Touch-screen technology will bring the stories of 900 Wairoa WWI veterans to life.

From March to June this year, house-price growth fell by 7 per cent in this region.

Recovering addict Ray Knight is planning to walk the country to help others.

Work is progressing well on the management plan for Otatara Pā Historic Reserve.

Microchipping considered best way to protect pet cats against feral cat control measures.

Government funding boost will help step up efforts to rid the region of predators.

Testing of water at Pandora Pond likely to be more frequent this coming summer.

Hastings woman says wrong instructions on medicine bottle could have been fatal.

Environmental Defence Society challenges council decision and seeks order to remove track.

Public dissatisfaction with the management of river berms across the region is growing.

Residents say if nothing is done and the area floods again lives could be lost.

When the forests were planted 25-30 years ago, no one thought of the harvest challenges.

Dalton accuses Wise of politicking with comments that public had lost faith in council.

One in four Hawke's Bay residents fail to pick up prescriptions for varied reasons.

Hastings council decides on new site to build Havelock North water booster pump station.

National Party leader talks about economy, roads, water and law and order on Bay visit.

Pros and cons of Havelock North sites for water booster pump station will inform decision.

Subject to any appeals, Napier people will be voting for ward representatives only in 2019

Council to consider plans for restoration of Eternal Flame, Roll of Honour and signage.

Submitters say ward-only system of council representation would be more democratic.

The Terrace School principal resigns, commissioner positive about school's future.

Annual competition gives students insights into Chinese life and culture.

NZ Nurses Organisation members feeling exasperated, want recognition, says HB delegate.

While there has been a small increase in kererū, tūī and bellbirds, waxeyes are declining.

Fun, games and learning on the menu for Winter Solstice celebrations.

Volunteer-run yoga classes one of the most popular among prison inmates.

DHB rescheduling non-urgent hospital services in preparation for industrial action.

Damage from burnouts puts field out of action for the rest of the season.

The council has consulted with 58 affected staff and the appropriate unions.

More than 6000 people submitted on the joint waste management and minimisation plan.

Special tribunal considers re-notification of WCO application, given new science findings.

Whakakī Lake is the largest freshwater lagoon on the East Coast of the North Island.

Deluge leads to closure of 26 roads around CHB, 19 of which were still closed yesterday.

Hawke's Bay Regional, Wairoa and CHB councils named finalists in LGNZ Excellence Awards.

Telephone-based assessments to be used as tool to manage surge in flu cases.

Wairoa LTP focused on core council business and uplifting the community, says mayor.

Eight applications in pipeline to take 15 million m3 of groundwater from Ruataniwha basin.

ESR has created a real-time dashboard to track rate and severity of flu across country.

Inquiry recommendations being adopted by Hastings council, while physical works continue.

Residents' monitoring records 138 heavy vehicles on expressway between 2am and 5am.

Guardians of the Aquifer call for public referendum on drinking water chlorination.

As a society we may need to adjust our thinking on what being social is - Netsafe.

About four to six tonnes of wood were stolen from a secured paddock on Saturday last week.

Ngāti Kahungunu and Craggy Range yesterday agreed to explore an alternative track.

Ngati Kahungunu Iwi and Craggy Range have purchased extra land to build a new track.

New climate change report supports need to address global warming, beyond sea level rises.

Winter F.A.W.C! kicks off this weekend with an eclectic menu of food and wine experiences.

Most support new pool complex and aquarium expansion, but not chlorine-free water stations

Schools asked to avoid selling alcohol or using alcohol sponsorship for fundraising.

State-of-the-art building will bring all gastroenterology services under one roof.

Jean Foster's contribution to Waipawa Golf Club and CHB Red Cross ahead of her birthday.

Senior law lecturer says there could be a role for the Crown in settling such disputes.

Council agrees to continue funding tourism at higher level than proposed in long term plan

Cafes ditch the plastic straws, and bring in compostable cups, plates, cutlery and napkins

Most submitters supported the HBRC's LTP proposals, except cutting tourism funding.

Dr Libby Smales says people no longer fear pain so much as hopelessness and suffering.

More than 300 people attended a recent meeting in Havelock North on voluntary euthanasia.

From the moment we are born we are dying - we need to prepare ourselves for that reality.

Hastings council says it is working with stakeholders to find a solution to satisfy all.

Hawke's Bay's National MPs claim government has over-promised and under-delivered.

Growth in acute hospital presentations putting pressure on finances at HBDHB.

A marketing expert says Craggy Range needs to take the lead on solving track issue.

Porangahau locals armed with shovels have built a new rescue helicopter landing pad.

Overnight temperatures set to hit single figures as week progresses.

For one new Napier baby, her birthday and Mother's Day will be forever closely linked.

Toni Huata keeps up with her Bay connections, performing at local events such as Matariki.

The biggest competition for live venues is the likes of Netflix, say Bay bar owners.

Threat of winter storms prompts call for emergency wall to protect access to Clifton camp.

A document has raised questions over the tax structure of the Sensible Sentencing Trust.

Iwi unhappy Craggy Range has backtracked on a pledge to remove the Te Mata walkway.

Craggy Range denies Environmental Defence Society claims it is misleading the public.

Hawke's Bay Farmer of the Year David Danks says self-responsibility is a must for farmers

Worksafe says culture change needed to reduce risk taking behaviour.

Ministry of Social Development says it is doing all it can to help find suitable housing.

District-wide water rate rejected, but thumbs up for Waipawa pool upgrade and town plans.

All staff, not only those working in dangerous roles, will be subject to random drug tests

Te Mata Mushrooms owner says it has been working as fast as possible to find solution.

Despite the rain they came, they walked and they ran at annual family fun challenge.