Latest from Hawke's Bay

Surf life-savers humbled by cyclone rescue honour: 'A privilege to be able to respond'

They rescued about 250 people, navigating IRBs under power lines and around debris.

Rain warning downgraded for Napier and Hastings; CHB residents asked to conserve water

A rain warning has been downgraded for much of Hawke's Bay, but not northern areas.

'Didn't really look back': Hawke's Bay 14-year-old blitzes women's running event

Paige Dobson is still a few years away from drinking the wine she won for her troubles.

'Cliff on the left, dropout on the right': Classrooms set to be transported

Students got a glimpse of their new home before it makes a massive journey.

Road reopens after rescue as storm hits Hawke’s Bay

Flooding crossed two sections of SH2 north of Wairoa.

Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Hastings ticket gets $17k, but Powerball goes begging

The $26 million major prize was not struck.

'Elevation': Jacinda Ardern's wedding venue opening new restaurant on site

'We have an awesome reputation and this is about extending that.'

Team decide not to challenge for Ranfurly Shield, citing cost

Attempting to win the Log 'o Wood is usually a dream come true for rugby players.

15-year-old charged over Four Square ram raid, police 'cannot rule out further arrests'

Police say they are investigating an earlier ram raid and cannot rule out further arrests.

Young boxers from Samoa and across North Island showcase talent in Hastings

The amateur boxing event featured well-known locals and Samoans near Olympic level.

Hawke's Bay premier rugby clubs look forward to Maddison Cup rounds

Games between CHB, Pirates, Havelock and MAC were all close.

There was just centimetres in it in women's marathon

Close results marked the podiums for several of the events.

Heavy rain approaches Hawke's Bay as temperatures normalise

The MetService has issued a heavy rain watch, but there is still uncertainty.

Rock barrier outside Cape Coast Four Square to deter ram raids

Cape Coast's second rock barrier stops cars, not waves.

Six injured in second serious Norsewood highway crash in four days

The crash on State Highway 2 was near another serious crash days earlier.

'Seemed like a good idea': Kiwi builds a solar e-bike to ride to the UK

Shaun Gilbert's No 8 wire ingenuity is about to be tested across continents.

Inside bare-knuckle fights: Amid a police crackdown, hopes of fame and fortune remain

What's the first rule of fight club? These guys are breaking it, to plead their case.

Marathon efforts: Octa and nonagenarians on why you're 'never too old' to start exercising

At 93, Victor Smith will be the oldest to lace up his shoes as part of the HB Marathon.