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
New ZealandHastings facing one of highest rates rises in country - council could hit $700m debtCouncil's 'challenging' draft Long Term Plan could include closing Frimley Pool.18 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandHastings council fined after 200 cubic metres of wastewater spills onto highwayCourt told Hastings council has had 25 other breaches since 2019.17 Apr 05:30 AM
New ZealandClimate vs fluoridation: A tale of two protests in the same city at the same timeIt was set to be a fascinating case study. But illness meant it wasn't a fair fight.05 Apr 02:43 AM
New Zealand‘We simply cannot afford to’: Leaders desperate for cyclone-damaged road and bridge fixesWIthout help it could take decades to restore the economy as well as years of rates hikes.04 Apr 02:19 AM
New ZealandFluoride to be reintroduced to Hastings’ water after eight yearsCouncil stopped adding fluoride to allow for chlorine.03 Apr 12:32 AM
New ZealandRatepayers' bill: Winery owner, pastor, IronMāori founder in running for costly byelectionsByelection battles are shaping up in Hastings district, at a further cost to ratepayers.27 Mar 02:38 AM
New Zealand'Hard to stomach': Rainbow Storytime event in Hastings cancelledAn event in Rotorua was cancelled and another in Gisborne drew heated criticism.26 Mar 02:59 AM
New ZealandDelays to two huge Hawke's Bay solar farm projects, but developers say bright future aheadA solar farm in Central Hawke's Bay and one near Hawke's Bay Airport both face delays.06 Mar 04:18 AM
New ZealandCyclone-smashed community's bridge re-opens to light traffic after damageTemporary bridge partially re-opens.29 Feb 02:49 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay in brief: Four leap-day babies for Hawke’s BayHawke's Bay Hospital had four leap-day babies born.28 Feb 12:14 AM
New Zealand‘A bit aggressive’: Fed-up Pakowhai Rd residents discussed creating roadblockYou might have seen the protest signs. What you might not know is the original intent.21 Feb 01:58 AM
New Zealand'It’s the history of Hawke’s Bay': Knowledge Bank faces stormy financial forecastTwo Knowledge Bank board members have resigned amid financial concerns.20 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCourt fight over: Multimillion-dollar film studio in Hawke's Bay given the go-aheadA film studio's backers were preparing to walk away, but mediation proved successful.19 Feb 09:00 AM
New Zealand'The aroha, the manaaki, and the wairua': Thousands turn out to commemorate Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's BayEmotions and community spirit were strong as people from all over came together.14 Feb 03:50 AM
New ZealandHow we're remembering the anniversary of the cycloneCommemorations in Hawke's Bay honour those who lost loved ones and livelihoods.13 Feb 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Pull out all the stops': Reduced rates to get new Flaxmere supermarket?'Trade-offs' may have to be offered to get deal across the line.13 Feb 01:49 AM
New ZealandCelebrating volunteers a year after Cyclone Gabrielle's devastationIt was a big day out at the showgrounds.12 Feb 05:10 AM
New ZealandBeachfront property at risk of eroding into the sea sells at auctionA buyer has bought the Haumoana property which boast spectacular views - with a catch.09 Feb 01:08 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Commemorations for 1931 earthquakeCommemorations were held across Napier and Hastings for the 1931 earthquake.03 Feb 10:44 PM
New ZealandHastings mayor focused on finishing voluntary buy-out processSandra Hazlehurst helped unveil $400,000 refurbishment of historic Keirunga Homestead.02 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandHastings district councillor resigns after Parkinson’s diagnosisThere will be a byelection in about three months' time to fill the seat.02 Feb 12:10 AM
New Zealand'Flawed and unfair': Plan to make cyclone-hit homeowners pay for demolition hits hurdleThe plan would save the council $2 million but has been met with fierce criticism.01 Feb 03:11 AM
OpinionTalking Point: Hawke’s Bay councils need to leave ‘no stone unturned’ to find savingsOpinion: 2024 is shaping as the year of big rates rises in Hawke's Bay - here's why.31 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoolworths has no proposal for supermarket in FlaxmereWho's in the running to replace Flaxmere's New World?23 Jan 01:03 AM
New Zealand'Sinking feeling in my puku': Last development on protected side of Te Mata PeakHastings District Council prohibited the development of land in this area in 2022.22 Jan 01:25 AM
New Zealand‘Where are we going to go?’: Residents vow to fight decision to close only supermarket in townA petition against Foodstuffs' shock decision already has more than 1000 signatures.18 Jan 08:47 PM
New Zealand‘Extreme effort to keep it going’: 100 new stables boost 2024 Horse of the YearHorse of the Year has been cancelled three years in a row - this year will be special.17 Jan 01:16 AM
New ZealandHastings Library at risk in big earthquakes; council opts to keep it openThe building is not at any immediate risk in smaller earthquakes.15 Jan 02:08 AM
New ZealandMural brightening up Hastings to Havelock North commute is award-winnerThe mural is catching the eye of thousands of motorists each week along Havelock Rd.13 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Man arrested after callous Napier roadside attackA 25-year-old charged following an attack on Napier’s Latham St on Wednesday.12 Jan 01:38 AM
New ZealandRemembering Denis Hancock: 'He gifted our wider community by being himself'There was a big turnout for the funeral of the push-biking, rubbish-collecting legend.12 Jan 01:38 AM
New Zealand'Some people at my age would put their slippers on', New Year honour's recipient saysAnthony Gray, 71, has been recognised for service to accounting and Māori business.29 Dec 04:00 PM