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Pretty with a purpose: How sunflowers are helping bring back the goodness to cyclone-hit soils

The crop will never be harvested, but it serves a very important purpose.

The history behind Makotuku’s restored gates and their significance

The restored gates in Makotuku honor the history of the village's former church.

The 'scars' of Cyclone Gabrielle could linger on hillsides for decades

'Chances are that it’s going to take decades to 100 years, if at all, to patch up.'

Opinion: It didn’t have to be this way – the day a region’s phones turned into expensive paperweights

OPINION: If the carriers are not willing to make preparations, our Govt should force them.

Cyclone Gabrielle: The couple who gave up their jobs and moved to Hawke's Bay to help

'This wasn’t just about clearing debris. It was about restoring hope.'

'Timing was perfect': More than $10m from special cyclone Lotto draw now allocated

The largest grant given out in Hawke's Bay was $130,000 to shift an ablution block.

Napier prepares for first Super Rugby game in four years

The last Super Rugby game in Napier attracted 9226 fans. Can the Bay beat that next week?

Rare beaked whale dies after stranding on Hawke’s Bay beach

Two large sea mammals spotted by a dog walker are a species of the elusive beaked whales.

‘Their decision’: Minister on kids hitchhiking 45km to school after rural bus canned

'The obligation is on them to get their children to school.'

16 homes in path of recommended Wairoa floodway

Crown manager and Wairoa council have endorsed a 170m-wide, 2m-deep floodway.

‘Flat tack’: Flower vendors gear up for Valentine’s rush

Hawke's Bay Floral Collective expects to double sales as Valentine's Day nears.

'Difficult conclusion': Irish pub announces voluntary liquidation five weeks before St Patrick’s Day

Owners say bar is a victim of Covid, the cyclone, and the other business pressures.

Woman charged with drink-driving over Napier car-surfing death

Napier dad Reif Cotter died on the night of December 27.

Hawke's Bay's councillors and mayors: Who's running, and who's stepping aside

Twenty-two of Hawke’s Bay’s 56 councillors have confirmed they will restand this year.

Napier to Wellington scooter challenge aims to raise $200k for charity

The event supports mental health initiatives in the Hawke’s Bay region.

‘Surprise and delight’: Te Awanga Wine Festival captivates crowd

Twelve music acts and five masterclasses featured at the festival.

Rocket Lab’s 59th mission deploys 5 satellites in milestone launch

Rocket Lab launched its 59th mission, deploying five satellites on Sunday.

‘One of the sharpest’: Hawke’s Bay 16yo scores Tall Blacks berth

If he gets on the court, he’ll be the third-youngest in Tall Blacks history.