Two Hawke's Bay schools finalists in Prime Minister's Excellence Awards
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Bastion Point and the tragedy that nearly ended the protest
Today marks 40 years since the police forcibly ended the Bastion Point occupation.
Napier woman to appear in court tomorrow in relation to stabbing
Woman charged in connection with stabbing of woman who was left to be found by a passerby.
UFO? Mystery object hovers over Hawke's Bay
A mystery flying object piques the interest of many Hawke's Bay residents.
Napier kōhanga reo van stolen
A van theft and a chippies heist at a corner store mar weekend in Napier.
Watch: Te Mata Peak track protests continue
Protesters gathered outside Craggy Range for a second consecutive weekend.
Carnage at cemetery after headstones smashed
A cemetery lies in pieces after a heartbreaking attack on 16 headstones at the weekend.
Track row: Iwi boss blasts 'racist charge of lycra brigade'
"The track has ... driven a chasm in our community", writes Ngahiwi Tomoana.
Muggy northerlies continue, rain and thunderstorms for some
Yesterday Whangārei topped the country at 23.9C, with Auckland close behind on 23.7C.
Protest at Craggy Range over trail backtrack
Protest organiser Rose Mohi said the winery had reneged on its promise to restore land.
Northcote result may burn Bridges
Nats leader doesn't need low turn-out or reduced percentage of vote
Grieving widow: 'It was cancer and we weren't told'
Man told of cancer over a year after alarming scan that was never followed up, widow tells
Blind triathlete tackles 10km in marathon
Shannon Cleave was born with albinism and is legally blind.
What to expect this weekend: Heavy rain on its way
We'll be spared worst of the extreme winds causing havoc in Australia, but it'll be wet.
Doctor jailed for drugging, assaulting patients loses licence, fined
Disgraced doctor David Lim still maintains his innocence despite now being behind bars.
Whakatu Coldstores part of $151m sale deal
The NZX-listed company's Hawke's Bay apple business is unaffected.
Low blow: Pinnacle Stone family business out of pocket after theft
The stolen slabs are estimated to be worth about $10,000.
High-profile businessman on meth, sex charges
Prominent businessman is accused of dealing with and supplying methamphetamine.
Napier lawyer fined for dangerous driving
Lawyer fined $500 and disqualified from driving for six months for dangerous driving.
Iwi speaks out over Te Mata track proposals
Iwi unhappy Craggy Range has backtracked on a pledge to remove the Te Mata walkway.
Controversial Te Mata track to stay?
Craggy Range denies Environmental Defence Society claims it is misleading the public.
That's my boy Les, more than a statistic
Leslie Laing, 28, died after a work accident in September. This is his dad's tale.
Hawke's Bay educators rally for pay equity
Fair's Fair Mana Taurite events will be staged in Hastings today.
Fun-loving 3-year-old boy in fight for his life
Battling cancer has imposed severe restrictions on a once adventurous youngster.
Sex-related complaint at primary school
The Ministry of Education learned of a 'serious allegation' in February.
Drowning widow: 'Please let me stay'
Widow faced "torturous" cultural prosecution when she returned to India after the tragedy
Harris says Jets, Airs will test the Hawks
First double header's a good time to fine-tune systems, says Hawk debutant Hyrum Harris.
Council considers drug testing all staff
All staff, not only those working in dangerous roles, will be subject to random drug tests
Six ill after smoke permeates ship's hold
All six men are out of hospital about suffering carbon monoxide poisoning.
Family hugs truck driver who killed cyclist
Ben Den Ouden died after his bike was hit by a truck in April last year.
Maritime NZ probes Napier port ship fire
An interview and scene examination will take place to decide if further action is needed.
Investigation launched after port workers poisoned
Three people have been treated for carbon monoxide poisoning.