New ZealandLeaders work towards ensuring region 'fit' to handle projected expansionThe region's population will grow – housing, roading and infrastructure are the priority.01 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionLess power for councils, more for builders: report recommends change'Current system is suboptimal in terms of its consistency, responsiveness.' - David Kelly28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandDinosaurs Unleashed: Free exhibition roars into Hastings librariesThere is plenty to entertain the kids these school holidays in Hawke's Bay.26 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandInclusive or undemocratic? Council gives youth decision-making powersOne councillor said the move 'breaches the very basis of our democracy'.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Hide point': Hastings alleyway closing due to anti-social, criminal activityAlleyway provided offenders a link for 'decamping from police'.26 Sep 05:32 AM
New Zealand'Very sad': Hastings pool to remain shut for summer and likely never reopenFrimley Pool will likely never reopen after serving the Hastings community for 57 years.19 Sep 05:10 AM
New Zealand'Part of the old network': Road damaged as Hastings water main burstsRepairs are under way to return water to homes.16 Sep 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA question of safety in Oak Ave: 'I just see the tree and I just want to cut it down'Peleti Oli's brother died when an SUV hit a tree in 2021.02 Sep 06:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDamon Harvey: Hastings council debt spirals: $711 million forecast by 2030OPINION: The district council is spending more on daily operations than it takes in.30 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Amalgamation by stealth': Regional deals could reopen Hawke's Bay debateHawke's Bay wants a regional deal with the Govt, but is it "amalgamation by stealth"?24 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighter's warning after acid spill shuts down Hastings road for hoursA 5-litre container of muriatic acid fell off the back of a vehicle and on to the road.22 Aug 08:48 PM
New Zealand'Caused so much stress': The big orange bus and its big parking problem'I can’t get around how the vehicle is deemed abandoned when I’m right here.'22 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandFrom clearing cyclone-hit homes to rescue missions: Hastings Civic Honours winnersOne voluntary group has so far cleaned up 150 silt-ridden homes and properties.19 Aug 03:20 AM
New ZealandCouncil’s new $73,000 parking warden car technology yet to issue a fine'Systems issues' with new technology have given parkers pushing the boundaries a reprieve.15 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandHistoric connections to Hawke's Bay showgrounds honoured in grandstand demolition processThe deconstruction of the Tōmoana Showgrounds grandstand is complete.14 Aug 10:52 PM
New ZealandMilitary flag featuring battle honours returned in final public outingMilitary flag repaired and returned to Hastings District Council.08 Aug 10:17 PM
New ZealandUrgent coastal protection work needed in Hawke’s Bay - reportReport has been 10 years in the making.08 Aug 07:38 PM
New ZealandNo plans to trial chemical additives in Hastings to stop hot water cylinder failuresA report last year recommended adding chemicals to water to neutralise the issue.06 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings council signs agreement to sell land for new Flaxmere supermarketSupermarket giants deny involvement with the site.02 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandKeirunga Park Railway expects to reopen after bridge damage, cause unknownHastings District Council said the cause of the damage had not been determined.23 Jul 12:56 AM
KahuWairoa mayor continues call for regional council apology over floodAs the cleanup continues, some residents face an uncertain future.22 Jul 06:50 PM
New ZealandPopular miniature railway unable to open after lawnmower incidentA large mower operated by a council contractor damaged a bridge support.20 Jul 10:14 PM
New ZealandThe fine-sweeper: Hastings’ new warden on wheels armed with $73k of technologyMobile Licence Plate Recognition technology implemented to lower parking warden abuse.18 Jul 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTe Awanga seawall: 200m 'ecoreef' proposed to protect council assetsProject aimed at protecting flood-prone area.04 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandState of emergency continues in Wairoa but lifted in Haumoana as clean-up continuesFloodwaters have gone inside properties, flooding carpets and walls.27 Jun 12:10 AM
New ZealandBlowing people away with a $10,000 6m metal featherHawke's Bay residents have a chance to have their names etched into new building's legacy.13 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandMāori Ward second term confirmed for next Hastings electionsHastings District Council is disappointed by government plans for referenda.23 May 05:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Catastrophic': 18m-deep gully leaves community on a road to nowhereGabrielle wiped out 50m of the main road to Kererū. 15 months later, it's still cut off.15 May 01:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDouble byelection in Hastings: Who are the candidates and what are their priorities?Some high-profile candidates are pushing for your vote in two Hastings wards.05 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Detour next week for SH51 southbound lane closurePeople should be prepared for upcoming night closures near Awatoto.03 May 12:42 AM
New Zealand'I've lost everything': Drag queen reading group cancels NZ tour after protestsDestiny Church leader Brian Tamaki described the cancellation as a 'victory'.25 Apr 06:03 PM
New Zealand'Best practice': Hastings mayor stands by noise restrictions after closure of bar's outdoor stageThe 50-decibel limit has been called into question, but similar policies exist around NZ.23 Apr 03:42 AM
New Zealand'It is no more': Outdoor music venue mothballed after noise complaint from new hotelThe hotel doesn't want the stage to be shut but the bar owner says he now has no choice.22 Apr 01:49 AM
New ZealandHalf of cyclone-wrecked Hawke's Bay properties now bought out or close to itAcross Hastings and Napier, 167 properties are in Category 3 and eligible for a buyout.21 Apr 11:05 PM
