Cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay growers ask Government for $750m
Growers say their request is modest, and would save $3.5 billion in long-term losses.
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Tangled up and blue: The wrecked caravan that symbolises Pakowhai’s flood pain
MP Anna Lorck says the caravan is a constant reminder of what people have to put up with.
Bic Runga begins tour in Hastings
Beautiful Collision Tour celebrates 20 year anniversary of her album.
Arrest made after home invasion and assault of 79-year-old man
A 28-year-old man has been arrested after a Wairoa man was assaulted in his bed.
Top acts on the bill as Music Month launches
Week one of Music Month kicks off with four nights from Maraekakaho to Takapau.
Central Hockey ramping up in week three of the season
Unichem Central Prem Women were up against the Brayden Coldicutt Bay Independent Women.
Robertson reveals confirmed categories for future of cyclone-hit homes
Cyclone-hit residents are set to be consulted on the future of their homes this month.
With Nash leaving as MP, Labour ponders new candidate for Napier
Labour has held the Napier seat for 61 of the last 70 years, shared by just five MPs
Advocates share mental health message post Cyclone Gabrielle
Cyclone-hit communities face the loss of loved ones as mental health struggles mount.
NZ Highwaymen bring country magic to the Muni
The NZ Highwaymen are touring NZ in May and June and coming to the Napier Muni on May 31
Hawke’s Bay hunter to give away free birds for open season
Like many other keen hunters, Neil Clarke is eager to make the most of this short season.
The Bennetts overcame a cyclone. Now their challenge is navigating insurance
Minister Duncan Webb visits the region, promoting an insurance claims resolution service.
They gave their luxury house away for free. It's now sold for $3m+
Val and Dick Bradshaw's parting gift for Hawke's Bay will help the region for generations.
Drinking water tests clear of ‘forever’ chemicals
Tests come back clear over possible water contamination with 'forever chemicals'.
Teens seriously hurt in crash shortly after fleeing police from scene of Hastings robbery
A 64-year-old woman was arrested on Monday morning and charged in relation to the robbery.
Harried Hawks look to US import for much-needed lift
Three losses on the bounce at home have the once high-flying Hawks smarting.
Have your say on the Tararua District Council annual plan
A 13 per cent rates increase is proposed in the Annual Plan.
Demolishing the past: Carnegie Building awaits decision on its future
Tararua District Council is yet to discuss plans for the site of the Carnegie building.
Tennis clubs make a racket for disaster relief after Cyclone Gabrielle
A tennis tournament is being held to raise money for Waipawa Tennis and cyclone relief
Get excited about nature as part of Beautiful Bay in May campaign
Biodiversity Hawke’s Bay and National Aquarium of New Zealand team up for enviro awareness
Fine arts and students' visions mingle at Creative Arts Napier
World-renowned artist June Wayne exhibits at CAN along with school students.
'It was panic mode': Neighbouring stores in shock at daytime jewellery raid
Watch: Glass display cases were smashed and jewellery scattered across the floor.
Opinion: Govt can’t keep skimping on rural mental health in cyclone recovery plan
Rural communities have persistently been delivered poorer mental health services.
‘Spree burglar’ jailed after targeting garages and sheds
Alex Gardner left DNA behind on a glove and a torch.
Access issues and mental health toll persisting for cyclone-hit farmers
Farmers are dealing with kilometres of broken fencing which will be expensive to fix.
Jolly Good Chaps scoot from Napier to Wellington
About $150,000 is expected to have been raised.
Napier's Pat Magill - saint or stirrer?
Pat Magill, social justice campaigner extraordinaire, lived all his 96 years in Napier
Craig Cooper: Haere ra, Hawke's Bay
If the opportunity arose, I would probably have lived in Hastings St.
Tech drawing away in Premier rugby
Four matches to go for a repeat of last year's triumph, but Tech are in the box seat.
You can't beat Steak Night
Mangapapa Hotel hosted Linda Hall and guest for the Steak Night
Napier considering proposal for new 255-home subdivision
A resource consent application was lodged with the council earlier this year.