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Hawke's Bay orchardist looks to change opinion on 'ugly fruit'

It was believed to be the worst hail to hit Hawke's Bay in more than 20 years.

If Piera Hudson isn't winning she sure is soaking it up

Fiona and John Hudson were lucky enough to see Piera race in United States fortnight ago.

'Slightly different team-talk': Napier football coach's words for team during park lockdown

Napier City Rovers were training when they heard bangs, and saw armed cops swarm.

Lowe's Lake set to be filled next year after Hastings District Council stormwater decision

A budget of $2m has been proposed for the district council to carry out the work.

Bay helicopter crew assist after Whakaari/White Island tragedy

Crew clocked off at 2am after exhausting, emotionally draining day.

Suzuki Series roars into life in Taupo

It is ultimate skill vs ultimate track experience in the next two rounds.

Hit and run: Car located after man pushed baby to safety before being struck

Three struck when car 'on the wrong side of the road' mounted footpath, police say.

Kevin Atkinson dropped as chairman for Hawke's Bay in DHB shakeup

Kevin Atkinson is overlooked after re-election on the basis he'd be reappointed chairman.

Fatal Napier-Taupo crash: Heroic truckie burned trying to save life of motorcyclist

Motorbike rider dies in fiery crash on "unforgiving" road despite efforts of hero truckie.

Night heatwave: Hawke's Bay residents urged to remain vigilant against burglars

Cooling properties and cars could be tough, with burglars active in 22C nights.

Hastings bakery loses thousands over 'regrettable oversight'

John van den Berk contacted council three weeks before his business' lights went off.

The DHB chair mystery: Minister could cause massive shake-up

Kevin Atkinson fears he's on the outer, as nervy wait beckons.

Four deaths at hospital classified as 'adverse events'

Health board delays meant cardiology patient died before they got appointment in mail.

'She fed off your fear': Grandmother faces child abuse and neglect charges

Girls were given a choice between having their head shaved or being beaten, court hears.

Multimillion-dollar Cancer Wellness Centre project put on hold

Cancer Society presses pause on centre planned for Orchard Rd near Hawke's Bay Hospital.

First Hawke's Bay KiwiBuild homes on sale in Maraenui in stormy market

Open Home on Saturday, but the locals reckon it's a closed deal.

Hawke's Bay councils tango for regional unity

Hawke's Bay councils have broken new ground with a meeting of all mayors and councillors.

Hawke's Bay man jailed after sexually assaulting teen daughter at public pools

Despite it being in public, the girl was too frightened to move or make any noise.