A tough front rower at rugby, a dancer, man of the heart.
Norm Hewitt remembered in Hawke's Bay for the Magpies' 1993 win over the British Lions.
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Report recommending change in Wairoa River control ‘pretty well disregarded’: Mayor
'It told you exactly what needs to be done and somehow they missed it.'
Scales sells two orchards to Craigmore Sustainables for $34m
Long-term agreement covers apple packing, storage and marketing.
'Engaging place to live and write': Hawke's Bay a literary hotbed for talented authors
Who wouldn't want to live and write in Hawke's Bay?
'Very discouraging': Two Napier antique stores broken into on same day
The offenders took off with valuables and police set up a cordon.
Wairoa rugby - finally a day in the sun, even though it was wet
Wairoa hosted all three Poverty Bay rugby championship finals.
Teenage dream? Two students working on courier company that delivers packages in one hour
Two talented Hawke's Bay teens think they can plug a big gap in the market.
Songs and Santa in the city for Midwinter Xmas
Napier's CBD was a hive of activity despite inclement weather.
Taradale triumph in penalty-heavy Maddison Trophy final
It's the champions' third cup title in four years.
Hawke's Bay Regional Council says growers' call to pause water consents creates environmental risk
Growers warn of harm to the region if a pause on new water consents does not remain.
'Unsettled': Showery spells set for Hawke's Bay this week
There will be some dry spells and normal winter temperatures.
Iconic Eskdale property over three decades: Lavender farm to doggy daycare to cyclone
'People used to wind their windows down when they went past when it was all in bloom.'
METcALfe Art sisters creating art to the beat of their own drum
Metcalfe is their maiden name and the caps spell Metal which is what their art is about.
'I don't have any regrets': Solo mum of quadruplets plus one speaks on life after death of husband
Joanne Wills, mother of quadruplets, is grateful for the support after her husband died.
Twice the bonus for women: Rocket Lab defends recruitment referral programme
Space company wants to boost the number of women in its workforce.
Wairoa floods: Over 50 families and residents apply for temporary housing
The housing service opened on Tuesday for affected people.
Wairoa floods: Former police commissioner Mike Bush to review regional council’s management of river bar
The region was hit by severe weather and flooding in late June.
EIT Ideaschool break-in 'unacceptable', equipment taken from locked area
EIT was targeted three times over one weekend, institute says it won't impact students.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Hastings parking management to change
A camera in a car to monitor metered and timed parking areas in Hastings.
Burglaries in Dannevirke prompt local to investigate if town has problem with crime
Resident fears Dannevirke has a crime problem after homes repeatedly broken into.
'We're just getting started': Wrestling success as Hawke's Bay set to host flyweight champs
Mighty Mitch Vs ACJ, who will win the wrestling bout?
Lotto kiosk not included in Hastings Pak’nSave upgrade
No more Lotto at Hastings Pak’nSave as supermarket renovations don't include the kiosk.
NPC rugby: Some of the Magpies are flying – away
A squad is being put together for the Magpies NPC campaign, which starts on August 11.
'Disheartened': Theft from charity highlights increased pressure and social service needs
"It’s not just the need; it’s the intensity of each individual’s situation."
Toast Martinborough is coming back, here's when it's happening
The popular Wairarapa wine festival is toasting the start of a fresh chapter.
Completion on track for Dannevirke fluoridation plant
The installation and commissioning of a fluoridation plant in Dannevirke is progressing.
Touché: Hawke's Bay fencers to compete for Commonwealth gold
Seven young hopefuls face big duel in Christchurch.
Temperature drops to -3.7C in rural Hawke’s Bay; coldest morning of winter
Heat pumps and fireplaces have been working overtime as temperatures fall below zero.
Hawke’s Bay knock over defending champs to reach quarterfinals of U18 nationals in Napier
It was a huge scalp for Hawke’s Bay as North Harbour A was gunning for their fourth title.
McLean Park not ready for club rugby finals — should oval job have started sooner?
Four club rugby finals have been kicked out of the park.
'A week for someone to hug her': Red Cross sends psychological aid to Wairoa
People can still donate to the ‘where the need is greatest’ fund.
Solo kiwi at Napier’s National Aquarium to be rehomed
A star of the aquarium, Matariki the kiwi, is moving on with two new kiwi taking her spot.
Easy come, easy go, as stolen goods ditched in wild drive
Stolen tools thrown from vehicle before car spiking.