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Havelock North's very own murder mystery novel
Wardini Books' owners have penned a murder mystery novel titled 'The Bookshop Detectives'.
On the road with Napier City Rovers as they hunt National League spot
Napier City Rovers win on the road before Sunday's massive Chatham Cup quarter-final.
'Open to the world': Sellout crowds expected at world-first te reo festival in Hastings
The first-of-its-kind festival is set to champion Māori language and industry.
'Mum, you really deserve this': Hastings family strike it rich with $1m bonus ticket
The woman normally plays with family numbers, but won the prize with a bonus ticket.
'He didn't need to die': Flu kills 27-year-old as his mum battled virus in ICU
'I’ve had the flu, we’ve all had the flu, but this is another dimension.'
Principal says public transport is not a safe option for young students
Principal says changes could mean young students taking public transport to school.
New Flaxmere streets named after three local heroes
The new streets in Flaxmere have been opened as housing groundwork is completed.
'Large and complex': First Hastings district cyclone bridge fix done
A year and a half on from Cyclone Gabrielle, Chrystal Culvert in Tūtira is complete.
150 metres of pipe could cost council $10m to replace
'The materials being considered need to withstand the aggressive corrosive environment.'
'It winds the whole community down': Rural school bus changes kick in
'You've got potentially 400 kids sitting on the side of the road next year.'
Martin Williams: Hawke’s Bay is juggling several crises
OPINION: Councillors accept that rates cannot keep spiralling up.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Cyclist seriously injured in Taradale collision, road closed
Neeve Rd near Church Rd has closed while the serious crash unit attends.
Former lauded Corrections staffer jailed for pressuring boyfriend's rape victim
Former Muldoon secretary and probation officer became involved with 'serious criminal'.
Gateway to self-determination: Iwi-led support hub to keep tamariki out of state care opens
Te Ara Mātua Hub in Heretaunga will let whānau to access health, home, and youth support.
'Don't heckle very much': Irish comedian praises NZ's polite crowd culture
'I’m not massive on audience interaction, and I don’t think Kiwis are big on it either.'
'Big shortfall': One family's insurance lesson after severe weather destruction
'Don’t just pay your bill and move on,' a previously under-insured farming family says.
Waipukurau solo pup joins abandoned Flaxmere litter of six's pack
A pack of six puppies found dumped in a bag have found a seventh member at the SPCA.
The fine-sweeper: Hastings’ new warden on wheels armed with $73k of technology
Mobile Licence Plate Recognition technology implemented to lower parking warden abuse.
More information sought after Napier property shot at; car damaged
Police were alerted to the incident on June 30.
Is this NZ's cheapest brew? How customers reacted to cafe selling coffees for $2
'I hear people tell me daily about the increased cost of living.'
'Taste the passion': Winning Hawke's Bay rum nabs prime spot on Air NZ drinks list
Blair Nicholl said it was a 'nice little high-five moment' for him and his team.
He feared an injury would end his football career. Now he’s an inspirational leader
Napier City Rovers captain Jim Hoyle opens up on captaincy and commitment.
'I lived in my pyjamas': Multiple Birth Club's helping hands for new mums
'Leaving the house is just such a mission.'
Police say person seriously injured in Hastings struggle
Person allegedly made threats and tried to force way into home.
Two trophies up for grabs at Harcourts HB Women’s Tri
This women-only event has been specifically designed for first-timers
'Engaging place to live and write': Hawke's Bay a literary hotbed for talented authors
Who wouldn't want to live and write in Hawke's Bay?
Denis O'Reilly: We can honour the Treaty by honouring each other
Opinion: 'How do we fuse rather than confuse?'
Air Force medic finds dream job with Hawke's Bay Helicopter Rescue
A local woman returns home from the Air Force to join the team in her dream job.
Big spike in leptospirosis cases in flooded areas
Of the 171 cases, 39 were in Hawke’s Bay in areas cyclone-affected.
Teenage dream? Two students working on courier company that delivers packages in one hour
Two talented Hawke's Bay teens think they can plug a big gap in the market.
Taradale triumph in penalty-heavy Maddison Trophy final
It's the champions' third cup title in four years.
Hawke's Bay Regional Council says growers' call to pause water consents creates environmental risk
Growers warn of harm to the region if a pause on new water consents does not remain.
'Unsettled': Showery spells set for Hawke's Bay this week
There will be some dry spells and normal winter temperatures.