Retirees take over Hawke's Bay grape picking as labour shortage hits
"The biggest reason it works is the quality of the job they do."
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People are living in parks and tents in CHB
An opportunity to develop the abandoned Waipukurau Hospital site may have finally arrived.
Man in hospital with serious injuries after Hastings assault
Police want to hear from anyone who was in the area around the time of the assault.
'He'd been out for several days': Hunter and dog rescued from mountains
More hunters are expected for 2021 roar, after last year's season was cancelled.
Berries rotting on vines amid labour shortage in Bay
"We are behind because we can't get pickers. It just breaks your heart."
Trip a little light fantastic: Covid-busting flight to witness Aurora Australis 'spectacular'
Kiwis paid $1200-plus for night flight to Antarctica – and back.
'Affects all of us': Dozens of women report sexual assaults in Hawke's Bay every year
"Our women still have a fundamental right to safely walk home at night."
What do HB councils think of water fluoridation proposal?
Director general of health Ashley Bloomfield could be responsible for fluoride decisions.
White Toyota Hilux linked to missing Hawke's Bay girl, police concerned for her safety
Ashleigh was last seen about 11.15am on Thursday in Hastings on Windsor Ave.
Local Focus: Hastings biz hub open for businesses
The Hawke's Bay Business Hub Hastings is open. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Speed sign obstructs cycle path; now path will be realigned
The new speed limit sign in Puketapu was installed at the beginning of March.
How community showed Bushman's Tucka their support
"We've run out of mince so had to restock."
Hastings mechanic's death 'rocked a community'
A grieving sister urges "it's not weak to speak".
Hazlehurst can't ban gangs at parks, but says she won't tolerate them being branded
Akina Park's facilities were seriously damaged over the weekend.
Hastings water leaks: 116 in a month, and that's good!
Each dot represents a leak Hastings council was called about in the past year.
'We don't know what the future holds': Girl, 11, left a tetraplegic
It soon became clear the "happy go lucky" girl was in serious trouble.
Can an orchard army of students save fruit-picking season?
If Jacinda Ardern can't solve Hawke's Bay's labour shortage, perhaps students can.
'Torn us apart': Māori student teachers open up about 'whaea' and 'matua' row
Both teachers say they were given an ultimatum - be called Mr and Miss, or leave.
Rain brings a soaking to Hawke's Bay, more on the way
Areas north of Napier are in for heavy rain while areas south are still one to watch.
'It's a beautiful part of the country': Ardern hints at wedding location
PM drops hint that a Hawke's Bay wedding might be on the cards after Mahia engagement.
Uber buses? Regional council to contemplate 'on demand' bus service
You might soon be able to hail a bus to your doorstep in the same way you'd hail an Uber.
Victim furious: Man who filmed her without consent during sex gets away with warning
Woman filmed during sex without consent blasts cops for taking no action against offender.
'Unprecedented' worker shortage: Loaded livestock trucks turned away from meatworks
Progressive Meats says staff shortage is "unprecedented" as workers choose to pick fruit.
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.
What do you think about Hastings' parks?
Have your say on Eskdale and Frimley Parks, Tainui, Tauroa, Tanner and Hikanui Reserves.
Meatworks mentor: Veteran boner retiring after 50 years
"I'd say to them, take your time, just watch me do half a dozen, have a go."
Weekend calm forecast after Thursday night's thunderstorm
Weekend weather set to be much less "active".
'We don't want to be culturally insensitive': Pounamu pulled from auction
Councillor says selling of pounamu, in a Māori world view, is akin to "selling your soul".
Injuries follow Hastings crash and gang disorder
A witness said police stopped traffic for about 10 minutes.
'It's visible and causes harm to communities': Police on gang violence
New operation to target firearms had one of the first big wins in Hawke's Bay this week.
HOY returns bigger and better - so long as NZ stays at level 1
Hastings' Horse of the Year is set to go ahead with the country in alert level 1.
Huge demand for coastal Hawke's Bay property
New alternatives for those who can't buy into the Waimarama beach market on CHB coast.
'Really daunting': No letting up as Hawke's Bay house prices soar
In Hastings in the first month of this year there were just 71 houses on the market.