McLean Park woes hit Hurricanes’ hopes for rugby in Napier
The hallowed turf has been Hawke's Bay's major sportsground for about 110 years.
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A full muster of 72 Hurricanes and support staff went to work at the cyclone-hit marae.
'Game changer': Customs clearance allows air ambulance missions from Hawke's Bay
Medical flights no longer have to clear customs in Auckland.
Exciting Can exhibitions coming as the first month of the year wraps up
Creative Arts Napier wraps up a successful January and prepares to head into February.
Hawke's Bay cricket star on the verge of record number of centuries
When Brad Schmulian bats, it tends to be for quite a while.
Charlie Chaplin impersonator to return to Napier’s Art Deco Festival
He has a request for a new generation - please don’t mistake him for Hitler.
Trick or Treaty: Why group of artists say it’s time for challenging conversation
About a dozen posters, intended to amplify the kaupapa, were ripped down in Napier's CBD.
Just the ticket: Hawke's Bay's Go Bus reinstates 341 runs
Regional council to restart all bus services canned in November 2022.
'Be vigilant': Hawke's Bay mother's warning after bluebottle stings child
The Hawke's Bay coast is seeing a resurgence of the stinging creature.
Woolworths has no proposal for supermarket in Flaxmere
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Service station robbery: Half a dozen people break down door, knife allegedly pulled on staff member, $1000 taken
Half a dozen people broke through the locked door and demanded to be given the till.
It was supposed to be their marriage week - the flood locked them in a fight to survive
The wedding was supposed to be in the garden - but it's no longer there.
'People are starting to come back to natural products': Sheepskin demand up
Founded in 1969, Classic Sheepskins is the last of its kind to operate entirely locally.
One person dead after motorcycle crashes into parked truck
Taradale Rd has reopened after it was blocked by a separate crash.
Hastings to host Assembly Room Tunes daytime concert and morning tea for retirees
Morning tea and a show: The events at Toitoi hope to evoke memories.
‘Respite is coming’: Humid nights to ease - for now
Hawke's Bay temperatures didn't dip under 20C at weekend.
Mana Ahuriri plans new homes for former railyard land know as 'gravel pit'
The land was set for big-box retail. The new plan is for housing.
His name's Kobe. And he's ready to lead the Hawks into battle
Kobe Kara has served the apprenticeship - now's the time to step-up.
Togs, togs, $1100 fine: The Napier bylaw that stopped people in bathing suits crossing the road
OPINION: Napier had a prudish past - especially when it came to public bathing.
Six-decade old firm closes, workers get new jobs within 'a few hours'
With huge industry demand for skilled staff, employees had nothing to worry about.
Eight charged in crackdown on pokie machine 'corruption'
The offending gives the gambling sector a bad name, says Internal Affairs.
'Just do it, it won't hurt': Hawke's Bay man's lucky cancer escape
The tests detected 116 bowel-related cancer cases in Hawke’s Bay in 2023.
‘Stellar end to the year’: Two-year high for house sales in Hawke’s Bay
Owner-occupiers and first-home buyers the 'most active groups' during December.
'Loved' artwork of 20 years found after going missing in Hawke's Bay flood
Floodwater rushed through the lodge - couple lost everything.
Viv’s van: Day-trip shuttle service connects Central Hawke’s Bay to Hastings
Viv's Taxi Service set to provide monthly shopping trip to Hastings.
NZ scooter champs 2024: Napier's Bay Skate abuzz with competitive spirit
Reigning junior champ Riley James is back in the big leagues.
Beach activity book about 'engaging senses, admiring beauty'
The 99 ideas are about taking time to observe and explore our local water environment.
Son dies in suspected homicide 16 years after mum's disappearance
A granddad rocked by a second tragedy has made a plea for the killers to come forward.
Laser yachties set to do battle in Napier
The single-handed regatta comprises 10 races in four days from Thursday to Sunday.
Fire repairs: 21-year wait for new marae kitchen
Fire destroyed the facilities in 2002 - the cyclone in 2023 showed how much they're needed
'Just my nature': Plaudits for worker's generous act before woman's heartwarming Lotto win
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Seventeen hooked this summer: Is a warming Hawke Bay now officially a marlin capital?
Unprecedented marlin and yellowfin tuna catches across the Bay as 'marine heatwave' hits.
Power restored after cut hit Napier CBD as thousands of cruise passengers arrived
The power outage lasted for more than an hour at a 'peak' time for shops and eateries.