Latest from Waipukurau
Belle of the ball: Shop owner gives away formal dresses and suits to high schoolers
Belle Ward didn't go to her school ball because she couldn't afford it.
A farming mother thought her sore leg was a sports injury - it was a potentially terminal cancer
Alicia Brough was fighting fit – now she is fighting for her life.
'It's pumping': How a rural mother's catering venture became a community staple
A restaurant-quality meal, without travelling to town – it's a thriving business model.
With his late nephew's photo on his back, nothing could stop Mark Bean scaling the Sky Tower
'He was a really neat kid, had a heart of gold, and he would've had a pretty good future.'
Three cups full as Hawke's Bay racing returns – in Waipukurau
The return of racing to Hawke's Bay is expected to be a big boost for Waipukurau.
'Most significant thing I'll ever do': The photo sessions capturing memories for bereaved families
When Jackie Lowry is called to Hawke's Bay Hospital she knows it won't be a normal shoot.
'Tragic loss': Talented teen rugby player killed in crash mourned
'Rhys was a skilled sportsman and an exceptional young individual.'
'Passionate hunters': Youth gear up for game bird adventures
Young game bird hunters win a weekend of hunting experiences and skill-building.
A career in sheep dog trials - 40 years, 12 titles
Tararua District farmer Bernard Arends had a big start to the sheep dog trials series.
Two more Hawke’s Bay farms sold to overseas buyers for forestry
Three CHB farms have sold in quick succession to overseas buyers for forestry conversion.
Taradale, Old Boys Marist remain unbeaten in Hawke's Bay club rugby
Taradale and Old Boys Marist are rivals of the ages. Who'll win the Nash Cup this year ?
On The Up: How opening a farm up to horses became a fundraising powerhouse
What started as an opportunity for riders to get together grew into a fundraising 'beast'.
Simmental cattle breeder Tony Thompson's life of legacy
At 80 years old, Tony Thompson shows no sign of slowing down.
'True leader': Hawke's Bay's young leaders set for Youth Parliament
Chris Proctor, Neeve Smith, and Mariah Wakefield-Otene will represent Hawke's Bay.
It's not the owning of a cannon that's important, it's what you choose to do with it
When a council's rare cannon fell into disrepair, the community stepped up.
'I want their story known': Author on a mission to tell story of NZ Land Girls
Lynda Taylor's book details the story of land girls and depicts life in World War II
Surprise game for Super Rugby star in Napier game
Five games of Premier rugby saw 411 points, including 63 tries.
Waipukurau housing project on track, mayor worries plans don’t reflect identity
The project aims to build 950 homes on 50ha over 20 years.
'Life in all places’: Showing Bay's thriving underwater world to a new generation
The 'middle of nowhere' turns into the middle of everywhere - just dip your head under.
‘I’m in charge of the chaos’: Inside a St John’s mass casualty training event
'Tonight, you’ll have a broken femur, arm haemorrhage, and head lacerations.'
Region protected by ranges: Why Hawke’s Bay is missing the rain
Hawke's Bay dodges wet weather, enjoying better conditions this weekend.
Week of acclaim for Hawke's Bay's farmers of the year
A Central Hawke's Bay farming couple win the big one – Farmer of the Year.
‘Bring the world’: Sisters have a vision for Napier beauty event
Raising eyebrows - Renee and Miriam Sciascia want to elevate beauty professionals.
Hastings racecourse redevelopment plans coming in ‘next few weeks’
It's now six months since the one slip that stopped racing in Hastings.
Havelock North dominate for first win of season
Havelock North defeated MAC 77-3 at Flaxmere Park.
Mustering cattle by car in 1940
"This novel method of mustering attracted considerable attention from passers-by."
Central Hawke's Bay athlete into world's top 50 after three national titles in a fortnight
'I know I am more than capable of scoring 6000 points and beyond.'