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League star's father died after 'terrifying' two-day fight for survival post-cyclone
George Luke was stuck between landslips 'which went as far as the eye could see'.
Energy, water, mass immigration: Why ex-All Blacks captain is joining NZ First
News broke of Taine Randell's candidacy while he was running a rugby training.
From Haaland to Napier: The Facebook memory that saved Leo Brown's career
Surgeons once told the striker his wrecked foot meant he might never play again.
‘Under significant pressure’: Crater-sized potholes riddle Tiniroto Rd
A resident says the community logs three to four near misses on the road every week.
'I've lost Ivy': Bereaved mum recalls floodwaters sweeping daughter away after 'no warning'
Family awoke to ankle-deep water in their home. Within 30 minutes it was at chest height.
Storm in a teacup or serious threat? Why Northland keeps declaring emergencies
Northland state of emergency lifted but more are likely amid future weather events.
'It was torture': Survivor describes desperate attempt to hold on to friend in deadly floodwaters
The pair were swept into floodwaters after the Esk Valley home they were in disintegrated.
Hawke’s Bay mayor refused state of emergency for Cyclone Vaianu, calls it ‘woke’
'We didn’t need a state of emergency ... I think it takes away the importance of one.'
Mayor defends cyclone response as clean-up begins
Cyclone Vaianu brought wind gusts up to 125km/h and waves reaching 11.4m.
Hawke's Bay and Tararua's cyclone extremes – a 194km/h gust, 253mm of rain
Highest gust in an area where people live was 126km/h in Mahia, where power is now out.
Authorities scold Napier thrillseekers ignoring calls to stay out of water
'You can be the most experienced person in the world, it doesn’t mean it won't go wrong.'
One shot at a time: Guy Harrison’s journey to national golf title
Doctors said I needed to prepare for a life in a wheelchair - my parents never did.
Cyclone warning: Hastings mayor tells coastal residents to consider evacuating
'We need people to prepare and make a plan now. I can’t stress this enough.'
Car v kāhu: Hawk survives being 'consumed' by SUV on a test drive
The birds' wings were outstretched like a 'giant feathered butterfly'.
Napier mayor says water deal is ‘amalgamation by stealth’ as councillors push it to next step
Richard McGrath was outvoted 9-4 on a plan he sees as 'amalgamation by stealth'.
Fuel squeeze fallout: Sixty-one Hawke’s Bay return flights cut by Air NZ
Hawke's Bay Airport will lose 61 return flights compared with its usual schedule.
'Could be very impactful': Cyclone Vaianu tracks towards Hawke’s Bay
MetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for Sunday.
Cyclone-wary Hawke’s Bay prepares for another potential hit
MetService says Hawke’s Bay could experience wind gusts of about 110km/h.
Australian NBL evergreen joins Hawke's Bay Hawks
The Hawks open the season against the Tauranga Whai in Taradale on Saturday.
Council gives consent to sink trawler for new reef off Napier
It is the first sunken-vessel reef project in Hawke’s Bay.
Hawke’s Bay council prepares rivermouths amid cyclone storm surge concern
Swells could be a concern as PM encourages people to prepare and stock up.
Napier's MTG museum to be renamed
'Each building will have its own name gifted by mana whenua.'
Nearly 900 people sign petition to save NZ Post branch in suburban Hastings
The Raureka NZ Post service has operated from the local pharmacy for a decade.
How a tattoo and a title chase brought the 'Great Dane' back to Napier
The 26-year-old Dane has returned for a second stint with Napier City Rovers.
Man discovered he was being burgled when thief disconnected Wi-Fi modem
Burgler Rangi Ferrall kicked the victim in the stomach and punched him in the face.
Kiwi family business faces bankruptcy after shipment ‘ransacked’ by US drug-hunters
Family firm says carefully sourced goods trashed when passing through US.
Remnants of tropical cyclone could bring 'significant' rain and wind to Hawke's Bay
Heavy rain, strong winds and large swells are likely in parts of the North Island.
'There is nothing to be scared of': Clash over mana whenua seat on water forum
Hastings councillors backed appointing Mike Paku, rejecting an amendment by 8-2.
Young Napier footballer eyes trip to Barcelona
Oscar and his dad are considering a Barca Academy clinic to further the 7yo's skills.