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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.
From radio to motherhood: Ngaire Darby's journey to 100
Ngaire Darby, who recorded a message for King George VI at 14, is turning 100.
Piera Hudson hits the accelerator again, after a ski injury that took 12 months to heal
'For the first time in my life, I missed skiing.'
One person seriously injured following brawl in Waipukurau, Hawke’s Bay
Police were called to a commercial premises after reports of a large fight.
Driver licence wait times: One woman's community testing solution
'We have been able to test our own students, which has reduced failure rates massively.'
Taniwha Daffodil fields a 'labour of love' for years
Iconic daffodil patch in Central Hawke's Bay raises funds for community health.
Waipukurau Subway closed as franchisee folds
The company was placed into liquidation on the application of Inland Revenue.
Why this Bay couple decided to turn two containers into a home
'It’s the simplest, most lovely way to live.'
Government offers an extra $4.55m for cyclone recovery in Hawke's Bay
Money will provide expertise to speed up Wairoa, Pakowhai and Pōrangahau flood protection.
'I didn’t think about being scared': Air force medic recognised for rescuing more than 70 people during floods
Dangling from a helicopter above flood waters gains NZ Defence Force recognition.
'With me and pork, it just clicks': Butcher apprentice mastering his trade
Butcher apprentice to take his skills to Paris and compete in World Butchers’ Challenge.
Fire up your imagination: Airport's $1.6m fire truck needs a name
Hawke's Bay Airport is seeking a name for its $1.6m Austrian-built fire truck.
Police search for 'suspicious' man after student was followed after school
Police conducted a search of the area but couldn't locate the man.
Vaccine for 'devastating disease' expanded to include more at-risk Kiwis
Thousands of immunocompromised Kiwis to benefit from new vaccine funding.
Impressive last-to-first win for Zappa Jak
The five-year-old Jakkalberry gelding is fast becoming a synthetic track specialist.
Four Hawke’s Bay tourism events get Govt funding boost
A welcome financial boost for events that will bring visitors to the region.
'It was beautiful:' 104-year-old wedding frock star of show
A celebration of Napier, fashion and love over the weekend.
'He deserves it': Most-capped cricketer in HB history gains professional contract
'It’s probably been a longer journey for me than most to get to this point.'
Hawke's Bay name more overseas signings, no Tyrone Thompson amid talk of code switch
Lincoln McClutchie is also back as a squad of 40 is named for the Magpies' NPC campaign.
70-year-old inducted into Equestrian Hall of Fame
The honour celebrated a lifetime of dedication for Dannevirke's Maurice Beatson.
One dark, rainy day in Takapau: How one of NZ's most iconic pieces of army uniform was born
The hat became known colloquially as the Lemon Squeezer because of its shape.
An Aussie, a Welshman and a Highlander walk into the Magpies ...
No jokes here as new fullback and wings prepare for shield defence against Whanganui.
Wairoa rugby gets reward with 11 players in Poverty Bay squad
There's plenty happening as rugby switches to the representative season.
Young musician set his sights on the big stage and won gold
Gabriel Rodrigues returns from the Los Angeles competition with a golden reward.
McLean Park not ready for club rugby finals — should oval job have started sooner?
Four club rugby finals have been kicked out of the park.
‘I saw some terrible stuff’: Retired rural hero reflects on Cyclone Gabrielle
When the cyclone struck one retired farmer knew he had the skills to lend a hand.
Road re-opens in Central Hawke’s Bay after vehicle hits pedestrian
A pedestrian has been hit by a vehicle near Waipawa.