The couple who had a river re-route itself over their land
As the floodwater receded, Annie Phillips realised the river was now flowing 20m closer.
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'Efforts are underway to remove damaged assets and re-evaluate the future of this site.'
Freedom from secrecy and shame: How a sex abuse victim has transformed her life
'Now I live a life that I thought only existed in movies or books.'
Te Pohue farewells rafter and beloved fireman
Alex Scarrow was soon to have become the rural community's volunteer fire commander.
Man causes Christmas scare with toy gun in Hastings
A man was taken into custody in Hastings CBD by police.
Police release name of Hastings homicide victim
Police are investigating the death of Javon Jesse Aranui after an assault in Hastings.
Cannabis found in child’s cot during Hawke’s Bay drug raids
Police found $300,000 worth of drugs in raids of large-scale cannabis operation.
Talented MTG team take difficult year in their stride
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Crash waiting to happen: Camera cop nabs 39 speeding drivers in four hours
Constable Karl Hewitt said at that rate he starts just waiting for an accident to happen.
Christmas Cheer: More than 1000 struggling households in Hawke’s Bay to receive gifts
Santa's helpers give Hawke's Bay people a better Christmas.
Hastings-trained galloper Duncan Creek takes the win at Trentham
Roundup of the week's racing scene in Hawke's Bay.
Mission Estate Winery to host NZ Cross Country and Relay Championships
A concert-goer's dream turns into a runner's delight.
'Fight's over now': Man won't unblock road even if council pays up $200k-plus demand
Eru Smith said he has now given up fighting the council over the use of his land.
Man dies after alleged assault in Hastings
The 24-year-old man had suffered a serious head injury.
Plenty of tickets up for grabs for festive season internationals at McLean Park
So far 1600 tickets have sold for Saturday’s one-day game and 2000 for the Twenty20.
'Brilliant man' who died rafting on Mohaka River named
Alex Scarrow had helped many in a remote community through the challenges of the cyclone.
Ready to move: Kāinga Ora collects homes built for them by schoolkids
Just like the Year 13 students that built them, these houses are leaving school.
James Whakaruru’s killer denied release in Parole Board review
Benny Haerewa served 12 years for killing his partner's son in Hawke's Bay in 1999.
Cyclone Gabrielle: First two homeowners accept buyout offers
Across Napier and Hastings, 147 properties were too unsafe to live in.
'All the bitumen is going soft': Wairoa farmer questions quality of cyclone-hit highway's new seal
Highway damaged by cyclone is breaking up again within weeks of being repaired.
Tūtira re-opens in time for Christmas - and the lake's good for a dip, too
After months of uncertainty, one of Hawke's Bay's most treasured assets is open.
Was it a Cumulus Goosulus or a Cirroduckilaris cloud?
May this goose cloud guide you home to the place you love this Christmas.
Te reo has been diminished by governments before. But doing it in 2023 takes bravado
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Shearer from Tararua smashes record: first woman in the world to shear 700 sheep
'We haven’t seen the last of these girls yet.'
Kāinga Ora homes gifted with free furnishings
Donated items can go a long way for someone moving into a new home.
Blocked by rocks: Landowner wants $200,000 to reopen beachfront drive
Eru Smith says he's tired of negotiating with council and took matters into his own hands.
Wind that back: Tui star Krysten Cottrell's huge year ends with reward she deserves
It's been a whirlwind of a year for Krysten Cottrell. So too was the big announcement.
Bay's head firefighter says weather patterns now ripe for wildfires
It remains open fire season in Hawke's Bay, but probably won't be for long.
MetService heat alert: NZ swelters as temps hit 30C
Humidity and hot days before the weather takes a turn in time for Christmas.
Christmas cracker: Stunning 30C day predicted for Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay is looking at high temperatures and a dry spell this Christmas.
Man left with life-threatening injuries after Hastings 'assault'
The victim has been flown to Wellington Hospital and was undergoing surgery.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Sublime with Rome postpones Havelock North, Expressway crash
A selection of brief news from Hawke's Bay.
Napier Boys’ High School headmaster appointed to Hamilton job
Jarred Williams has been at Napier Boys' High School a little less than three years.