some Hastings housing supported.
My breakfast's a moveable feast
OPINION: I've never been one for cereals, despite my muesli stage at university.
Boys secure construction jobs after building Kāinga Ora homes at school
Thirteen of the 14 students at the academy are now employed or in apprenticeships.
'Disappointing': Napier's first cruise visit of season cancelled due to weather
The first cruise of the season to Napier has cancelled its visit due to poor weather.
'By the Mob, for the Mob': What really happened at Mongrel Mob’s meth treatment courses
Under scrutiny again - the Mob-run programme that got $2.75m in Government funding.
Air Force shares pictures from rescue of Hawke’s Bay teen missing after school hike in Ruahine Forest Park
The RNZAF was involved in the large search that brought a Hawke's Bay teen home safely.
'People don't feel safe': Surgeon calls for ideas to improve cycling in Bay
'Rather than complaining, I wanted to be constructive and find some solutions.'
Two young tradies go on roadtrip to clean windows for men's mental health
They hope to raise at least $5000 for Movember and Lads Without Labels.
Two arrests after firearms incident in Hastings
Police went to a residential area of suburban Mahora about 1pm, and blocked a road.
'Help me': Dad shares details of student's 18 hours lost in bush after school hike
The Napier school student went missing on an outdoors trip into the Ruahine Forest Park.
'They vote with their feet': Dam backer says businesses leaving region over lack of water
National's promised $300m in loans for water storage if elected, but not everyone's happy.
Labour's Cushla Tangaere-Manuel leads Ikaroa-Rāwhiti poll with 40%
More than 40% of poll respondents named the cost of living as their top issue.
Healthcare in Napier a pressing issue as candidates talk through solutions
Healthcare and the cost of living were hot topics during a debate among Napier candidates.
Inquiry after boating mishap off Hawke’s Bay coast
Two boats collided, but no injuries or serious damage were reported.
Rovers on the rebound - 2-1 win over top South Island club
Beaten 7-1 one week, the Rovers came up against a side with 14 goals in two games.
Hawke's Bay Hospital opens new 28-bed modular ward to relieve pressure
Hawke’s Bay is the first of five hospitals to receive a new rapid-build inpatient ward.
Political hopefuls debate dams, meth and Central Hawke’s Bay’s ‘mojo’
About 60 people attended the candidates’ forum at Central Hawke’s Bay College.
Thunder, warm weather, a southerly – October in Hawke's Bay
A peak of 28C is forecast for Hastings on Tuesday-Wednesday. Friday, the tip is 14C.
Big crowds turn out for racing and Duck Day
About 5000 attended the carnival's third day, featuring the Livamol Classic.
Youth not in work or training rate hits 18.4%, what would parties do?
It was 8.8% when the coalition Government took office in late 2023.
Police hunt for driver after serious Hawke's Bay motorcycle crash
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after the midday crash.