A confronting new trend: Pensioners call on charities for food parcels, furniture and blankets
Ian Jones never imagined he'd need to be helping over-65s through winter.
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Kiwi family-of-five's 20 months of caravan life: 'So much freedom to choose'
'We're taking this opportunity while the kids still think mum and dad are cool.'
Floating 'apartment building' of millionaires to visit Napier
Yacht, launch, floating apartment building? This year it'll be in port for two nights.
Two gang tangi processions in Hawke's Bay: Public urged to report illegal behaviour
Police urge the public to report any illegal or anti-social behaviour seen on the streets.
Hawke's Bay Farmers Market thrilled to be named the best
'This award serves as a testament to the resilience and dedication of our stallholders.'
Teacher groomed girl from 12, slept with her at 16, married her at 22
The offending came to light when the woman complained to Australian police.
NZ Post apologises after dog eats man's incorrectly-delivered passport and visa
'I saw the (courier) package opened, looked at it and my passport was in the dog’s mouth.'
Police set up reporting portal, additional resources for gang tangi
The call follows the recent death of CHB Mongrel Mob member Sonny Smith.
Silent hidden damage: Electric motorbike riders tear up BMX track
Stuck in a rut: 'If the front wheel goes in there, it’s all over at 50km/h.'
Sub-tropical jet stream to bring warm 23C temperature to parts this long weekend
Many regions are set to bask in unseasonally high temperatures across the holiday weekend.
Terrorised, battered woman was tied up and left on a bed - then she smelled smoke
Recidivist offender's chilling words: 'I can't let you go because you'll nark.'
Stuck in the mud: Tough kids take on muddy Clifton course
School kids across Hawke's Bay dip, dive and weave through challenging course.
Watch: Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Hawke's Bay flashmob goes viral overnight
Saturday shoppers were treated to a little 'Wonder' in Napier.
Napier council eases back on record rates hike
'We need to take a big step forward to get us into a healthy position.'
Vehicle crashes down State Highway 5 bank, one with moderate injuries
A person has moderate injuries after a vehicle crashed down a bank off State Highway 5.
Brodie Retallick at 33: One of NZ's rugby greats is finally giving his body a break
'I think I'm done there,' the giant lock says of his All Blacks and Chiefs careers.
A train modeller's work is never complete: 'I’m going to be working on this until I’m 100'
Tony Simons, 70, will this King’s Birthday weekend showcase his labour of love.
No second chances as hunt for Chatham Cup glory begins
League hopes are on hold for a week as Napier City Rovers eye a Chatham Cup knockout.
Central Hawke’s Bay Reaper Burger Challenge: ‘You can see the struggle on their faces’
Reporter Michaela Gower goes to a place no smart woman has ever gone before.
Hawke’s Bay’s creative talent on show at annual exhibition
The exhibition also launches the latest Hawke’s Bay Art Guide.
Driver taken to hospital with serious injuries after hitting cattle beast on highway
A police spokeswoman said there were reports of stock on the road at the time.
Welcome home as new CEO starts taiwhenua in Napier
Mat Mullany has been working in Wellington for 20 years.
Hawke's Bay's the place to be for King's Birthday - swells to ease, 20C-plus expected
Temperatures are expected to be in the low 20s on Thursday to Saturday.
Cops called to burglary watch CCTV then arrest man - all in 45 minutes
A retail store burglar made a quick getaway, but police say they weren't far behind.
Napier crash: Motorist leaves hospital
St John reported at the time they had taken the man to hospital in a critical condition.
Rocket Lab sends Nasa polar satellite into space
A climate change-focused mission from Mahia.
Taradale make it 10 in a row
Taradale have scored four tries or more in all 10 games this season.
Samoan Language Week a time to reflect on reo ‘in decline’: Te Hira Henderson
Samoa and Aotearoa are linked by whakapapa and the common ancestor Kiwa
Talking Point: Feeling the pinch from under-investment in infrastructure
'Reality is that we have under-invested in infrastructure for decades'.
'I'm not Mrs Whippy, I'm way cooler': The woman serving up sprinkles of joy from a pink truck
'No one ever says they can't eat icecream because it's winter.'
Of Love We Are Made: Original song wins 11-year-old national prize
Lydia Clark will perform her song with the Auckland Philharmonia in two concerts.
Weather: Hawke's Bay poised for cool, dry, fine weekend
Rug up warm on Saturday sidelines.
Retailer Crackerjack fined for selling children’s nightware that breached fire safety label rules
Prosecution followed inspection which found non-compliant sleepware in Napier store.