Golf course housing dilemma: Will adding a ‘no-complaint covenant’ actually stop complaints?

Decision nearing for Hastings housing plan, which could feature 'no-complaint covenants'.

Napier council plans to sell-off three villages as vacant, 66 residents to leave

An impacted resident who has terminal cancer says it's weighing on her having to move out.

Work starts on NZ’s largest approved solar farm between Taupō and Napier

The 700,000-panel Te Rahui solar farm is set to become a landmark.

Hawke’s Bay’s new $25 million hospice granted consent in Hastings

The former market garden boasts views of Te Mata Peak.

'I've come a long way': Man who bashed taxi driver and assaulted kids running for Parliament

Kaleb Hawkins says he has been rehabilitated and wants to 'fix the Corrections system'.

Election 2026: Teacher and conservation leader join growing list of HB candidates

More candidates have put their hand up to run for Parliament in Hawke's Bay electorates.

Not quite free trade, but apple growers welcome reduced 25% tariff to India

Tariffs for apples drop from 50% to 25% into India and growers are 'over the moon'.

'Get out!': Resident treated in hospital after Hastings house fire

Neighbours evacuated when a passerby belted on the door alerting them to the house fire.

'Like a miracle': Family inside unit escapes unhurt after car ploughs into it

A neighbour heard the bang and thought 'oh no, they are dead’.

'It is devastating': Community shocked by fatal house fire

Police are still working to establish the circumstances of the fire.

Sports club that has produced five Olympic gold medallists celebrates 150th

'It is hugely special, and a privilege to be a part of.'

Taking the petal off the metal: Region's biggest flower supplier closing after 60 years

'We hope we’ve brought some pleasure to lives with our flowers.'

Why Easter still matters: Learning from the squabble of 195AD - Gary Hamilton-Irvine

OPINION: It is a special time, but one where the main point can sometimes get forgotten.

'Huge milestone': Cyclone repair works finished on SH2 in Hawke’s Bay

A major milestone for Hawke's Bay has been reached after years of road works.

Cabinet gives Eastern Institute of Technology $10m to finish rebuild

The money has been described as a 'game changer' for the Taradale campus.

Chef on losing his sight: 'They say the blind can't lead the blind. I disagree'

'I couldn’t find anything that spoke honestly about what it is like to lose your sight.'

'Busted two records': Truckies warn diesel prices will hit goods and groceries soon

An advocate for truckies says the cost of diesel has never been higher than petrol before.

Hunter lives with epilepsy. He hasn’t let seizures hold him back from work

'Just give everyone a go. Don’t jeopardise other people’s future.'

Death of man at half-finished development still unexplained

Teak was building a storage facility at the site before its high-profile liquidation.

'It was scary': Napier Hill house gutted in fire, no injuries reported

A neighbour says the Napier house fire was 'scary' and 'shocking'.

Plans for new $3.8 million animal shelter in Napier

A new multi-million-dollar animal shelter with 62 kennels has been announced for Napier.

Plans resurface to burn treated timber at mill near Napier

A trial will monitor whether there are any health risks.

'Absolute legend': Hero who saved family of four trapped in notorious surf identified

'The young man deserves a commendation; he risked his life,' a witness says.

Unidentified young man praised for acts to save people trapped in surf at notorious beach

'The young man deserves a commendation; he risked his life.'

'Banned from our boats': The 10 stranded vessels and council’s pontoon solution

'To be banned from our boats ... it is really frustrating.'

Missing package worth $25,000 returned to Napier rowing-boat builders

Napier rowing-boat builder SL Racing is relieved to have found the package.

The former All Black aiming to take down the Hurricanes in Napier homecoming

George Bridge went to high school in Hawke's Bay. He's excited to play in front of family.

The hospital department where the wait list has dropped 74%

'The programme is on track to save around $7m each year due to reduced outsourcing.'

Havelock North: 171-home subdivision approved in fast-growing area

The subdivision is near Arataki Honey and the former Te Mata Mushrooms farm.

Reward offered: Napier rowing-boat builder appeals for return of stolen $25,000 package

'If they drop them off somewhere and let us know, no questions asked.'

Golfer breaks his age with spectacular 62

It's a rare golfing feat, but to do it before you can claim a pension is extraordinary.

'Not good enough': City's overnight urgent health service already shut 13 times this year

An average of between four and five people use the service each night.