Rates shake-up: Nearly 90 per cent of submitters oppose HBRC proposal
A proposal which will hit the pockets of homeowners receives heavy opposition.
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'People make mistakes': Plea for drivers to slow down after 9 crash deaths in 9 weeks
There are many factors behind a spike in fatalities, police say.
Cyclone Gabrielle events remembered across Central Hawke's Bay
The occasion was marked by the planting of a kōwhai tree.
Chorus stretches Hastings’ urban-rural fibre network
Broadband fibre is being extended in HB, with 731 more homes and premises to gain access.
Bay's Beamish tackles 1500m at world indoor champs
New Zealand will have a record eight athletes in Glasgow.
Palmy to host forward-thinking primary sector conference
E Tipu is organised by Christchurch-based company Boma.
'Been a long time coming': Art Deco Festival has Hawke's Bay buzzing after years-long hiatus
The Sound Shell looked like a scene out of kid-as-gangsters classic movie Bugsy Malone.
'It’s gone from zero to 100': Family pie store a hit in small town
From farmers' markets to owning an Ōtāne attraction.
Police response during Cyclone Gabrielle in Central Hawke's Bay commended
“The entire police team came together on February 14 and the following days."
Tararua district wind farm proposals putting the wind up locals
There are two proposals in the wind for windfarms in the Tararua District.
Tararua District draft strategy raises a few questions
Changes in zoning are proposed in the strategy.
Play review: Glorious discussion after engaging show
The cast offered up a sincerity that we the audience believed in.
Two highways between Napier and Hastings to have disruptions in February
It's the height of the road maintenance and construction season.
Two Tararua veterans play in over 70s national cricket tournament
Numbers are growing in veterans cricket.
'Fantastic result': Two youths arrested after store in Napier break-in
Police say two youths leapt over the counter and stole items before running away.
Wyn Drabble: Memories of simpler days
A spam caller made over 202 million spam calls in one year.
Can anyone help provide a copy of this couple’s photo?
A better copy is required for a burial stone.
'Like the icing on the cake' - Hammered by a wet year and then came Cyclone Gabrielle
Rebecca Greaves has found a way to cope with the impact of last year's cyclone.
Cyclone Gabrielle - effects still felt in Central Hawke's Bay
The rebuilding work - both physical and emotional - is ongoing.
Four Square Mahora owners go from chopper rescue to supermarket success
Four Square Mahora is thriving a year after its owner was airlifted off her roof.
Kmart robber was asked for receipt - so he pulled out a knife
“Do you want me to use this on you?” Satwinder Singh asked the employee.
'Gobsmacked': Lotto winners' sleepless night after $8.3m Lotto win
The husband says he was 'gob-smacked' and describes the win as 'mind-boggling'.
'The aroha, the manaaki, and the wairua': Thousands turn out to commemorate Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's Bay
Emotions and community spirit were strong as people from all over came together.
Expect some great Bay weather for this weekend's Art Deco Festival
Hot temperatures and sunshine for Art Deco this weekend.
Olympic Games still in sights: Sprinter Georgia Hulls makes dash for Paris
The Hawke's Bay sprinter's goal is 22.57s for 200 metres.
Jan Preston next talented performer at Small Hall Sessions
Preston formed Coup D’Etat which had a hit single with Dr I Like Your Medicine.
‘Really busy’: Napier florist enjoys surge in Valentine’s Day sales this year
Demand for flowers this Valentine's Day has been extremely high.
Four Hawke’s Bay artists to receive financial windfall
Gwen Malden Te Matau-a-Māui Contemporary Art Commissions is a new biennial programme.
How we're remembering the anniversary of the cyclone
Commemorations in Hawke's Bay honour those who lost loved ones and livelihoods.
'Hero phase': Mental health fallout from cyclone to be felt for years
'What is most important is to keep that strong sense of community.'
The scale of it all: Lessons learned from the Red Cross NZ Disaster Relief Fund
The scale of the disaster took the Red Cross team by surprise.
Review: Festival Opera’s Romeo and Juliet an unforgettable experience
One of the joys was seeing young opera performers supporting professionals.