Hawke's Bay flood projects get faster consenting process
Streamlined consenting would only be available to applications lodged by councils.
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Hawke's Bay home to Lotto winners
The top prize rolled over to a $50m must-be-won draw on Saturday.
Central Hawke’s Bay residents feel ‘ripped off’ by fuel prices
Andrew Northe says 91 prices are consistently 30c/l higher than in neighbouring Hastings.
Laser pointed at police helicopter as Mongrel Mob boss to be interred with his Harley
The culprit was identified and given a formal warning by police.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: $200,000 Lotto prize won in Napier
There was still Lotto joy in Hawke’s Bay, despite missing out on the big one.
Two gang tangi processions in Hawke's Bay: Public urged to report illegal behaviour
Police urge the public to report any illegal or anti-social behaviour seen on the streets.
Police set up reporting portal, additional resources for gang tangi
The call follows the recent death of CHB Mongrel Mob member Sonny Smith.
Terrorised, battered woman was tied up and left on a bed - then she smelled smoke
Recidivist offender's chilling words: 'I can't let you go because you'll nark.'
Gang president who became key figure in $2.75m meth rehab scheme dies
Additional police will be in Hawke’s Bay to ensure safety and monitor traffic movement.
Brodie Retallick at 33: One of NZ's rugby greats is finally giving his body a break
'I think I'm done there,' the giant lock says of his All Blacks and Chiefs careers.
A train modeller's work is never complete: 'I’m going to be working on this until I’m 100'
Tony Simons, 70, will this King’s Birthday weekend showcase his labour of love.
Central Hawke’s Bay Reaper Burger Challenge: ‘You can see the struggle on their faces’
Reporter Michaela Gower goes to a place no smart woman has ever gone before.
Driver taken to hospital with serious injuries after hitting cattle beast on highway
A police spokeswoman said there were reports of stock on the road at the time.
'I'm not Mrs Whippy, I'm way cooler': The woman serving up sprinkles of joy from a pink truck
'No one ever says they can't eat icecream because it's winter.'
One seriously injured in Waipukurau car v motorbike crash
One person was flown to hospital with serious injuries after a crash on Herbert St.
Rain warning downgraded for Napier and Hastings; CHB residents asked to conserve water
A rain warning has been downgraded for much of Hawke's Bay, but not northern areas.
Gang members arrive in their 'hundreds' in Waipawa for marae event
Witnesses told Hawke’s Bay Today 'hundreds' of Mongrel Mob members were gathering.
The Hawke’s Bay Navy sailor tasked with checking fishing vessels in Fiji
From inland Ōtane, to boarding fishing ships in Fiji’s Exclusive Economic Zone.
'Caught out': Councillor's surprise at 500 per cent hikes for small number of ratepayers
'We need to look long and hard at our cost structures and what we can do to help.'
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Second division Lotto win for Hastings player
The balls fell favourably for a Lotto ticket holder who bought theirs at a Four Square.
No bodies buried here: Forest of Memories keeps past alive
A CHB treasure is in need of a little helping hand to keep it beautiful.
'Getting the cows, learning lines': From a dairy hamlet to Shakespeare
A rural actor who learns lines amongst cows is set to be front stage at the Globe.
'Came out the other end': One of NZ's top organic farmers on how she healed the land and herself
It took a life-changing diagnosis for Charlotte Heald to realise what she should focus on.
'A bit of banter': Competition on the maimai still high after 35 years of father-son duck shooting
'If someone does a terrible shot we let them know.'
'Harrowing': Car clocked at 130km/h by police before head-on crash
A 19-year-old was arrested at the scene; two people remain in a critical condition.
Test, fail, get a free critique: Woman giving driving lessons says she's lost 75% of her customers
Learners are using free practical driving tests to replace lessons, business says.
The battle for Hawke's Bay Tourism: Who should fund it, and what would happen if it disappeared?
Tourism businesses pay it $160k in annual membership fees, ratepayers pay a $1.5m grant.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Detour next week for SH51 southbound lane closure
People should be prepared for upcoming night closures near Awatoto.
One person dead after workplace incident in Hawke's Bay
Police have notified WorkSafe after one person was found dead on private property.
Hinewai Ormsby: Tough decisions are inevitable, the only question is which ones to make
OPINION: Taxes go up, and rates have remained stable. That's how it's been for 100 years.
‘Be vigilant’: Advice following flurry of vegetation fires in Hawke’s Bay
Firefighters have been kept busy following a huge blaze in a rural area west of Napier.
From the MTG: Sanatorium for long-term casualties of the Great War
Many veterans suffered lasting effects of gas attacks and incurable tuberculosis.
Hawke’s Bay Scooby-Doo Mystery Machine owner: ‘They just crack up and laugh’
Hastings is home to a timeless television and film icon.
‘They were just laughing’: Man was chased 700m then 'bashed with scooter by youths'
Reece Hingaia went out for a walk to get a pie. He would end up in a critical condition.