Hastings and Central Hawke's Bay house-building hits highest rate in 12 years
In contrast, the number of consents for homes in Napier is declining.
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Jarrod Kenny named before coach Daniel Nelson arrives
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Albatross dies after being found on beach with plastic bottle in its stomach
Whirinaki Beach albatross emaciated and likely starved due to 500ml bottle obstruction.
Lettergate: Hawke's Bay DHB to review communication policy
Letter was sent to elderly stating cutting of household help.
Cricket: Whanganui youngsters unbeaten at age-group camp
The Year 4/5 rep cricket team improved with every match at the annual camp.
'Hard case' Kiwi tourism: Napier men tried to charge people $1 to swim with eels
"Even though we ran out of gas it turned out to be a pretty fun day."
NZ's luckiest Lotto store prepares for milestone win
Bay's one of the luckiest regions in NZ, and a certain Hastings store plays a big part.
Man with Down Syndrome went out for a pie and a doughnut, and got robbed
Robbery of Down Syndrome man "despicable", but "sadly, not unheard-of".
Hawke's Bay's world cup winning hairdresser dies, aged 56
Brent Hape had wait times of six weeks for a cut at his Hastings salon.
Central Hawke's Bay towns urged to save water after mishap
Businesses shut as firefighters drive through town with megaphone to warn residents.
'It got up and started walking': Person dressed as bush almost hit by driver
"That costume is next level."
Roil siblings follow in well-trodden family footsteps at Colgate Games
Hastings Athletics Club leads the charge of Hawke's Bay 71 at North Island Colgate Games.
DHB cuts Hawke's Bay housework help, suggests elderly will be healthier if they do chores
Housework may seem a chore but it's a great way to maintain health, letter tells elderly.
The end of 12 hectares of pines on Te Mata Peak: Ambitious native plant plan announced
The famous redwoods will not be affected.
Athletics takes a look back to look forward - and it's looking good
Whanganui athletes had an outstanding season with the second half yet to come.
'All your fault': Napier driver initially blames crash on police
Kids were playing on a trampoline when speeding driver smashed into nearby tree and post.
Battling Hawke's Bay forest fire: Firefighters say toughest in 30 years
"The heat, the smoke is pretty bad. You can't see, can't breathe."
'I'm more than willing to go to prison' says Hastings councillor
Henare O'Keefe to pay court costs to a liquor store, decrying the court system.
Hawke's Bay forest fire: Extent of scorched earth revealed as firefighters move in
Around 70 firefighters continue to tackle the forests fires, with helicopters on standby.
Clinical Hawke's Bay performance
The Hawke's Bay girls went through unbeaten easily accounting for Wairarapa in the final.
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Inclement weather set to improve...but not until Friday
The weather will gradually improve as the week progresses, the MetService says.
Hawke's Bay forest fire: Good progress being made, firefighters say
Some areas are still too difficult and dangerous for crew to be on the ground.
Hawke's Bay forest fire: House evacuated, ground crews withdrawn due to high winds
65 firefighters are battling the fire, which has now spread across 15 hectares.
Wind gusts up to 130km/h as wild weather approaches
Summer is put on hold this week for some unlucky parts of the country.
CD still in contention
Stags now third on the ladder and Hinds also in playoff contention with two games to go.
Hawke's Bay temperatures hit highs despite smokey skies
By Monday, the smoke is likely to clear as winds change to the south-west.
Weather: It won't feel like summer for next week
Chilly days are in the forecast for most places across the country for the next full week.
Hawke's Bay and the Central North Island buck national road toll trend
Central North Island - less than 28 percent of population, 50 per cent of the road toll.
New playground forced to close off section after equipment damaged
New $1.7 million playground has been partially closed after reopening two weeks ago.
Australian smoke haze covers Hawke's Bay
Smoke covered Hawke's Bay should clear on Friday as southwesterly rolls in.
Cruise passengers lament disruption after search for man overboard
A second passenger reported died aboard the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship off NZ waters.
Rescuer recounts struggle to rescue beached shark
Teresa Allen said she spotted the 2m shark when walking her dogs along the beach.