Cost blowout on Manawatū-Tararua Highway blamed on number of factors
The original expected cost for constructing the highway was $620 million.
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Glittering occasion at fundraiser for Hearing Support
The theme for the night was all that sparkles and glitters.
Maersk offers new New Zealand-China service in Asia-Oceania container vessel upgrade
A new Northern Star container vessel service starts in Shanghai next month.
Splash Planet countdown begins as tickets go on sale
Splash Planet is ready to go for another summer of fun in Hawke's Bay.
Teen Tall Fern Pahlyss becomes an All Star
Pahlyss Hokianga, aged just 16, is the youngest to have played for the Tall Ferns.
How cops seized $2m of assets from Mongrel Mob boss before his death
Gangster had properties, classic cars, expensive Harley Davidsons and a $32,000 holiday.
'Special' opportunity to handle rare huia pair in auction
The taxidermied pair are privately owned.
Neil Paton and Brad Edwards prepare for firefighting challenge
Neil Paton and Brad Edwards prepare for firefighting challenge Championship in Nashville. Video / Michaela Gower
Napier marks 150th with own Monopoly Art Deco board
Pass go, don't collect $200 and go straight to jail with the new Napier Monopoly.
Museum curios: Eketāhuna museum’s curious find
Continuing our series on Tararua District's museums.
A bit of cricket at McLean Park this summer
A cricket season at McLean Park is coming together, with CD Stags games announced.
Author Avril Bell to discuss new book at Hastings Library
Auckland author Avril Bell will speak about her new book Becoming Tangata Tiriti.
Kapa Haka Festival, held in Tararua since 2007, hailed as ‘great success’
The performances blew away the judges and crowds of spectators.
Hawke’s Bay mayors push for higher Govt roading subsidy, warn cyclone repairs could take 20 years without it
Hawke's Bay mayors want a higher subsidy from the Government amid a $1b road recovery.
Remembering soldiers who settled after World War I near Dannevirke
More than 60 people, mostly local, attended the unveiling.
The code at the counter: How a Hastings vape store sold cigarettes for $5
An undercover agent used the code, leading to a prosecution and thousands in fines.
Teskey Brothers to make Hawke's Bay debut with one-off Black Barn show
The Hawke's Bay summer is set to get a little more soulful.
How Covid-19 derailed NZ football golden boot contender’s pro trial in Denmark
Footballer Oscar Faulds travelled around the world to trial for a pro deal. Now he's back.
Two hospitalised after serious crash on SH2 in Hastings
A helicopter was requested to respond to the scene.
Fall in love with flavour in Central Hawke's Bay
Bert is heading to Mangarara Eco Lodge in Ōtane as one of the presenters of Foodscapes.
About 30 jobs on the line at port and KiwiRail in Napier
Both Napier Port and KiwiRail are negotiating over job futures in Napier.
Mazda Demio stolen in Waipukurau turns up right where it was left
Information can be passed on via the Police non-emergency line, phone 105.
Opinion: The Government’s new vape laws won’t stop youth addiction
Opinion: In Hawke’s Bay, 10% of Year 9-13 students vape daily, and nearly 20% weekly.
Gorge Rd 'a scenic adventure for some'
Keeping our kids engaged in learning is an investment in New Zealand’s future.
Tukituki Land Care: evidence-based catchment planning project under way
The project will adopt a multi-faceted research approach.
Central Hawke’s Bay springs into action for Clean Up Week
More than 80 people collected over 16 tonnes of rubbish.
Aiming for the stars: Rehearsals ramp up for Waipawa M&D's new show
For the cast and crew it’s the product of weeks, if not months, of hard work.
'Make a big difference': Meals on Wheels needs more volunteers in Hawke's Bay
'They’re full of stories, things from their past. It's a real buzz.'
Hinewai Ormsby: Here are HB Regional Council's flood protection priorities
OPINION: Wairoa River bar work and installing river-monitoring cameras are a priority.
'Not good enough': Low-income homeowners owe council thousands after error went undiscovered for six years
Letters have been sent to hundreds of impacted ratepayers, who are now facing hefty bills.
Ōmarunui Landfill to accept 4000 tonnes of Wairoa's rubbish annually
'We’re very grateful because we found ourselves in a corner.'
1824 battle of Te Pakake Pā recognised with new highway sculpture
The sculpture symbolises the connections and partnerships that bind people together.
Tandem triathletes: Nurse's act of generosity for ex-colleague with macular degeneration
'It’s opened up the world again for me,' Rachel Black says.
Generation after generation – 90 years of Wattie's in Hawke's Bay celebrated
'Who else loves their job like this after 22 years?'