The dust up, then stress: Two years of struggle at the Havelock North cellphone tower
The neighbourhood took on Spark. The stress it brought the Fookes' has been significant.
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A city's alleyway was a 'good idea' 30 years ago. Now it's a haven for drug dealers
They were once designed for children to use. Now they're just a "hazard", councillor says.
Hastings' Wattie's invests $20 million chasing pet food markets
Wattie's invests $20million in its HB pet food business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Major jump for Hastings rural dog fees
Costs for council have increased from 300 sheep attacks in rural Hastings.
Local Focus: Māori ward consultation deadline proving a challenge for councils
Decisions pending for Māori seats on Bay councils. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: New visibility for Hastings water storage
Hastings drinking water to be stored above ground. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The iconic Haumoana 'caddy shack' bach is gone. Here's what might be replacing it
'The design is in keeping with the bach that was there. It will be a nostalgic nod.'
The 'motel generation': Nearly 4000 kids are living in motels
'There are babies now being born in motels. It breaks my heart.'
Local Focus: Anti-litter 'pester power' for sustainable beauty
18 per cent of people drop litter and it soon mounts up
Local Focus: Hastings biz hub open for businesses
The Hawke's Bay Business Hub Hastings is open. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Local Focus: The weighty issue of the bridge to Taihape
The Kuripapango Bridge is partially closed for 3 months. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Municipal Building sparks Hastings renaissance
Flagship heritage building seeks tenants for 2022.
Local Focus: Flaxmere sign 'exploiting the poor and impoverished'
Sign caused social-media uproar in two Bay suburbs Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Recycling cardboard and plastic 3, 4, 6 and 7 becoming a problem
China's decision "one of the best things to happen". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Meet Chucky the cockatoo, refugee from Cornwall Park Aviary
Monkeys are gone but large parrots remain at aviary. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Te Mata Peak Rd crashes: 'You can hear them skidding every corner, every night'
It's the second crash in just over a month and residents of the road are sick of it.
Tokenism complaint leads to seat at the council table
"You are our Hastings future leaders. This is quite transformational."
Local Focus: Natural solution for Lowes Pit pollution
Lake to be filled in with a gravel filter. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Testing times for testers
Testing time was good business for water testers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A petition is set to continue the delay of a Hawke's Bay wind farm that has been in proposal for 13 years
The petition was started by Maria Rahui and has 374 signatures against the wind farm.
Local Focus: Toitoi's mauri stone and Jacinda's crush on Hawke's Bay
A Toitoi ceremony revealed Jacinda's crush on HB. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The sprinkler bandits of Hastings
Residents breaking bylaws in Hastings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Concrete is a one-way crop': Opposition growing against Heretaunga Plains development
Business owners and residents oppose development of productive Heretaunga Plains
'Farm park' development touted as solving housing problem is attracting opposition
Residents concern for proposed farm park development
New playground forced to close off section after equipment damaged
New $1.7 million playground has been partially closed after reopening two weeks ago.
Historic Hawke's Bay: 30 years since rocky reforms
It's 30 years this week since a dramatic reform of local government authorities
Local Focus: Bike battle at Havelock North
Mountain bikers aren't welcome in Tainui Reserve. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Letters: Candidates fire off views ahead of election day
Water and activists dominate councillors' opinions
Local Focus: Do the right e-thing
Old and new televisions are now recyclable. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Swell hammers Hawke's Bay but surfers happy
Hawke's Bay swell hammers the coast. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Heartbreaking end to missing dog tale
"She was a young townie dog lost in the country trying to get home."