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Council adopts new blueprint for district’s sustainable future
"Our revitalised District Plan takes our role as guardians of our environment seriously."
A stitch in time helps cyclone victims
Marilyn has been donated half a dozen quilts and some slippers for cyclone victims
Hawke’s Bay Airport celebrates Biodiversity Week
Hawke’s Bay Airport is inviting kids to the terminal as part of Biodiversity Week
Country rugby in Hawke’s Bay is bouncing back
The Central Hawke's Bay sub-union rugby team has five games this year.
Warriors v Broncos: Big league party crashes Hawke’s Bay’s home of rugby
McLean Park was once the home of rugby league. It felt like it again today.
Road to Wairoa opens late for footy fans
Normally open 5am-9pm the highway will stay open till midnight for footy traffic
Babe I hate to go
Reporter Brenda Vowden has been made redundant after 15 years so saying her farewells
High-flying couple celebrate 76th wedding anniversary
Lew and Doreen Day are celebrating their 76th anniversary of a marriage full of adventure.
Racing: Papa Surf a deserved winner for passionate Hawke’s Bay owner-breeder
Papa Surf’s maiden win provided his Hastings part-owner with a silver lining.
Car stolen from 90yo’s Napier home twice in three days
The first strange knock was by police, the second was a neighbour at the door after 2am.
Omahu School kids excited about special surprise delivery
Thermals for Children kicks off deliveries with Ōmahu students at Irongate School.
Kiwi treatment by DoC, conservation sanctuary under investigation
An investigation has begun over whether kiwi have been mistreated here at home.
Nick Stewart: Property in 2023 - pain or gain?
When the housing bubble pops, things go downhill fast.
Local Focus: Sowing the seeds of love
Hundreds of ‘bucket gardens’ are being given away to rebuild cyclone-affected gardens.
'Hypocrisy': Environment Ministry boss flies to Wellington once a week
The ministry has come under fire again for its air travel emissions.
Gala dinner to aid cyclone relief
A gala dinner is being held at the Old Church to raise money for cyclone relief
Celebrating five decades of trading fairly
Trade Aid has been in NZ 50 years and Napier shop celebrating with a volunteers' lunch.
'It's the economy, stupid'
Opinion: The Budget did one smart thing - it targeted women.
'You can’t die and let him not have a dad': The tiny tree branches that saved Rikki Reed's life
For nearly six hours, rapids from a huge flood buffeted Rikki Reed.
Bilingual signage in Hastings divides netizens
What they really think: Public's response to te reo being added to Hastings road signs.
Kerry Worsnop: Still no reply to failed 111 cyclone calls
Opinion: A voice for the rural sector asks how a nation could shrug and move on.
New Napier mapping shows growing coastal flood risk
Climate change and rising sea levels will spark severe floods.
Broncos visit a treat for Eskdale School kids
The kids have been doing it tough, so the NRL stars were prepared to go the extra mile.
Mitre 10 Sports Park to get 300 new car parks, new exit
Parking at the popular facility can be chaotic at times.
A rāhui has been placed over Te Āpiti - Manawatū Gorge walking track after a sudden death
A person died on the track yesterday.
Bound for the bulldozer? Interest in moving free two-storey villa tumbles
Talks with more than 30 people who wanted a free Tudor-style villa have come to nought.
'Godfather' of New Zealand sidecar racing dies
He was a meticulous planner who collected 10 titles.
‘An incredible privilege:’ Legend of Okatia told in new book and music
A local kaumātua played a part in the retelling of a local legend.
Sporting icons swing into Hawke’s Bay Foundation’s cyclone relief dinner
$70,000 was raised, and a Hawke's Bay golf team even took out the big prize.
Formula 1: Focus on Monaco after Imola race postponed
Monday morning in NZ will be petrolhead heaven for TV viewers.
CAN holds exhibition of artists from this year’s regional Art Guide
In June CAN will be hosting an exhibition of artists from this year’s regional Art Guide.