New ZealandMany Hawke’s Bay business owners under ‘severe stress’: Business leader'I don’t think I’ve ever seen people working as hard for such little return.'25 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandRacing ahead with repairs at Hastings racecourseWork on two furlongs of racetrack in Hastings is galloping along at a fast clip.23 Oct 10:03 PM
New ZealandWild HB weather: High winds, record temperature, power outages, cancellations and firesVery unsettled weather has returned, causing problems ranging from power outages to fires.23 Oct 03:22 AM
New ZealandElected and rejected: Hawke’s Bay Māori ward councillors plan to make an impact over next three years'I’m shocked and reeling that the beautiful community I know has this new undercurrent.'22 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeputy mayors chosen, last Hawke's Bay councillor wins by 8 votesElected mayors have chosen their deputies to serve alongside them.19 Oct 10:17 PM
New Zealand‘Really pleased’: Larsen takes Kaipara mayoralty after razor-thin resultFinal count gave Jonathan Larsen a 21-vote lead over closest rival Snow Tane.17 Oct 07:10 AM
New ZealandFinal results show big increase in voter turnout in Hawke's Bay, council makeups confirmedVoter turnout rose significantly during the 2025 local elections in Hawke’s Bay.17 Oct 01:57 AM
New ZealandNew agreements reached in Wairoa flood-mitigation project'Rebuild their lives': Spillway construction could start by end of year.14 Oct 11:01 PM
New ZealandTight three-way Kaipara contest could hinge on just a handful of ballotsOnly 74 votes separated the three front-runners after Saturday's 'progress' count.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Pretty rapt': Mayor Craig Little ahead but waiting on final tallyLittle poised for a fifth term and vows to focus on Wairoa’s flood protection.11 Oct 11:34 PM
New ZealandMāori wards given the boot by Hawke's Bay referendum votersWairoa will be the only one of Hawke's Bay's five councils with a Māori ward from 2028.11 Oct 05:11 AM
New ZealandWairoa election: Craig Little leading race to be mayor over his deputy Progress results put Craig Little in the box seat for another term.11 Oct 02:05 AM
New ZealandVoting venues open to the last minute, ready for high noon on SaturdayMore than 50 venues across Hawke’s Bay and Tararua are accepting votes up to the deadline.09 Oct 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEIT begins search for new boss; former CEO not in runningEIT has begun its search for a new chief executive following a tumultuous few years.08 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay voting rates well up on last local elections – so farVoter turnouts could be the highest in years – potentially driven by ward referendums.07 Oct 11:47 PM
BusinessPowerco to buy Gisborne and Wairoa's electricity distributor, Clarus to be sold to foreign firmPowerco will apply for approval of the purchase from the Overseas Investment Office.06 Oct 04:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Common sense': Law change could see third of Bay’s quake-prone buildings deemed safeBuilding owners in townships like Wairoa and Dannevirke will benefit hugely.04 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandInside Mayor School: Where new leaders learn how to run a councilFour new Hawke’s Bay mayors could head to ‘Mayor School’ after election.02 Oct 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay Airport posts record profit despite drop in passengersAirport chief Nick Flack describes the past year's financial performance as pleasing.02 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandRoss Shield success: Wairoa praised for the way it hosted tournamentThe game was rugby, but the Ross Shield tournament meant much to Wairoa.01 Oct 11:50 PM
New ZealandHastings West claim Ross Shield for first time in six yearsNapier had won for 3 years in a row. Hastings West won all 5 games this year.28 Sep 12:18 AM
New ZealandHastings records lowest voter turnout in Hawke’s Bay local elections so farWairoa leads the way on 23.7%, tripling Hastings' early response rate.26 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhat the candidates say will decide Wairoa’s future after years of stormsFour candidates are vying for the mayoralty as Wairoa heads to the polls.23 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandRoss Shield: Defending champions Napier held to first-day drawFive days of rugby to decide Hawke's Bay's representative primary schools champions.23 Sep 05:04 AM
New ZealandCollaboration and conversation: Performing Arts Exchange coming to HastingsThe two-day programme features panels, workshops, pitch sessions and networking.23 Sep 02:26 AM
New ZealandRoss Shield incoming - Wairoa is ready for its big weekFlags and decorated shop fronts are ready to welcome 132 young rugby players to Wairoa.20 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandFive badly hurt in three highway crashes in less than 24 hoursTwo people have been critically injured and another three seriously injured.18 Sep 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay electricity capacity doubles with new transformer at RedclyffeIt's designed to be resilient to a 1-in-450 years flood event.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Struggling': The small town where rates debt doubled in just one yearIndebted homeowners owed an average of $1244 to the council.16 Sep 10:53 PM
New Zealand'Destined to do something great': Nikara Ross' journey from student to mentorWairoa woman Nikara Ross is guiding youth in the NZDF after it gave her a career. 15 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Classic spring': Weekend brings strong wind watch for Hawke's BayForecasters warn gusts could reach near severe gale strength in exposed parts.12 Sep 02:18 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay local elections: Where to find orange voting binsBallot bins have been placed at supermarkets, libraries and community hubs.10 Sep 03:15 AM
New Zealand'Skin in the game': Pāmu opens Mahiwi Farm to equity partnershipsPamu unveils new plan to help create pathways to farm ownership for young farmers.09 Sep 10:40 PM
New ZealandTeen charged with the murder of Napier boyThree people now face charges relating to the Mother's Day death. 09 Sep 02:13 AM
