PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPressure put on council over $400k debt decisionWater company accepts it has to pay but disputes higher amounts.31 Aug 01:42 AM
New ZealandRuru rescued and poacher caught during Hawke's Bay police operationPolice caught one unlawful hunter and rescued a ruru during a poaching operation.30 Aug 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWyn Drabble: It’s all about shaving costsPerhaps my shaving foam was created by Dr Seuss.30 Aug 12:27 AM
New ZealandCabin delivered to cyclone-affected Pōrangahau residentHousing has been a huge priority for Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated.27 Aug 06:10 PM
New Zealand'Crucial link': SH50 Waipawa River Bridge to reopen after flood damageThe bridge is a crucial link in Central Hawke's Bay and has taken two months to repair.22 Aug 09:32 PM
New ZealandNapier house ‘heavily impacted’ by fire has ‘sold’ sign on fenceThe Meeanee house was thought to have been unoccupied at the time of the blaze.22 Aug 08:14 PM
New Zealand'The flames were up to the clouds': One critically injured in house fireMan flown to Hawke's Bay Hospital with burns.22 Aug 05:01 AM
New ZealandNational’s Napier and Tukituki candidates 'thrilled', but downplay list rankingsBoth Katie Nimon and Catherine Wedd have ranked highly on National's party list.20 Aug 03:46 AM
New ZealandSpecial Magpies game to ‘virtually fill’ Eden Park for HB flood reliefThe game on August 26 is set to 'tackle the floods'.11 Aug 01:47 AM
New Zealand‘Devastated’: CHB Mayor’s rallying cry after child killed by vehicle in WaipukurauA child has died after an incident involving a vehicle on a Waipukurau property.09 Aug 08:28 PM
New ZealandFling yourself into spring festivalOrganisers promise this year the festival will be bigger and better than ever.08 Aug 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNet loss: Double rāhui for Hawke's Bay whitebait ahead of season openingA whitebait ban is in place - and a stalwart is not happy with the timing.07 Aug 06:13 AM
New ZealandBuyout details agreed for Category 3 homes in Hawke’s BayCost-sharing agreement marks milestone in buyout process.03 Aug 06:37 AM
New Zealand'Fear is the main theme here': Ministry intervention as bullying claims rock small town's high schoolConcerned parents formed a group to address what they claim were assaults and threats.26 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandSH2 reopens after truck crash near Takapau in Central Hawke’s BayThe truck accident had halted traffic since the crash mid-morning.25 Jul 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay tells its regional council the issue it should focus on is ... horse trailsIt turns out most of the submitters to the council's annual plan want more horse trails.25 Jul 04:06 AM
New ZealandUte hits tree in Central Hawke’s Bay, one injuredEmergency services rush to scene in the Omakere district after ute smashes into tree.24 Jul 02:50 AM
New ZealandLPG delivery truck crash causes gas leakCordons remained in place hours after a tanker rolled on Ongaonga Rd, causing a gas leak.20 Jul 09:23 PM
KahuCyclone recovery front of mind for Ngāti KahungunuRecovery and restoring the health of waterways were the focus of the annual iwi hui.18 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Want to grow quickly': Hawke's Bay pet food start-up eyes US after rapid growth'It’s hard to believe that we are not quite three years in and what we have achieved.'17 Jul 05:33 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain expected to ease off after Central Hawke's Bay roads floodedCentral Hawke's Bay roads are closing in the heavy rain flooding.08 Jul 11:24 PM
New ZealandWool front and centre for farming coupleSheep and beef farmers promote additional uses of wool.05 Jul 12:13 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: CHB mayor wants to give people closureChanges could be under way for Hawke's Bay's disaster response model.03 Jul 01:40 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
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Would cause great anger': Council considering wiping farming group's $400k consent debtSo far $100 has been paid - in the form of two $50 notes thrown towards council leaders.29 Jun 10:47 PM
New ZealandLindsay Farm raw milk recalled due to campylobacter fearsContamination was discovered in specific batches during routine testing.28 Jun 05:37 AM
New ZealandFarmer suspected earthquake after massive hillside crack ‘got blood flowing’Twenty-metre deep crack could fit three truck-and-trailers.28 Jun 01:48 AM
New ZealandPopped tyres and smashed rims: CHB’s pothole carnageAt least five cars, including a police car, were taken out by SH2 potholes in one morning.27 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandWaipawa River Bridge structurally sound for repairs after huge washoutDamaged end of Waipawa River Bridge will be restored after it was knocked out by flood.27 Jun 01:56 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Big rates hike for Hawke’s Bay residentsWith inflation and recovery bills going up, rates rises are happening around the region.25 Jun 10:44 PM
New ZealandBridge out: SH50 closure affecting business, travel in rural CHB'I'm really not impressed that my petrol bill is going to go up'.25 Jun 06:12 AM
New ZealandTech hopes teeter in Maddison Trophy raceNapier Tech Old Boys will need the maximum of five points next Saturday against Tamatea.24 Jun 10:33 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay rain: SH50 closed, SH5 re-opens between Taupō and EskdaleMultiple road closures for Central Hawke's Bay.23 Jun 04:05 AM
New ZealandNo mortgage for a year means more time with family for Central Hawke's Bay coupleChloe Stevens says her husband Jake will be able to work five days a week instead of six.22 Jun 01:41 AM
