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Two Hawke's Bay women named in Zonta's top 50 list
Zonta's 50 Women of Achievement includes two from Hawke's Bay.
Artist impressions reveal Kimi Ora school's multi-million dollar revamp
Kimi Ora School Community is progressing with their new school.
'You're on your own': Why Hawke's Bay families are walking for MND awareness
Her husband went from building furniture to not being able to hold a screwdriver.
Holidays mean Hastings will wait two more weeks for deputy mayor decision
First time a Pacific Islander has been sworn in as a councillor in Hastings.
Two Hastings District Councillors to miss swearing-in ceremony
Hastings District councillors will be sworn in on Thursday.
Hawke's Bay 'catfish' cases: Police say there may be more victims of Irish predator
Predators often get access to friends of victims, online expert says.
The raffle ticket that sold Coastguard Hawke's Bay its first female skipper
Joanne Wills had no idea just how far her decision to volunteer would take her.
Sheets and signs to stay: Delay won't dull Havelock residents Spark tower fight
A decision on the future of a cellphone tower in Havelock North has not been made.
Seasonal fury: Sleepy lifestyle blocks threatened by a housing crisis
Neighbours say the pop-up accommodation will devalue their homes and inspire crime.
His wife warned a van was coming. He accelerated through a 'give way', killing her
Former councillor told police he thought "if he braked he would hit the other vehicle".
'Targeted attacks on police': Cop's house shot at in Wairoa
A gun was fired into the door of the officer's home about 11pm on Saturday night.
Hidden photo poses a puzzle
A previously hidden photograph has left the owner looking for clues.
Dealing with death: Funeral directors' podcast lifts the lid on profession
What really happens when someone dies? Undertakers answer the burning questions.
Wintry weather in store for Hawke's Bay
Chilly temperatures make a return as the leftovers from winter bite at region.
Pink Fairy back on the beat: Liam Fontaine leads Hawke's Bay breast cancer walk
Two years ago he stopped a would-be robber in his pink outfit. No such dramas this time.
'Really angry': Hawke's Bay DHB psychologists feel the strain
"Those who are hanging on by their fingernails for an offer will let go and leave."
From $500,000 to $5m: Massive jump in contract 'power' for Hastings council CEO
"You get to a point eventually where you ask the question 'what do councillors do?'."
Hawke's Bay elections: Final results confirmed as Jacoby Poulain ousted in tight race
The final election results for councils around the region are now in.
O'Keefe promises 'love and trust' to new Flaxmere councillor
Newcomer Peleti Oli has broken the tight twosome of Henare O'Keefe and Jacoby Poulain.
Hawke's Bay District Health Board: Who's in and who's out?
The election results for the Hawke's Bay District Health Board are now out.
Central Hawke's Bay District Council election results: Who's in and who's out
Election results for the Central Hawke's Bay District Council have been released.
30 per cent rise in gang numbers in Hawke's Bay
Gangs are growing more confident in Hawke's Bay, Lawrence Yule says. But is he right?
Hastings councillors to hire investigator to search for water museum leak
"Unless we have an investigation ... that cloud will hang over all of us for all time."
Water Central leak: Council releases details about what its investigation will look like
Though some councillors reckon their own $100k "guesstimate" would be on low side.
Show promises energy, emotion and heart
Postmodern Jukebox will perform at the Napier Municipal Theatre on October 15.
Dog classified as dangerous attacked woman walking down street two months later
Woman jumped on to a nearby car roof to avoid the dog's attack.
'Miracle': Never-before-seen footage of the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake found in rusty cans
A garage at a property in Foxton has unearthed astounding footage of NZ's deadliest quake.
Pick me: Hastings council candidates make final plea to voters
Hastings District Council candidates spoke at a Grey Power run event.
Health board chairman says 'serious concerns' raised about Lowe's Pit
Health Board chairman shocked at 'lack of concern' from region's officials.
Hastings mayoral candidate requests council clear his name over water museum leak
Hastings District Councillors provided with declaration to sign.
What the museum could look like: Water Central proposal image revealed
New details of the proposal for Water Central can now be revealed.
Mercedes driver's complaint about being confronted at gunpoint by Hastings police dismissed
The Independent police conduct authority has released findings into an incident in 2018.
Hastings Room proposed name for the Plaza
Five names were put forward for the wider precinct which includes the Opera House.
Council to hold extraordinary meeting over water museum leak
Hastings District Council will hold an 'extraordinary' public meeting this week.
Foul play? Council rules family's backyard basketball hoop is a 'structure'
Neighbour complained about the noise of dribbling teens. Council found an illegal hoop.
Hastings Mayor hunts for source of water museum leak
Sandra Hazlehurst is questioning councillors over the information leak to media.
Hastings District Council proposes $8.6m museum for water
Hastings Council has proposed a million-dollar building for the story of water to be told.
Harvey and Hazlehurst respond to straw poll result
Hawke's Bay Today held a debate between the two Hastings mayoral candidates.
Te Aute College under scrutiny over board's performance
Te Aute College faces scrutiny over its BOT performance.
Labour backed candidate slammed by Flaxmere kaumātua
First party-backed council candidate in Hawke's Bay slammed as "political tampering".
