Victoria White is a reporter for Hawke's Bay Today
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Exports of millions of litres of Bay water "a myth"
Doubts over water exports as "economic boom for Hawke's Bay".
Concerns over HBRC investment arm heeded
Changes afoot for the Hawke's Bay Regional Council's investment arm.
Killed teen remembered through polo
Family of killed teen motorcyclist see first presentation of memorial trophy.
'Ambitious' cleanup for Hawke's Bay rivers
An annual cost of $10.16 million is estimated to be needed to meet swimmability targets.
Horse of Year hailed as another success
Thefts sour end of 2018 Land Rover Horse of the Year at Hastings showground.
Pandora Pond tests resume, enforcement action touted
Enforcement action pending after raw sewage discharged into Ahuriri harbour.
Floods delay Napier-Wairoa rail reopening
100m of rail line washed out during Thursday's weather event
Hawke's Bay residents face 19 per cent rate rise
Rate rise needed as Bay "doesn't have any time to lose" over climate change.
Rain pushes Pandora Pond bacteria level up
Upset mother "ban" daughter from swimming in contaminated waterway.
Worrying week for Napier winegrowers
"I've never seen it like this ever"- vineyard submerged after deluge.
Farmer and council join to improve water
Many hands make light work of improving Hawke's Bay water.
$50k pledged to CHB water users
"Time is of the essence", for group to raise remaining funds
Bay release of fatal rabbit virus on cards
Up to 40 per cent of wild rabbit population could be wiped out by new virus.
Triathlon axes Pandora Pond leg
"Range" of potential contamination sources for Pandora Pond
Illness linked with Pandora Pond contamination investigated
Daily samples taken at contaminated pond until further notice
Lucky escape for driver of rolled car
21-year-old flown to hospital in critical condition, but now recovering
Public helps nab Hawke's Bay paua poachers
Beachgoers urged to trust instincts, and alert police if they suspect illegal activity
Pandora Pond warning lifted after contamination
Third water quality issue in Napier area sparks call for action
Te Mata Mushrooms 'not going anywhere'
Consent applied for while mushroom farm looking at other options for composting operation.
Public to have a say on de-chlorinated taps
Discussion on installing de-chlorinated taps held off until LTP
'Call for action' over sea-level threat
Next steps taken in addressing sea-level rise along the Hawke's Bay coastline.
Rodeo animals protected by welfare code - MPI
MPI lays out minimum standards of care for rodeo animals
HBRIC explores Ruataniwha dam options
Determining whether legislative reform is possible is central to HBRIC considerations.
Sympathy for CHB water users, but need for action
CHB's plea for "more time" last year rejected by one vote.
Reports of cray poaching spark call for information
Fisheries Minister says "insidious" poaching harms Bay's commercial, recreational fishers.
Hawke's Bay water quality under the microscope
Swimming is still not recommended at two Hawke's Bay waterways.
'Every HB resident should plant five trees'
HBRC chairman calls for Hawke's Bay to be first carbon neutral province in New Zealand.
Concern sewage could flood the streets of Napier
Sewage could flow in Napier streets, or into Ahuriri Estuary during "risk period"
Teen killed in motorcycle crash remembered
Police have named Codie Irwin as the 16-year-old killed in Thursday's crash.
River's E. coli levels four times acceptable limit
Single clear reading needed before all-clear given for swimming in Wairoa river.
Slippery rescue to prevent more deaths
Fish deaths prompt relocation of quarter of eel population from lake near Napier
No fiery start, but summer caution needed
Rain dampener for holiday-goers, blessing for the Fire Service but care urged.
Green light for Mission Estate subdivision's next step
Next step for plan to develop the hills above Mission Estate.
Cattle disease 'a bloody strain'
Farm owners applauded for identifying disease and making the right call.
Probe after mass fish death in river
A mass clog of weeds in the Clive River has contributed to the death of 200 fish.
This pub is cheaper than an Auckland home
The only pub in Mahia is for sale listed below its rateable valuation.
