Hawke's Bay residents face rates increases of 19.5 per cent from regional council
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council has proposed a rates increase of 19.5 per cent.
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Fleeing drivers pelt pursuing police with bottles
Road spikes were used and a police car was damaged as the pursued vehicle was halted.
Two centuries put Napier Tech into final against Central
Matt Edmondson's 109 helps Napier Tech to 31-run win over Havelock North in semifinal
Racing: Melody Belle's historic win bittersweet for HB owners
A roundup of the week's racing.
'Affects all of us': Dozens of women report sexual assaults in Hawke's Bay every year
"Our women still have a fundamental right to safely walk home at night."
Canny View: Same care needed for winemaking and investing
Similar levels of care are critical to good investment outcomes.
Hawke's Bay Cricket Assn rejects 'cover-up' allegation
Hawke's Bay Cricket defends 'private' process.
Pipe bands march into town, heralding start of national champs
Forty-seven pipe bands are taking part in this year's competition in Napier.
'We are stoked': $50k bequest allows Canoe Polo HB to improve pond
'We would not have been able to do this without Babette's bequest.'
Moa bone find at new highway site sparks interest
Unearthing moa bones on the Manawatū Tararua Highway highlights the area's rich history.
$300m road to chlorine-free in Napier 'disheartening', advocate says
Pauline Doyle of the Guardians of the Aquifer group says estimated cost has been inflated.
Waimarama whānau turning over new leaf with hemp harvest
Waimarama Māori Hemp Collective's first hemp block is harvested, putting land to good use.
What do HB councils think of water fluoridation proposal?
Director general of health Ashley Bloomfield could be responsible for fluoride decisions.
Health officials admit Covid cases error; 10 new people in MIQ
Today marks 19 days since the last case of community transmission.
Housing fast-tracked: 'It's Flaxmere's time'
Plans are afoot for two housing developments on council land.
Busy month ahead for Century Theatre
We hope many of you will come to enjoy these films
Napier City Rovers receive funding for floodlights
Funding of $15,000 has been granted from the New Zealand Community Trust.
'Huge losses': Apple and pear crop estimate predicts 7% drop in export earnings in Hawke's Bay
Shortage of available labour is causing huge problems for growers in Hawke's Bay.
Domestic travel up but industry still struggling
Further support for tourism in 2021 requires a more structural approach
Private hospital on perilous tilt after quake
A nurse in the duty room was buried for three hours and lucky to survive
Camplyobacter at milk producer Lindsay Farm prompts another recall
It's not the first time the family-owned Waipukurau farm has had to recall products.
My Husband's Nuts a lively comedy
Sharp focus with excellent energy provided us with a lovable character
Man in 70s stable after being hit by car near Hastings
Man in his 70s stable after being hit by a car near Hastings on Thursday.
White Toyota Hilux linked to missing Hawke's Bay girl, police concerned for her safety
Ashleigh was last seen about 11.15am on Thursday in Hastings on Windsor Ave.
Napier's pipe dream of chlorine free water is over
For those who've watched brown filth flow from their taps, this report is a gut punch.
Chlorine-free Napier water would take 22 years and cost $295 million, report finds
There's "no quick fix" when it comes to removing chlorine from Napier water, report finds.
Moa bones found during highway excavation near Hawke's Bay
'We were concerned they could be koiwi, but we were all very excited when we realised.'
Six-vehicle HB Expressway pileup prompts petition to remove side barriers
Petition attracts 1000 signatures, but firefighter says barriers are better than nothing.
Local Focus: Hastings biz hub open for businesses
The Hawke's Bay Business Hub Hastings is open. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Jack Jensen of SparkThatChat
Mental health issues is something Jack Jensen of Hastings now knows a lot about. He has used his experiences to start a mental health awareness campaign. Video Warren Buckland.
Fears contamination could lead to 'no return' for Napier waterways
After dozens of spills in Napier water people are demanding change.
Anne Frank exhibition opens in Napier
94-year-old Boyd Klap has brought his passion project to Hawke's Bay for the first time.
Young builders have chance to test their skills
Tararua's carpentry apprentices have the chance to take part in a building challenge.
Narrow escape for young driver as judge gives discharge
A young woman on a charge of driving contrary to an interlock order had a narrow escape.