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Hastings man who stabbed father-in-law three times gets home detention
The pair faced off with a flagpole and a baseball bat before one pulled out a knife.
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Unearthing a superstar: Free singing auditions for Hawke’s Bay children in Year 6 to 9
The region's next generation of voices have an opportunity to join Project Prima Volta.
‘You only live once’: Swapping banking for big nights out to revive Hawke’s Bay nightlife
The 32-year-old left her banking job in December to start organising night events.
Is fuel support going to the right places?
New data show essential workers in rural districts drive more than twice as far.
'We are in safe hands': Hawke's Bay awards showcase best of primary sector
Charles and Mandy Yule of Whakamarumaru Station named Silver Fern Farms Farmer of Year.
'Divided' communities brought back together after four years with new bridge
Built with a 90.5m steel arch, Te Rēinga Bridge spans the river with no piers.
Napier mayor gets onto his e-scooter as councils brace for fuel crisis
'On a nice day, you can’t beat it,' Richard McGrath says.
Mission Concert organiser felt 'fobbed off' after Government declined funding
'The New Zealand Government has an agenda that I do not understand.'
Sport and community clubs targeted in spate of Hawke’s Bay burglaries
Since February, police have investigated nine burglaries at clubs across the region.
'Huge milestone': Cyclone repair works finished on SH2 in Hawke’s Bay
A major milestone for Hawke's Bay has been reached after years of road works.
Cabinet gives Eastern Institute of Technology $10m to finish rebuild
The money has been described as a 'game changer' for the Taradale campus.
From Barnsley youth to Rovers centurion: Schofield’s journey to 150 games
Liam Schofield has won the Central League and Chatham Cup with Napier City Rovers.
Hawke's Bay's Easter forecast: A tale of two holidays
Expect Good Friday to be great. Expect Easter Monday to be anything but.
Fuel cost crisis - passenger numbers up 5% on Hawke’s Bay buses
Bus use in Hawke's Bay jumped by 2460 trips in March compared with 2025.
Bridge slip stabilised but cycle path stays shut
Contractors carried out 'mitigation measures' over the weekend.
Truck and trailer rolls, closing Napier highway lane for hours
One person has been taken to Hawke's Bay Hospital in a serious condition.
Person taken to hospital in serious condition after ute flips in two-vehicle crash
Debris was scattered across the road after the crash outside a local polytechnic.
Napier central city CCTV: Council proposes CBD businesses, residents pay
Monitoring the inner-city costs $240k a year; a targeted rate is being proposed.
Former US junior rep signs with the Hawks
'I’m ready to get to work and do whatever the team needs.'
President Tremain steps up for the HBRFU
Former Napier MP Chris Tremain is the new president of the Hawke's Bay Rugby Union.
Three decades of mystery: What happened to Richard Woods?
Woods was an Elvis impersonator and Napier identity when he vanished without trace.
Fresh food frustrations: Northlanders hit out as veges spoil within days
Kiwi households throw out $1364 of food each year, much of it from bad storage.
Orange rain warning: Bay of Plenty hit with road closures, slips and flooding
Rainfall amounts for BoP have ranged between 100 and 190mm.
Hawke’s Bay vinyl compilation showcases rising music talent
'It’s really special to be part of something that celebrates Hawke’s Bay artists.'
Councils of flood hit areas invest in flood barriers as extra security
Each 14.5m Ark tube replaces about 160 traditional sandbags.
Magpies course set for NPC 50th anniversary season
Tasman, Manawatū, Otago, North Harbour and Taranaki head to the home of the Magpies.
Hunter lives with epilepsy. He hasn’t let seizures hold him back from work
'Just give everyone a go. Don’t jeopardise other people’s future.'
HB leaders, financial advisers say $50 fuel relief welcome but no 'silver bullet’
From April 7, about 140,000 families nationwide will get an extra $50 a week.
Fuel shortage fears: Firefighters warn over risky petrol storage
Petrol should only be stored in approved containers and filled to up to 95% capacity.
'Off the seats': Euro youth champion lands for bold Napier City Rovers push
Cooke helped England win the 2014 UEFA Under-17 Championship title.