New Zealand$250m snub: Beachfront home owners call for flooding protection ‘fair go’Ann Redstone wants coastal communities to get 'same consideration as inland communities'.19 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandPlans resurface to burn treated timber at mill near NapierA trial will monitor whether there are any health risks.19 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrimley Pool to be replaced by grassPool visitor numbers plunged from 15,400 in 2018/19 to under 5000 in its last summer.17 Mar 11:59 PM
New ZealandSunny weekend feast: Meatball fest, beer day and Holi colour party in Hawke's Bay04 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumNew Zealand'I built my dream home': Bach owner calls for help to move it out of landslide risk zone28 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandHastings art gallery confrontation: Councillor's actions amounted to ‘bullying’, review finds'It is in my view a very low-level instance, but the impact ... has been great.'27 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Walk together with our partners': Six new iwi homes open in FlaxmereThe opening of six new homes on Whakaruru Cres marks a major milestone for Flaxmere.23 Feb 02:32 AM
New ZealandRift developing as mayor removes under-investigation councillor from committeeHastings Mayor Wendy Schollum says she didn't have time to ring Steve Gibson and tell him.18 Feb 03:01 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle debt: Hastings residents will pay recovery fee for next 16 yearsThree years after the cyclone, home and business owners are facing a long-term headache.16 Feb 12:15 AM
New ZealandLeaving 'happy place': Residents tearful as council evacuates camp over landslide risk'It's absolutely devastating. Financially, just a massive, massive blow, I tell you.'13 Feb 02:29 AM
New Zealand'It consumes me': Barking dog dispute leaves owner afraid to leave homeMore than 50 complaints have been made about the barking of Sam Hall's two Jack Russells.11 Feb 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlans for 1000 new homes for Flaxmere still in pipeline, but years awayFlaxmere's two biggest housing projects are still coming, but the timing has changed.11 Feb 05:29 PM
New ZealandHastings and Napier honour lives lost in 1931 earthquake, 95 years onIt's the first time no quake survivors have been present at the yearly Hastings service.03 Feb 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWine group collapse leaves creditors $12m out of pocketA licence deal lets Hawke's Bay Wine Company keep trading while assets are sold.02 Feb 04:26 AM
New ZealandDemolition starts on historic Hastings building for inner-city housingThe $2.5m Hastings project will mix housing, offices and new public space.02 Feb 12:50 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay marks 95 years since deadly quake that reshaped its citiesThe 1931 Hawke's Bay quake killed 256 people and injured thousands.01 Feb 10:00 PM
New Zealand'It’s been one hell of a year': Family mourns 11yo daughter killed by drugged driver“Knowing our baby was taken from someone else’s hands is the hardest feeling ever.”30 Jan 03:30 AM
New ZealandPreserving sacrifice: Major upgrade for Hastings Hall of MemoriesWork starts this week and is expected to take about nine months to finish.30 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandCouncillor skips planning session at marae over te reo and faith concernsCouncillor Steve Gibson refused to attend because the hui was held at Waiohiki Marae.29 Jan 03:41 AM
New ZealandSlip closes walking track at Maraetōtara Falls Loose soil, debris and an unstable tree mean the area remains high risk.28 Jan 03:11 AM
New ZealandHastings Cornwall Park theft: Stolen turtles slowly make their way homeThree of the seven missing red-eared slider turtles have now been found.26 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay weather response: What councils changed after Cyclone Gabrielle Hawke's Bay Regional Council has launched an online Extreme Weather Hub.23 Jan 02:55 AM
New ZealandOwner fears he will have to put down 16-year-old dog after barking complaintsNeighbours have logged 23 barking complaints about Dan in 12 months.22 Jan 06:58 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle rebuild: Dartmoor bridge work to begin, Rissington bridge pier piling complete New single-lane Dartmoor Bridge will measure 104m and be built immediately downstream. 20 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandGranny flats: What new rules mean for costs, consents and your ratesHastings District Council says average consent savings are about $5500.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy downpour brings 'knee-high' flooding to Flaxmere streetsHastings District Council is adding a 900mm pipe and detention pond by April.16 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandHot summer lifts Splash Planet revenue by $150k despite fewer open days'We are seeing good numbers through the doors without getting to capacity.'15 Jan 02:20 AM
New ZealandFree week of bus travel as Hawke’s Bay unveils biggest network shake-up in yearsAll GoBay services will be free for all passengers from January 25 to 31.09 Jan 03:14 AM
