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
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
