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Barber the first new iwi chair for 26 years.
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Hastings mum gets new home after three years of emergency housing
Mum Nora Kataina and her two young children are thrilled to have a place to call home.
Local Focus: Rissington stumps up for Anzacs
A landmark Hastings tree becomes a striking Anzac sculpture of two back-to-back soldiers.
'Level of destruction was immense': Former Hawke's Bay man sets up aid operation in Ukraine
ReliefAid founder has just returned from six weeks in the war-torn country.
Trust adds to Art Deco collection
Clarice Cliff's Persian range has remained highly collectable.
Emotions welled as tribute to Hastings' fallen soldiers shown for first time
RSA guests first to view poppy wall at Hastings library said it was beautifully fitting.
The Hawke's Bay Marathon is a bucket list item
A split-second decision to make a try-saving dive sent Engelke sprawling.
Hawke's Bay killer denied parole: 'We remain concerned about Ataria's association with the gang'
Widow says no life sentence will ever match family's life sentence without husband.
'Real and urgent need': Emergency housing bill $10m for 3 months in Hawke's Bay, Gisborne
The cost of housing people in emergency motels has hit a record in Hawke's Bay.
'Throwing off the blankets for a couple of nights, and then putting them back'
It's mainly fine, and it could be that way too for Anzac Day dawn parades on Monday.
Hawke's Bay: Almond growing could crack water demand problem
A Plant & Food Research feasibility study is looking at growing almonds in Hawke's Bay.
Hawke's Bay: Young boxers making giant strides
Proud moment for Hastings Giants, as all six fight for the club.
Gun-toting gang members a 'huge' concern, says judge
Mongrel Mob member jailed for 27 months for having firearms cut down to pistols.
Easter footy and racing in Hawke's Bay
Both Hawke's Bay sides draw Easter Monday home Central League home games
Autumn weather arrives in the Bay
Biggest problem with early-autumn weather could be the fall of leaves in urban streets.
Paddler training for solo waka ama crossing from Māhia to Napier
Aim of the 14-hour journey is to raise $63,000 to send youth to Outward Bound.
Raid on Napier home nets drugs, cash and a firearm
Operation Bloodhound has led to another arrest.
Tennis: Youngsters ace the oldies
Greendale Tennis Club recently held its junior champs and prizegiving.
City Assist helping keep Hastings CBD a better place for all
Hastings' City Assist transforms CBD; mayor gives intruder into video filming telling-off.
EIT overseas students allocation pending
EIT is set to welcome back some of its international students.
Clive River? No thanks: we call it Ngaruroro Moko-tū-ā-raro-ki-Rangatira
Plenty of support as local marae petitions for river's original name to be restored.
The 140kg woman who lost nearly half her body weight
Kate Cormack's weight loss took her from 140kg to 75kg.
Hospice's March fundraising looked very different this year
Omicron meant Cranford Hospice had to pull all street collections for volunteer safety.
Tens of thousands in Hawke's Bay drinking non-compliant water supplies until mid-2022
Hastings city is one of six non-compliant water supplies for 66,804 people in Hawke's Bay.
Mixed response for new-look Hastings council as Māori ward introduced
There are gains and losses for the Hastings community under the change.
Hastings Council: Flaxmere ward loses a councillor, final decision made on Maori wards
The Local Government Commission has given its determination on a shake-up to the council.
Hastings: Boy racers and rubbish force council to shut section of road
Council says access to Otene Rd properties won't be affected by the 0.6km closure.
Move to orange would reduce some workload, staff costs: Napier bar manager
The Government won't drop the country out of 'red' until at least Easter.
Locals take out East Coast FMG Young Farmer Regional Final
Tararua entrants earn top two places in East Coast FMG Young Farmer Regional Final.
'Buyer beware': Seller cops flak after Hastings mum says her $600 firewood order damp
People buying firewood for winter are being reminded to ask questions before purchasing.
WATCH: Emotional welcome for Dr Moana Jackson onto Matahiwi Marae
Tributes to Dr Moana Jackson in English and te reo Māori.
$3.4m seawall to protect coastal Hawke's Bay homes
Most of the project would be funded by the impacted property owners.