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Fatal crash closes major Hawke's Bay highway for hours

A person died in a crash on State Highway 50, north of Tikokino, earlier today.

Pou carved for Hawke's Bay whare to be returned to NZ after 134 years

The carvings are coming home after more than a century sitting in an Australian museum.

From Maraenui to Twickenham - Napier girl’s dream

There'll be 82,000 people at the World Cup final watching a girl from Maraenui walk out.

A proposal for Taylor Swift: How about a wedding in Hastings?

It's the land of flowing wine, shining sun and a mayor who dances to Shake It Off.

Nick Stewart: The Govt could free us from the power companies, but chooses not to

OPINION: If our state housing can access competitive electricity, why can’t everyone?

Housing strategy for Napier and Hastings finalised after more than two years

A future housing plan has been adopted after years of work, but not everyone is happy.

From EIT to ‘I do’: Chinese couple's journey back to Hawke’s Bay

Hans and Yee met at EIT in 2019, leading to their eventual wedding in China in 2024.

John Jenkins: Ambitious debut plans for promising Hastings-trained filly

OPINION: Three-year-old filly creates big impression winning trial at Foxton.

'Strengthening resilience': $24.6m fund bolsters Gisborne, Wairoa projects

Horticulture projects in the two districts received funding in the latest announcement.

Mayoral candidates clash over Māori wards, water rates at debate

Over 150 people attended the debate in Waipukurau, with 120 more following it online.

Iwi win case objecting to new Hawke's Bay quarry - for now

The quarry site is close to burial caves and the scene of an inter-hapu battle.

'Windy story': Strong winds, warm nights expected in Hawke's Bay

Westerly winds may reach severe gales in exposed areas.

Break time before the home party for Magpies trojan Tom Parsons

The skipper has played in 99 matches for the Magpies, but takes a break on Saturday.

Napier's decade-low council rating revealed

Satisfaction with the city's performance, leadership and swimming pools took a dive.

Professional fundraiser on how she got Kiwis to donate $16m for overseas project

Jenni Giblin is something of a fundraising phenomenon.

New $140m retirement village planned for Greenmeadows

Treaty settlement entity Mana Ahuriri is selling land in Napier for the development.