Hastings racecourse redevelopment plans coming in ‘next few weeks’
It's now six months since the one slip that stopped racing in Hastings.
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Steve Smits-Murray appointed MSD commissioner for East Coast
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The natural saltwater hot springs had only reopened three months earlier after two years.
‘Potentially legendary’: Hawke’s Bay winemakers say vintage shaping as best in years
'Murmurs are growing that 2025 may be one of those years.'
Five injured in Hastings brawl, police seek witnesses
Some of the injuries were believed to be caused by a weapon.
Hawke’s Bay midwives’ push for whooping cough vaccine uptake has 80% success rate
There have been 65 confirmed whooping cough cases in Hawke's Bay in 2025.
Hawke’s Bay couple fear neighbouring motorway extension could endanger home
A Hawke’s Bay couple say concrete safety features need to be considered.
‘Get gone’: Key advice for Hawke’s Bay in quake and tsunami threat
The Hikurangi Subduction Zone could trigger a tsunami within minutes of a quake.
‘Flames as big as a house’: Yachtie plucked to safety as inferno engulfs boat
Rescuers came across the stricken man on a liferaft off the Hawke's Bay coast.
Havelock North dominate for first win of season
Havelock North defeated MAC 77-3 at Flaxmere Park.
Pedestrian fighting for life after being struck by vehicle, motorcyclist critical in Canterbury crash
Two people are badly injured after separate accidents in the South Island.
Why Napier council believes local focus trumps ‘ineffective’ joint climate effort
Napier City Council left the Joint Climate Action Committee after an 8/5 vote.
Architectural brilliance: Hawke’s Bay projects vying for awards
Commercial, educational, hospitality, housing, interior and public architecture honoured.
Little Black Dress set to fashion race record: John Jenkins
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The simple path to financial freedom: Nick Stewart
OPINION: One principle stands resolute: Keep It Simple, Stupid (KISS).
The small North Island town that could be surrounded by three solar farms
About 200,000 solar panels planned for the largest of the three.
‘Puppy dogs of the spider world’: Huntsman sightings increase in Napier
Experts confirmed the spider as a Huntsman, highlighting its growing presence.
Wairoa’s updated flood plan protects more homes and Māori land, showgrounds still to go
The Government contributed $70 million for Wairoa’s flood protection.
Hawke’s Bay: Kererū Gorge rebuild nears completion while Puketapu Bridge opening extended
Kererū Gorge and Puketapu Bridge rebuild projects are nearing completion.
$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.
Spotlight on trailblazing women of Hawke’s Bay: Laura Vodanovich
OPINION: Historically wāhine were rarely written into the history books.
Forget AI – meet Synonym Superman: Wyn Drabble
OPINION: 'From now you can forget artificial intelligence.'
Daughter ‘slightly horrified’ after mum buys ex-brothel
History-making Napier home snapped up for $475,000.
Concept plans for proposed $5.5m Waka Hub in Napier
The Ahuriri Waka Hub is making headway with a chosen site and concept designs approved.
Hastings CBD railway plan: Business says it's time to bring cars back
The total cost of the project will be $3.45m, with $2.8m paid by the council.
‘Horrific experience’: Canadian hockey coach admits causing crash that injured players
Her name suppression was dropped when she appeared in court in Tauranga today.
Chemical spill at transfer station near Hastings
Two people have been treated by ambulance staff for minor ailments.
Napier Port welcomes last cruise of summer season – how did it compare to previous years?
'Looking ahead to next season, around 70 cruise bookings are already confirmed.'
Central Hawke's Bay athlete into world's top 50 after three national titles in a fortnight
'I know I am more than capable of scoring 6000 points and beyond.'
Napier electorate could expand into East Coast
Public comments on the proposed boundaries can be made online.
‘End of an era’: Aching bones of landmark highway house further crippled by fire
The historic house on State Highway 2, abandoned since the late 1960s, damaged in fire.
‘24 hours of pain’: Marathon walk for cancer support
Gareth Mentzer plans to walk over 100km in 24 hours around his Mahora block.