'The magic happens when the brushstrokes begin.'

Along the fence lines of Esk Valley, red roses still turn to face the pale winter sun.

Kaiti was a permanent fixture at Onekawa pools, but she never wanted to take a dip.

The beauty of Napier now more accessible with the iconic Sunken Gardens new ramp.

Judge said it was classic case of a woman taking advantage of someone who was vulnerable.

The Waipawa and Tukituki rivers will reach at least annual flow levels.

Appropriately named the Phoenix, it was the biggest moment in the club's rebuilding phase.

Recognising the work of volunteers.

Community Foundations encourage people to give back.

Central Hawke's Bay rivers are expected to reach "one-in-five-year" levels.

There might be a few hurdles but a family is determined to build their centre.

Health officials said it was an important step in reducing historical health inequities.

An 800kg transformer box bolted to the concrete was shifted '10 to 15m', resident says.

Wrestling and German bier tents - there was plenty of indoor fun amid the constant rain.

'We know that recovering from this disaster is going to take quite some time.'

Junior rugby playing in HB and elsewhere

Jamie Davidson is competing in the Summer Special Olympics.

Daniel Mark Miller's body was found in a culvert in Wairau Valley.

A large part of Hawke’s Bay can expect further heavy rainfall until late Monday.

Murdered teen's sister opens up on pain of loss and hunt for gang-linked killers.

"It's important for businesses to support one another" - Chamber of Commerce chair.

The Hawks have completed the away season with another loss.

A Hastings teen longs for the day when she can live a semi-normal life.

Students from Norsewood School get hands-on at Te Miro Farm.

There’s a grit that forms in your mouth after just an hour amid the silt of Esk Valley.