Hawke’s Bay councillors back staff as confusion over recovery bills continues
Perfect paperwork 'absurd' when staff are standing in rising rivers, they argue.
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$1b bill for Govt and councils to buy out cyclone-hit homes
Zoning maps will reveal what Hawke’s Bay communities could be deemed unliveable.
When you want to stop you can't
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'Confiscated': Hawke’s Bay flood victims fear they'll be forced off their land
'All it does is throw up more questions - it feels like we're having land confiscated.'
Serious injuries after car hits pedestrian in Taradale
A pedestrian reportedly hit by a vehicle near Taradale has been seriously injured.
Local Focus: Meet the 90+ master swimmers
At 91, Michael Tunnicliffe is the oldest competitor in the 2023 Masters Swimming Champs.
Dannevirke dam repairs would cause significant disruption to water supply
Dannevirke's dam issues complex: "We can't just whip in and fix this thing."
Family ties: Dad and son jailed back-to-back for different offending
Tattoo artist refused to give blood sample because he is afraid of needles, court told.
Workshops teach families about keeping safe online
We all need to be aware of the dangers online.
'A full circle moment': Sir Ashley Bloomfield recalls father's MBE during investiture ceremony
He was knighted today in recognition of his service to public health during pandemic.
Viking Choir and friends definitely entertained
Bush Telegraph reporter Dave Murdoch reviews the Viking Choir's concert.
Eketāhuna water fault under investigation
Tararua District Council has asked Eketāhuna residents to conserve water.
Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatu-Tararua highway taking shape
Construction is about to ramp up on the western end of the new highway.
Boxing teen still smiling whether he wins or loses
Connor Anderson is gearing up for more boxing bouts.
Fire in Hastings sleepout
A Hastings sleepout caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Josh Adam talks about the experience. Video/Warren Buckland
Hastings family grieve loss of cat and kittens in sleepout fire
A family lost their young pets in a fire that consumed the sleepout.
Time to get Napier clock ticking again as work goes on
There are plans to re-commission the T & G clock and install lighting around the landmark.
‘Would love to return home’: Flood victims await Thursday zoning decision
Homeowners will know on Thursday, for the first time, which zones their properties are in.
Getting women hooked on fly-fishing
Hawke’s Bay Fish and Game aims to get more women hooked on fly fishing.
The 21 teachers honoured have more than 500 years at Karamu High between them
Karamu High School honoured 21 teachers who have served more than 25 years.
Southern Central Hawke’s Bay focus brings audiences to Central Hawke’s Bay Literary Festival
Events were in 'beautiful, interesting' venues in Takapau, Waipawa and Ashley Clinton.
May citizenship ceremonies one of the biggest ever held in Hastings
More than 70 new New Zealand citizens were welcomed at the Hastings ceremony.
Human touch still matters at T&G
To meet demand for apples, T&G have built a packhouse twice the size of their last one.
‘Outrageous’: $9m of cyclone business support in Hawke’s Bay not spent
The number of grants paid hadn't been finalised, but leftover money would be returned.
Hawke’s Bay woman up for young grower award
At 18, Alix Te Kere raised a baby by day and worked a packhouse by night to get her break.
Labour members ask Jackson to stand against Whaitiri
Labour's Ikaroa-Rāwhiti electorate wants Jackson to oppose Whaitiri.
Glory recalled ahead of Chatham Cup opener
Napier City Rovers are third on the all-time list of Chatham Cup winners.
Half price and one-eyed Gypsy may be the kitten for you
This week is the last week to adopt a new pet for half the price from Hawke's Bay SPCA.
First XV rugby wrap: Napier make most of late tour call-up after devastating floods
Napier’s Japanese inspiration, Sacred Heart looking strong and late drama for King’s.
Getting a cat? Why a Burmese might be for you
Burmese cats - why they should be considered as a family pet.
Post-cyclone indicative land categorisations help people 'move forward with their lives'
Indicative land categorisations a significant step in building back safer, stronger.