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Spreading joy: Sunflower field offers free blooms and happiness

Local businesses donated seeds and skills to support the community project.

Charity’s plan to build its first retiree housing in Hawke’s Bay

The plans come amid a council sell-off of units and will provide more housing for retirees

Crime reports up 9.4% in Hawke's Bay as burglaries and thefts hit businesses hard

“I am looking at options – should I get rid of this business? The risk is too high.'

'What a load of BS': Councillor clashes with mayoral hopeful, makes jibe about European holiday

Hastings man running for mayor has brushed off a jibe from one of his fellow councillors.

Trial turns leftover forestry wood into roads for logging trucks

A Hawke’s Bay trial to convert woody debris into forestry roads is showing promise.

Former Hawke’s Bay Today editor Andrew Austin dies

'Ink in his veins': Dedicated newsman to be farewelled in Hastings.

'Iconic' 15-year-old pig came with a couple's new home: 'She was on the chattels list'

'Bella isn't just a pet, she’s an icon.'

Drilling rig to take Tūtaekurī River dip as study begins for new expressway bridge

A drilling rig will be used in the Tūtaekurī River as part of a study for a new bridge.

Farmer puts his hand up for Hastings mayor, says HB Tourism is not a priority

Staff have found savings, but councillors have voted to spend, Buddo says.

‘Hidden and quiet’: The libraries raising eyebrows for their internet search histories

Hastings District libraries reveals the top 10 sites searched-for and blocked.

‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammers

Patrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.

Doubts remain over Napier Health Centre overnight service

City residents await news on what plans there are for urgent overnight healthcare.

‘Everything they do will come with a Kahungunu flair’

Four groups with about 160 Kahungunu performers will strive for impact at Te Matatini.

Annabel Taylor’s two passions spark fine design

'I love it how you are aware of the seasons here'.

The ‘Great Wealth Transfer’ myths worth knowing: Nick Stewart

OPINION: Private healthcare and retirement village costs still present challenges.

Napier library faces two-year closure amid council cost-saving plan

The library closure aims to keep Napier's rates increase below 7.9%.

Mongrel Mob boss jailed after he was found with $68k in Louis Vuitton handbag

Mathew Karetu was dealing drugs as the national president of the Barbarians chapter.

Usual care won’t be impacted by emergency exercise at hospital

Health NZ and ambulance service test tent's capacity in emergency shake-down.