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Central Hawke's Bay's Santa to lose the beard he's had for 48 years
It began back in 1972, when Colin Heyward's chin was feeling distinctly chilly.
The Hawke's Bay orchard that started a programme that only employs solo parents
Crista Gibson could almost hear a penny drop when she told employers she was a solo mum.
'Absolutely heartbroken': Karakia for severely beaten boy
Hundreds gather in Hastings park after local boy suffered a brutal beating at home.
Staunch worker died at Wairoa meat plant
There have been at least six workplace fatalities in New Zealand this year.
Freshwater fish becoming stressed and dying in hot temperatures in Hawke's Bay
It's not just people struggling in the hot temperatures, the fish are feeling it too
Wairoa Council grapples with cost to replace bridge with access to urupā (cemetery)
The bridge has been closed to all but pedestrians and all-terrain vehicles since August.
'Doesn't lead to good outcomes': Judge's advice for notorious tattooed gangster
Mobster Puk Kireka sentenced to six months supervision for breaking his partner's nose.
Former Catholic Brother admits sex offences in Wairarapa in 1970s
A former Catholic brother has admitted sex offences from the 1970s.
Police say family of severely beaten child in Flaxmere must front up
Two weeks on, police still do not know who hurt the boy - or how.
Great bit of riding to the SPCA cause
Bay riders raise "crucial" cash in Paws for a Cause run.
Man killed in Wairoa work site incident named
Edward's death has been referred to the Coroner.
Has NZ Cricket oversight caused irreparable damage to Stead?
New Zealand Cricket coach Gary Stead's a recipient of a Westpac credit card-type of deal.
Meatballs v stuffed sausages: Hawke's Bay's ultimate pie warmer cuisine battle
A Hawke's Bay meatball is god. But there's a new hot food cabinet star emerging.
Drink drivers appear in court
Five drink-drivers appeared in Dannevirke District Court on Friday.
Fundraising under way for new Fantasy Cave in Dannevirke
Fundraising to build new premises for Dannevirke's Fantasy Cave is well under way.
100 years since the roaring 20s: Special Napier Art Deco festival approaches
It is nearly time to step back into the Roaring 20s for the great Art Deco Festival.
Most severe injuries seen in 30 years: Cops seek witnesses after 4yo critically hurt
The child remains in a serious condition in a ward in Starship Hospital.
Napier council chief executive Wayne Jack reported to be 'negotiating exit package close to $1m'
Council set to consider CEO's future at public-excluded meeting on Thursday.
Rowing: 'Quirky' gets nod for Aussie nationals
Age limit prevents Bay official from going any higher.
Ocean Boulevard gets new parents room
A new parents and caregivers room is set to open in the space tomorrow.
Band that woke up Elton John cut from next concert
Badger had claimed their music woke the music legend up from his pre-gig nap.
'Unfit for purpose': Raided raw milk giant calls MPI's bluff
"There is no justification for the action MPI has taken against Lindsay Farm and others."
Funding top-up boosts Wairoa glass recycling, sustainability
$25,000 from the Glass Packaging Forum means the council's contribution is only $69,000.
Prison not working for violent offender
A Dannevirke man was sentenced to home detention on violence charges.
Rescued dog finally ready for adoption after neglect caused vision loss
Snickers, a 'goofy, large, friendly' Sharpei cross is ready for a home to call his own.
Hawke's Bay entrepreneur launches health and safety technology for older New Zealanders
Christopher Dawson was inspired to develop Spritely by his parents.
A scary truth revealed: What Kiwi teens and kids are really searching online
A quarter of children were bothered or upset by something that happened in the last year.