Napier-Hastings in top six least affordable cities in NZ for housing
Napier-Hastings housing now costs more than seven times a median income.
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Hastings and Central Hawke's Bay house-building hits highest rate in 12 years
In contrast, the number of consents for homes in Napier is declining.
Lettergate: Hawke's Bay DHB to review communication policy
Letter was sent to elderly stating cutting of household help.
NZ's luckiest Lotto store prepares for milestone win
Bay's one of the luckiest regions in NZ, and a certain Hastings store plays a big part.
Hawke's Bay's world cup winning hairdresser dies, aged 56
Brent Hape had wait times of six weeks for a cut at his Hastings salon.
DHB cuts Hawke's Bay housework help, suggests elderly will be healthier if they do chores
Housework may seem a chore but it's a great way to maintain health, letter tells elderly.
Athletics takes a look back to look forward - and it's looking good
Whanganui athletes had an outstanding season with the second half yet to come.
'I'm more than willing to go to prison' says Hastings councillor
Henare O'Keefe to pay court costs to a liquor store, decrying the court system.
Hawke's Bay and the Central North Island buck national road toll trend
Central North Island - less than 28 percent of population, 50 per cent of the road toll.
New playground forced to close off section after equipment damaged
New $1.7 million playground has been partially closed after reopening two weeks ago.
How to go viral on Tik Tok: Hastings teenager's dance joke entertains more than 1 million
Andrew Hayward is still shocked at the attention he gets from uploading 30-second videos.
'A nearly nightly occurrence': Thieves target Hawke's Bay Hospital carpark
Car break-ins occurring on a "too-regular basis", Hawke's Bay Hospital says.
Cemetery Circuit hometown heroes
Whanganui has proven a breeding ground for talented motorcycle racers over many years.
Local Focus: Trelinnoe Park falls into passionate hands
Trelinnoe Park falls into passionate hands. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hawke's Bay's largest purpose-built accommodation for seasonal workers making progress
The accommodation is scheduled to be ready and open in February.
Watch: Man in custody after dramatic police chase through Hastings CBD
Offers of help to police to catch the man from Boxing Day shoppers were turned down.
DoC calls for patience around Cape Kidnappers track opening
Gannet Beach Adventures owner Colin Lindsay is frustrated by the delay.
'The ones that catch my breath are when death is imminent': Women's Refuge
Christmas and the new year - not always a time of joyous celebration.
Hawke's Bay's retail spending soars, outstripping NZ average
The influx of spending was felt relatively evenly across the board benefiting all regions.
'NZ's fastest slide': Kids stoked with new $1.7m Hastings playground
Mania ensued as hundreds of kids, parents and even a few councillors gave it a go.
Spy in the sky: Drones the new tool in burglars' arsenal
A former burglar has revealed a new tool being used by criminals - drones.
Suzuki Series: Table set for Whanganui after tight round at Manfeild.
Richard Cooper and Damon Rees battle in Formula 1, Richie Dibben climbing in Formula 2.
Person seriously injured after car crash in Hastings
Two vehicles were involved in the crash this evening.
'Going to get very bad': Sales time at big shopping centre, and one way out's closed
Asbestos exposure risk means Sir James Wattie Pl remains closed to the public.
Hastings to get 200 new houses in next two years, Govt announces
Papakāinga affordable housing on Māori land one of the solutions to district crisis.
Locked in Hastings public toilets: Hidden challenges newly homeless face
Kathleen Ora Winitana heard the lock on the public toilets click and footsteps walk away.
DoC: Decision on Cape Kidnappers track reopening 'imminent'
A massive landslide seriously injured a pair of Korean tourists in January.
Bay history 'treasure trove' at risk amid funding worries
The future of the digitised historic collections looks grim without funding.
'It was like coming home': First door opens to public at Hawke's Bay Opera House
People can now visit the box office, the first time a door's been open since 2014.
Hawke's Bay orchardist looks to change opinion on 'ugly fruit'
It was believed to be the worst hail to hit Hawke's Bay in more than 20 years.
If Piera Hudson isn't winning she sure is soaking it up
Fiona and John Hudson were lucky enough to see Piera race in United States fortnight ago.
'Slightly different team-talk': Napier football coach's words for team during park lockdown
Napier City Rovers were training when they heard bangs, and saw armed cops swarm.
Lowe's Lake set to be filled next year after Hastings District Council stormwater decision
A budget of $2m has been proposed for the district council to carry out the work.
Bay helicopter crew assist after Whakaari/White Island tragedy
Crew clocked off at 2am after exhausting, emotionally draining day.