New ZealandDeputy mayors chosen, last Hawke's Bay councillor wins by 8 votesElected mayors have chosen their deputies to serve alongside them.19 Oct 10:17 PM
New ZealandFinal results show big increase in voter turnout in Hawke's Bay, council makeups confirmedVoter turnout rose significantly during the 2025 local elections in Hawke’s Bay.17 Oct 01:57 AM
PremiumNew ZealandTwo friends separated by less than 30 votes, as four Bay council seats go to the wireWith just special votes to be added, four council seats in Hawke's Bay are cliffhangers.15 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandCommunity help needed to rebuild swing bridge that became a 'symbol of Central Hawke's Bay's vision'07 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay water users invest $3.8m for new study of impact of Tukituki dam07 Oct 03:01 AM
New ZealandHastings records lowest voter turnout in Hawke’s Bay local elections so farWairoa leads the way on 23.7%, tripling Hastings' early response rate.26 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay local elections: Where to find orange voting binsBallot bins have been placed at supermarkets, libraries and community hubs.10 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay’s contentious dam plan hangs over local elections raceTwo key figures in dam debate back for another local politics run - one for, one against.05 Sep 02:18 AM
New ZealandCentral Hawke's Bay's speed dating for council wannabes, mayoral candidate conversationsLocal election candidates to take part in the event, aimed at connecting with CHB voters.19 Aug 09:09 PM
New Zealand'Meaningful difference in the world': Two Central Hawke's Bay export businesses on the riseCentral Hawke's Bay businesses Starboard Bio and Ovenden Seeds taste success at awards.13 Aug 12:35 AM
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 roadsThe Government has announced a $219 million boost for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.22 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'International Women's Day event in Waipukurau gives a chance for wardrobe refresh.03 Mar 11:04 PM
New ZealandWaipukurau’s water turned off for five hours: ‘Our community is always at risk’Mayor Alex Walker says shutdown showed tough call to invest more is the right one.19 Feb 10:14 PM
New Zealand‘Project about far more than infrastructure’ – cyclone-damaged bridge reopensRoad connection restored in Central Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle's destruction.24 Jan 04:55 PM
New ZealandRoll call - how many meetings are Hawke’s Bay’s councillors missing?Hawke’s Bay’s councils have released their meeting attendance sheets.27 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Airport's new fire truck "Judy Drench"Hawke's Bay Today takes a ride on Hawke's Bay Airport's new fire truck "Judy Drench". Video / Mitchell HagemanWatch18 Sep 10:58 PM
New ZealandNapier council pushes ahead with Māori ward, refuses to accept councillor's apologyNapier has cemented its Māori ward but rejected one councillor's apology.05 Sep 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Amalgamation by stealth': Regional deals could reopen Hawke's Bay debateHawke's Bay wants a regional deal with the Govt, but is it "amalgamation by stealth"?24 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
