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Cemetery Circuit hometown heroes

Whanganui has proven a breeding ground for talented motorcycle racers over many years.

Local Focus: Trelinnoe Park falls into passionate hands

Trelinnoe Park falls into passionate hands. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hawke's Bay's largest purpose-built accommodation for seasonal workers making progress

The accommodation is scheduled to be ready and open in February.

Watch: Man in custody after dramatic police chase through Hastings CBD

Offers of help to police to catch the man from Boxing Day shoppers were turned down.

DoC calls for patience around Cape Kidnappers track opening

Gannet Beach Adventures owner Colin Lindsay is frustrated by the delay.

'The ones that catch my breath are when death is imminent': Women's Refuge

Christmas and the new year - not always a time of joyous celebration.

Hawke's Bay's retail spending soars, outstripping NZ average

The influx of spending was felt relatively evenly across the board benefiting all regions.

'NZ's fastest slide': Kids stoked with new $1.7m Hastings playground

Mania ensued as hundreds of kids, parents and even a few councillors gave it a go.

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.