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The values driving Napier City Rovers up the National League ladder

Talent isn’t always enough to succeed in high-pressure situations.

Cathedral to commercial space: Public invited to share thoughts on quake-prone Napier building

'We want to welcome local people into our space to find out about the options.'

Hawke's Bay highway closed after fleeing driver smashes into vehicle and barrier

Police are at the scene and traffic diversions are in place.

Three-hour wait on vehicle roof in river after mishap

One occupant escaped onto the roof of the vehicle after it drove into the river.

'Age is just a number': Couple in their 80s still going on motorcycle holidays

'I’ll keep going till I fall off and don’t get up.'

Surf 'n' turf: Stage set for Ōmakere coastal walk

Event for walkers and runners offers 17km challenge or shorter 13km option.

Napier claims third Ross Shield title in a row

Napier has won 19 tournament games in a row since the start of the 2021 competition.

Nuit Blanche lights up Napier, boosting local businesses and spirits

Nuit Blanche drew 15,000 people to Napier, boosting local business and community spirit.

Napier stream crash: Car's lucky dip drags on

A neighbour says he watched someone remove a battery from the still-waterlogged car.

'It’s a bit naughty': Mural artist’s confession

He's been a driller and a logger - but Nathan James is really a painter.

Hawke’s Bay residents set to have say on public transport reforms amid ‘clear decline’

There are multiple reasons for a public transport drop-off; plans to reboot the system.

Super Rugby draw out, with two venues to be confirmed

Two Hurricanes home game venues for 2025 are yet to be confirmed.

Millions of cubic metres of silt cleared from Cyclone Gabrielle hammered sites

An award-winning silt taskforce nears major a milestone in cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay.

Stroke surviving teacher one of seven inspiring bay triathletes headed for world champs

'It’s great to be training with people that have the same mindset.'

Hawke's Bay Power Consumers Trust election results revealed

The voter turnout of 18.53% this year was lower than in 2020.

Quick-thinking customers help police catch alleged knifepoint robber in 20 minutes

Two youths were arrested after the incident.

Dream comes true for Hawke's Bay man with major prize win

The Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter Lottery winner thought he was being scammed.

Magpies swap rugby boots for gumboots to help Hawke’s Bay community

Rugby stars give back to the community that supports them so much.