Opinion: Hawke’s Bay regional councillors failed to ‘read the room’
OPINION: We are listening. Let’s hope it shows in our future decisions.
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Hawke's Bay flood projects get faster consenting process
Streamlined consenting would only be available to applications lodged by councils.
Plan to use 350,000 cubic metres of cyclone silt for Napier housing
The council says the proposal is a 'win-win', but there are some health concerns.
Streets reopen in Napier after initial report of firearm
Inquiries into the incident remain ongoing.
'Like a phonebook': Residents creating community directory to help emergency communication
A group of women have set out to connect the RD9 District via a community directory.
Hawke's Bay home to Lotto winners
The top prize rolled over to a $50m must-be-won draw on Saturday.
Electrical fire signals importance of working smoke alarms, escape plan
Napier firefighters warn homeowners to brush up on fire safety after electrical fire.
Pirate out to halt Taradale's club rugby charge after stunning comeback
'Our boys showed massive resilience to overcome that and win in the dying minutes.'
‘Straw buyers’ bought 13 guns in three months allegedly for gang-linked relatives
A 75-year-old and his daughter paid more than $21,000 on guns and ammunition.
Boy with chronic lung issues scales Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Priests were called to Aiden's bedside. Now he wants to give back to those who helped him.
'Womb-to-tomb learning': Pioneering Māori-immersion school gets multimillion dollar new campus
Many of the staff of this first-of-its-kind immersion school also attended it as kids.
MP fights for longer hospital stays after traumatic birth
Her member's bill would extend publicly funded stays from two days to three.
A season-defining moment as Hawks win again in the south
NBL playoff hopes get a big boost with a dramatic come-from-behind one-point win.
Kahukura: Funding stops for Mongrel Mob-led drug rehabilitation programme
Police Minister says gang-led rehab programmes will not get funding under the new Govt.
Hawke's Bay Matariki beach fires to go ahead; organisers want rest of NZ to participate
Last year it stretched for 60km. Could this year's fires reach around the country?
Windy days and warmer than average weather for Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay is set to see some gusty conditions early next week.
Here’s looking at you: What the Eagle helped with during its stint in Hawke’s Bay
The Eagle helicopter monitored fleeing drivers, and went visiting as well.
New World worker's focus on people and pastry leads to longstanding career
Judy Brown says her 30 years at the Dannevirke supermarket 'didn't feel that long'.
Students developing free app to overcome barriers to drivers licence learning
Six year 12 Sacred Heart College business students want to help others get behind wheel.
Mum couldn't recognise her own children before mid-life epilepsy diagnosis
When Antoinette's symptoms began at 42 she feared early dementia.
'On the same page': Simeon Brown meets with Bay mayors over budget funding
Hawke's Bay is getting a roading repair boost, but questions remain on the big projects.
'Very proud': Brave fishing crew awarded for saving sailor in rough seas
'We are very proud of our crew, and everyone else involved.'
I’m never making lamingtons again - Wyn Drabble
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$79k Powerball second division winning ticket sold in Hastings
Across the country, 28 other Lotto players won $24,952 each with Lotto Second Division.
Kings of McLean Park - Freestyle Kings heading to Napier for motocross stunts
The peace and quiet of a Sunday evening will give way to the blast of bikes and music.
Wine and fine art: Exclusive painting up for grabs at HB Wine Auction
All the money raised is to go to Cranford Hospice.
'Not a cent wasted': Finally, a public home for Hawke's Bay Women's Refuge
The agency has made its way out of the shadows to help those in need.
Teenager one of two arrested after $2.2 million meth, cash, guns found
The amount of methamphetamine found equivalent to 275,000 doses.
'Don’t take it all on yourself': Hawke's Bay farmers struggling as economic and environmental setbacks collide
Tough economic conditions are compounding with the lasting impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Orchards, houses and libraries: What Lotto's $43m could buy you in Hawke's Bay
Orchards, Havelock North houses and half a civic centre could be within reach.
Cyclone Gabrielle thought to be reason for 'masses' of porcupinefish
'On my last trip, which consisted of 10 trawl tows, we caught 773 kilos of them.'
‘Punching bags’: Police Minister says time to get tough on boy racers, gangs
Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking police have suffered a drop in respect.
They had to abandon their home of 53 years — now a trust has handed the keys back to them
Lavinia Waihape welled with emotion as she thanked all those who had made it happen.
Model train weekend in Hawke's Bay: It was a real toot
The third annual Hastings Model Railway Club's exhibition was on Saturday and Sunday.