Latest from Hawke's Bay

Meet the Mob chapter that wears white patches, and follows Christian principles

Mongrel Mob chapter wanting to build bridge with community.

'Makes amalgamation look like a tea party': Bay leaders dubious about water reforms

Central Hawke's Bay Mayor Alex Walker said there could be significant cost savings.

Family inspired by legacy after 'heartbreaking situation'

"We were inspired by his legacy to create something for future generations."

Pilot involved in fatal crash 'lacked training', helicopter fault identified

Mystery fuel control fault also uncovered in investigation findings.

'Hell of a bang': Serious injuries after two-car crash near Haumoana

Police inquiries were ongoing to determine the circumstances of the crash.

Pre-sale tickets to Lorde's Black Barn concern sold out

Pre-sale tickets for Lorde's Havelock North show sell out.

Napier murderer jailed again for drug offences

Second time on parole and now jailed for a second time for drug offences.

Rick Barker voted Hawke's Bay Regional Council's new chairman

And outgoing chairman Rex Graham - "a true servant of the people" - recognised.

Hawke's Bay children in intensive care as winter virus hits

"It's very important that sick children are kept warm at home."

Pania of the Reef model 'Aunty Mei' has wish come true

Pania was a beautiful maiden who lived in the sea

Compostable cups: The idea's great but what's the reality?

Waste experts believe most compostable cups probably end up in landfill.

New owner for Pattullo's Nurseries in Hawke's Bay

Nurseries were established by Hawke's Bay couple about 65 years ago.

Hapuku whanau commemorate signing of Treaty of Waitangi, 181 years later

Signing of Treaty of Waitangi commemorated by descendants of signatories.

Obituary: Ion Brown, the sociable oil painter who became the Army's artist

From his HB haunts, he followed in footsteps of legendary wartime artist Peter McIntyre.

Ātea a Rangi providing direction for tamariki

Ātea a Rangi is helping build relationships between tamariki and their tupuna (ancestors).

Big break for HB as Big Save buys farms, ups the ante in wool industry

The company is paying farmers up to double the market price for the strong wool.

A pedestrianised Golden Mile: Could Hawke's Bay's main streets follow suit?

Councils focus on making their cities pedestrian and cycle-friendly

Bat build: Houses created for Hawke's Bay's bats to hang out

Faster than a new build in New Zealand, the bat houses only took a month to construct.