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Tearful Tararua councillors meet for first time after colleague’s death
Peter Johns had missed only a handful of council meetings in nearly 15 years.
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Woman faces manslaughter charge after boy drowns at beach
Detective says decision to lay the charge 'wasn't taken lightly'.
On The Up: 'Somewhere calm to sit' – Hawke’s Bay crisis cafe opens on Friday
'Sometimes they need somewhere calm to sit, something to eat, somebody who’ll listen.'
Anna Lorck vows to continue Taxpayers’ Union debates as 'left wing' voice
Labour and the Greens have pulled out of the debates over Hager book allegations.
Fernhill Bridge restrengthening set to begin in October
The estimated cost of the work has been lowered to as little as $5m.
Serious injury after crash into pole on Central Hawke’s Bay highway
State Highway 2 was closed for an hour between Te Hauke and Ōtane, south of Hastings.
Waimārama Beach proposal would ban cars and utes, require ATV permits
A one-off $30 permit application fee is proposed, with no annual renewal fee.
The missing piece of NZ’s political puzzle is risk – Kirsten Wise
OPINION: There's no shortage of those seeking popularity – but are they leaders?
MP report cards: Hawke's Bay trio all give themselves an 8/10 for first terms
All three unintentionally gave the same score as they listed their wins and misses.
Hawke’s Bay Today to host three election candidate evenings
One of this year's three debates in the region will be held in Central Hawke's Bay.
NZ Football to review Napier match melee
NZ Football confirms it's reviewing six cards shown to players in Napier City Rovers game.
Dannevirke hospital 'not capable of providing safe, sustainable inpatient service'
Health New Zealand has frozen admissions while Tararua Health Group recruits staff.
'We're coming to get you': A rural town tackling its meth problem
A local group has developed a strategy to tackle Waipukurau’s meth use.
Get your skates on: Nuit Blanche returning to Napier
The free festival drew an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 people last year.
The Ross Shield – Hawke's Bay's 124-year-old primary schools rugby tournament – returns
The tournament has a game a day for each of the six teams, from Tuesday to Saturday.
Sunny first week of school holidays in Hawke's Bay
Hastings is forecast to reach 21C on Thursday, while Napier and Wairoa hit 20C.
Card-waving frenzy at National Football League opener in Napier
At least seven cards were shown, six in the last few minutes, as Rovers drew 1-1 at home.
Napier resident turns 100 - living on the street he named
Ken Thorn, who has left a special mark on Napier, has celebrated his 100th birthday.
Campervan blown over on highway, one person seriously injured
Incident one of many reported to emergency services as severe gusts hit the region.
So far, so good: The case against AI doom
OPINION: There are risks to monitor, but there's no sign yet of the apocalypse.
Shield challenge ahead in crucial NPC week for the Magpies
Big loss for Magpies means they lay it all on the line in Ranfurly Shield challenge.
On The Up: Power of positive thinking – 10-year-old's national competition-winning speech
'Positive doesn’t mean ignoring our problems. It means believing we can get through them.'
Hawke’s Bay Sports Awards nominations close date approaches
'Your nomination could be the reason an incredible achievement' is recognised.
Plans lodged to turn rural Hastings plastic factory into Hawke's Bay film hub
The directors hope to open the studio by February 2028.
Dishwasher at 12, NZ's youngest Domino's owner at 18 – now he oversees 149 stores
Napier's Liam Stops went $450,000 into debt at age 18 - all to buy a Domino's store.
Zespri branded 'fat and lazy', as apple titan dips toe into sector
A Hawke's Bay fruit grower says Zespri has become 'fat and lazy' and a shake-up is needed.
Vineyard lit up with 600 candles. And, no, it's not an art show
'Those candles we actually imported from France.'
Breaking up supermarkets and the case of the Chilean coin
OPINION: By reason or by force. The coin tells the story of a country that tried both.
Brandy while dying: The day Pukemokimoki Hill came tumbling down
The hill turned Napier into what it is today – but it was also a place of tragedy.
Mazu upsets Everest contenders as $19 shot at Randwick
OPINION: Runaway winner of maiden steeplechase backed it up two days later.