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Hastings District Council breached consent over lack of testing of Lowes Lake water
The levels of E. coli in Lowes Lake was not tested for a year, despite consent conditions.
Fight breaks out at controversial cell tower site in Havelock North
Violence has erupted at the site of a controversial cell tower in Havelock North.
Fresh Meat workers feel they have been 'forced out'
Tensions are running high at after 33 jobs lost at the boutique Napier meatworks.
'Small but symbolic' group of activists protest against live export
Protesters gathered outside Napier Port against the live shipment of cattle to China.
'Large scale change' coming for EIT, after Govt announces mega polytechnic plan
EIT will be part of one mega polytech that replaces all 16 polytechs around the country.
Eight dogs involved in stock attacks, six owners charged
Six dog owners have been charged over a spate of dog attacks on stock around Hastings.
Whakatu people celebrate unchlorinated water station
Locals gathered to celebrate an unchlorinated water station in Whakatu.
Leopard seal checks in for 'winter holiday break' at Napier Sailing Club
Healthy and resting, it's best to keep a safe distance.
Haumoana sea wall a 'temporary fix'
A rock revetment is due to be built at Cape View Corner to combat erosion.
Family's fight for home: Police win right to break in and arrest them
In one week, police will be allowed to smash their door in and take them from their home.
Napier Boys' High School students rid Hawke's Bay of thousands of pest plants
Top kid collected 1800 pods and a $500 Prezzy card.
Study shows inequality in access to life-saving machines
A study by St John Ambulance and AUT has found discrepancies in the placement of AEDs.
Region's growers welcome changes to RSE housing rules but say Central Government need to come on board
The region's growers are welcoming changes to RSE housing rules.
Protests heat up over Te Mata Peak track
Protests against the winery track continue as supporters plan to walk up the peak.
Onion truck driver rescued after crash
A light truck, a truck and trailer unit and a car were involved in an incident yesterday.
Te Mata Estate's vintage pickers
Pickers' mantra is, they don't care how long it takes, as long as it it done properly.
Fly-tipping escalates on river's edge
Residents are outraged at continued dumping on rural roads.
Richie McCaw lands at Kimi Ora Community School in Hastings
Kimi Ora has had the time of there lives with rugby great, Richie McCaw.
Richie McCaw heeds Hawke's Bay schoolboy's call
Kimi Ora Community School's efforts to bring Richie McCaw to their school has succeeded.
Family affair at Land Rover Horse of the Year
A family affair for the Norton-Collinses at the Land Rover Horse of the Year.
Horse of the Year welcomes Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials event director
Equestrian royalty at Horse of the Year.
Entry numbers up for Horse of the Year
Horse of the Year organisers ready for opening today.
Horse show ready to go despite rain
Region's weather forecast looking positive ahead of Land Rover Horse of the Year.
Pandora Pond closed due to High levels of bacteria
People are being warned not to enter Pandora Pond after high levels of bacteria found.
School community rallies around new principal
Many hands make light work with the refurbishment of an old school building.
Tractor pulls truck trailers across bridge
Safety concerns over Red Bridge force truckies to take alternative measures.
Bay showcases biodiversity path, projects
Hawke's Bay projects deemed inspiring by conference participants.