Hawke's Bay flood projects get faster consenting process
Streamlined consenting would only be available to applications lodged by councils.
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Gay Edgecombe - much beloved thespian and community icon dies
Gay Edgecombe - Amazing actress and director passes away at almost 90
Jaques family's construction legacy ends with death of Don Jaques
The Jaques family came to New Zealand in the late 19th century.
Pōrana the kiwi released into the wilds of Pūkaha
The kiwi was given the Māori name for Poland last year.
Plan to use 350,000 cubic metres of cyclone silt for Napier housing
The council says the proposal is a 'win-win', but there are some health concerns.
Streets reopen in Napier after initial report of firearm
Inquiries into the incident remain ongoing.
'Like a phonebook': Residents creating community directory to help emergency communication
A group of women have set out to connect the RD9 District via a community directory.
Hawke's Bay home to Lotto winners
The top prize rolled over to a $50m must-be-won draw on Saturday.
Electrical fire signals importance of working smoke alarms, escape plan
Napier firefighters warn homeowners to brush up on fire safety after electrical fire.
Pirate out to halt Taradale's club rugby charge after stunning comeback
'Our boys showed massive resilience to overcome that and win in the dying minutes.'
Dark delight: Heathers: The Musical is loud and witty
The audience jumped from roaring laughter to hand-over-mouth shock.
Dannevirke farmer wins title at NZ dog trial champs on final run before dog’s retirement
One man and his dog from Dannevirke take home a special win from NZ dog trial champs.
Central Hawke’s Bay residents feel ‘ripped off’ by fuel prices
Andrew Northe says 91 prices are consistently 30c/l higher than in neighbouring Hastings.
'Weird vibe': Journalist banned from Napier cafe after overstaying welcome
OPINION: How can a cafe customer be wooed and then shooed?
Youth crime: A teen robber’s two-year trail of $190k mayhem revealed
Teenagers netted $140,000 of watches, rings and medallions in 45-second raid.
Boy with chronic lung issues scales Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Priests were called to Aiden's bedside. Now he wants to give back to those who helped him.
'Womb-to-tomb learning': Pioneering Māori-immersion school gets multimillion dollar new campus
Many of the staff of this first-of-its-kind immersion school also attended it as kids.
‘No flies on the meat’: Havelock North butcher’s impressive claim
This would not have been an easy task, with the meat hanging outside during summer.
Nick Stewart: Luck, long-term success two different things
We can’t control the ups and downs of financial markets.
A season-defining moment as Hawks win again in the south
NBL playoff hopes get a big boost with a dramatic come-from-behind one-point win.
Hawke's Bay Matariki beach fires to go ahead; organisers want rest of NZ to participate
Last year it stretched for 60km. Could this year's fires reach around the country?
Windy days and warmer than average weather for Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay is set to see some gusty conditions early next week.
Some of the Bay's best voices heading onstage for Waipawa M&D's Little Shop of Horrors
"Doo-wop meets rock’n’roll, meets early Motown ..."
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Hastings Common Room bar broken into
A door was broken into and the cash register was torn through.
A New Zealand soldier and a ‘remarkably refined’ young woman
Leo was invalided to England with trench fever in May 1918
Bay owners share in success of in-form Matamata stable
A round-up of the week's racing.
Here’s looking at you: What the Eagle helped with during its stint in Hawke’s Bay
The Eagle helicopter monitored fleeing drivers, and went visiting as well.
Black Cap and wife returning to NZ after her cancer diagnosis
The couple only arrived in the UK a few weeks before the diagnosis.
New World worker's focus on people and pastry leads to longstanding career
Judy Brown says her 30 years at the Dannevirke supermarket 'didn't feel that long'.
Students developing free app to overcome barriers to drivers licence learning
Six year 12 Sacred Heart College business students want to help others get behind wheel.
Mum couldn't recognise her own children before mid-life epilepsy diagnosis
When Antoinette's symptoms began at 42 she feared early dementia.
'On the same page': Simeon Brown meets with Bay mayors over budget funding
Hawke's Bay is getting a roading repair boost, but questions remain on the big projects.
Dannevirke Market has variety of sources and opportunities
There was plenty for visitors to see and buy.