New ZealandCyclone-hit culvert rebuilt with fish ladder and repurposed materialCyclone Gabrielle destroyed the culvert that was rebuilt using fish ladder innovation. 22 Sep 03:55 AM
New ZealandBlossom Festival draws 22,000 for Hastings paradeAbout 22,000 people filled Hastings’ streets for the 2025 Blossom Parade.21 Sep 10:53 PM
New Zealand'Poignant and powerful': Māori Queen at Hastings festival launch'Her support ... anchors Toitū Te Reo as a movement of enduring significance.'17 Sep 12:32 AM
New ZealandPools to be removed at closed Frimley Pool complex but other facilities to stay04 Sep 09:35 PM
New ZealandStanding out above 16 others – the most crowded election race in Hawke's Bay03 Sep 01:16 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidates are looking for a cutting edge – but not from vandals'If they’ve got an issue with me, then let’s have a face-to-face catch-up.'02 Sep 03:42 AM
New ZealandMP claims council's social post is campaigning for Māori wards - electoral officer says it's fineAct Party's local government spokesman claims a council Facebook post is unbalanced.01 Sep 10:10 PM
New ZealandCommunity builds new library for flood-hit Ōmāhu School'It shows the power of collaboration and what’s possible when a community comes together.'31 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandA proposal for Taylor Swift: How about a wedding in Hastings?It's the land of flowing wine, shining sun and a mayor who dances to Shake It Off.29 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandRates dominate the debate as race for Hastings mayor heats upEveryone agrees ratepayers are feeling the pinch - but the solutions vary.29 Aug 02:16 AM
New ZealandKFC doubles down in Hastings with second restaurantThe new KFC could replace the closed Vege Shed, and not everyone's happy.27 Aug 03:51 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidate uses AI to create library-apartment proposalSteve Gibson is proposing a new Hastings library with five levels of apartments.26 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandThe battle for Flaxmere starts with aroha and respectHenry v Henare for one council seat – it's a boxing announcer's dream.20 Aug 11:45 PM
New ZealandPlasterboard recycling trial a success: 'Exactly the result we were aiming for'Plasterboard is one of the New Zealand building industry’s most persistent waste streams. 16 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandRolling on to the top table: Meatball Festival nominated for best event in NZThe Hastings Meatball Festival drew 5000 attendees in its first year.13 Aug 03:50 AM
New ZealandFrom newcomer to guaranteed councillor, in just five daysFour candidates in Hawke’s Bay are elected unopposed across region's five councils.08 Aug 01:09 AM
New Zealand‘Caught in confusion’: Council taking another look at intersection after serious crashAaron Pohatu was taking his 11-year-old son to rugby when cars collided 'like a bomb'.06 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral forums set for Hastings and NapierGrey Power candidate events are also coming, the first on Thursday.06 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandIce warning: Injuries after school van crashes in Hawke’s BayA school van slid off the road on Kereru Rd about 7.45am on Monday.28 Jul 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStuck in Middle Rd with ewes: Councillors against Havelock North development due to soil qualityHouses to the left of it, rest home to the right.22 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandPrepare for pyrotechnics: Fireworks business owner joins Hastings mayoralty raceDarrin Wilson's a car and furniture upholsterer, fireworks salesman and motorbike racer.22 Jul 02:44 AM
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 ZealandDate set for new Puketapu Bridge to open: 'It means so much to our community'Hawke's Bay community buzzing as date set for opening of Puketapu Bridge.21 Jul 01:25 AM
New ZealandPraise for restaurant's response after former deputy mayor dies at family dinnerHis family say he will leave a legacy of kindness, and he was surrounded by it to the end.18 Jul 07:18 PM
New ZealandThe 2.2% dream: What we would need to sacrifice to get the lowest rate rise in NZThe biggest battleground at Hawke’s Bay’s local elections will be rates.18 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandHow new speed limits are making Hastings schools saferThe changes are part of Hastings' early rollout of lower speed limits.16 Jul 03:49 AM
New ZealandHastings drinking water and waste water upgrades continueHastings has grown faster than expected in recent years. 13 Jul 10:13 PM
New ZealandFlaxmere Woolworths site work begins, supermarket built by mid-2026A big chain is coming to compete with the independent Flaxmere Supermarket.05 Jul 06:00 PM
