Bereaved father fails in private prosecution of forestry company over son's death
Richard Brooking is fighting for justice after his son was killed on the job.
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Special votes Election 2023: Hawke’s Bay’s final results are out
The final count of special votes has come in three weeks after election night.
Wanted: 1.60ha of flat land in the Napier-Hastings area
Cyclone-hit doggy daycare owners in search for new site.
Former mortgage broker pleads guilty to dishonesty offences
Mortgage broker obtained home loans through false documents.
IronMāori’s special 15th event headlines massive Hawke’s Bay weekend
It'll be a weekend of sweets, sweat and sunshine for many in Hawke's Bay.
Napier City Rovers rue National League points that got away
Christchurch beckons Napier City Rovers for second weekend running in National League.
'Sun on the horizon' - Thunderstorms and rain to end the week before finer days are upon us
The better weather is expected to last through to at least the middle of the month.
Canoeing for Beginners: What would you do to get your hands on some money?
The Little Theatre’s end-of-year production is very loosely based on a famous news story.
We’ve had Opo the dolphin - now meet Flaxmere's Asher the parrot
Asher the Flaxmere parrot is a chip off the old block,
Rower Emma Twigg claims record fourth Supreme Sports award
Seated champions again came to the fore at the Forsyth Barr Hawke's Bay Sports Awards.
'A bit of fortitude shown': Brodie Retallick's uncle proud of nephew during World Cup thriller
Despite the frustrating loss, John Ashworth is very proud of his No 4 nephew.
McLean Park naming rights - correcting the record
Documents were obtained under the LGOIMA process.
From the MTG: Packing up a huge job
Wherever possible we have planned for new storage methods to be more easily accessible
Fibre sale touted as win for Bay consumers
'Now is the right time to hand the stewardship on to a parent company.'
New book from the genius of Trent Dalton
The bestselling author of Boy Swallows Universe has a new book out - and it's great.
Spring swing: Hastings set to hit 28C ahead of frost warning
Region to be hit by highs, frosts and gales.
Football: Rovers look to bounce back after letting opportunity slip
Defender brings up 100 games - targets points on the road in crucial away games.
Hastings protest in support of Palestine and ceasefire in Gaza
Leaders of NZ's main parties are looking the other way regarding Israel, organiser says.
Napier Girls' High School introduces lavalava to uniforms
"It actually makes us girls a lot more confident."
Surfcasters line Napier beach for kahawai competition
The winning kahawai, weighing in at 2.56kg, was caught by Dion Jeffares.
‘Could lose their life’: Retailer’s plea as 13yo hospitalised in Napier smash-and-grab
"They have got to realise how much risk their kids are getting into."
Gail Pope: Irish regiment’s doctor’s ‘kindness’ recalled in Napier
Dr William Spencer was highly thought of while stationed in the city.
Napier courthouse closed for 3 weeks after inmate damages sprinkler system
The court building is now out of action until the week of November 6.
Two Napier Big Barrel liquor stores broken into in as many days
One of nine offenders who smashed into the shop by hand seriously hurt themselves.
'It was luck, really': The emergency resilience pods that aided Wairoa in hour of need
Twenty one emergency resilience pods arrived in Wairoa just days before Cyclone Gabrielle.
‘Not making up the numbers’: Rovers’ recruit aims high in football’s National League
Teenage recruit impresses as Napier City Rovers rise up National League's points table.
Cyclone-hit growers hoping for fresh approaches from new MPs
With the region still recovering there's pressure on new MPs to get it right.
'Tragedy from all angles': Baby died after being shaken by dad who was out of his depth in caring for newborn
Baby's mother: “I do believe in forgiving. It is just a process that will take time.”
Forces combine for epic performance of Verdi’s Requiem
Napier Civic Choir’s numbers will be swelled by students from Hastings Boys’ High School.
Sprinkler activation closes Napier courthouse
Cases moved to Hastings, which has several courtrooms running.
Sublime performance by Octavius thrills audience at St Johns Anglican Church
Napier-based Octavius performed a show not to be missed.
Concept approval a milestone in decade-long timeline of Napier’s civic centre
Construction is expected to start within 18 months.
Napier council agrees to lease land for cabins for cyclone-displaced whānau
Some residents forced from their cyclone-damaged whenua may soon have a temporary home.
Thousands pack Napier CBD for massive illuminated street party
7000 people chose Napier's big street party over elections on the telly.