New ZealandGreen light for fires on Napier beaches after council quietly revokes bylawIt's open season for some winter marshmallow toasting.11 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandClaims councillor breached code of conduct by saying Napier had 'ignored its core infrastructure' projectsDeputy mayor claims Richard McGrath and other mayoral candidates are breaching the code.03 Jul 08:11 PM
New ZealandMetService concedes Cyclone Gabrielle red weather warning could've come soonerThe decision was influenced by Hawke’s Bay hydrologists, who opposed the warning.02 Jul 03:10 AM
New ZealandNesting dotterels kept safe from large gravel extractions in the Waipawa River01 Jul 11:59 PM
PremiumNew ZealandNapier Port rejects union claim it is 'selectively suspending' workers24 Jun 01:43 AM
New ZealandEx-Outlaws leader bought guns for protection while on parole, sold meth to pay for them18 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHis red-zoned home didn't flood – a broken election promise could hamper his fight to returnPeople who 'haven't been able to move on' are being hurt by Govt decision, advocate says.13 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandSmoke or fog? Former chairman fumes at council's pollution doubtThe council said it found little evidence for his orchard burnoff claims.12 Jun 04:42 AM
New Zealand'Be like John': Businessman's five years with a brain tumour and what it's taught himO'Sullivan was told only 10% of people with his brain tumour live longer than nine months.11 Jun 06:07 PM
New ZealandWhy Hawke's Bay households will pay more for water by 2026Separate water bills will replace current rates bills.09 Jun 02:22 AM
New ZealandMayor unapologetic in face of backlash at council's Māori ward videos'It’s no different to having rural wards,' the deputy mayor says to the camera.06 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Distasteful': Last-ditch legal bid to stop crematorium beside supermarketA crematorium in the middle of the village is a burning issue for some in Havelock North.02 Jun 11:24 PM
New ZealandChallenger for Central Hawke's Bay mayorWill Foley aims to strengthen urban-rural connections in Central Hawke’s Bay.30 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Loud and proud': The charismatic mayor who turned up to every event for nine years'In hindsight, I should have shared the load with councillors.'29 May 10:23 PM
New ZealandHBRC unveils new flood management plan for Wairoa RiverMayor Craig Little stresses the importance of mitigating flooding risks.28 May 12:58 AM
New ZealandStaffing costs at Hawke’s Bay councils - are they reasonable?Economist Brad Olsen says there's a tendency to “vilify” the spending. 22 May 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWinners and losers: Panel recommends new Hawke's Bay housing projects, casts others asideHousing growth is a hot topic around Napier-Hastings. An independent panel has weighed in.20 May 06:25 PM
New ZealandWhen StarJam fell silent, Hawke's Bay found its voiceHB Jammers now host about 60 participants and plan to expand to Flaxmere.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier councillor Richard McGrath running for mayor, says city is prioritising 'nice-to-haves''We do need balance, but I don’t think we have that right now.'20 May 12:41 AM
New Zealand'Scary and exciting': Deputy Mayor steps down after long tenure'I'll be able to spend my evenings talking to my husband instead of reading papers.'12 May 02:13 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay's climate future revealedThe first climate change assessment report for Hawke's Bay has been released.12 May 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand58m wall, no 'fatal flaws': New details about dam for Heretaunga revealed'Regional council wants to get the hell out as soon as possible.'09 May 12:34 AM
New ZealandFarmers unite against council's water restrictions in Hawke's BayFarmers at 'one of the more definitive crossroads in the history of our region'.08 May 10:32 PM
New Zealand'10 billion web threads': The mysterious spider webs coating Hawke's Bay'Rolled up into a ball, it has the consistency of cotton string.'08 May 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOn The Up: Digger driver clears 37 tyres from a beach in one dayTim Dodge thought he'd never walk again. Now he's back, and he's determined to help.08 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Jetskier's harbour hoon 'unacceptable'Speeding in the harbour puts everyone at risk, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council says.07 May 03:57 AM
New ZealandSecond council pulls out of Hawke’s Bay climate committee'It did not involve a visit to Wairoa, that we are aware of.'05 May 10:28 PM
New Zealand'We breathe what you burn': Council warns as burning ban takes effectBarbecues and hāngī fires are still allowed despite the burning ban.01 May 04:15 AM
New ZealandHe’s sold watercress on the street for 30 years. Then a council officer spotted him 'All I’ve ever wanted to do was supply cheap, nutritious kai to whanau and friends.'30 Apr 06:00 PM
