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'Close the windows': Stink from Hastings business increasing every year, neighbours say

For nearly 60 years it was bearable, neighbours say. Then the fellmongery was expanded.

Millions in benefits from Art Deco Festival for Hawke's Bay and NZ - report

The news comes as Hawke's Bay Tourism funding faces an uncertain future.

'I want to wrap a plane next': Napier artist's ute camo design is a one-over on the Aussies

Boyd-Dunlop is more than happy to stretch his artistic wings. Could Rocket Lab be next?

MAC have their day in the sun, Nash Cup now Taradale's to lose

MAC put on a clinic in Flaxmere against the struggling Aotea.

Double byelection in Hastings: Who are the candidates and what are their priorities?

Some high-profile candidates are pushing for your vote in two Hastings wards.

Apple and grape picking season wraps up in Hawke’s Bay - how growers fared

Apple and grape growing is a huge sector in Hawke's Bay still recovering post-cyclone.

State Highway 2 shut after crash, fire in Hawke's Bay: Four injured, two critically

The NZTA said SH2 was closed near the intersection with Collins St, Waipawa.

'Pretty special': Hawke's Bay short film wins big overseas

The fully locally produced project is hitting festival screens around the world.

The green zig-zag of Taradale hill

No, it's not an outbreak of Manawatū Turbos support in enemy territory.

Napier could get its first community board as part of council’s local elections shake up

Five options, all with Māori ward councillors, are also up for debate.

Too dirty to see the doctor: Crowdfunding charity helps raise money for mobile laundries

Crowdfunding charity 10x10 uses Dragon's Den model to combat 'fundraising fatigue'.

Night chills beginning to be felt after record-breaking April

The winter chill is in the air overnight, but the settled days will continue.

One of NZ's oldest newspapers closing, latest in string of media shutdowns

The community title, with 11 staff, has fallen victim to tough economic times.

'Very difficult decision': Wairoa Star to close after more than 100 years

The northern Hawke's Bay newspaper has been printed for more than 100 years.

Dozens of two-storey homes ‘not in keeping with design of neighbouring streets’

Havelock North development hits a snag as 36 submitters voice concerns.

Chris Pollock helps combat Hawke's Bay refs shortage

The high-performance referee manager gets in a club footy game.