Councillor stands up for Mongrel Mob gang’s fence insignia near playground
Local councillor Maxine Boag defends Mongrel Mob signage.
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A little bit of escapism for us all into the world of theatre ... and its woes.
Orchard waste burning now allowed in Hawke's Bay
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council has confirmed orchardists can burn certain vegetation.
‘Quite frankly, this is devastating’: Mayor hits out at approval of station sale
Mayor Alex Walker said the project would be "high risk" for the environment and community.
‘Very proud’: Napier students honour relatives during Anzac speech contest
'They take a very difficult subject and just show so much understanding and empathy.'
Dannevirke shop sells first division Lotto
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"I've always been just delightfully me from day one." Jackie Clarke goes prima diva in Norsewood
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Hastings celebrates King Charles III's coronation
How Hastings community and officials celebrated the coronation of King Charles III.
'Rocket Like a Hurricane' blasts off from Māhia
Lift-off! Rocket Lab aims to deploy storm-tracking satellites for Nasa.
Rocket Lab launches Nasa cyclone satellites, following rival’s blunder
Launch shifted from Virginia to Mahia. Why the time-pressure is on.
Community voice informs CHB's cyclone recovery plan
The locality plan focuses on the immediate and short-term needs of the community.
'She was doing it four or five months before she could talk': Why new parents should learn to sign
Parents and teachers are noticing the big benefits it can bring children learning to talk.
Free ‘energy coaching’ powers household savings
An 'energy coaching' service is extended to help whānau save on electricity bills.
Local Focus: Helping to fix throwaway mindset
Napier's Repair Cafe is fostering a fix-it culture.
Contrasting events celebrate King Charles' coronation
A series of pictures showing commemoration of King Charles coronation in Hawke's Bay
Going to the dogs to raise money for cyclone relief at winery
Hundreds turned out for the mass dog walk event, featuring wine, at Elephant Hill.
Gang signage has been painted on a fence next to a playground. Napier’s council can’t touch it
Would you let your kids play here?
Fears of 'unfair' valuations on cyclone-hit properties
Cyclone Gabrielle has caused a big headache for those preparing new council valuations.
Face-off over hospital claims as race for Tukituki begins
The National candidate says the Labour MP may be over-egging a new hospital proposal.
Scragg and a dog called Chook win North Island sheep dog trials title
Sheep dog trialist David Scragg put's Wairoa name on the honours board again
A right royal celebration in Woodville
There was a special guest at Tararua District's ceremony for the coronation.
There’s a major earthquake happening beneath NZ - but you can’t feel it
'Silent' events occurring below NZ unleash equivalent energy of 6.9 quake in four months.
Hawke's Bay club rugby: Victory at last for Havelock North
Six teams lead the race for the top six, but two others are still in the running.
Karamu High kapa haka devotees full of passion in return to competition
Karamu High School returned to the stage for the first time in five years.
Laying it Bare: Deciphering Hawke’s Bay’s most intriguing island
Very few people experience the wildlife wonders of Te Motu-o-Kura, with good reason.
Coronation time in the Bay
No parades, new parks or streets, but we do have sandwiches, crowns, and Lotto
Concerns Treasury underestimated cyclone cost by $100m a year
A consultancy also says 600-1500 permanent horticulture jobs may be lost short-term.
Mother who beat child, hid injuries under face paint on Air NZ flight fails to reduce jail sentence
Jailed woman tried to hide child's injuries under face paint on Air NZ flight.
'Deserved a better ending': Cape Kidnappers tour company closes with swipe at 'red tape'
For almost 70 years they'd driven past Cape Kidnappers' stunning cliffs, until a collapse.
Power returns to Hawke’s Bay: Unison network now fully restored, three months on
Another big step has been taken in the region's recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Ratepayers to fund Samoa trip for Hastings mayor and council CEO
A friendship agreement will be signed with the Samoan district of Falealili.
'Up Chuck': Firefighters monitor Napier group’s plan to burn King Charles effigy
A local collective of artists is lighting fires instead of watching the coronation.