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'Treat it like it's Covid': Mum fighting for daughter's life as RSV soars

A Napier mum is terrified of losing her four-month-old daughter who is in ICU with RSV.

Oilfish a surprise catch for Hawke's Bay fisherman

The swordfish stayed away, but there were still bluenose, hapuka ... and an oilfish.

Convoy of stolen Mazda Demios sparks night of drama in Hawke's Bay

"We have been aware of social media encouraging the taking of motor vehicles."

'We've got a problem': Wairoa mayor speaks out as town ranked third in meth use

Hawke's Bay grim meth reality: three cities are ranked above national average for use.

'Makes amalgamation look like a tea party': Bay leaders dubious about water reforms

Central Hawke's Bay Mayor Alex Walker said there could be significant cost savings.

Rick Barker voted Hawke's Bay Regional Council's new chairman

And outgoing chairman Rex Graham - "a true servant of the people" - recognised.

Hawke's Bay children in intensive care as winter virus hits

"It's very important that sick children are kept warm at home."

Hawke's Bay beekeeping legend wins 'unsung hero' award

"Nothing really special, just long years of helping out," John Berry says of his service.

'It's like he's still with us': Flaxmere father's sportswear business in son's memory

"For us the brand is based on him."

'All round top bloke': Tributes flow for victim of fatal Hawke's Bay crash

Tributes flow online for Hawke's Bay man killed while unloading equipment.

Hastings man wrecks parking meters for the sake of $69 in coins

"It was an incredibly stupid thing to do."

The Hastings bird show winner, and her very fat cat

Potential for a feathers flying disaster? Peggy Gyde insists Marmalade's not interested.

'The world went black': Runner goes into cardiac arrest during marathon

Young mother's life saved by first responders at Hawke's Bay Marathon.

Tech sector expert Wayne Norrie wins Flying Kiwi award

Hawke's Bay's own Wayne Norrie recognised as a force to be reckoned with in tech industry

Hawke's Bay new NZ kickboxing champion: Take the fights off the streets

Dave Garnett was crowned the WKA New Zealand middleweight champion on May 15.

A drop of whisky please - or make that 1000

The collection is reputed to be the largest in the southern hemisphere.