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High and dry: Stolen boat found on cannabis-growing property 100km from marina
The Mighty Pelican was found on the property, as well as another boat thought stolen.
'Just kept getting up': Officers used Tasers to bring CBD attack dog under control
Witnesses describe how the attack happened in a Hastings CBD street.
One seriously injured in dog attack in Hastings CBD
The dog had been impounded twice in May this year for roaming.
'Just kept coming': Wairoa mayor on his late-night flood emergency declaration
Craig Little says emergency services were stretched and high tide was coming.
Wairoa cleans up and counts cost of yet another flood
At least 14 Wairoa properties have been yellow-stickered after the flood.
'Nothing to hide': Ikea's 43,000 hectares of forest in New Zealand
Ikea has converted six Central Hawke’s Bay farms to forestry since 2021.
'It’s extraordinary': 10,000 turn up for Matariki beach fires in Napier
'The vibe at Mahuika isn’t just special, it’s extraordinary.'
Chilled ambitions: Chasing a dream of being selected for Frozen Ferns
Two Hawke's Bay swimmers will race in Alexandra’s 5C waters for national team selection.
Fully furnished house offered in bid to attract dentist to small town
It's rural, it's high needs, with a clinic just waiting to be permanently staffed.
'Taken away his home': Boat seized by council from inner harbour
The Aurora was removed from berth, put aboard a truck, and taken away.
Passenger pays stranger to chase bus after being stranded at toilet stop
Thomas Fry, 74, was left behind in Waipukurau during a rest break.
'It’s crazy': Quadbiker hits out over plan to put gate over road to Cape Kidnappers
Pedestrians can still reach the beach, but quadbikes like Brian Taylor’s can’t.
'Dodged a bullet big time': Wairoa wakes after overnight flooding and evacuations
Mayor Craig Little said the council was right to trigger a local state of emergency.
Frosty mornings ahead as clear skies return for Matariki weekend
Clear skies promise prime skiing around Queenstown and Wānaka.
'Move now to higher ground': Wairoa residents urged to prepare amid floods
Water levels on the Wairoa River may rise overnight as heavy rain continues.
On The Up: $50,000 on the line – Flaxmere brothers competing for top prize at Song Quest
'It’s essentially a golden ticket.'
Local maiden centre of punting plunge a year after winning trial
Cambridge trainer Chris Wood has had his best season in 20 years.
Family says woman died over fears she faced 25-hour hospital wait
Briar Parfitt, 40, died in a car beside her teenage daughter on Saturday.
'Pure shock and fear': Wife recalls finding fatally stabbed husband
Keith Pati was stabbed so hard that the entire blade of the knife entered his left temple.
Victim's loved ones confront man who killed over shirt colour
Jay Aranui did not know Andy Winitana before he punched and killed him on a night out.
Kiwi Crunch enters voluntary administration
Kiwi Crunch managed 450 hectares of orchards across Hawke’s Bay and Central Otago.
Low-cost medical centre tells 3000 patients they're no longer enrolled
It says it has been unable to secure enough GPs to sustain 'a safe clinical practice'.
'You can plan for a future': Council removes 'flood risk' label from 75 homes in tiny town
'It is a letter that says the ground is firmer now, and you can plan for a future here.'
Senior nurse says pressure on Hawke's Bay ED is 'constant'
“People say it’s going to take a tragedy ... we’ve had tragedies, and still..."
Former foster father called police after receiving messages detailing alleged abuse of woman
Jury told alleged abuser has historic conviction for manslaughter.
Govt-built inner-city apartments still sitting empty 12 months after they were finished
Minister of Housing Chris Bishop says he is 'immensely frustrated' at the situation.
'I needed help': Drunk employee tried to pee out the window of moving company car
The young man told the ERA he was seeking help for ongoing alcohol issues.
'Significant front': MetService warns of week-long winter blast with snow, rain and gales
Eastern Rangitaiki plunged to -5.3C overnight as frosts gripped the North Island.
'Life is short': Woman wins legal battle to marry second cousin, despite daughter's protest
The couple said they were committed, and their faith made marriage an important next step.