Napier's toilet flushing woes: Councillor calls for change as estuary threatened again by downpour
"We just can't go on like this. This is deja vu."
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Wairoa mayor Craig Little returns with 1000-plus majority
Wairoa's mayor Craig Little has been re-elected for a third term
'I'm so joyous, I know I worked extremely hard': Hinewai Ormsby breaks into male dominated regional council
Hawke's Bay Regional Council will have at least one Māori councillor.
Tararua's mayor 'absolutely thrilled' to be back with big majority
Tararua's mayor is back
Central Hawke's Bay District Council election results: Who's in and who's out
Election results for the Central Hawke's Bay District Council have been released.
Spirit of Napier Lions Club young achievers: The 10 students who won
Ten inspired students receive Spirit of Napier Lions Young Achievers awards.
80 beehive boxes stolen: Search for thief in Napier
Police are combing the area to find a person who stole 82 beehive boxes.
Hinewai Ormsby elected: Belford, Bailey and Wilson lose their HBRC seats, according to early results
Progress results show three Hawke's Bay Regional councillors lost their seats
Napier's new mayor: Surreal but 'I am absolutely thrilled'
Kirsten Wise has won the Napier mayoralty, beating her nearest rival by 8000 votes.
Wise romps home in Napier, four mayors are back, shock result in Flaxmere and three regional councillors dumped
A wrap up of the winners and losers in local body elections in Hawke's Bay
Penguin of the year: Finalists for the (second) biggest election in Napier announced
After more than 7000 votes, three penguins will battle it out for prestigious title.
Local Focus: Why the poor voter turnout
Why is voter turnout so low for local body elections? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Why the poor voter turnout?
Why is voter turnout so low for local body elections? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Cyclist, 80, killed in Napier crash fondly remembered for her 'aroha and laughter'
It was the 13th fatal crash to occur on Hawke's Bay roads this year.
Police 'appalled' to find meth hidden under girl, 2, in vehicle search
Cut-down rifle with ammo, 100 tabs of LSD, $2500 cash also found.
As good as it gets: The Feelers to play free concert in Napier
The group will perform all their greatest hits spanning the past 20 years.
Mat Mullany: National history curriculum a positive plan
It is with a sense of cautious optimism that our national history can be told.
Mayoral candidate fuming over election 'typos'
A Napier mayoral candidate says his campaign has been seriously compromised by typos.
Letters: Candidates fire off views ahead of election day
Water and activists dominate councillors' opinions
Hapi as! Girl makes history by being picked for Ross Shield team
Hapi has yet to decide which secondary school she will attend next year.
First cruise ship arrives as Hawke's Bay starts biggest season to date
This season is set to be a major boost for the local economy with a total of $32 million.
Holi-yay: Sunshine on way after bleak week
It's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.
Awatoto neighbour calls for speed cut after crash
A hatchback and van appear to have collided, tipping the van on its side.
Seismic shift: Hastings property prices overtake Napier
The balance of power in the Hawke's Bay property market has officially shifted.
'There could be a death': Neighbour claims basketballs could kill baby
Napier hoop saga explodes as neighbour compares basketball playing teens to "monkeys".
Tattooed diner refused entry to RSA after decade of visits
The family dined at the club's restaurant at least 3-4 times a week for many years prior.
New pool consulted on properly, says Napier City Council
Napier City Council says it consulted properly over a new Aquatic Centre.
'Robbed of their dad': Murder victim a father-of-three
The body of a man found in Bunnythorpe, near Palmerston North, has been identified.
36 flights delayed, three turned back, in air traffic radar chaos
A passenger on an Air NZ plane says he was told all flights had been grounded.
Local Focus: Crowded field for HBDHB election
The Hawke's Bay District Health Board election has a record field. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Taradale premier men help reignite cricket in Taupō
Taupō tournament provides ideal preamble to annual premier men's Twenty20 comp in Napier.
Comment | Jetstar: So long, and thanks for all the cheap flights
Winston Aldworth says Jetstar's withdrawal from the regions will hit travellers' wallets