Hawke's Bay District Health Board member calls for Minister to remove board members
Jacoby Poulain has hit out at her organisation.
'Traffic pinch point': Sandra Hazlehurst vows to prioritise a four-lane expressway
Damon Harvey says there are other priorities that need "greater investment".
Child on bike injured by election hoarding
A child on a bike was injured by an election hoarding put in the wrong place in Havelock.
Tipene wins Waiata Māori Music Award
Flaxmere rapper's stunning rise: From being the guy who cleaned up to the guy who won.
Shop4Good makes every dollar count for Cranford Hospice
A group of business owners will take over the Cranford Hospice Shop for a day.
American star Ben Harper to play at Church Road Winery
Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals will play at Napier's Church Road Winery.
Hastings District Council breached consent over lack of testing of Lowes Lake water
The levels of E. coli in Lowes Lake was not tested for a year, despite consent conditions.
Three people injured in serious crash in Clive
Three people have been injured in a two-car crash in Napier.
Stan Walker's encounter with God
Stan Walker will perform at the Napier Municipal Theatre on September 16.
Watch: Pedestrian struck by van offers to pay for damages
'I was quite surprised by how far I got thrown', says hospitalised crash victim.
34-year-old man appears in court after dramatic pursuit through Havelock North
Reihana Hohepa Kireka, 34, has been denied bail.
Draining Lake Lowe: 'Skeletons' of Hastings industrial lake could be revealed
Lowes Pit could be hiding more than first thought beneath the water.
Lowes Lake identified as a 'potential risk' to Heretaunga Plains aquifer
A water body in an industrial part of Hastings has been identified as a "potential risk".
Spark apologises to residents in meeting over controversial cell tower
Spark has met with concerned Havelock North residents about a cell tower.
Spark warns Rugby World Cup viewing might be affected if Havelock North cell tower doesn't go ahead
Spark has put a halt on the construction of a controversial cell tower in Havelock North.
Tummy bug hits nearly 100 kids at one school
The Lion King is on hold as a Napier school recovers from a tummy bug.
Fight breaks out at controversial cell tower site in Havelock North
Violence has erupted at the site of a controversial cell tower in Havelock North.
Residents demand halt on construction of cell tower
Havelock North residents are angry a cell tower is being put up on a residential street.
Bay man's back surgery: 'I had no life and now I've got it all back'
Aaron Trask's life has been transformed following revolutionary back surgery.
Damon Harvey says Havelock North needs third road to Hastings
Hastings mayoral candidate wants to lead a "master plan" for Havelock North.
This one's for 'Jooky': Son's last wish spurs mother to get back to horse training
The "Remember Jooky Mile" on Saturday promises to be an emotional occasion.
'He was holding his hand out': Cyclist trapped under truck in horror crash
Cyclist in his 50s is fighting for life after a collision that trapped him under a truck.
Spirit of Waiata Māori Music Awards lives on
The Waiata Māori Music Awards will be held at Clubs Hastings on Friday, September 13.
A last minute in the water with Dad: Coming to grips with fisherman's death
Timothy Langford died while fly fishing along the Tukituki River in Hawke's Bay.
'I took 10 deep breaths': 7-year-old saves life of his collapsed mum
"I was feeling worried ... I wouldn't have a mum."
Police seeking Ranapera Taumata after woman dies following assault
A 22-year-old woman has died following a serious assault in Hastings.
Fresh Meat workers feel they have been 'forced out'
Tensions are running high at after 33 jobs lost at the boutique Napier meatworks.
Ranapera Taumata wanted in relation to serious assault in Hastings
Ranapera Taumata is wanted in relation to a serious assault in Hastings on Thursday.
Chilly temperatures and rain headed for Hawke's Bay
A cold and wet week is in store for Hawke's Bay, with a slight reprieve in the middle.
Death toll from Havelock North gastro crisis may rise
Seven deaths are possibly linked to the Havelock North gastroenteritis outbreak.
Woman, 22, remains in serious condition after assault in Camberley
Police are continuing to search for answers for a serious assault on a young woman.
22-year-old woman in hospital after serious assault
A young woman is in hospital following a serious assault in Camberley, Hastings.
Hastings mayoral candidate promises water filter funding
Incumbent mayor Sandra Hazlehurst says the move's impractical and a potential health risk.
Henare O'Keefe: 'It is about justice'
Henare O'Keefe is taking his fight against a liquor store to the High Court.
Kendall Elise: An intriguing storyteller
Singer-songwriter Kendall Elise will be playing a private show in Napier on August 17.
Fisherman named after body found on beach
A rāhui has been placed by local iwi on the Tukituki River and beaches around Haumoana.
Mega-tech merger: EIT finances might have drifted into 'red' without it: chair
Lawrence Yule, a vocal critic of the merger, said EIT was "never likely to go broke".
Te Mata Peak park plan trip up: 'We got a bit ahead of ourselves'
"Probably enthusiasm got in the way of reality from my part. We leg-tripped ourselves."
The purpose-built bunker: How Hawke's Bay new radiation treatment machine will work
Radiation therapy is involved in about 40 per cent of all cancer cures.