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Berry farm still going strong after 50 years
Boysenberries and Heritage raspberries and have been 'sold at the gate since '68'.
Orchard workers doing '70 hour weeks' to pick fruit as tourists leave
Hawke's Bay grower fuming that he had to lay off 22 staff at the height of the season.
The roundabout way of saving a Hastings house that was in the way of a roading project
Landowner, Government and the community unite to save a house that was in the way.
Hastings man jailed after stealing firearms
A Hastings man who stole a load of firearms and jewellery has been jailed for two years.
The woman who helped build a Hawke's Bay's tourism empire with a dog by her side
Hawke's Bay's always had a story to tell. Annie Dundas learned how to tell it to tourists.
Relics unearthed during Opera House restoration
"We knew we had found something special when we saw what was inside."
Couple taking their yellow 1974 mini on Pork Pie Charity Run
John and Karyn Glew will trace the route made famous in the 1981 classic NZ film.
'Let us go and buy our beer': Flaxmere residents want liquor store to stay
Is there really an "alcohol Holocaust" in Flaxmere? Some residents are dubious.
Rugby: Chile tour part of St John's quest for consistency
Cultural experience just as important as the rugby according to leadership group.
Students' marathon relay raises $2000
Taradale head boy and adventure racer Connor Craig ran a marathon, without pause.
St John's students celebrate principal's new citizenship
Paul Melloy thought he'd been missed out by mistake. Then came the surprise haka.
Hawke's Bay Muslim community to host public prayer
Members of the public are continuing to support the Muslim community.
Local Focus: Workers united behind Takitimu Seafoods
Takitimu workers pleased with change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Lantern festival throws new light on heritage garden
'You are part of us and we love you.' Made with funding from NZ On Air.
They are us: Clean and green country attracts Indian bar owner
Zabeels and TAB owner Jagdeep Singh Judge talks culture, religion and experiences of NZ.
Local Focus: The Hastings embrace by lantern
The Hastings Osmanthus Gardens Lantern Festival. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Chilly weekend turns to warmer week
The weather is having trouble making up its mind this week in the Hawke's Bay region
ACC proposal could cut 34 jobs in Hawke's Bay
The new structure will create new roles but will also see job cuts if it goes ahead.
A gummy day for Hastings District Council
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst said people should come to the city centre and help.
Wattie's boilover had happened in Hastings before
The E tu union is battling for safer workplace conditions at Watties' Hastings plant.
Excitement over champions' field days
A feast of four farming field days in a month in Hawke's Bay and the East Coast.
Teen 'tripping' on LSD wanders into random Napier homes
"Do you think this is amusing?" a judge asked as the 19-year-old sniggered in the dock.
Changes made to Napier City Council's recycling collection
From next month, Napier residents will be unable to recycle some types of plastics.
Beach Hop annual pilgrimage for car mad couple
Bronwyn Green is at Beach Hop in Whangamata with more than 100,000 visitors and car fans.
Fire destroys family home in Napier
A large fire has gutted a house in Te Awa, and damaged other houses along the street
Things to do this weekend in Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay has plenty of activities and events on this weekend.
Contamination feared after honey hives raided
Hawke's Bay beekeeper admits stealing from beehives.
Wash and squash: New recycling changes in Hastings
Hastings District Council has confirmed recycling changes will kick in on May 1.
Bank staff run their own Relay for Life
Groups have taken things into their owns hands after Relay for Life was cancelled.
Hastings Golf Club goes predator free
Hastings Golf Club wants more birdies on its course, so it's going predator free.
Tangata whenua representative, academics, support Hastings move
Ngaio Tiuka says intolerance of Te Ao Maori is obsolete and should be ignored