Man charged with driving under influence of drug after fatal crash
Graham Louis Rouse, 76, died in the February road accident.
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Residents who lost everything in the floods have now been the victims of callous thieves.
Police clock teen driver at 188km/h
At that speed, he could cover the length of a rugby pitch in two seconds.
Inside growing subculture of ‘rocket-chasing’ in Hawke’s Bay ahead of milestone launch
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Man charged over fatal Hanmer Springs crash
A 49-year-old Napier man will appear before the courts later this month.
No fear: Rovers raring to go against Central League champions
Napier City Rovers eye major scalp as National League qualification hunt continues.
Grieving father takes private prosecution against forestry company after son's death
The man, 24, was hit by a nine-kilogram D-shackle which came towards him "like a missile".
Popular Hawke's Bay bus routes reinstated for first time since cyclone
Routes including Napier to Hastings return via EIT and Hawke’s Bay Hospital will return.
Celebrating 40 years of Young Musician of the Year
The preliminary competition starts at 11am on Saturday September 2.
Two Māori cricketers rediscover their heritage through wāhine tournament
The first ever national Māori women's cricket tournament to be held in Hastings.
Where to play in Hawke’s Bay? DoC gives update on reserves ahead of summer
DoC wants to get "as much as possible" open for summer 2023.
Luxon promises more frontline health workers for Hawke’s Bay, 'can’t commit’ to new hospital
"I can’t commit until I see the state of the books, and they are deteriorating."
National’s Napier and Tukituki candidates 'thrilled', but downplay list rankings
Both Katie Nimon and Catherine Wedd have ranked highly on National's party list.
Historic Hawke’s Bay: Napier War Memorial Centre stoush - lest we forget
When Kirsten Wise became mayor in 2019, the Napier Conference Centre sign came down.
Jury discharged in faith healer's indecent assault trial
Alleged offences involved Pasifika women given 'healing' massage in 2019.
Napier’s average house sale price dips to three-year low, data shows
Pricing data could be impacted by a dozen units selling.
Faith healer said massages were on God’s instruction, but jury told they were sexually motivated
Nga Teiri gave 'unblocking' massages that prosecutors say were sexually motivated.
Midfielder opens up on his and his team's outstanding revival
The Central League standout opens up on his and his team's fightback.
Furious blaze destroys vacant Napier lodge
In minutes, 40 metres of century-old Marine Parade frontage was ablaze.
Man who breached home detention sent to prison
Court hears the detainee has stopped swearing at probation officers.
Cam and Sam bring Elton John vs Billy Joel to Hawke's Bay
Cam and Sam hit the road with award-winning hit tribute show, Elton John vs. Billy Joel.
First electric truck unveiled for use around Napier Port
The EV truck will be the first of its kind to regularly visit Napier Port.
‘I had to eat out of the trash’
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Feast of films on at MTG
The festival offers a rich array of films with a little bit of something for everyone.
'Dad didn't make it': Family tragedy caused by meth-using driver who had been awake for four days
Son should have been celebrating his birthday. Instead, his father died.
'Four or five' golf carts damaged in mystery Napier blaze
Firefighters attended several golf carts on fire at Westshore and a Flaxmere kitchen fire.
Hastings edges Napier for consumer resilience, region’s tourism slumps
Consumer resilience up, but region's tourism market share is down.
‘Pressure’ on in tight hunt for football’s National League spots
The qualification battle for football's National League has reached near fever pitch.
All Blacks show off at McLean Park - both present and future
Up to 5000 fans crowded the fenceline at McLean Park to see the World Cup team.
'Just give me three years': Victor J Sefo's promise to his parents
Victor J Sefo's unofficial Samoan anthem '685' wins big.
Teen robber caught on child's secret video avoids going to jail
Disguised robbers were caught after a 10-year-old boy secretly took video of them.
'Big relief': Napier and Hastings get another commuter bridge
Something to toot about as a bridge smashed by the cyclone reopens after six months.
Napier’s Central Fire Station Bistro named best regional restaurant in NZ
Pacifica, in Napier, was again awarded three hats and Teresa's Cocktail Bar also won big.