How two tiny at risk geckos paused a roading repair project
Works have been on hold since early November after the discovery of a protected species.
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New Woolworths supermarket planned for Flaxmere, resource consent filed
Flaxmere is set for a new Woolworths, creating jobs and boosting local commerce.
Concern over $18M Foodeast centre in Hastings opening without a test kitchen
A test kitchen was scratched from the design over cost.
Vanuatu Earthquakes: Hawke’s Bay rescuers head for Port Vila
Specially trained Urban Search and Rescue staff have been sent Vanuatu.
Suspicious fire guts Hastings tyre shop in early-morning blaze
Firefighters left around 6.30am after extinguishing the blaze.
Dive skills on show at Hastings competition as 100 vie for world champs
Hastings Manu Comp dazzles with skill, flair, and showmanship at Havelock North Pool.
'A winner, no matter what': Tryathlon returns to Hastings
There is a new duathlon option for kids aged 7-15, offering a run, bike, run course.
'We’re excited': Hawke’s Bay Music Hub announces 2024 record line-up
Vinyl pressing of 300 copies to promote Hawke’s Bay musicians, launch in February.
Silt Recovery Taskforce finishes restoring 7000 hectares of land
More than 2.5 million cubic metres of silt removed from Hawke’s Bay
'Really hard-to-kill cancer': Much-loved culinary teacher in a fight for his life
This Hawke's Bay teacher touched the lives of many, now they're rallying to save his.
'Whole different scale': Piles for new Puketapu bridge driven 41 metres into the ground
Engineering ‘legacy’ being created in Hawke's Bay to replace bridge swept away by floods.
'You can’t tell over the music that she is ticking': Young girl's journey to dance gold
For 10-year-old Faith Minhinnick, hip hop's more than fun, it's an outlet.
Film studio plans change course as Te Awanga site dropped
Hawke’s Bay studio delays: 'Hopefully by the end of next year we should be building.'
Third victim of triple-fatal motorbike crash named as Luke Shaw, funeral planned
Shaw died alongside Lesley Brooks, 46, and Jacob Coady, 24, in crash on SH1 on Saturday.
Mercury hits thirsty 30s again in Hawke’s Bay
It was a warm welcome for one of the bigger cruise-liner visits of the summer.
Revealed: The independent grocery operation taking a punt on vacant Flaxmere supermarket
'We are happy to have someone who believes in the people and community of Flaxmere.'
Record Christmas Cookie Time seller faces a challenge for the title - from his brother
Brother versus brother: That's the way the cookie crumbles
'An engaged parent': Why drug-dealing artist's prison sentence was overturned for home detention
Dali Susanto's ex wanted him to have a “full and active role” in his children’s lives.
353 undersized pāua to be returned to the sea, divers to face charges
Police stopped the car due to complaints about driving by members of public.
'This is one of the hardest years': 3900 gift sacks for those in need in Hawke's Bay
Gifts focus on STEM learning, fun and practical items for children in need this Christmas.
Bomb's away: Manu competition set to make a splash in Hawke's Bay
Epic bomb competition returns to Hawke’s Bay this weekend at Havelock North Village Pool.
'No tolerance': Police brace for gang influx at Mob boss funeral after untimely death
The Mongrel Mob are off to Napier for Angus Benson's tangi as police ensure public safety.
Saving Hawke's Bay Tourism: Napier council's draft plan includes funding, others less keen
Katie Nimon wants councils to keep the lights on and NCC wants to give $300k.
Armed police block streets in Hastings during search
Police armed as a precaution and an increased police presence.
Crowds near 20,000 as Hawke's Bay jingles all the way into Christmas celebrations
Thousands turned out to Christmas events in Hawke's Bay.
Hawke's Bay has first division Lotto win, $333,000 prize still unclaimed
Staff are prepped in case the winner comes back into the store.
‘You couldn’t sit on that’: Toilet-goers furious as long drops vandalised
'We do not want to close these, but if they continue to be damaged we may be forced to.'
Tourism chief warns of decline as Hawke’s Bay council confirms funding to be axed
'Who does not benefit from a website that has over 600,000 visitor sessions per annum?'
64,000 trees planted to 'recloak' Te Mata Peak
Te Mata Park Trust finishes its native planting, enhancing Hawke's Bay's iconic location.
The Hawke's Bay company building affordable school classrooms in eight weeks
The offsite classrooms cut costs by more than half.
Fergus Morunga: From stutter to success, a true Lindisfarne leader
'Comfortable being uncomfortable': as he graduates from Lindisfarne College.
'Crime pays all day': The life and times of a self-proclaimed 'real gangsta' and now convicted rapist
'I just want to get out of here and go back to prison,' he once yelled at the judge.
‘At this rate, we will reach capacity’: Water-restriction head-scratcher in Napier and Hastings
'We have a culture of believing the aquifer is limitless,' Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise says.