Te Mata Mushrooms action suspended
320 complaints, $3000 in fines against Havelock North mushroom company.
WCO opponents urged to find middle ground
WCO applicants and opposition have been given more time to find common ground.
Napier MP on water shortage - "I wasn't aware of it until I read it in the paper"
If water crisis not one-off "we're going to be in real trouble over summer" - MP
Napier reservoir automation system pressed by "extreme" circumstances
Communications "highly effective", despite concern over council response to water crisis
Residents concerned over low water levels
Timing, no warning about low levels of Napier water "troubling" for residents.
WCO would 'put winegrowing at risk'
HB Winegrowers one of few primary industry groups backing Upper Ngaruroro WCO.
Napier residents blamed for 'critically low' water
Restrictions in place as residents are warned water supply could run out.
Huge cost to rising sea level
Local solutions outlined for challenges posed by climate change.
Raupunga digs in for reliable water supply
Raupunga water committee receive Hawke's Bay DHB Commitment to Reducing Inequities Award
Years of work restoring Hawke's Bay river celebrated
For 6 years Te Kaha Hawaikirangi actively working to restore the Tutaekuri river
Warning council could turn the tap off, heeded
Four new water takes granted since council warned aquifer at limit
Ship-to-shore event gives glimpse of East Coast sea expedition
All aboard! Hawke's Bay communities virtual passengers of seismic research vessel
WCO restrictions 'untenable for Hawke's Bay', tribunal hears
First appearances of local authority, "No" campaigners
Action on cleaning-up Hawke's Bay waterways
Rates were increased to create a "kick start fund" to address plagued Hawke's Bay spots
Forest and Bird make case on WCO
Native fish, bird species in Hawke's Bay deserve WCO protection - applicant.
Limits needed to protect waterways - former Fish and Game CE
Two Fish and Game representatives were the first witnesses in the WCO hearing
Hearing on controversial Hawke's Bay water order under way
"Outstanding" river values, community needs discussed at first day of hearing
Hawke's Bay hapu changes tack on WCO
Representatives for only tangata whenua applicant declare no support for WCO.
Wet weather weekend set to blast Bay
Rain could be good for already-parched earth across region
Water curbs could spell 'real tragedy'
Community fails in bid to gain more time to adapt to new water limits.
Changing river restriction dates on agenda
Altering water restrictions critical to "vitality" of Central Hawke's Bay community.
Concern over summer conditions raised
High temperatures, afternoon showers on cards this week.
Port dredging impact studied
Dredging activity in Hawke Bay set to continue for another three weeks
Sustainability at childcare centre's heart
Meet the Flaxmere preschoolers teaching their community about sustainability.
Job losses at Wairoa's QRS on cards
A proposed restructure could affect 20 jobs at Quality Roading and Services.
Disputed Mahanga water upgrade to go ahead
After the 2016 campylobactor outbreak, Mahanga's untreated supply deemed too risky
Investigations as typhoid-like cases peak
Human faecal contamination thought to be culprit of September outbreak.
Shippers, truckies up in arms over port levy
Groups representing a number of the country's shippers, and truckies latest to weigh in.
Businesses call to delay water restrictions
Without security, fears over "severe" impact on CHB businesses under Plan Change Six.
After milestone events, what next for WCO?
Suggestions for Ngaruroro to be shown off via plane, boat, and car for WCO.
Strong message sent by WCO protest rally
Hundreds of people, and hundreds of tractors gathered in protest yesterday.
Hundreds expected to turn out for WCO rally
Three simultaneous marches against the WCO will converge at Clive this afternoon.
Support, opposition heard on WCO
Process begins on whether to grant Water Conservation Order.
Rural women join WCO debate
A pre-hearing conference on the WCO will be held in Napier this week
Social media plea brings van back within 24 hours
Hastings woman's business affected after vehicle stolen.
Hawke's Bay water users urged to turn off the tap
"We don't want to force people to save on water but we will" - HBRC chair
CHB water issues on backburner for regional council - CHB Mayor
One Hawke's Bay council has been dealt a "double whammy" of disappointment.