‘We’ve had a gutsful’: Frustrations grow as Tūtira water levels do the same
HBRC said it had made asset assessments, but access has been a challenge.
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In pictures: Hooves and hoorays at Hawke’s Bay races
The sound of hooves and hoorays erupted from the Hawke's Bay Racing centre on Saturday.
Students swap pens for tools
The students are building new skills, constructing a house from the ground up.
A good pitch invasion: Temporary football field to take over Napier Sound Shell
The field will host events leading up to the much-anticipated women's game at McLean Park.
'An enigma': Judge puzzled as to why 'dedicated father' helped provide modified pistols to criminal underworld
Zackery Knox was a good partner and had a business helping with cyclone recovery.
Fannin hoping for change of luck in Hastings jumps features
A roundup of the week's racing.
There’s magic brewing behind the doors of a castle in suburban Napier
Chateau Garage has been listed among the top 100 wines of New Zealand. Here's why.
Canny View: Six questions to ask when choosing your financial 'sherpa'
Time-poor people often do little or no research before meeting a financial adviser.
'Would cause great anger': Council considering wiping farming group's $400k consent debt
So far $100 has been paid - in the form of two $50 notes thrown towards council leaders.
Te Awa o Mokotūāraro is a name compromised. But it’s better than Clive
Opinion: Mokotūāraro is a key part of local oral history. Clive on the other hand...
Ticketed off: 125 Napier commuters caught out by parking payment glitch
125 people returned to their vehicle and were met with a $40 fine.
Napier Libraries abolish fees for returning your books late
From July 1, Napier bookworms need not worry about overdue book fines.
Wednesday night blackout: It was the cat’s volt
About 25,000 properties had electricity supply cut for up to 40 minutes on Wednesday.
Government's cyclone horticulture relief package relies on generosity of banks
Cyclone-hit growers fear the Government's loan scheme will put them further into debt.
Cat that caused an estimated 25,000 properties in Napier and Hastings to lose power dies, owner sought
A Napier vet is searching for the owner of the tabby, which is not microchipped.
Water meters, moving business to Wairoa? Hawke's Bay prepares for dry future
The council releases its regional water assessment, showing a possible huge shortfall.
Wyn Drabble: ‘I’ll tell you one thing’ about politicians’ weasel words
Opinion: "As I say, what I know, the reality is," I'm avoiding this question.
Popped tyres and smashed rims: CHB’s pothole carnage
At least five cars, including a police car, were taken out by SH2 potholes in one morning.
Providing a pathway: The Napier garage with a boxing academy out the back
'If you want to lift yourself up, lift someone else up' are the words Dean Moss lives by.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Two Hawke’s Bay locations given green light by council to rebuild
Downgrade due to stopbank breach repairs will be welcome news for homeowners, council says
Pinball Wizard: An evening with the Hawke’s Bay wunderkid of pins
Take a leaf out of the Dippers' book: Ditch the phones and pick up the pins.
Waipawa River Bridge structurally sound for repairs after huge washout
Damaged end of Waipawa River Bridge will be restored after it was knocked out by flood.
'Connector' team engaged to help navigate zoning concerns in Hastings
The new dedicated response team will help navigate council and government processes.
Hawke’s Bay whānau still displaced after cyclone
Hawke's Bay whānau are still living on a marae almost five months after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Megan Banks: What really goes on in your kid’s classroom?
Fraught times in parent-teacher interviews.
'My door is always open': Iwi chairman invites Julian Batchelor to public co-governance discussion
"When you come to Ngāti Kahungunu, come in through the waharoa, the front gate."
Man's $68k black market crayfish rort: 'I'd like to apologise to all my people'
John Nohotima falsely applied for customary permits to take thousands of koura from sea.
A load off their minds: Cyclone victim laundry group still running
The HB Cyclone Laundry Network wants more people to continue supporting families.
Rain relief: ‘It’ll be some of the best weather Hawke’s Bay can get’, MetService says
After a prolonged wet period, expect speckles of rain before the sun comes out again.
Digital double: Hawke’s Bay man caught out by identity fraud
Aaron Bryan's holiday was ruined as a result of the complex scam.
Local Focus: Big rates hike for Hawke’s Bay residents
With inflation and recovery bills going up, rates rises are happening around the region.
Bridge out: SH50 closure affecting business, travel in rural CHB
'I'm really not impressed that my petrol bill is going to go up'.
Basketball: Hawks home-court demise continues
The Hawks led at the end of each of the first three quarters but lost again at home.
Surf Life Saving ‘overwhelmed’ with donations to replace contaminated gear
Lifeguards saved hundreds but ruined their personal wetsuits.