New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Latest Hawke's Bay updates“At the moment there is no need for residents to evacuate."12 Feb 09:52 AM
New ZealandHastings: Work begins on Cornwall Park aviary upgradeWork on the Cornwall Park aviary upgrade begins next week29 Jan 12:02 AM
New ZealandForced-out icecream shop's goldfish to get their own wetlandRush Munro's goldfish have been a centrepiece of the shop's garden - but they can't stay.31 Oct 10:47 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Fabulous Flaxmere Night Market is back with spot prizesGreat kai, pleasant karaoke, friendly vibe and exciting prizes - in Flaxmere.29 Oct 07:36 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Last chance to vote as Hawke's Bay local elections turnout dropsEarly predictions are that voter turnout will be lower than in previous elections.02 Oct 11:50 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Sarah Greening-Smith on Candidate CameraSarah Greening-Smith says council work needs more transparency and consultation.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Eileen Lawson on Candidate CameraEileen Lawson has worked as a Hastings District councillor for four and a half years.12 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$400k-plus to help build new stables at Tōmoana showgrounds$460,000 investment will allow stables to be built in time for 2023 Horse of the Year.08 Sep 02:37 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rion Roben on Candidate CameraRion has been interested in politics for a long time and encourages everyone to vote.05 Sep 05:56 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Damon Harvey on Candidate CameraDamon Harvey is confident Hawke's Bay has enough opportunities to attract young people.04 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Kim Priest on Candidate CameraA recent health crisis motivated Kim Priest to put her name forward as a candidate.03 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rizwaana Latiff on Candidate CameraRizwaana Latiff moved to New Zealand from South Africa in 2000 and is now running for HDC.31 Aug 06:06 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Alex Cameron on Candidate CameraAlex Cameron is concerned about housing availability and affordability.29 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Michael Fowler on Candidate CameraMichael Fowler is a Hawke's Bay historian, and a massive Tiger Woods fan.27 Aug 08:38 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Wendy Schollum on Candidate CameraWendy Schollum has concerns about the housing crisis and living cost in Hastings27 Aug 02:24 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Kevin Watkins on Candidate CameraHastings District Council candidate Kevin Watkins says Hastings is surfing a wave.17 Aug 06:17 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Hastings' heart is backAfter eight years of hard work, Hastings' heart is back.16 Aug 11:28 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Simon Nixon on Candidate CameraMeet Simon Nixon who is running again for Hastings District Council.16 Aug 11:25 AM
Sponsored StoriesOld school cool – the Toitoi Municipal Building opens its doorsThe Municipal Building in Hastings is the top of the countries 'must visit' list.17 Jul 09:16 PM
Sponsored StoriesNew-look Hastings vibrant & hipMillions invested to re-develop 'must-visit' city centre.17 Jul 12:00 PM
CrimeTainui Reserve peace walk plaque goes walkaboutHDC says the removal of the plaque dedicated to world peace is 'very disappointing'.25 May 01:26 AM
EnvironmentPollution incident at Ruahapia Stream under investigationCouncils are investigating after more than 100 eels were found dead in a Hastings stream.19 May 12:03 AM
CrimeHastings: Boy racers and rubbish force council to shut section of roadCouncil says access to Otene Rd properties won't be affected by the 0.6km closure.06 Apr 01:13 AM
New ZealandThe dust up, then stress: Two years of struggle at the Havelock North cellphone towerThe neighbourhood took on Spark. The stress it brought the Fookes' has been significant.25 Nov 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA city's alleyway was a 'good idea' 30 years ago. Now it's a haven for drug dealersThey were once designed for children to use. Now they're just a "hazard", councillor says.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHastings' Wattie's invests $20 million chasing pet food marketsWattie's invests $20million in its HB pet food business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.01 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandMajor jump for Hastings rural dog feesCosts for council have increased from 300 sheep attacks in rural Hastings.26 May 11:54 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Māori ward consultation deadline proving a challenge for councilsDecisions pending for Māori seats on Bay councils. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 May 12:47 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: New visibility for Hastings water storageHastings drinking water to be stored above ground. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 May 02:08 AM
New ZealandThe iconic Haumoana 'caddy shack' bach is gone. Here's what might be replacing it'The design is in keeping with the bach that was there. It will be a nostalgic nod.'04 May 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 'motel generation': Nearly 4000 kids are living in motels'There are babies now being born in motels. It breaks my heart.'23 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Anti-litter 'pester power' for sustainable beauty18 per cent of people drop litter and it soon mounts up30 Mar 08:28 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Hastings biz hub open for businessesThe Hawke's Bay Business Hub Hastings is open. Made with funding from NZ on Air.18 Mar 12:42 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: The weighty issue of the bridge to TaihapeThe Kuripapango Bridge is partially closed for 3 months. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Mar 05:58 AM
