The club helping lay loved ones to rest
Volunteers at Coffin Club Hawke’s Bay have been making baby coffins since 2015.
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Cyclone-surviving cat turns moggie muse
Pearl in a Whirl written to amuse and fund flood relief.
Hawke's Bay's new hospital? Proposed new site revealed
The corner of York Road and the Hawke's Bay Expressway would house a new hospital.
Crane truck stolen from Hastings business and rammed through gates
The crane truck has since been recovered and returned to the owners.
Sultans of spin: The public relations industry power list
They lurk in the shadows & whisper in the ears of company CEOs. They are the spin doctors.
Hastings earthquake memorial could get earthquake strengthening soon
The clock tower is registered with the Historic Places Trust as a Category One building.
From Hawke’s Bay to the Sydney Opera House: Talented singers to tread hallowed boards
Four Hawke's Bay-born singers are off to Sydney to sing at the Opera House next week.
Growers still waiting on Government assistance
The Government had promised an announcement for Hawke's Bay growers by early June.
Hawke's Bay businesses get $62.6m more for silt removal
Applicants for the latest funding will be able to receive up to $40,000, GST exclusive.
Hawke's Bay quartet selected for NZ Under 20 rugby team
The World Under 20 rugby World championships start on June 24 in South Africa.
Cyclone recovery plans spark fears for future of whenua
Māori affected by land categorisation have a big choice to make.
Gavin returns home to Wairoa with mayor
Gavin has returned to his life-long hometown of Wairoa after he was forced to move.
Owners of Napier food store hit by burglary shortly after health scare
Series of misfortunes for a store owner.
Woman who once saved St Thomas’ Church now fears for its heritage status
St Thomas' Church is up for sale leaving its future uncertain.
The Chase's 'Dark Destroyer' makes Hawke's Bay debut for worthy cause
Did reporter Mitchell Hageman beat the chaser in a head-to-head quiz?
Top accolade for Napier businessman, identity and tech guru
Wayne Norrie has been honoured with an ONZM.
Top brass now: From humble band member to a King's Honour
Murray Warrington, MNZM, joined the Hastings Citizens Band in 1961, aged 11.
King's Birthday Honours: Steve Wyn-Harris recognised for services to farming, rural communities
The Waipukurau dry-stock farmer and media identity receives an ONZM.
It takes a village: Tofilau Talalelei Taufale accepts King's Honour for Pacific community
The health professional is proud to have helped give Pacific people a voice.
Business leaders named in King's Birthday Honours
Vegetable-growing, IT, a four-day week, journalism: honours for leaders in their fields.
Hawke’s Bay film industry starting to blossom
Opia will use the skills of local creatives to promote filmmaking in Hawke's Bay.
Hukarere Girls' College buys motel for new dorms
Te Aute Trust Board have purchased the Wine Country Motel in Havelock North for dorms.
Heavy rain could spoil King’s Birthday in Hawke’s Bay
MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for King's Birthday.
Shear triumph in World champs build-up
Two brothers from Hawke's Bay rule ahead of this month's Shearing World Championships
Firefighters yet to determine cause of large Hastings shed fire
Firefighters fought a shed fire that sent billowing smoke into Hastings skies on Sunday.
Football cup hopes end for two Hawke’s Bay football teams
The Napier Marist men and Havelock North Wanderers knew they were up against it
Taradale start trophy defence with win over Hastings
Hawke's Bay club rugby: Taradale scored six tries in their 34-20 victory.
‘Very dark place’: Worker's struggle after losing hand in meatworks accident
Employer Silver Fern Farms has been fined $283,500 for the workplace accident.
Cell phones in the cells still a threat after police bust drug ring
In Hawke's Bay Regional Prison, 78 cell phones were confiscated over three years.
Chills on the way for King’s Birthday weekend
Get ready to make the most of this long weekend's weather.
A Havelock North toastie might be the best in NZ — so what does The Joey taste like?
James Pocock tries The Joey, the Great NZ Toastie Takeover finalist from Best Burgers.
Third time's a charm: Bay boatbuilder sails away with hat-trick
Hawke's Bay's Lee Cummings is the man to beat in the boatbuilding world.