When the forests were planted 25-30 years ago, no one thought of the harvest challenges.

Wairoa LTP focused on core council business and uplifting the community, says mayor.

Residents' monitoring records 138 heavy vehicles on expressway between 2am and 5am.

New climate change report supports need to address global warming, beyond sea level rises.

Senior law lecturer says there could be a role for the Crown in settling such disputes.

Cafes ditch the plastic straws, and bring in compostable cups, plates, cutlery and napkins

A marketing expert says Craggy Range needs to take the lead on solving track issue.

Porangahau locals armed with shovels have built a new rescue helicopter landing pad.

Hawke's Bay Farmer of the Year David Danks says self-responsibility is a must for farmers

Worksafe says culture change needed to reduce risk taking behaviour.

Te Mata Mushrooms owner says it has been working as fast as possible to find solution.

HBRIC hoping to get best value possible from selling off RWSS information and assets.

We're not Nimby's, say Havelock North residents fighting proposed site for pump station.

Submitters say water and wastewater services should be user-pays.

Report highlights decline in state of country's biodiversity, soils and ecosystems.

The eroding of services for rural communities has to stop, says RHAANZ.

Hawke's Bay farmer says not everybody has the appropriate land for on-farm water storage.

Disappointing but not surprising say those in favour of funding large scale water storage.

HB Regional Council outlines progress to improve water quality to meet national standards.

Hawke's Bay Tourism is targeting backpackers to help fill a seasonal labour shortage.

The Whakatu community wants more drinking water chlorination information.

CHB rural ratepayers say proposed district-wide water rate is the thin edge of the wedge.

Bay hemp seed growers poised to diversify product range with recent law change.

The land area proposed to be classified as wahi taonga deemed overly large by landowners.

More than 600 yards and stables, and 4km of fencing will be installed this week.

Hearings judges reject Maori trust's request to adjourn proceedings.

Waiting lists for GPs commonplace across the country, say Tukituki Medical Centre doctors.

Greengrocers try to even out vege price spikes in the face of crop shortages.

New house builds in CHB want access to water but can't connect due to network limitations.

A universal annual charge for leadership, economic and social development proposed in LTP.

Organisers upbeat about progress in the lead-up to the Horse of the Year competition.

Long Term Plan consultation asks how CHB district will pay for infrastructure costs.

HOY pleased to announce Land Rover as the show's new naming rights sponsor.

Hot water cylinder and water pipe leaks exposed by chlorine in the system.

Proposed Karanema Drive water pump station sparks noise and property value concerns.

Reports of horses being ridden at full gallop around Wairoa township prompts stern warning

Further tests at Wairoa River to take place this week after high E.coli count recorded.

Water crisis costs Hastings council $2.2m, HB regional council $1.9m and HB DHB $1.2m.

Hawke's Bay DHB says that on review, another death was probably linked to gastro outbreak.

Council confident water upgrade programme will address Stage 2 recommendations.

Stage 2 inquiry report highlights risks to water supplies across the country.

Hemp producer and manufacturer Kanapu Hemp Foods Ltd is going from strength to strength.

Review of CHB wastewater plants reveals they will never comply with consent conditions.

Currently about half of household rubbish being sent to the landfill could be recycled.

NZ First list MP Shane Jones impressed with Matariki economic development strategy for HB.

Tribunal told water order could bring "catastrophic" social and economic consequences.

CHB A&P committee members warn show needs more volunteers to guarantee future.

From "Crufts"-style dog shows to shearing to go-karts today's CHB show has plenty on offer

At a cost of at least $8m and rising, CHB's wastewater treatment plants are still failing.

Whakatu wool scour to consolidate its operations at Awatoto wool scour plant.

Hastings mayor and chief executive unable to offer insight on staff member's resignation.

Hearings for the Ngaruroro River Water Conservation Order application begin on November 14

WCO needed for Hawke's Bay rivers, says freshwater ecologist.

Applicants note that WCO tribunal must consider needs of primary industry under the RMA.

But council says bore drilling offer would have led to administration, compliance issues.

More participation, more food, more entertainment - HB Royal Show has more action for all.

Highest costs of gastro outbreak related to household disruption.

Ngaruroro Water Conservation Order applicants raise concerns with special tribunal.

Hastings council confirms $220,000 insurance payout for HBRC prosecution costs.

Perley pitches moving away from industrialised, corporate farming to high-value diversity.

Farmers say taxing irrigators for water use would affect whole regional economy.

Pastoral farming leaders say they are committed to "doing the right thing" for our rivers.

The Havelock North gastroenteritis outbreak in August last year was the worst NZ ever had.

One year ago, health authorities were alerted to an outbreak of gastro in Havelock North.

Water inquiry panel asks Health Ministry to act quickly to make drinking water safer.

Havelock North water inquiry directs health ministry to move fast on water safety plans.

Expert panel advises that drinking water regulator should be free of political influence.

Chlorination considered the most effective way to treat drinking water, say experts.

Inquiry considers lessons to be learned from Havelock North water contamination.

Legal and court enforcement order costs over Waipawa wastewater breaches top $200,000.

July storm wreaks havoc on Central Hawke's Bay rural roads.

Farmers don't want a repeat of past seasons' winter blasts striking during lambing.

CHB farmers want to expand and diversify, but need a secure water supply.

CHB council still dealing with strong smell invading Waipukurau, but it has eased.

Orchard worker notches up second win at HB Young Fruitgrower of the Year competition.

Inquiry panel asks for speed in addressing issues raised about Havelock North water.

After 15 years, Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule packed up his council office on Friday.

Wild Game Salamis' products are tantalising tastebuds across the country.