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Hastings to get 200 new houses in next two years, Govt announces

Papakāinga affordable housing on Māori land one of the solutions to district crisis.

Locked in Hastings public toilets: Hidden challenges newly homeless face

Kathleen Ora Winitana heard the lock on the public toilets click and footsteps walk away.

DoC: Decision on Cape Kidnappers track reopening 'imminent'

A massive landslide seriously injured a pair of Korean tourists in January.

Bay history 'treasure trove' at risk amid funding worries

The future of the digitised historic collections looks grim without funding.

'It was like coming home': First door opens to public at Hawke's Bay Opera House

People can now visit the box office, the first time a door's been open since 2014.

Hawke's Bay orchardist looks to change opinion on 'ugly fruit'

It was believed to be the worst hail to hit Hawke's Bay in more than 20 years.

If Piera Hudson isn't winning she sure is soaking it up

Fiona and John Hudson were lucky enough to see Piera race in United States fortnight ago.

'Slightly different team-talk': Napier football coach's words for team during park lockdown

Napier City Rovers were training when they heard bangs, and saw armed cops swarm.

'They are scrupulous': Anger as Hawke's Bay raw milk supplier 'raided' by MPI

MPI says it makes no apologies for holding suppliers to account "to protect health".

Memorial garden at Hawke's Bay Hospital damaged as much-loved tree ripped apart in storm

A fallen chestnut tree has caused damage in Hawke's Bay Hospital's memorial garden.

Travel chaos: Air NZ cancels 35 flights as severe storm hits

Heavy rain is expected to lash the West Coast all week.

Well known Havelock North motel sold to Hawke's Bay investor

The 19-unit property on Havelock Rd is among the top-rated motels in Hawke's Bay.

Rural Hawke's Bay firefighters fume as 'lowlifes' steal $20k of equipment

As fire spread through the grass, firefighters realised they'd been burgled.

Night heatwave: Hawke's Bay residents urged to remain vigilant against burglars

Cooling properties and cars could be tough, with burglars active in 22C nights.

Hastings bakery loses thousands over 'regrettable oversight'

John van den Berk contacted council three weeks before his business' lights went off.

The DHB chair mystery: Minister could cause massive shake-up

Kevin Atkinson fears he's on the outer, as nervy wait beckons.