'Caught out': Councillor's surprise at 500 per cent hikes for small number of ratepayers
'We need to look long and hard at our cost structures and what we can do to help.'
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Hawke’s Bay news in brief: The rock stars of highway repair
Three weeks of new disruptions are scheduled on State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa.
No bodies buried here: Forest of Memories keeps past alive
A CHB treasure is in need of a little helping hand to keep it beautiful.
'Getting the cows, learning lines': From a dairy hamlet to Shakespeare
A rural actor who learns lines amongst cows is set to be front stage at the Globe.
'A bit of banter': Competition on the maimai still high after 35 years of father-son duck shooting
'If someone does a terrible shot we let them know.'
The battle for Hawke's Bay Tourism: Who should fund it, and what would happen if it disappeared?
Tourism businesses pay it $160k in annual membership fees, ratepayers pay a $1.5m grant.
Central Hawke's Bay WWII veteran: 'It’s crazy, isn’t it, killing a human being?'
Veteran says luck was on his side during his time fighting in WWII.
'I sat down and made a personal commitment': Dealing with disaster
Tessa Appleby's resilient nature saw her get through the cyclone and thrive as a leader.
Bones of kauri: Waipawa's oldest home hits the market
The old home has been owned by prominent members of the Central Hawke's Bay community.
Young mum who's collected 638 Golden Books: ‘My husband banned me from the op shops for two years’
Elvira Guylott says her hobby is a 'bad obsession', but she has her husband on board now.
Catholic cardinal accused of sexual abuse fails in court bid to prevent story
Cardinal John Dew maintains allegations made against him are false.
Plan scaled back for Waipawa main street upgrades amid Govt review
A major upgrade to Waipawa's main street has now been significantly altered.
'They just swerved around': The whistler who saved a herd of swimming cows
'I was calling them out of sheer panic. They started coming towards my voice.'
‘Bat central’: Critically endangered mammals found in Central Hawke’s Bay
Colony of flying mammals found in farm-shed roof in Central Hawke's Bay.
'No-brainer': The small communities that installed 18 CCTV cameras to help police solve crime
Community donations got it across the line. Now police are using the 18 cameras every day.
Four players from across the North Island share Lotto jackpot
The Powerball was not struck and will rollover to a life-changing $8 million on Saturday.
Further disruption on the road through Waipawa
Retailers are asking for no repeat of a without-notice shutdown of traffic.
Waipawa traffic detour and roadworks draws ire of struggling businesses
Business owners say more than a month of roadworks will be the final straw.
Election 2023: On the campaign trail in the wide-open seat of Ikaroa-Rāwhiti
There were so many laughs, you could almost forget the dramatic backdrop to this campaign.
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.
Central Hawke’s Bay residents now free to drink water from taps again
Nearly 20 per cent of the district’s residents and businesses were affected.
Most Hawke's Bay councils still leaving silt clean-up to homeowners
Only the Wairoa council is picking up the bill for silt clean-up on private property.
Cyclone Gabrielle: How you can donate and volunteer to help in CHB
Where to donate and where to volunteer after region hit hard by cyclone.
Hawke’s Bay father and son drowning victims farewelled
Heartfelt tributes to Ian and Samuel Cruickshank shared at service.
'I was helping you, not my dying sister,' motorcyclist told after guilty plea
Motorcyclist changes plea on fourth day of trial, admits he caused death of fellow rider.
Rain creates growth phase for lawnmowing industry
He does 10 lawns a day, five days a week.
Local Focus: Too much of a good thing in our rivers
A $6 million project is extracting excess Central Hawke's Bay river gravel for industry.
Tā Pita Sharples named recipient of Waiata Māori Awards 'Keeper of Tradition' award
Sharples has been recognised for his contribution and promotion of traditional waiata.
Taniwha Daffodils: 'The public really missed us'
Tickets for the annual Central Hawke's Bay Spring Fling Festival go on sale on August 3.
'He looks cleaner, he looks 'there': Man says Mongrel Mob-led meth rehab programme working
"Will he take his patch off? Probably not. But will he learn a lesson?"
'Burnt to the ground': Hawke's Bay Four Square gutted in early morning fire
Waipawa community rallies to help those impacted by Four Square fire
Rain brings a soaking to Hawke's Bay, more on the way
Areas north of Napier are in for heavy rain while areas south are still one to watch.
'Addicted to cars': The decade-long plan to change Hawke's Bay's transport habits
Just 0.5% of people travelling to work in Hawke's Bay use public transport to get there.