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Obituary: The dressmaker extraordinaire who put Hastings fashion design on the map
She was a perfectionist who pushed those around her to meet her exacting standards.
75 per cent of Napier floods insurance claims settled
A 'small number of complex situations' on Napier Hill are yet to be resolved, says mayor.
Whey to go: The Hawke's Bay goat cheese manufacturers winning big
Artisan producers Nieuwenhuis Farmstead Cheese near Otane now award winner.
Driver with 'Tino Rangatiratanga' number plate arrested in Hastings
The Te-Moana-Nui-A-Kiwa Embassy says it's been made aware of the arrest.
Police arrest gang members at funeral procession in Nuhaka
Seven gang members and associates appear in court after arrests.
'My body, my choice': Woman out of preferred job following Covid vaccine refusal
Casual worker for security firm has several reasons for saying "no".
'Couldn't believe my eyes': Wasp nest found in paddock shocks beekeeper
Check out this wasp nest found in a paddock in Hawke's Bay.
'Human error': Woman moved to safe home after privacy breach
The Hawke's Bay woman asked for her address to be omitted but OT accidentally revealed it
Hawke's Bay Airport announces plan to be carbon neutral by 2030
"We want to be New Zealand's most sustainable airport."
The new Napier emergency whare proving care to kids as young as 3
"It's common for kids to run. But we haven't had one person try. They want to be there."
The woman who can weave a wahakura in 45 minutes
Katarina May never expected her love of helping infants would turn into a career.
Hawks ready for 2021 tip-off as their big man lands
A 2018 Hawks star returns to the nest ahead of Sunday's match against the Rams
Online shopping in Hawke's Bay up 30 per cent in a year, NZ Post hires more staff
Covid forced the older generation to embrace online shopping. They're not stopping now.
116 times in 5 years: DHB's calls to police, Oranga Tamariki over suspected child abuse
"Our staff should be recognised for the difference they make to those kids."
The duffel bag moved: Cat found alive in Napier church backyard hailed as 'miracle'
Hallelujah's staunch face says it all - she doesn't forget those who've wronged her.
Probe into fight, verbal abuse at football game
Spectators hurled abuse after disagreeing with decision to red card player it is claimed.
Free gym for community organisations opening in Hastings
Community organisations and services can apply to use the gym for their clients.
Penguin tangled in fishing line rescued by walkers
"Once the fishing line was removed, we witnessed the penguin take a deep breath."
The 'motel generation': Nearly 4000 kids are living in motels
'There are babies now being born in motels. It breaks my heart.'
Child delivers flax bouquets to random Tamatea residents
Tamatea schoolgirl makes neighbours smile with handmade flax bouquets.
An expert foodie's picks for Hawke's Bay holidays
Hawke's Bay chef Gary Grootelaar gives his top foodie picks in the region.
Hastings pushes closer to getting Māori wards, unanimous tautoko from committee
Four weeks of public consultation is required. The council has a month to do it.
HB orchardist fined again: We will replant trees if we have to
Orchardist says had he known path was being built, he'd have planted trees differently.
Matua and Whaea row: Te reo teaching titles allowed as school makes changes
"We've got to make the education system user friendly - it's not one shoes fits all."
Principal of 18 years leaves to take up Wellington post
Deputy principal Heather Wilkie will take over as acting principal.
Hastings councillor makes the most of Transtasman bubble opening
The first Hawke's Bay locals grabbed their passports and flew to Australia today
'Life changed dramatically': Woman assaulted at Havelock North restaurant
An assault in which a woman received a second concussion has dramatically changed her life
Children staying home from pre-school due to lack of food
Children are turning up to kindy without food and sometimes not showing up at all
'Admin oversight' leads to closure of Takitimu shops
Seafood off the menu at Takitimu shops after compliance oversight
Hawke's Bay prison inmates to defend kapa haka title
All 18 prisons in New Zealand will be invited to perform kapa haka for judges.
Napier live export protesters 'stoked' with ban announcement
She said the two-year transition period was "bittersweet"
Neighbours of freedom campers say homelessness now the biggest problem
There's a new trend in freedom camping, and it's not driven by tourists.