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Claim part-timers won’t solve Hawke’s Bay’s problems
A departing councillor says amalgamation to create fulltimers could fix the issues.
The history behind Makotuku’s restored gates and their significance
The restored gates in Makotuku honor the history of the village's former church.
Tararua mayor’s ultimatum over highway toll
Her council will refuse to take back maintenance of three detour routes if road is tolled.
Toll plan for new North Island highway faces scrutiny over traffic estimates
'The vehicle numbers do not stack up from previous use and do not reflect real data.'
'Not good enough': Low-income homeowners owe council thousands after error went undiscovered for six years
Letters have been sent to hundreds of impacted ratepayers, who are now facing hefty bills.
Government offers an extra $4.55m for cyclone recovery in Hawke's Bay
Money will provide expertise to speed up Wairoa, Pakowhai and Pōrangahau flood protection.
Proposed Tararua District Council bylaw gives power to deal with complaints
Council bylaws are causing a stir with the A&P Show Association in Dannevirke.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Four injured, two seriously, in Napier crash
Four people were injured in the Thursday crash, two seriously and two with minor injuries.
Completion on track for Dannevirke fluoridation plant
The installation and commissioning of a fluoridation plant in Dannevirke is progressing.
'Steep rise': Tararua council considers ‘smoothing’ of rates
Tararua mayor conscious of 'intergenerational debt'.
Adopt Kevin Buckston: Not-so-gruff billy goat has new home in Tararua District
The rescue goat was placed up for adoption, but it took just hours to find him a home.
Search for man missing after hike north of Wellington
The missing man is believed to be a 72-year-old experienced tramper.
Woodville to boil water for days after possum found in treatment tank
Three consecutive days of clear testing are needed before the notice can be lifted.
'People make mistakes': Plea for drivers to slow down after 9 crash deaths in 9 weeks
There are many factors behind a spike in fatalities, police say.
Small household item almost sparks disaster at Dannevirke Transfer Station
A common household item almost spelt disaster at the dump.
Festive parades in Tararua and Napier lure Santa, firemen - and Elvis
Christmas punters prep for popular parades.
'It was a well-supported decision': Tararua Mayor defends donation to France museum
Collis this month attended the opening of the museum on a trip she paid for herself.
PM's Tararua visit focuses on roads, health and school lonches
Hipkins said the government would significantly increase medical school placings
Tararua couple seeking quicker insurance resolution to move off unsafe land
Michael and Kylie Fitzpatrick own one of only three red-stickered properties in Tararua.
Elske Centre group invited to Tararua council chambers
Councillors, council staff and Dannevirke Community Board members attended the morning tea
‘Lagged behind the rising cost of living’: Tararua council workers to strike
Council boss says strikes will cause "minimal" disruption to public services.