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Fourth national title beckons on Hulls' windy road to Paris
She won 200 metres titles in 2021, 2022, and 2023 - but she has a bigger goal.
Farming to football: New Napier City Rover an ex-NZ age-grade and World Cup rep
A young Kiwi footballer's travels have taken him around the world and now to Napier.
'Massive recession’ likely for Hawke’s Bay, mayor says
Economists and CEOs see light at the end of the tunnel. What about on the streets?
Donation goes some way to saving Hawke's Bay Knowledge Bank as pause looms
Private donation enables the digital archive to continue for three months.
Māori King, politicians expected to descend on Ngāti Kahungunu hui
The hui at Omāhu Marae follows several that drew thousands across the motu.
Horse of the Year 2024: Sophie Scott is the quinella queen
Sophie Scott rides victorious in the $80,000 Olympic Cup at HOTY in Hastings.
Tairāwhiti conservationist discovers new mānuka species
Graeme Atkins confirms new manuka species 20 years after initial find.
Ngāti Kahungunu set to host next phase of iwi movement opposing government policy
Ngāti Kahungunu will host hui to address government policies.
They wanted a backyard pool - as soon as workers arrived, things 'didn't feel right'
Warren Hanger has spent $80,000 on what is currently a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Gift for the Taker: Kiwi fan's special taonga for WWE legend
‘Well, I really admire this man so much that I’ll give him a part of who we are.'
'Catastrophic': Banned driver sped from cops before crashing into photographers
The forbidden driver who had earlier sped away from police faced several charges.
Watch: Infamous mankini-wearing Aussie makes Horse of the Year debut
He wore an itsy bitsy teenie weenie orange plunging-top mankini.
Hastings cannabis plant the 'size of a big Christmas tree'
Stolen-then-abandoned bush turns out to be a massive cannabis plant.
'It’s vital we factor this': Flood protection had no chance against Gabrielle - report
Further work required to design appropriate flood mitigation.
Grandstand empty but no shortage of seating
Thousands are expected in the last days of the Horse of the Year Show.
Several seriously injured and major road blocked following crash
Pakowhai Rd was closed and diversions in place along Te Ara Kahikatea and Elwood Rd.
'All so horsey': Good things from small packages at HOY
Pocket rockets take to the Horse of Year arena.
From Napier City Rovers to the Premier League and the World Cup
Napier City Rovers is where it started for Scottish football international Jonathan Gould.
'Get on with the job sooner': Government streamlines flood protection
It's believed a streamlined consent process should enable a faster Hawke's Bay rebuild.
Horse of the Year 2024: Windy start for exceptional equestrians
Thousands turned up for the event after years of cancellations.
Police spikes deployed to stop vehicle after failing to stop in Napier
Police spikes used after man fails to stop for police in Bayview ending in Napier arrest.