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Two Three Waters campaigns to launch in Hawke's Bay
"Have your say Hawke's Bay" aims to encourage people to make submissions to Parliament.
More counterfeit cash emerges in Napier
Another store owner has found a fake $50 bill in the till.
'Even the Mob can put their bins out': Fly-tipping frustrates Napier resident
Rubbish in city waterway some of the worst in long streak of illegal dumpings.
Boy's nan overwhelmed with support for hui on Monday
The pair were remanded on bail with name suppression after alleged park assault.
Samoan friendship agreement celebrated with siva and pese
Hastings Council celebrated NZ Samoan Language week with the district's Samoan community.
Man, 26, arrested after toddler covered in blood in Hastings park
The arrest follows an incident at a Hastings playground on Wednesday afternoon.
Person with knife sparks evacuation at Hastings Countdown
Shoppers have evacuated Hastings Countdown following an incident.
Court victory could seal 600-home Havelock North subdivision
A developer has had a big win in court over the project.
Hastings man who assaulted, throttled partner six times in one month fails in appeal effort
The High Court judge found the man was lucky not to have been given a longer jail term.
Tainui Reserve peace walk plaque goes walkabout
HDC says the removal of the plaque dedicated to world peace is 'very disappointing'.
Budget 2022: First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up
Big jump in some price caps for aspiring first home owners - but prices vary nationwide.
Pollution incident at Ruahapia Stream under investigation
Councils are investigating after more than 100 eels were found dead in a Hastings stream.
Hastings' Heretaunga St: A tale of two sides of the city
Some businesses feeling hard done by after upgrade to Hastings city centre.
Murder accused to appear next in Northland court, police appeal for information
Two charges have been laid: murder involving a firearm & unlawful possession of a firearm.
High Court finds breach of Bill of Rights in police shooting
Judge rules failures by armed police constituted a breach of the Bill of Rights.
Coroner finds restraint of prisoner triggered fatal heart arrhythmia
Hawke's Bay prison inmate's death was caused by stress of restraint.
'Serious injuries' in Hastings car crash
Motorists asked to avoid Longlands where it is understood vehicle has crashed into tree.
Assets seized: Meth dealer couldn't hide car under name John Doe
House, car, cash and bank deposits all seized in long-running asset recovery operation.
Your marathon weekend guide to Hawke's Bay
Where runners (and supporters) can eat, celebrate and recover this weekend.
Art show immerses viewers into five different worlds
The virtual reality hit art show Terminus is on at Hastings City Art Gallery.
'Rebuild ahead': Stellar winter events for Hawke's Bay tourism
With an easing of Covid restrictions, region's winter events calendar is looking hot.
Job losses at Takitimu Seafoods after $7m loss, Hastings store to shut
Company struggled through tough years impacted by Covid lockdowns.
'Humbling': New Ngāti Kahungunu chairman Bayden Barber aims high
Barber the first new iwi chair for 26 years.
Hastings mum gets new home after three years of emergency housing
Mum Nora Kataina and her two young children are thrilled to have a place to call home.
Local Focus: Rissington stumps up for Anzacs
A landmark Hastings tree becomes a striking Anzac sculpture of two back-to-back soldiers.
'Level of destruction was immense': Former Hawke's Bay man sets up aid operation in Ukraine
ReliefAid founder has just returned from six weeks in the war-torn country.
Hawke's Bay killer denied parole: 'We remain concerned about Ataria's association with the gang'
Widow says no life sentence will ever match family's life sentence without husband.
'Real and urgent need': Emergency housing bill $10m for 3 months in Hawke's Bay, Gisborne
The cost of housing people in emergency motels has hit a record in Hawke's Bay.
Gun-toting gang members a 'huge' concern, says judge
Mongrel Mob member jailed for 27 months for having firearms cut down to pistols.
Raid on Napier home nets drugs, cash and a firearm
Operation Bloodhound has led to another arrest.
City Assist helping keep Hastings CBD a better place for all
Hastings' City Assist transforms CBD; mayor gives intruder into video filming telling-off.
Clive River? No thanks: we call it Ngaruroro Moko-tū-ā-raro-ki-Rangatira
Plenty of support as local marae petitions for river's original name to be restored.
The 140kg woman who lost nearly half her body weight
Kate Cormack's weight loss took her from 140kg to 75kg.