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.
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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.
Mana whenua representatives considered for Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence
Hawke's Bay mana whenua representatives may join Civil Defence committee.
Tech hopes teeter in Maddison Trophy race
Napier Tech Old Boys will need the maximum of five points next Saturday against Tamatea.
'Dangerous conditions': Roads closed, water shortage as red warning hits Gisborne
The rain is expected to cause "dangerous conditions, significant flooding".
'Why are those guys attacking us?' RSE worker details horrifying kidnapping
Joe says masked attackers put a cloth over his mouth and pulled him into a black car.
How Villa Maria's new owner plans to take brand to next level
Chief executive Duncan McFarlane says the business started to meet an 'insatiable demand'.
‘The poor cousin’: Heightened angst in Wairoa after flood zone decision
A 2A classification is creating uncertainty around future living - as winter hits.
Hawke’s Bay's cyclone insurance claims have almost topped $1 billion
Cyclone Gabrielle-related insurance claims in Hawke's Bay are nearly at $1 billion.
Kahu retires, but a new mascot will soon swoop the sidelines
Kahu was a permanent fixture on the sidelines.
Review: Show comes to life in second act
"Company" traces the struggles of a New York man-about-town.
Armed police block road in Taradale
Armed police have been seen surrounding a house near the Murphy Rd end of Howard Rd.
‘I’ve killed my bro’: Ute driver causes death of workmate, injures another
Two men fell from back of ute. One died, one was flown to hospital and survived.
No mortgage for a year means more time with family for Central Hawke's Bay couple
Chloe Stevens says her husband Jake will be able to work five days a week instead of six.
Tamariki connect at Ātea a Rangi as celebrations begin
Matariki celebrations are in full swing this week at Ātea a Rangi Star Compass.