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The group once had 25 volunteers, but now there are only eight.
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Stabbing in Hawke’s Bay, one taken to hospital with serious wounds
One person was taken into custody at the scene.
'Living expressions': Pou returned to Hastings Civic Square after restoration
The 19 pou have stood as cultural markers in the heart of the city.
Big Sing brings hundreds of youth voices to Hastings
More than 500 students and supporters gathered at Toitoi for the event.
Watch: 'Hand of God' controversy in schoolboy rugby scrum
Crestfallen Hastings Boys' players were 'pretty emotional' about the incident, says coach.
Matariki events in Hawke's Bay – a winter celebration and commemoration
What to do to and where to celebrate Matariki in Hawke's Bay.
Coldest morning of the year hits Hawke's Bay, just in time for Matariki
Don't worry, it's warming up now.
Two seriously injured in intersection crash near Hastings
The crash occurred at Railway Rd South and Longlands Rd East.
'Overly aggressive' letter from Napier mayoral candidate upsets national motor caravan body
The board removed Nigel Simpson as Hawke's Bay chair just one month into the role.
Napier lawyer to lead Wairoa District Council
Matthew Lawson will become Wairoa's chief executive on July 1.
Au revoir: Magpie Danny Toala signs with French club
Pre-NPC movements have started in the Magpies' arrivals and departures lounges.
Hilary Barry coming to Hastings for a cocktail and a good cause
Hastings Karamū Rotary aims to raise more than $150,000 for Cranford Hospice this year.
Richter scales and fishy tales: When a small earthquake spoiled a day of fishing
Everyone struggled for bites after Monday morning's quake. So were the fish spooked by it?
Teen girl charged with interfering in murder case of 15-year-old Napier school boy
Police say a witness was approached and allegedly threatened on May 12.
'Perfect chance': Homeowner's Matariki lightshow a new tradition for Napier
'It gets dark at 5pm. It’s a perfect chance for parents to bring their kids.'
From 5% to 70% survival rates – the conservation team taking eggs from kiwi nests
Catching adult birds to take their eggs may seem counterintuitive, but it works.
Hawke’s Bay’s beach fires set to blaze again for Matariki despite fire ban
The event features storytelling, food trucks, and a lantern ceremony.
Big venues, big money: The young golf champ hitting the Australian PGA tour
Memory of late father will spur on young Kiwi golfer as he chases his professional dream.
Napier's only surviving CBD pharmacy raided for third time in 10 weeks - again for perfumes
'I’m wondering if it’s worth carrying on here.'
Hawke's Bay councils win gongs for cyclone recovery initiatives
Three councils were together recognised for a ground-breaking high-risk properties buyout.
1000 kills and counting: Golf course's predator control success
Hastings Golf Course bird life thrives as predator numbers decline.
'I couldn't make it better': Brave 3-year-old's terminal cancer battle
Laura Taylor has 1420 beads of courage and turns 4 in July. That alone tells the story.
New Magpies assistant coach sought to replace Bryn Evans
Bryn Evans began helping to coach the Magpies soon after the end of his playing career.
Woman put in a kennel, suffers miscarriage in meth-fuelled family violence ordeal
The woman also suffered wounds to the bone caused by her partner, Joel Leef.
'Pretty cold': Wet weather grips Hawke's Bay before sunny break
Showers and cold temperatures are expected in Hawke's Bay from Friday evening.
On The Up: No mercy – four mothers take on daughters in football match
The teams were almost neck-and-neck on the table – there were other scores to settle too.
'I will never forgive you': Young mum's words to brother-in-law who abused her for years
The man has now been jailed and will be deported upon his release.
Smoke or fog? Former chairman fumes at council's pollution doubt
The council said it found little evidence for his orchard burnoff claims.
'You are on notice': Council pulls Māori ward videos after Hobson's Pledge legal letter
Hobson’s Pledge's lawyer said keeping the posts up could invalidate a referendum.
Watch: Discover top talent at this year's Smokefreerockquest and Showquest
Behind the scenes action and talented performers captured in this week's webisodes.
On The Up: Gown on the farm - teen fashions ball dress from feed sacks and baling twine
On The Up: Eve Hunter wanted to show the versatility of 'pre-loved farm waste'.
Hawke's Bay top teen bands ready to make national waves
'There were many other great bands, I’m happy we won,' singer says of Rockquest success.
'Be like John': Businessman's five years with a brain tumour and what it's taught him
O'Sullivan was told only 10% of people with his brain tumour live longer than nine months.
On The Up: Father-son Chatham Cup magic remembered as crunch knockout match looms
Meet the younger member of a special Chatham Cup family dynasty.