Fruitgrowers pin hopes on extra 1000 RSE workers in Hawke's Bay next picking season
Region was 2000 workers short last summer, as leaders try to find a solution.
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The day the big quake hits: Hawke's Bay hazard map shows what could happen to your property
Dorothy's Westshore home faces a triple threat if a big one hits. Not that she's bothered.
Unsettled weather but warmer week for Hawke's Bay
Changeable but mild weather for Hawke's Bay for most of the week
Local Focus: Exporting perfect beauty is big business
From Holland, Lithuania and Hawke's Bay to the world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Third time unlucky: Same flock of sheep attacked by another two dogs
Third sheep attack at Equestrian Park leaves farmer angry and upset.
'The Barber' is standing for Hastings council in Flaxmere ward
Peleti Oli wants to see Flaxmere's promise become a reality.
Things to do this weekend in Hawke's Bay
The Bay is buzzing as usual. Here are 9 things to do this weekend.
Local Focus: Exporting perfect beauty is big business
From Holland, Lithuania and Hawke's Bay to the world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Matariki Māori arts project hits the main street of Hastings
A new initiative for Matariki has begun.
The wait is over: De-chlorinated water station has come to Napier
The first de-chlorinated tap has opened in Anderson Park.
'Taking goodwill and ruining it': Charity says people are onselling its free food
Food that people have been given for free by a charity is showing up for sale on Facebook.
Gumboots galore: AgriKids, Junior events start Young Farmer contest
New's Zealand's prestigious FMG Young Farmer of the Year award is underway.
Snow warning for Napier-Taupo Rd as southerly hits Hawke's Bay
Between 2cm and 4cm of snow may settle near the summit of the road.
Tattooed mobster lands a new job
Puk Kireka, 31, had chosen to change his life around by studying sport and recreation.
Opera House renovation hits high notes
Intricate tile renovation echoes craftsman of old. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Opera House renovation hits high notes
Hawke's Bay Opera House renovation echoes craftsman. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rugby: Lock stars as Hastings Boys maintain unbeaten run
HBHS takes outright lead in Super 8
Hawke's Bay housing crisis: Cabinet reshuffle gives leaders hope
Hawke's Bay leaders are optimistic the changes will help the housing crisis.
DoC admits 'significant failings' in Cape Kidnappers track promotion
DoC has admitted it was a mistake promoting the Cape Kidnappers track as a hike.
Tickner to brew coffee when not tickling batsmen's ribs
If Black Caps do little things right they will prevail says CD fast bowler Blair Tickner.
'It's devastating': 18 dog attacks so far this year
Farmer says moonlit nights a problem for dog control and calls for stricter legislation.
'I've got a big smile on my face': Briar Hales shines at rugby tournament she can't win
The only girl in the team couldn't win, but she could make a statement. And she did.
Pilot programme for horticulture
Meg Becker and Leander Archer will visit Netherlands as part of the programme.
MAC men, women pay tribute to Porky Mareikura
It'll take something clinical and concerted to topple Napier Old Boys' Marist from top.
116th year and still going strong for Hastings poultry and pigeon show
Sunday's Hastings Poultry and Pigeon Society Show was the 116th
'Real gentleman' killed in mobility scooter crash was delivering birthday present
Family remembers Mount Maunganui man as 'a right character' who could fix almost anything.
St John volunteer passionate about giving back
St John volunteer Tara Dugan has committed her life giving back to the organisation.
Editorial: If the future is solar, Hawke's Bay could be a shining light
The way of the future could help our lowest income earners.
The law won for new Whanganui solicitor
The law won out over politics and psychology for a new solicitor in Whanganui
Just add water: New wetlands at Waitangi to be flooded
The new wetlands will provide a haven for fish and birds.
Artist's 'Future Cities' explores dreams of the future
Hawke's Bay artist Cody Ellingham is world-renowned for creating visually moving art.
Digging studs in: Principals refuse to let Briar play rugby tournament
School will support a boycott of rugby tournament, if boys decide they want to protest.
'We are at a crisis': Farmers to band together on dog attacks
Farmers unite to guard their sheep as calls to police prove fruitless.