Hawkes Bay TodayBig rate rises likely for some in HastingsSoaring values in Hastings and Havelock North mean 5.4% rates hike tipped.06 Mar 05:44 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayCouncil agrees to $12m water billHDC plans community meetings to debate plans for Hastings waterworks upgrade.06 Mar 04:50 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayDon Brash spreads Hobson's PledgeFledgling nationwide movement aims to move NZ towards a 'colour-blind state'.28 Feb 04:17 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayWater, water, everywhere ... for a whileYes, for those intrigued (or concerned or unconcerned or whatever) about my admittance of regular forgetfulness which I touched upon 20 Feb 10:32 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayWaimarama Rd reopened after day of fire dramaTwo bus-loads of school children are among those who have been escorted out of a Hawke's Bay fire zone, as several large fires burn throughout the district.13 Feb 05:31 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Fire fuels emergency statusA state of emergency has been declared in the Hastings District as emergency services battle several fires across the area. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Feb 03:30 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayGastro outbreak still affecting many elderly residentsA large number of elderly people have still not recovered from last year's campylobacter outbreak in Havelock North, the inquiry panel 09 Feb 06:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayWine symposium chance to show off Bay's redsHawke's Bay Winegrowers will host 60 international wine media and experts this weekend at the inaugural Classic Reds Symposium. Guests 02 Feb 07:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayEarthquakes possible cause of water contaminationEarthquakes could have contributed to the contamination of Havelock North's water.02 Feb 12:50 AM
Hawkes Bay TodaySurface pond most likely source of outbreakThe Mangateretere pond was the most likely pathway by which contaminated water entered the Brookvale Rd borehead 1, the Havelock North 01 Feb 11:03 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayWater inquiry kicks off with boresSheep faeces were the likely cause of last year's gastro outbreak, an inquiry into the contamination of the Havelock North water heard 30 Jan 04:16 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayLegal wrangle over luxury $7m homeLegal wrangling for a multi-million-dollar lifestyle property development is taking as many turns as the Tukituki River it overlooks.27 Jan 09:21 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: ‘Let's not leave the band aid on’Water Stories #5 The support for an online petition calling for the removal of chlorine from Hastings and Havelock North’s water continues to grow. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch26 Jan 05:06 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayWatch NZH Local Focus: 'Let's not leave the band aid on''Water Stories #5: The support for an online petition calling for the removal of chlorine from Hastings and Havelock North's water continues to grow. Made with funding from NZ On Air.26 Jan 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayWatch NZH Local Focus: 'Never thought it would happen in New Zealand'Water Stories #4: Retired Havelock North couple David and Nola Bassett say they have never before witnessed such an outbreak as was the Havelock North water contamination crisis. Made with funding from NZ On Air.25 Jan 05:00 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: 'Remember how the bugs give you a sore puku?'Water Stories #3 Telling the children of Village Kids Havelock North Preschool that there were bugs in their tap-water was the only way to explain Havelock North's water contamination crisis last August. Made with funding from NZ On Air.25 Jan 01:28 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: ‘Remember how the bugs give you a sore puku?’Water Stories #3 Telling the children of Village Kids Havelock North Preschool that there were bugs in their tap-water was the only way to explain Havelock North’s water contamination crisis last August. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch25 Jan 01:04 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: ‘Never thought it would happen in New Zealand’Water Stories #4 Retired Havelock North couple David and Nola Bassett say they have never before witnessed such an outbreak as was the Havelock North water contamination crisis. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch24 Jan 02:30 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Needless deaths - remembering the gastro crisisWater Stories #2: Age Concern volunteer Brett Feehan handed out clean water and supplies during Havelock North's water contamination crisis in August. Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Jan 12:37 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayEditorial: Ratepayers need to be part of decision-makingI reckon that more often than not these days ratepayers scratch their heads at the decisions that unelected officials make in councils 23 Jan 07:00 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: I would... rather have a heart attackWater Stories #1 Havelock North's Scott Kelly says he is still suffering health complications after being hospitalised during the Havelock North water contamination crisis in August. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Jan 06:09 AM
Hawkes Bay Today12 world-class wineries plus restaurantsHawke's Bay wineries are a wonderful way to have a glass of wine and enjoy fresh local produce, while taking in the stunning views04 Jan 01:00 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: How the Hawke's Bay Community Choir is spreading festive cheerThis festive season the Hawke's Bay Community Choir is doing the rounds visiting local retirement villages to help spread the Christmas spirit through song. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Dec 04:12 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayChristmas at the Park a booming successThis year's turnout to Christmas at the Park was as big as ever despite it being held in Hastings for the first time. Being the largest 18 Dec 10:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayActs of generosity boost cheer appealWith just a week to go the Hawke's Bay Today Christmas Cheer Appeal has been boosted big time with cash, food and gift piles all 15 Dec 12:30 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayWater supply inquiry retiresA government inquiry chairman has thanked two councils for their efforts which resulted in Hawke's Bay Regional Council dropping its 13 Dec 06:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayContamination cause focus after prosecution droppedHastings Mayor Lawrence Yule says without a prosecution, councils can focus on finding the cause of the Havelock North water contamination13 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayBob Marley tribute thrills crowd + VIDEOIn amongst the Black Barn Vineyards some of New Zealand's finest musicians celebrated one of the greatest influences on Kiwi music11 Dec 04:00 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Trubridge makes water protestHavelock North artist David Trubridge is appalled at council for urging residents to conserve water while permitting commercial bottling and export of local water supplies. Made with finding from NZ On Air.30 Nov 09:58 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayWaters muddy further on contamination issuesHastings district mayor Lawrence Yule says people's efforts to conserve water since restrictions were put in place last week is making 28 Nov 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayNew name, new life? Gable Tostee slips into New ZealandThe man acquitted of murdering a Kiwi woman is understood to have slipped into the country under a new name last weekend and has already been spotted out and about.24 Nov 04:39 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayCouncillors in the dark over gastro bugHawke's Bay Regional Council chairman Rex Graham has slammed council management for keeping councillors in the dark on the Havelock 23 Nov 12:03 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayLonger wait for Havelock North water contamination answersThe inquiry into the contamination of Havelock North's drinking water will be postponed until late January 2017, because of a legal 22 Nov 06:47 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayCricket: Captain cool in Bay's comfortable winHB v Horowhenua-KapitiFurlong Cup cricket Captain Jacob Smith celebrated his return to full health with a century as the Hawke's 13 Nov 03:30 PM
