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Latest from Hawke's Bay
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
‘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'.
Splash Planet’s future up for feedback as Hastings council looks to limit rates rises
Ratepayers pay about $1.6m a year (about $50 per rates bill a year) towards running it.
Teen accused of murdering schoolboy snatched phone to film bloody video, court hears
Content warning: This story describes the scene of a homicide.
Travel Alerts: Auckland's new food festival, Black Barn’s global win and airline upgrades
Harbour dinners, a global wine win, river safaris and daily flights to Los Angeles.
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.'
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.'
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.
'Could have caused huge damage': Police find suspected pipe bomb
A 21-year-old man faces firearm, explosives and ammunition charges.
Fire at packhouse during strike action, roads blocked
'People in the area are advised to keep windows and doors closed.'
'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.
'May impact travel': Strong winds warning for Auckland Harbour Bridge
Gusts up to 80km/h may affect those crossing the bridge during the afternoon peak.
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.
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.'
'Deer running everywhere': Ākitio Station shoots about 1800 deer in three years
Ākitio Station owner Edwyn Kight said deer numbers exploded after Covid lockdowns.
'We're drowning': Mum's cost-of-living plea to politicians. Here's how they responded
Despite a six-figure household income, the family has nothing left after essential bills.
Cold snap: Thunderstorms, snow and 110km/h gales over next 24 hrs
Snowfall warnings apply to Crown Range Rd and Milford Rd until 3am.
Waiōuru fire: Smoke warning lifted for Napier and Hastings
The fire had covered 3700ha by Wednesday morning.
Gavin Mutch nails second Great Raihania Shears title
World champion Gavin Mutch opened his season with a victory at Hastings.
Fleeces fly again at Napier's WoolWorks
Cyclone Gabrielle nearly destroyed the WoolWorks factory three and a half years ago.
Watch: Fire guts Napier central-city church
Police were investigating, but the cause of the fire has not been confirmed.