New ZealandWhy Central Hawke's Bay's water plan may face significant changesWater rates were set to double by 2034, sparking resident outrage.28 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandThe council with just one candidate as deadline for nominations loomsNominations for the election closes in 11 days.21 Jul 02:56 AM
New ZealandStaffing costs at Hawke’s Bay councils - are they reasonable?Economist Brad Olsen says there's a tendency to “vilify” the spending. 22 May 11:05 PM
New ZealandBudget: Hawke's Bay and Gisborne get $219m to fix Cyclone Gabrielle-hit roads22 May 04:09 AM
New ZealandFree outfits for Central Hawke's Bay women: 'If you present well that’s going to carry you a lot further'03 Mar 11:04 PM
New ZealandWaipukurau’s water turned off for five hours: ‘Our community is always at risk’19 Feb 10:14 PM
New Zealand‘Project about far more than infrastructure’ – cyclone-damaged bridge reopens24 Jan 04:55 PM
New ZealandNapier council pushes ahead with Māori ward, refuses to accept councillor's apology05 Sep 04:24 AM
PremiumNew Zealand'Amalgamation by stealth': Regional deals could reopen Hawke's Bay debate24 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandWaipawa’s new roundabout creating community conversationsWaipawa's new roundabout causing concern, mayor says it is a "no brainer".27 Jun 10:58 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay's Budget 2024 winners and losers'We now need to work through the detail around how much [money] is coming to Hawke’s Bay.'30 May 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFour-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway to lose funding if Government axes $6b infrastructure planThree major roading projects were set to be funded by the $6b National Resilience Plan.30 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandCattle killed after stock truck rolls in Central Hawke's BayPolice say oil has been reported on the road.23 Apr 10:52 PM
New Zealand'Senseless and stupid': Two CHB memorials vandalised weeks before Anzac DayLocals and the CHB mayor saddened by disrespect.15 Apr 04:46 AM
New Zealand'Plague-like proportions': Mice invade homes in Central Hawke's BayPourerere plagued with rodents as cooler temperatures draw mice into homes.15 Apr 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘We simply cannot afford to’: Leaders desperate for cyclone-damaged road and bridge fixesWIthout help it could take decades to restore the economy as well as years of rates hikes.04 Apr 02:19 AM
New ZealandCyclone review: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence staff told those concerned about flooding they were 'over-reacting'The cyclone's speed 'quite simply overwhelmed the officials involved in the response'.25 Mar 01:47 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay: Where can you commemorate Cyclone Gabrielle's anniversaryHere's where you can go to unite and show support a year on from the disaster.12 Feb 07:21 PM
New ZealandEight moves in a year: Family of four's life packed into one basket'We had already used up plan A and we were in plan B and we didn’t have a plan C.'05 Feb 09:46 PM
OpinionTalking Point: Hawke’s Bay councils need to leave ‘no stone unturned’ to find savingsOpinion: 2024 is shaping as the year of big rates rises in Hawke's Bay - here's why.31 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandVoluntary buyouts for Category 3 homes on the tableHawke's Bay's five councils now have to agree to the Govt's cost-sharing model.31 Jul 03:09 AM
New ZealandRegional council data reveals multi-billion-dollar cost of cyclone for Hawke's BayHawke's Bay Regional Council data shows the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle so far is over $5b.02 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandNapier council ranked lowest in CouncilMARK surveyIt received the lowest rating of HB councils that took part in the independent review.13 Apr 10:08 PM
New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay residents now free to drink water from taps againNearly 20 per cent of the district’s residents and businesses were affected.11 Mar 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDairy farm to be 'retired' to build one of New Zealand's biggest solar farmsLambs will graze under 152 hectares of solar panels to reduce the fire risk.19 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRates rise of 'at least $400' for Central Hawke's Bay home ownersHome valuations are going up but what does it mean for ratepayers in Hawke's Bay?11 May 01:01 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Natural solution for Lowes Pit pollutionLake to be filled in with a gravel filter. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Jul 04:23 AM