'Put down': Violent inmate stomps on duck after it landed in prison yard
The prisoner was charged with attacking the bird, which had to be put down.
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‘We simply cannot afford to’: Leaders desperate for cyclone-damaged road and bridge fixes
WIthout help it could take decades to restore the economy as well as years of rates hikes.
Away trips could be part of long road to footballing glory
After losing first up at home, Napier City Rovers are keen for an away win in Wellington.
Slain Mob boss had $230k in car when police busted meth-dealing ring
Daniel Eliu was shot dead outside a South Auckland church.
Fluoride to be reintroduced to Hastings’ water after eight years
Council stopped adding fluoride to allow for chlorine.
Colleagues join the search for fisherman in the water off Hawke's Bay coast
How a fishing vessel crew member ended up missing remains unclear.
Hawke’s Bay’s Easter weekend in pictures: From salty seafood to tapping toes
There was plenty to see and do this Easter in Hawke's Bay, despite spells of bad weather.
Nash Cup: Havelock clock consecutive wins, Clive fail to fire
Clive fail to score any points in Farndon Park boil-over.
Papa Surf follows in the hoof-prints of his dam with Tauranga win
A roundup of the week's racing.
Murder charge: Man arrested after body found in burnt-out car in Flaxmere
Arrest made after body found in car.
‘Abhorrent act’: Homicide inquiry launched after body found in burnt-out vehicle
Police can’t yet reveal how the person died, they say.
Gisborne brawl deaths: Gang leaders involved in peace talks ahead of tangi for fight victim
Dozens of people are at tangi for one of two men killed in 21st birthday party tragedy.
Girl foils sex offender by using his phone to save evidence and summon help
Stephen Wayne Beattie hid phone in girl's bedroom to make videos of her.
Witness saw gloved man 'loading body into boot'; police confirm car fire death suspicious
”She saw a fellah all dressed in black. Black gloves, black everything.”
Hawke's Bay police discover body after vehicle fire
An unexplained death in Flaxmere is under investigation.
Gisborne rainbow crossing restored after Destiny churchgoers paint it white
'We’re thrilled the rainbow crossing was repainted overnight' - Mayor.
Olympic effort needed by Napier City Rovers in season opener
National champions first-up Central League opponents for Napier City Rovers.
Suspicious vehicle fire in Hastings overnight, police conducting scene examination
Investigators are conducting a scene examination at one of two fires in Hastings.
‘I’ll believe it when I see it’: Residents doubt action will follow Cyclone Gabrielle report
Independent review found Civil Defence did not plan for the "worst-case scenario".
'Speeds of 80km/h': Sisters square off in US blokart champs
Hawke's Bay family make up four of the 25 Kiwis competing on salt flats.
Mixing up Hastings: Musical migrant leaves a legacy in a place he knew nothing about
Stephan Zebe admits he knew little about Hawke’s Bay before moving from Germany.
Man makes an obscenity-laden TikTok about victims after being released from prison
Stephen Elliot was originally jailed for assaulting them in a Salvation Army store.
Cyclone review: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence staff told those concerned about flooding they were 'over-reacting'
The cyclone's speed 'quite simply overwhelmed the officials involved in the response'.
Waimārama woman crowned Repco Beach Hop queen in Whangamatā
A burlesque dance instructor takes the crown at the Whangamata Beach Hop.
'Gang overtones': Terrified occupants saw taser sparking in the dark as trio tried to break in
One of the victims has moved away, still fearful of the Black Power associates.
Meaty player joins Hastings East block
Matangi Angus Beef also love being a part of the rebirth of the eastern block of Hastings.
'I’m f***ing out of here': Plant-based restaurant owner on protein prejudice from fellow chefs
'Maybe the problem is in their minds and not on the plate.'
Show secrets: Who will play Hawke's Bay's bachelor and bachelorette?
Hawke's Bay reality series The Bay-chelor teases the leading male role.
Bones of kauri: Waipawa's oldest home hits the market
The old home has been owned by prominent members of the Central Hawke's Bay community.
Brian Tamaki cancels drag queen event created by ex-Destiny Church member
Tamaki's team will put pressure on Hastings and Gisborne libraries to follow Rotorua.
'What's your legacy?': Emotion-charged challenge from Napier City Rovers legend
Watch: Napier City Rovers' new-look squad's challenge to leave a legacy.
Training exercise: Police ask public to keep away from old Westpac building in Hastings
Spectators are asked to stay away from the old Westpac building during the exercise.
Firefighter injured as ceiling collapses in Hastings home
The senior firefighter was taken to hospital after falling 2.7m in the blaze.
Hastings mechanic hangs up overalls after six decades under the bonnet
Graham Smith has worked for the same business since 1964.