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'Huge loss': Pushback at plan to close Hawke's Bay post branches
Raureka Masonic Village residents are preparing a petition.
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The most stolen cars in Hawke's Bay in 2025, and how to stop them being targeted
Nearly nine in 10 stolen vehicles are more than 10 years old.
Napier’s blue bungalow, once home to NZ’s top restaurant, is turning orange
A new tenant is moving into Napier's former Pacifica restaurant - and it isn't an eatery.
Wine group collapse leaves creditors $12m out of pocket
A licence deal lets Hawke's Bay Wine Company keep trading while assets are sold.
Hot weather for Hawke’s Bay’s big event month
Drawcards in February include fishing, rugby league and Art Deco.
Hawke’s Bay marks 95 years since deadly quake that reshaped its cities
The 1931 Hawke's Bay quake killed 256 people and injured thousands.
Can VR really teach people to drive safely? New Hawke’s Bay course tested
The 10-session VR course costs $150 and undercuts many in-car lessons.
Rule change: 12-month prescriptions will be ‘less stressful’ for patients
A Hawke's Bay medical centre is welcoming the rule change for 12-month prescriptions.
Man critically injured outside Napier nightclub
The 46-year-old was found unresponsive on the ground at around 1am.
Napier gets big thumbs-up after offshore race
The Napier race, first held in the 1970s, has been called the only "true" offshore race.
From fatal risks to 2am calls: Inside the life of Hawke’s Bay’s Harbourmaster
Adrian Wright oversees safety on all Hawke's Bay waterways.
Hawks trailblazer back in Bay 50 years after sparking hoops revolution
Ed Donohue wasn't in the Bay long but it was a heady time when he arrived in the mid '70s.
Hawke's Bay summer photo win inspires 22yo to pursue photography
This year’s contest drew more than 500 Hawke’s Bay summer photo entries.
Editorial: We are at a crossroad; if we don’t make the difficult decisions then our insurers will
OPINION: While we still can, the country needs to invest in our defence.
Gisborne council urged to stop 'appeasing' forestry industry
The group wants the council to block forestry consents on red and orange land.
How to tell if that $50 in your wallet is fake
Passing or holding forged notes can lead to up to 10 years in prison.
Napier wool auctions to cease after about 150 years; Christchurch last centre standing
Napier wool auctions date back to the 1800s. They will likely come to an end in April.
Weekend scorcher: Hawke's Bay heading for 30C+ and clear blue skies
MetService says Hawke's Bay can expect clear skies from Friday to Monday.
Arrest made over alleged Napier petrol station aggravated robbery
One youth has been charged over the incident that happened about 1.15am yesterday.
'End of an era': Wool auctions to leave Napier after over 140 years
Wool sector changes see PGG Wrightson end its long-running Napier auctions.
'Money is just not part of the equation today': Volunteer dentists experience high demand
The two-week Tō Waha dental care initiative is free for adults with urgent dental pain.
Art Deco train tickets: Early bookings urged as Napier excursions return
About 2500 tickets have been available for the February 19-23 vintage train rides.
Client documents caught up in law firm cyber attack
Police and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner are investigating.
Construction starts on $28 million ward for Hawke’s Bay Hospital
The new ward is being built in sections and will have 28 beds.
Mount slip recovery continues as cordon tightens along beachfront
The public is asked to recognise the site is still a hazardous area.
Napier petrol station robbed in late-night incident, staff threatened
Police are asking for help to locate four offenders involved in a petrol station robbery.
'Exciting': PGG Wrightson sets up single national wool auction
PGG Wrightson says no staff will lose their jobs in the move.
Work on three bridges delays traffic between Napier and Hastings
Work will disrupt traffic on both the Hawke's Bay Expressway and State Highway 51.
'Plan B' wanted for highways that keep getting damaged by storms
NZTA warns at least 1000 more truckloads of slip debris must still be cleared.
Life-saving lifeline: Wairoa airport runway to be extended and upgraded
The $4.2m project extends Wairoa’s runway from 914m to 1250m.