Police officer's kick to armed burglar's head deemed justified
The burglar had held the police dog's jaws shut with both hands.
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EIT offers year 13 scholarships to help locals study close to home
EIT is asking year 13 students to apply for scholarships to create a pathway to a degree.
'Full-circle moment': Black Fern Liana Mikaele Tu’u returns to former high school
Student wants to be 'wearing the black jersey when I grow up' after meeting Black Ferns.
Pound Pooches, Bunnings adoption event a howling success
Three dogs have new homes after the adoption event, but still more pups looking for homes.
'You can feel it': Why conservationists think HB kiwi numbers have soared
All signs are pointing to a kiwi population renaissance in Hawke's Bay.
'I didn’t think about being scared': Air force medic recognised for rescuing more than 70 people during floods
Dangling from a helicopter above flood waters gains NZ Defence Force recognition.
'Shot in the dark': Search for NZ's best wine helped by Hawke's Bay pinot prodigy
It's the first time the awards have been held in the associate judge's home town.
Prominent artist with 'whimsical' energy was dealing in LSD and other drugs
Dali Susanton even took police to a place where magic mushrooms grow.
'Transformational': World-first te reo festival draws big crowds, despite rain
The streets of Hastings were humming in celebration of te reo Māori.
Military flag featuring battle honours returned in final public outing
Military flag repaired and returned to Hastings District Council.
'With me and pork, it just clicks': Butcher apprentice mastering his trade
Butcher apprentice to take his skills to Paris and compete in World Butchers’ Challenge.
Urgent coastal protection work needed in Hawke’s Bay - report
Report has been 10 years in the making.
Bombshell day in Polkinghorne trial as wife's recording played: 'He is out of control'
The Crown says the eye surgeon strangled his wife and staged it to appear a suicide.
Toitū Te Reo: Thousands line Heretaunga's streets for a celebration of language and culture
An estimated 7000 people are turning out for the festival.
From Edinburgh to New Zealand, Ōkiwi Brown book follows past of murderer
Is author Christina Sanders' latest effort the next Ockham New Zealand Book Award winner?
Fire up your imagination: Airport's $1.6m fire truck needs a name
Hawke's Bay Airport is seeking a name for its $1.6m Austrian-built fire truck.
Defence force bomb squad defuses situation at Hawke's Bay Prison
Police and the Defence Force called out over 'device' in empty vehicle.
Napier Port announces special Behind The Gates Tours
The port is set to offer a limited series of 12 public bus tours for the first time.
Hawke’s Bay’s top first XV teams tune up for the business end of the season
Challenges still for first XVs, sub unions and Māori rugby.
'Year-round, rain or shine': World class facility hosting NZ Men's A squad
Unique 'glasshouse' cricket pitches offer world class training.
Holi Boli pop-up shop in Napier has ethical edge
A former HB designer is creating ethical fashion, which is for sale in Napier this month.
Teen driver in double fatal crash was 'very sensible and experienced' for his age
Joshua van Hooijdonk and Maja Sanders died in a crash on SH5, near Te Pōhue, in 2020.
New Zealand football’s golden boot contender’s golden chance in Europe
Top scorer in New Zealand domestic football head-hunted by professional Danish club.
Memorial to 1931 Napier quake heroes set for restoration after being deemed potentially unsafe
The 'run down' memorial is going through at least four months of restoration work.
New tri trophy honours the late Heretaunga Women’s Centre's Amanda Meynell
New trophy at Harcourts Hawke’s Bay Women’s Tri celebrates community leader.
Vaccine for 'devastating disease' expanded to include more at-risk Kiwis
Thousands of immunocompromised Kiwis to benefit from new vaccine funding.
Motorcyclist dies after crash in rural Hawke's Bay community
The road remains closed as the Serious Crash Unit conducts a scene examination.
Quarry granted consent despite ongoing opposition
An iwi authority told the panel only days earlier of its strong opposition.
Restaurant fire at new site weeks after reopening
The cause is understood to be similar to the fire that destroyed the restaurant last year.
From a tiny Hastings music class to the world: The rise of a new superstar Kiwi producer
'Being in LA all of a sudden is quite surreal. The people in Hawke’s Bay are a lot nicer.'
‘Good Vibes Only’: Hawke’s Bay short film about graffiti starts a mural renaissance
The arts collective looks to bring good vibes to Hawke's Bay towns.
Hit by a car during triathlon training: Pete Cowan's remarkable 13-year journey to Paris
Lying on the side of the road, his upper leg split, Pete Cowan worried about his future.
State care to circuit breaker: Napier hub fills major gaps for local rangatahi
'It’s really been a full circle moment.'