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Waimārama School receives funding for Ministry of Education creatives in schools
Waimārama school uses the Creatives in Schools programme to learn about making mosaics.
Pair of breast cancer patients from same workplace volunteer to help others
"My best medications were my mokopuna."
Big taste of summer as Hawke's Bay temperatures predicted to near 30C
But it may well rain on Six60's homecoming parade this weekend.
Future of freshwater management under review
Horizons are reviewing their freshwater management plan.
Warner Dearns is New Zealand's loss and Japan's gain - for now
Warner Dearns' mum says it was "a bit emotional" as the New Zealand anthem rang out.
Sports action and carnival fun
Action packed Saturday with sports events and a street carnival
Five people still in hospital following 'horrendous' fatal crash in Napier
A witness says there was debris everywhere following the crash.
HB has a stake in the Melbourne Cup
Dannevirke cup-hope part-owner Steve Prenter: "We've got our fingers crossed."
Hawke's Bay celebrates Halloween with few tricks
All Saints and Halloween were celebrated with painted gore and colourful costumes.
The unexpected joys of painting
Reporter Brenda Vowden reports on the joys of painting a bach
Covid-19: 20,522 new cases in 7 days, rolling average is 2926 per day
A seven-day update from the Ministry of Health is expected to show a rise in subvariants.
'Unreal': All downwind from here for Hawke's Bay's newest world champion
Hayden Percy has gone from a novice blokarter to a world champion in just two years.
Loss of much-loved ladybug letterbox saddens Waipawa family
The family are hoping whoever took the ladybug letterbox will have a heart and return it.
Leg traps found in Tainui Reserve not allowed in parks, council says
Four leg traps found in Tainui Reserve, Havelock North, have triggered safety concerns.
Highland dance honour for canny youngster
Local dancer wins overall runner-up for her age group at NZ Highland Dancer of the Year.
Woman airlifted to hospital after 'tree falls on vehicle' near Wairoa
Wairoa mayor Craig Little said he saw an overturned vehicle down a bank on Monday morning.
One in critical condition following Hawke's Bay water rescue
A person was pulled from the water in a critical condition at Haumoana on Sunday evening.
What a century - what a night in Dannevirke
Shires Fruit and Vege Market has hosted its birthday commemorating 100 years of business.
Dannevirke Premier Three Black lead in Manawatū cricket
Dannevirke Premier Three Black have got off to a strong start with two wins.
Sunday, final sundae: Last icecream served from iconic Hastings gardens
Rush Munro's is moving amid plans for its leased site to be used as a petrol station.
New Tararua District councillors sworn in
The Tararua district election delivered a strong mix of new and experienced councillors.
Emma Twigg a supreme star at Hawke's Bay Sports Awards
The Hawke's Bay Sports Awards recognise those who came back in the Covid era.
Businesswoman honoured for achievement, generosity
Former Woodford House student's achievements acknowledged.
Nine in vehicle: One dead, seven injured in horror Napier crash
The deceased's siblings were also involved in the crash.
Local Focus: Fabulous Flaxmere Night Market is back with spot prizes
Great kai, pleasant karaoke, friendly vibe and exciting prizes - in Flaxmere.
One dead, five seriously injured in Napier crash
Part of Shakespeare Rd, Napier remains closed for scene examination.
Agony and ecstasy: How rugby heroes triumphed over on-field tragedy
A day of deep sorrow ended in a day of joy for rugby fans on the East Coast.
'It’s just a privilege': Life with NZ's newest quadruplets
Proud Napier parents Joanne and Brett Wills introduce us to their cute quadruplets.
Callous act that led to Kiwis being used as nuclear test subjects
The men covered their eyes with their hands, and could see the bones like an x-ray.
Fed Farmers want section of water plan change related to tangata whenua deleted
Fed Farmers say they want council policy to consider social and cultural wellbeing of all.
New trapping programme for Mataruahou
Predator Free Napier Hill is a new group forming to trap pests, starting with three roads.
Hastings Toastmasters celebrates 50 years of service
A toast to public speaking training in the community.