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Tā Pita Sharples named recipient of Waiata Māori Awards 'Keeper of Tradition' award
Sharples has been recognised for his contribution and promotion of traditional waiata.
$376 million for Hawke's Bay highways - what improvements are coming
A notorious intersection is set to be worked on, as is the road to Lake Waikaremoana.
Slow down, new seal: Town's fight to protect pup that keeps crossing the road
"The last thing we want is for the seal to be hit."
'Glacial pace': Hawke's Bay man's suicide prompts coroner to recommend changes
Suicide leads to coroner questioning MSD and DHB policies
'Amazing feeling': Hawke's Bay man honoured with Master of Wine title
A Hawke's Bay resident and wine maker has received the prestigious international honour.
'It's a treasure': Flaxmere man's pāua mask popular
"It's another cool way for pāua to be used," Tipene Harmer said of the unique face mask.
12-year-old's vaccination message for her peers
"I want people to be brave and know it won't hurt."
'I thought it was a dead cow': Kekeno swims solo up Havelock North stream
The large seal was sighted on Monday in Havelock North's Karamū Stream.
'Big concern': Two per cent of inmates at Hawke's Bay Regional Prison fully vaccinated
Prisoner vaccination is well behind the general population.
Police 'pleased' with public despite warnings, arrest
People are generally sticking to lockdown rules, as Hawke's Bay readies for alert level 3.
Hawke's Bay Pasifika community vaccination rates among NZ's highest
Region closing in on vaccinating 30 per cent of its total population.
Baby born at 24 weeks doing well, says dad, and could return home
'Light at the end of the tunnel' for baby born at 24 weeks gestation.
Lockdown stunners (and frosts) set to continue in Hawke's Bay
The weather's not unseasonal, but it sure is lovely.
Two cars hit fences in separate incidents
One person sought by police; one person taken to hospital.
Fire damages house being used for storage near Hastings
They were called to the scene about 2.45pm.
'Grim outlook' for boy born to Hawke's Bay family at 24.1 weeks
'Micro-preemie' baby fights for his life in NICU at Wellington Hospital
Sending the wrong vibe? Sex toy store stays open during level 4
'Be a devil, come in,' a sign outside the shop exhorts.
Lockdown power bill fears: Flaxmere family 'burning furniture to keep warm'
"They are barely making ends meet now," says Flaxmere's Henare O'Keefe.
Let's face it Hawke's Bay: Mandatory masks to fight Covid-19 delta outbreak
"I've not got make-up on, so it's great."
The two Hawke's Bay wahine using music to create a safe space for women
Musical duo, The Cellars, are organising and performing in an all-women artistic event.
Magpies weekend off as lockdown takes a grip on events
Sport, entertainment events, meetings are proving a nightmare for organisers.
'Quality not quantity': Flaxmere woman Killarney Jeffares' final wish
"I want quality not quantity," says a Flaxmere woman trying to get her whānau home.
Outlaw's leader's death: A year's wait for Napier murder trial
Two men charged with murder have been remanded for a trial next July.
NBHS student hit by train remains in critical condition
"Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time."
HB Arts Festival promises more cultural diversity than ever
"We want to tell stories of New Zealand."
Student critically injured after being hit by train in Napier
Student cycling to high school hurt in collision with freight train.
Council realigns flooded Clive River ahead of high tide
Regional council contractors began work opening the rivermouth before high tide.
Following the script: The Hawke's Bay pharmacy giving Covid vaccines
"We are hoping to book 60 people a day. If we have the space, we can do walk-ins."
'Precedent setting': HBRC agrees to lead coastal hazards strategy
HBRC will lead next stage of the region's "precedent setting" response to coastal hazards.
Hawke's Bay Māori wards: Key issues set to be known mid-2022
Three HB councils decided they will have Māori wards next year - but how many wards?
Sonam Bhandari and the village she keeps together with coffee
A Hastings woman who started the Indian Mums' Group has been recognised for her efforts.
K-Pop Academy stars Northland talent
Five Dargaville High School students are set to star in TV series.
School builds get $16.5 million top-up
Minister Stuart Nash made the announcement at his old school, which will get $6 million.