‘Quite frankly, this is devastating’: Mayor hits out at approval of station sale
Mayor Alex Walker said the project would be "high risk" for the environment and community.
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Free ‘energy coaching’ powers household savings
An 'energy coaching' service is extended to help whānau save on electricity bills.
Local Focus: Helping to fix throwaway mindset
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Contrasting events celebrate King Charles' coronation
A series of pictures showing commemoration of King Charles coronation in Hawke's Bay
Going to the dogs to raise money for cyclone relief at winery
Hundreds turned out for the mass dog walk event, featuring wine, at Elephant Hill.
Face-off over hospital claims as race for Tukituki begins
The National candidate says the Labour MP may be over-egging a new hospital proposal.
Hawke's Bay club rugby: Victory at last for Havelock North
Six teams lead the race for the top six, but two others are still in the running.
Cyclone Gabrielle three months on: Flashbacks, paradise lost and long winter ahead
Deep feelings of heartbreak and loss remain three months on from Cyclone Gabrielle
Laying it Bare: Deciphering Hawke’s Bay’s most intriguing island
Very few people experience the wildlife wonders of Te Motu-o-Kura, with good reason.
Mother who beat child, hid injuries under face paint on Air NZ flight fails to reduce jail sentence
Jailed woman tried to hide child's injuries under face paint on Air NZ flight.
'Deserved a better ending': Cape Kidnappers tour company closes with swipe at 'red tape'
For almost 70 years they'd driven past Cape Kidnappers' stunning cliffs, until a collapse.
Power returns to Hawke’s Bay: Unison network now fully restored, three months on
Another big step has been taken in the region's recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Ratepayers to fund Samoa trip for Hastings mayor and council CEO
A friendship agreement will be signed with the Samoan district of Falealili.
'Up Chuck': Firefighters monitor Napier group’s plan to burn King Charles effigy
A local collective of artists is lighting fires instead of watching the coronation.
Hōhepa Hawkes Bay scoops more awards for its cheese
Hōhepa Hawkes Bay knows a thing or two about making mouth-watering cheese.
Return or rebuild: The different paths Hawke’s Bay most flood-damaged schools are taking
It might take three years, but kids' laughter will ring out at Omahu School again.
From the MTG: Huia image donated in aid of flood recovery
Artist donates work to aid in the recovery efforts of her Ngāti Kahungunu iwi.
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The cyclone, the $40,000 grants, and the mysterious people deciding who gets them
They were steamrolled by silt and rain. Now they're in a new fight - over grants.
Breakers Napier shuts permanently - cyclone the final blow
The restaurant spokesperson's last plea was simple: “support your local businesses”.
Interactive map shows bird's-eye view of flooding, silt damage in Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti
Map was created by Dragonfly Data Science in partnership with Social Wellbeing Agency.
Road toll creeps up in Hawke’s Bay
The toll in Hawke's Bay is up, with two deaths in the last month alone.
Ikea-linked overseas buyer gets green light to buy land
606ha of notable Central Hawke’s Bay land can now be sold to foreigners with pine plans.
Volleyball hopes soar for two Napier teenagers
Off overseas to play volleyball, but just two years ago one barely knew it was a sport.
Police investigating multiple assaults across Napier and Hastings
The behaviour that took place in the two cities will not be tolerated, police say.
Talking Point: Time to get serious
More resilient stormwater and flood management systems are needed.
Hawke’s Bay Airport plans to build a second road entrance off SH2
It would improve access and make the airport more resilient to natural disasters.
Hawke’s Bay team helping take inclusive Taekwon-Do to the world stage
For some competitors the US trip will be their first time out of the country.
Labour minister's shock defection to Māori Party touted as turning point for election
It comes as Te Pāti Māori threatens to take another seat off Labour.
Details of late drug dealer’s operation revealed
Court allows four vehicles owned by late drug dealer to be sold.
Kiri Allan speaks on Meka Whaitiri meeting; waka-jumping law not triggered
The bombshell news was confirmed by Meka Whaitiri this morning.
Local Focus: Residents upset after Foodstuffs cans new supermarket
Flaxmere residents upset plans for a new supermarket have been canned.
‘A huge job’: $133m announced for silt removal in Hawke’s Bay
The Government has announced a big package for the removal and disposal of cyclone silt.
Second serious crash involving teens in stolen vehicle in less than 48 hours
Four people were injured, including one seriously, in an early morning crash.