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Father of five killed in Tarawera crash: 'I'll never forget you, brother'
The seasonal worker killed in the SH5 crash yesterday was a father of five children.
Hospital partners with Royston and Crest to free up surgeries
A new partnership will enable 631 additional operations for residents across Hawke's Bay.
Haze of morning smoke covers Hastings CBD
The regional council chairman says his biggest failure is the inability to ban burn-offs.
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Dannevirke Friends of the Settlers Cemetery are once again holding a walk.
Covid fears: Ship crew enter fourth day anchored off Napier
Covid-19 fears see ship anchored for fourth day
Tarawera tragedy: Samoan 'leader' and father of five killed
Emergency services were called to the crash on SH5 at 9.52am on Monday.
Waka overturns off Awatoto coast, Napier
The waka flipped off the coast of Clive, Napier.
Authorities testing crew on Brisbane infection ship; 1 new imported Covid case
There were zero new cases of the virus yesterday.
Lightbulb moment: Wairoa residents switched on to sustainability
3000 households are to be given energy saving lightbulbs in Wairoa - free of charge.
Neighbours attempt to hose down Flaxmere fire
Tarbet Place neighbours attempted to fight the flames with garden hoses.
Fatal pedestrian crash victim named as Steven Karena Timu
Pedestrian who died after SH2 crash named as Steven Karena Timu.
Haze of morning smoke covers Hastings CBD
The regional council chairman says his biggest failure is the inability to ban burn-offs.
'You have to be a bloody hero to be in small business at the moment': Business braces for new rules
Business is bracing for a bundle of employment law changes under the new government.
Meka Whaitiri says election win shows Māori understand forgiveness
"Put your head down, work hard and do your time - Māori voters tend to acknowledge that."
Magpies poised for historic Labour Weekend shield defence
How many fans will be at the Ranfurly Shield match on Saturday?
'You have to be a bloody hero to be in small business at the moment': Business braces for new rules
Business is bracing for a bundle of employment law changes under the new government.
Missing Hawke's Bay woman found safe and well
Mikayla Rongo was last seen in the Hastings area on Saturday.
Holiday horror: Samoan workers on vacation in fatal crash
Workers were turning into a cafe carpark at the time of the smash, police say.
Hospital partners with Royston and Crest to free up surgeries
A new partnership will enable 631 additional operations for residents across Hawke's Bay.
Fictional kayakers saved during joint rescue training exercise
Police, coastguard and a surf life saving squad worked together in the mock emergency.
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Meka Whaitiri says election win shows Māori understand forgiveness
"Put your head down, work hard and do your time - Māori voters tend to acknowledge that."
Let the A & P Show begin - the big week in Hastings
The Hawke's Bay Show runs from Wednesday to Monday this year.
BMX riders take to the skies at Battle of the Bags
"I'm so proud of it and would love to do it again," organiser Georgie De Salis says.
Twenty years of Farmers' Market to be celebrated
In its two decades, the market has become a "spectacular event in its own right".
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Celebrating the pursuit of excellence
Dr Te Aro Moxon admits that all of his training will never fill his kete.
Election could throw up some 'delicious outcomes' for Kahungunu
It has demonstrated to all that there is real leadership in our area,
Refreshed iwi education strategy gets the tick off
The education system is still letting down Māori.
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Covid-19 set to hit red meat sector hard in 2020/21
Billion-dollar decline expected.
Appeals dropped, $1b Hamilton housing and waterways project to start
Interest is already strong from land-starved Hamilton home builders.
Grant for fairy tern protection
Foundation North contributes to saving the fairy tern.
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Local Focus: The ice choppers of Hawke's Bay
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Local Focus: Wise words from Ikaroa-Rāwhiti candidates on Māori incarceration
Ikaroa-Rāwhiti candidates on high prison mumbers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Ikaroa-Rāwhiti candidates on workplace partnerships
Ikaroa-Rāwhiti candidates on workers and employers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Business or environment? Coal or unemployment? Napier candidates pick sides
Five Napier candidates, five different opinions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The Development Hub helps women find the best version of themself
Many women just need "a place that believes in them". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Do Tukituki candidates want as many prisons as America?
Tukituki candidates discuss crime and prisons. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Auckland buyers flee to Hawke's Bay with $3m-plus in hand
Luxury properties in demand but agents say buyers need to be realistic.
What PM's big win means for the housing market - six predictions
OPINION: Wealth tax, mortgage rates, rental laws - they are all being talked about.
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Labour promises to double sick leave, increase minimum wage to $20 an hour
Andrew Little has unveiled what Labour is promising voters in its workplace policy.
Man awarded $20k after discovering image of topless colleague on iPad
A woman used a workmate's iPad to take a photo of an image of her naked breasts.
Tourism plea: Open up under level 2 to help save industry
Domestic travel essential to keep struggling tourism businesses going.
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Port worker has new virus strain; likely infected on ship heading for Brisbane
The port worker is the first Covid-19 community case in NZ since September 24.
Covid concern: Napier Port refusing to let log ship dock
The Ken Rei logging ship is anchored offshore and carrying 21 crew members.
Foral exhibition hits a high note
Dannevirke Floral Art Society members let their imaginations run wild at their exhibition.
Warning that Hawke's Bay council squabble could delay coastal erosion action
There is disagreement around councils on who should pay for what.
Police seeks witnesses of stabbing
Police are asking witnesses of the alleged stabbing on Sunday morning to come forward.
Editorial: Labour has the power, now it must bring change for Hawke's Bay
In a region split down the middle, a Split Enz special ensued.
Local Focus: The ice choppers of Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay frost control from above. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Relay for Life Hawke's Bay tipped to raise $100k
There are three main sections of the event: Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back.
Hawke's Bay's incident-filled weekend: Pedestrian death, unexplained death, and alleged stabbing
Person who heard alleged Waipukurau stabbing said it "sounded different – more serious".