New ZealandWendy Schollum the new Hastings Mayor as last-minute voters extend her leadThe late swing went the way of Schollum, rather than nearest rival Marcus Buddo.12 Oct 11:35 PM
New ZealandHastings mayoral front-runner Schollum 'cautiously optimistic' on resultRival Marcus Buddo trails by 324 votes as final results await.11 Oct 11:13 PM
New ZealandVoting venues open to the last minute, ready for high noon on SaturdayMore than 50 venues across Hawke’s Bay and Tararua are accepting votes up to the deadline.09 Oct 03:03 AM
New ZealandCouncil land used by Scouts and potters up for saleThe 2300sq m Bennelong Place site is zoned for medium density housing.08 Oct 01:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay voting rates well up on last local elections – so farVoter turnouts could be the highest in years – potentially driven by ward referendums.07 Oct 11:47 PM
New ZealandHastings bars to close an hour earlier than NapierAnd supermarkets in Hastings can now sell alcohol only between 9am and 9pm.06 Oct 02:42 AM
New ZealandInside Mayor School: Where new leaders learn how to run a councilFour new Hawke’s Bay mayors could head to ‘Mayor School’ after election.02 Oct 11:16 PM
New Zealand'Serious risk to parks': Council warns over rise in e-motorbike usePolice urge the public to report unsafe riding but not to put themselves at risk.29 Sep 10:04 PM
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 ZealandCalls grow for reprint after voting papers error in Hastings electionThe booklet skipped from page 12 to 29, cutting out some wards.25 Sep 02:09 AM
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 ZealandHawke’s Bay’s new $23 million museum storage and research centre completedThe storage and research centre in Hastings will complement Napier's MTG museum.09 Sep 04:20 AM
New ZealandPoll suggests Marcus Buddo leading race for Hastings mayorOne candidate claims the methods used to gather the poll are 'suspicious'.09 Sep 03:42 AM
New ZealandMore intensive housing in parts of Hastings gets council green lightWider range of homes will soon be able to be built in Hastings, Flaxmere, Havelock North.06 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandPools to be removed at closed Frimley Pool complex but other facilities to stayFrimley Pool - a once popular escape from the summer heat - will soon be decommissioned.04 Sep 09:35 PM
New ZealandRissington Bridge build to begin in post-cyclone milestoneThe new bridge, 78.3m long and 8.2m wide, will replace one of 19 destroyed by Gabrielle.03 Sep 04:29 AM
New ZealandSuccess with a meatball: Hastings festival named top food event of 2025Hastings Meatball Festival has won a major honour at the NZ Event Awards.03 Sep 03:51 AM
New ZealandStanding out above 16 others – the most crowded election race in Hawke's BayThere are seventeen candidates for just one Hastings District Council race.03 Sep 01:16 AM
New Zealand'Tsunami of aroha': More than 1000 signs put up supporting Māori wardsThe heart-shape signs are going nationwide.02 Sep 09:23 PM
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
