Napier could get its first community board as part of council’s local elections shake up
Five options, all with Māori ward councillors, are also up for debate.
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Too dirty to see the doctor: Crowdfunding charity helps raise money for mobile laundries
Crowdfunding charity 10x10 uses Dragon's Den model to combat 'fundraising fatigue'.
Night chills beginning to be felt after record-breaking April
The winter chill is in the air overnight, but the settled days will continue.
One of NZ's oldest newspapers closing, latest in string of media shutdowns
The community title, with 11 staff, has fallen victim to tough economic times.
'Very difficult decision': Wairoa Star to close after more than 100 years
The northern Hawke's Bay newspaper has been printed for more than 100 years.
Dozens of two-storey homes ‘not in keeping with design of neighbouring streets’
Havelock North development hits a snag as 36 submitters voice concerns.
Chris Pollock helps combat Hawke's Bay refs shortage
The high-performance referee manager gets in a club footy game.
Man fights cancellation of 24-hour gym membership after staying the night
'I was trying to maximise my short one-month period to beef up and get fit.'
Who's your choice for the title of Napier's Top Dog?
Will it be the dashing dalmatian or the gorgeous griffon?
Four-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway to lose funding if Government axes $6b infrastructure plan
Three major roading projects were set to be funded by the $6b National Resilience Plan.
Bridging the Bays: Napier to Tauranga route unveiled
New destination for one of two airlines that offer regular flights in and out of Napier.
Havelock North's own 'Captain Tom' takes first steps for charity
Hammie calls for walkers to join his 100km of walks before his 100th birthday.
Truck blocking Napier-Taupō highway lane after crash, delays expected
The crash was reported just before 9am near Eskdale.
'Soak up all the positives': One widow's push to give back
Abby Hopkirk's running a half marathon in memory of her husband who died of a tumour.
Hawke’s Bay Expressway reopened after serious crash injures four
The Expressway has reopened more than five hours after the major crash.
Much-loved pāpā and koro died after botched ED intubation procedure
The man was starved of oxygen, causing a fatal brain injury.
One person dead after workplace incident in Hawke's Bay
Police have notified WorkSafe after one person was found dead on private property.
Hinewai Ormsby: Tough decisions are inevitable, the only question is which ones to make
OPINION: Taxes go up, and rates have remained stable. That's how it's been for 100 years.
'So lucky to survive': Car owner shares story behind memorable cyclone photograph
The powerful image ran on the front of Hawke's Bay Today and the Herald after the flood.
‘Be vigilant’: Advice following flurry of vegetation fires in Hawke’s Bay
Firefighters have been kept busy following a huge blaze in a rural area west of Napier.
Havelock North and Taradale likely to contest Nash Cup final
Aotea were kept scoreless by a rampant Taradale side - who won 104-0.
Insurance premium hikes not all cyclone related
People in parts of Hawke's Bay have seen their insurance premiums go up 60pc this year.
Plans revealed for new stopbank at Waiohiki following Gabrielle floods
"Gap” in the stopbank network next to Waiohiki.
A 'small-town girl' and a man seeking 'traditional': Can Hawke's Bay pull off a Bachelor-style show?
Michaela Gower goes behind the scenes with Hawke's Bay's bachelor and bachelorette.
Hawke’s Bay Scooby-Doo Mystery Machine owner: ‘They just crack up and laugh’
Hastings is home to a timeless television and film icon.
‘They were just laughing’: Man was chased 700m then 'bashed with scooter by youths'
Reece Hingaia went out for a walk to get a pie. He would end up in a critical condition.
Several Havelock North fires suspicious, two youths arrested
Police are investigating other suspicious scrub fires in the area and considering charges.
Crews battle large scrub fire in Hastings after burn gets out of control
Helicopters arrived with monsoon buckets to assist with the fire off River Rd.
'It hurts the people who are already grieving': Thousands worth of rebuild material stolen from Hawke's Bay school and pre-school
Nuhaka School and a pre-school on-site have suffered a series of break-ins and thefts.
Thousands gather in Anzac remembrance across Hawke's Bay
Solemn dawn service ceremonies took place in Napier and Hastings.
EuroCity car dealership in voluntary liquidation, owner promises staff will be taken care of
Owner Terry Elmsly says existing staff will be looked after as part of the sale agreement.
Cattle killed after stock truck rolls in Central Hawke's Bay
Police say oil has been reported on the road.
Police making inquiries into assault in Hastings CBD
A man was seriously injured Tuesday evening after an assault with a weapon.
‘Bloody crucified’: Parents of toddler lost in Cyclone Gabrielle angry at flawed warning system
'Someone just had to push a button once and we would still have our baby girl.'