PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTe Awanga seawall: 200m 'ecoreef' proposed to protect council assetsProject aimed at protecting flood-prone area.04 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandState of emergency continues in Wairoa but lifted in Haumoana as clean-up continuesFloodwaters have gone inside properties, flooding carpets and walls.27 Jun 12:10 AM
New ZealandBlowing people away with a $10,000 6m metal featherHawke's Bay residents have a chance to have their names etched into new building's legacy.13 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandMāori Ward second term confirmed for next Hastings electionsHastings District Council is disappointed by government plans for referenda.23 May 05:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Catastrophic': 18m-deep gully leaves community on a road to nowhereGabrielle wiped out 50m of the main road to Kererū. 15 months later, it's still cut off.15 May 01:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDouble byelection in Hastings: Who are the candidates and what are their priorities?Some high-profile candidates are pushing for your vote in two Hastings wards.05 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Detour next week for SH51 southbound lane closurePeople should be prepared for upcoming night closures near Awatoto.03 May 12:42 AM
New Zealand'I've lost everything': Drag queen reading group cancels NZ tour after protestsDestiny Church leader Brian Tamaki described the cancellation as a 'victory'.25 Apr 06:03 PM
New Zealand'Best practice': Hastings mayor stands by noise restrictions after closure of bar's outdoor stageThe 50-decibel limit has been called into question, but similar policies exist around NZ.23 Apr 03:42 AM
New Zealand'It is no more': Outdoor music venue mothballed after noise complaint from new hotelThe hotel doesn't want the stage to be shut but the bar owner says he now has no choice.22 Apr 01:49 AM
New ZealandHalf of cyclone-wrecked Hawke's Bay properties now bought out or close to itAcross Hastings and Napier, 167 properties are in Category 3 and eligible for a buyout.21 Apr 11:05 PM
New ZealandHastings facing one of highest rates rises in country - council could hit $700m debtCouncil's 'challenging' draft Long Term Plan could include closing Frimley Pool.18 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandHastings council fined after 200 cubic metres of wastewater spills onto highwayCourt told Hastings council has had 25 other breaches since 2019.17 Apr 05:30 AM
New ZealandClimate vs fluoridation: A tale of two protests in the same city at the same timeIt was set to be a fascinating case study. But illness meant it wasn't a fair fight.05 Apr 02:43 AM
New Zealand‘We simply cannot afford to’: Leaders desperate for cyclone-damaged road and bridge fixesWIthout help it could take decades to restore the economy as well as years of rates hikes.04 Apr 02:19 AM
New ZealandFluoride to be reintroduced to Hastings’ water after eight yearsCouncil stopped adding fluoride to allow for chlorine.03 Apr 12:32 AM
New ZealandRatepayers' bill: Winery owner, pastor, IronMāori founder in running for costly byelectionsByelection battles are shaping up in Hastings district, at a further cost to ratepayers.27 Mar 02:38 AM
New Zealand'Hard to stomach': Rainbow Storytime event in Hastings cancelledAn event in Rotorua was cancelled and another in Gisborne drew heated criticism.26 Mar 02:59 AM
New ZealandDelays to two huge Hawke's Bay solar farm projects, but developers say bright future aheadA solar farm in Central Hawke's Bay and one near Hawke's Bay Airport both face delays.06 Mar 04:18 AM
New ZealandCyclone-smashed community's bridge re-opens to light traffic after damageTemporary bridge partially re-opens.29 Feb 02:49 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay in brief: Four leap-day babies for Hawke’s BayHawke's Bay Hospital had four leap-day babies born.28 Feb 12:14 AM
New Zealand‘A bit aggressive’: Fed-up Pakowhai Rd residents discussed creating roadblockYou might have seen the protest signs. What you might not know is the original intent.21 Feb 01:58 AM
New Zealand'It’s the history of Hawke’s Bay': Knowledge Bank faces stormy financial forecastTwo Knowledge Bank board members have resigned amid financial concerns.20 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCourt fight over: Multimillion-dollar film studio in Hawke's Bay given the go-aheadA film studio's backers were preparing to walk away, but mediation proved successful.19 Feb 09:00 AM
New Zealand'The aroha, the manaaki, and the wairua': Thousands turn out to commemorate Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's BayEmotions and community spirit were strong as people from all over came together.14 Feb 03:50 AM
New ZealandHow we're remembering the anniversary of the cycloneCommemorations in Hawke's Bay honour those who lost loved ones and livelihoods.13 Feb 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Pull out all the stops': Reduced rates to get new Flaxmere supermarket?'Trade-offs' may have to be offered to get deal across the line.13 Feb 01:49 AM
New ZealandCelebrating volunteers a year after Cyclone Gabrielle's devastationIt was a big day out at the showgrounds.12 Feb 05:10 AM
New ZealandBeachfront property at risk of eroding into the sea sells at auctionA buyer has bought the Haumoana property which boast spectacular views - with a catch.09 Feb 01:08 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Commemorations for 1931 earthquakeCommemorations were held across Napier and Hastings for the 1931 earthquake.03 Feb 10:44 PM
New ZealandHastings mayor focused on finishing voluntary buy-out processSandra Hazlehurst helped unveil $400,000 refurbishment of historic Keirunga Homestead.02 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandHastings district councillor resigns after Parkinson’s diagnosisThere will be a byelection in about three months' time to fill the seat.02 Feb 12:10 AM
New Zealand'Flawed and unfair': Plan to make cyclone-hit homeowners pay for demolition hits hurdleThe plan would save the council $2 million but has been met with fierce criticism.01 Feb 03:11 AM
OpinionTalking Point: Hawke’s Bay councils need to leave ‘no stone unturned’ to find savingsOpinion: 2024 is shaping as the year of big rates rises in Hawke's Bay - here's why.31 Jan 05:00 PM
