Dogs and owners get the run of Showgrounds ... well, parts anyway
The Waikoko Gardens and other parts of the Showgrounds set to open for three-month trial.
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Keen to put the recycling out? Hastings will have to wait until July
Covid-19 lockdown woes for new recycling contract.
Level 2 sport: Hawke's Bay clubs tackle new-look training
Some football teams are getting back to training but are limited to fitness and passing.
Forty-two haircuts by 9.40am - how Hawke's Bay greeted level 2
Morning was frantic, Emerson Street Barbers owner said, but it was what they lived for.
Bunnings to shut seven NZ stores, 145 staff affected
Bunnings also negotiated with landlords to cut its rent
More than 1400 in Hawke's Bay apply for unemployment benefit in a month
744 more people jobless in Hastings during peak picking shows "true impact" of lockdown.
'Just another hurdle': Tree removal near Napier caused Vodafone outage
Customers and businesses across Hawke's Bay were left without landline and mobile service.
We're getting married: Wedding celebrants eager for restart in alert level 2
"Despite being in lockdown, love is still all around."
Local Focus: Beaches popular level 3 destination
Surfies, kids and parents all glad to be at the beach. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Small schools top plans for post-Covid rebuild
Small schools to get better lights and insulation in bid to restart economy.
GO LOCAL! NZME regional titles launch support-local campaign
Initiative calls on people to support local businesses.
Locus Focus: Top chef orders takeaways
St Georges becomes a fast food joint. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
When level 4 ends, the beach will be pretty inviting in Hawke's Bay
The region has a sunny and fine week ahead.
Orchard housing: Hastings council votes to free up rules
One apple grower says it's a good change, but the timing is "tenuous".
Watch: Hastings neighbourhood's kanikani in lockdown
Neighbours shared a dance from the safety of their own bubbles.
First snow, then rainbows, now 25C days: Hawke's Bay's autumnal week
Next week sees winds gather pace, as temperatures continue to fall.
Wattie's hires 100 in four days
Electricians, mechanical engineers, process operators and cooks all take on temp roles.
Principals worry: Can 'voluntary' schooling at alert level three work?
Principals have serious concerns about how 'voluntary' schooling will work.
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.
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.
Top show by U17s
Cancelled matches and sitting NCEA exams failed to dull the performances of the U17s.
The Little Bookshop that could (and will again)
Louise Ward talks about Wardini Books before, during and after lock down
Police deliver present for woman spending 70th birthday alone
Police officers have brightened up a woman's day with a special lockdown delivery.
Power bill cuts for Napier, Hastings, Rotorua and Taupō
Electricity price drop for Unison Network. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Covid-19 brings new regime to Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay Civil Defence & Emergency Management Committee Chairman Rick Barker says we should live in a bubble and be kind. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Vodafone internet back online after faults ahead of coronavirus lockdown
Vodafone's boss said the fault has been fixed.
'He wanted to live': How a starving kiwi chick came back from the brink
Clifford weighed 156 grams, around half the weight a chick his age should be.
'A couple of handfuls' of kids at school
Most schools seem to be well prepared with home learning plans.
Moko Kauae exhibition opens at Hastings art gallery
Works are not for sale. "It was never about making money."
Native plants instead of sprays
Villa Maria is trialling under-vine natives. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
First Napier KiwiBuild owners start moving in
Former state housing site was vacant for more than six years, until KiwiBuild came along.
10 (maybe even more) reasons why Hawke's Bay rocks
Ten (maybe even more) reasons why you HAVE to come to Hawke's Bay.
'Essential' Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market to stay open, with strict restrictions
Rules are being put in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus.