New Zealand'Forced off the land': Lifestyle block owner hits out at city's plan to make rates 'fairer'More than 1500 properties in 'rural residential' areas will be shifted on to urban rates.03 May 11:38 PM
New Zealand'No panic': Dry winter tipped for Hawke’s Bay as ‘formidable’ El Nino loomsEarth Sciences NZ says there is a strong chance El Nino will hit from winter.29 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandFlaxmere master plan approved after years of planning'Finally, there is a clear path towards a town centre that reflects the pride, identity.'28 Apr 03:25 AM
New Zealand'Don't keep repeating history': Parliamentary briefing launched on food plant closures and job losses28 Apr 12:20 AM
New ZealandPlan to extend road through middle of Flaxmere as part of village redevelopment14 Apr 04:01 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay mayor refused state of emergency for Cyclone Vaianu, calls it ‘woke’13 Apr 12:31 AM
New ZealandNapier mayor says water deal is ‘amalgamation by stealth’ as councillors push it to next step09 Apr 11:57 PM
New Zealand'There is nothing to be scared of': Clash over mana whenua seat on water forumHastings councillors backed appointing Mike Paku, rejecting an amendment by 8-2.07 Apr 02:51 AM
New ZealandResident questions $250k seawall spend near closed Hastings campgroundHastings District Council will spend $250,000 maintaining the Clifton Rd wall.06 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandNapier mayor gets onto his e-scooter as councils brace for fuel crisis'On a nice day, you can’t beat it,' Richard McGrath says.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRising into the skyline: New mass-timber office building for HastingsEighty Hastings council staff will move into the complex.31 Mar 11:31 PM
New ZealandCoastal v inland: Councillors clash over HB flood protection prioritiesJerf van Beek says Neil Kirton is standing on a 'political sulk box'.27 Mar 01:57 AM
New ZealandHastings ratepayers asked to choose between two different rate risesThere's no 'easy option' this year, Mayor Wendy Schollum says.25 Mar 10:05 PM
New Zealand‘We cannot afford to accept this as inevitable’: Mayors on wider risk from McCain shutdown'If we don’t get this right, we risk hollowing out industries that underpin our economy.'25 Mar 09:25 PM
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
PremiumPremiumNew 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 ZealandNapier’s squabbling councillors got the region’s biggest pay bumpThe four mayors’ average increase was 8.50%.14 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFree e-bike lock-and-charge hubs roll out on Hawke’s Bay trailsLocky Dock initiative costs ratepayers nothing and gives e-bikers a worry-free ride.12 Mar 01:34 AM
New ZealandCould dredged sand finally stop a Napier beach washing away?It has cost councils $5.5m to maintain a pea-metal bund over 39 years of repairs.06 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandSunny weekend feast: Meatball fest, beer day and Holi colour party in Hawke's BayCuisine, culture and colour feature this weekend.04 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandFewer mobility park flouters after 400% fine increaseMore than $100k worth of fines were dished out to offenders in Hawke's Bay last year.02 Mar 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Has Mount Maunganui tragedy red-stickered Kiwi camping?OPINION: On a risk scale, where are Kiwis still comfortable to camp?02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlood protection work turns tap water brown, council promises fixPlans for a replacement water source for Esk Valley and Whirinaki are underway.02 Mar 03:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I built my dream home': Bach owner calls for help to move it out of landslide risk zoneTama Heremaia says it's 'crazy' council is not offering financial help after closing camp.28 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
