Latest from Hawke's Bay

Councillor disappointed with Heretaunga Hastings rebrand

Hastings' new brand, “Heretaunga Hastings” covers both the council and the district.

He was a gambling addict at 8. One moment turned his life around

Sonny Kotuhi went to prison because of his addiction; now he goes back to help others.

Water storage stoush: Climate extremes call for urgent solution, says WHHB shareholder

A man wanting to build water storage says a lack of urgency could mean a bleak future.

Police called to Ocean Spa in Napier over gang exchange

Reports to police said one person was wielding a crowbar.

They bought a dilapidated building and created one of NZ’s rising B&Bs

'It’s the best decision we have made. We have absolutely no regrets.'

New ambulance for Napier can treat up to 50 people

It has bulk equipment, stretchers, an inflatable rescue shelter, lighting, and a generator

Pensioner fights Foodstuffs over milk bottle handle removal: 'Not the only one'

Foodstuffs says it's better for the environment. Arthritis NZ is in June Clark's corner.

Vaughn Davis: ‘Doing something’ a big step on the road to recovery

OPINION: Business resilience? Napier invented it.

Council email mistake shifts 10 landowners into cyclone red zone

Hastings council told Pākōwhai residents their land category had changed. It had not.

Hospital loses accreditation for its radiology department

Staff shortages and ageing equipment sees radiation department stripped of accreditation.

Eskdale School’s been a ‘beacon of hope’ for a cyclone-hit community - then the ministry revealed changes

School leaders say MoE has targeted it for budget cuts for no reason.

Consumer says cyclone victims told to pay for lost Sky Boxes

Group says it has raised concerns with the broadcaster.

Three years to resolve? Nats say demand on assessors dragging out cyclone insurance claims

Just 399 of 3075 claims have been settled, with National saying Australian help is needed.

Michael Hill break-in a 'pointless exercise' as thieves come away with nothing

Overnight break-ins "a pointless exercise" when there's not even any jewellery available.

Beautiful sculptures, stories, lanterns and flames for Matariki weekend

Matariki offers many events to light up the long weekend in Te Matau-a-Māui.

Matariki weather: Fine spells ahead, Hawke’s Bay sheltered from the worst

Hopefully a small spot of rain won't dampen a good looking weekend.

In pictures: Festive atmosphere as Football Ferns triumph over Vietnam

6215 people, some of them drumming away, gave McLean Park a family-friendly festival feel.

App promotes swapping and donating of home-grown fruit and veggies

A Hawke's Bay food trading platform is doing its best to fight rising costs and go global.