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Crystal Fraser has launched a petition over a lack of a bus service to Hastings.

'Sometimes they need somewhere calm to sit, something to eat, somebody who’ll listen.'

Labour and the Greens have pulled out of the debates over Hager book allegations.

All three unintentionally gave the same score as they listed their wins and misses.

And which leader hasn't used an alarm clock since 1995?

A guide to Hawke’s Bay must-dos based on the 2026 wine tourism winners.

'Positive doesn’t mean ignoring our problems. It means believing we can get through them.'

The directors hope to open the studio by February 2028.

Success in the Gold Trail Stakes at Hastings made it back-to-back wins for the filly.

Napier's Liam Stops went $450,000 into debt at age 18 - all to buy a Domino's store.

Second Group 1 of the season at Hastings produced a thrilling finish.

Tess Redgrave's story of madness, make-believe and reinvention.

'Those candles we actually imported from France.'

First Five's track work this week suggests improvement in tomorrow's Group 1 at Hastings.

Peter Gerbes splashed the cash with a smile on his face, knowing it would help others.

Big-time racing returns to Hastings on Saturday but punters will face some challenges.

'She said, "you shouldn’t have come in here". There was no apology.'

Havelock North High's national results 'not bad for a little school in the provinces'.

The alleged offenders fled before police arrived.

We've ranked our top 15 - now we want to hear from you.

Bella Narbey has written her name into the sport’s record books.

Waitak will try to defend his Howden Mile title on Saturday but could still be improving.

There was 'so much creativity, colour and imagination' on show, organisers say.

Police say anyone causing fear or harm with firearms will be held to account.

Constable Nyge Walker swam through a rip to rescue a teen at Pourerere Beach.

The Upper Mōhaka Rodeo Club has ridden its final ride.

Wilkey is a former architect, big sports fan, and one of Hawke’s Bay’s top rising artists.

X Factor Australia winner Reece Mastin was catapulted to fame at age 16.

Twelve standout schoolboy rugby wingers made their mark across the country.