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Sir Rod Drury heads Hawke’s Bay list in New Year Honours
A knighthood, ONZMs and KSMs - nine from Hawke's Bay are on the list.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Christmas cracker: Forecast firms up and Hawke’s Bay is set to sizzle
Christmas Day highs will peak at or near 30C across Napier, Hastings and Wairoa.
Scars of the cyclone: Work to reopen beloved waterfall track set to begin
Entire areas were shut off by flooding and slips, and some accessways are yet to reopen.
Ho ho hot: 30C possible in Hawke’s Bay on Christmas Day
MetService says Hawke's Bay could be NZ's hottest spot for a festive lunch, literally.
From tinsel to emergency: Wairoa firefighters respond to fire moments before Christmas parade
Volunteer crews show their dedication after missing out on festive fun.
Doctor named as Labour candidate for Napier
Alex Hedley wants to reclaim the seat for Labour from National's Katie Nimon.
Which part of NZ was the most generous with Givealittle donations this year?
A new report highlights some of the causes Kiwis cared most about this financial year.
'This plane will save lives': Hawke's Bay gets new $5m air ambulance
The new plane will transport hundreds of patients each year, and also support Wairoa.
Hawke’s Bay’s twin cities record hottest spring in 135 years - experts warn of ‘new normal’
Temperatures in Hawke’s Bay, like most of the country, have been 'well above average'.
Pine forest owner praises response as 5ha Hawke's Bay blaze contained
The fire was detected early by one of Pan Pac's contractors.
$33k setback for sacked council manager who said laws were 'stupid'
Simon Mutonhori's legal action was described by a judge as 'overlong and complicated'.
Still two more days of 3OC left as Hawke's Bay bakes in December warm spell
Hastings is forecast to ease from 31C Monday to 26C by Thursday.
Video offers first glimpse of Wairoa’s planned flood spillway
After Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023, Wairoa was given $70m to protect the town from flooding.
'It’s going to be roasting': Hawke’s Bay braces for five days above 30C
It will be hot enough to cook an egg on a car bonnet, says a forecaster.
'I felt so alone': The organisation working to help women succeed in the building industry
Casey Aranui was told she would be 'too distracting', that there weren’t toilets for her.
Editorial: Wairoa’s gang leadership fails charity boxing gig
OPINION: 'Its not just violence affecting a town — it’s the spectre of violence.'
‘Behaviour has crossed the line’: Home security allowance for councillors
Some councillors will be able to access allowances of up to $5500 to improve security.
Sunair back flying, not happy at being grounded for almost 5 months
Airline says it was a 'dreadful' experience, but CAA says safety is crucial.
A day out watching a bridge connect a community once more
'We didn’t want to miss it. There were a lot there first thing, 7am.'
The end of ‘Category 3’: Cyclone red zones to be phased out
Controversial labels placed over thousands of cyclone-hit properties to be phased out.
One of the biggest crane lifts in New Zealand for new bridge north of Wairoa
Thursday's lift will be a sight to behold, and a joy for the community of Te Reinga.
Denis O'Reilly: Time to fight the good fight after Wairoa boxing night cancelled
OPINION: The police's apprehension is based on reality, and that reality needs to stop.
From 'bling' to legacy: Council treasure connects generations of chairmen and chairwomen
The pendant was crafted in 1999 from tanekaha wood and Haast jade.
Fish giveaway could end by Christmas without new sponsor
The Kai Ika Project in Hawke's Bay has shared over 10,000kg of food since December 2024.
$400k IRD debt puts former Wairoa restaurant owner in liquidation
Layton Gemmell blames mounting pressure from Covid, Cyclone Gabrielle and debt.
‘Gutted’: Police cancel boxing event to prevent gang tension in crowd
Mongrel Mob and Black Power watching boxing together could 'escalate', cops say.
HB rent prices drop for first time in years – but it's still 'really rough' for families
A property expert says we're seeing a 'slight correction' in Hawke's Bay's rental market.
Little back in the race for world cross-country honours
Where there's a Will, there's a way – William Little makes second World title bid.
Hawke’s Bay among top three most flood-exposed regions in NZ, new rainfall maps show
'We’ve looked all around the country and West Coast and Hawke’s Bay and Nelson stand out.'
Hawke’s Bay set for hot stretch, could top 30C on Monday
It'll be a balmy weekend and could get even hotter at the start of the week.