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Written warning for council employee over dead possum in drinking water reservoir

A member of the public notified NZ's water authority after the council staffer didn't.

'Hard to understand': Candidate on council's $5m water meter plan

Alison Amboy says water metering decision by council left many surprised.

Hastings quarry buys neighbouring vineyard for $3m to expand operation

The owner of the quarry says the expansion will help meet 'supply needs for the region'.

‘Give it our all’: How Napier City Rovers' season hangs on crucial matches ahead

Winning run needed for Napier City Rovers to secure National League spot.

Hawke’s Bay Magpies land another Super Rugby star for upcoming NPC campaign

The Magpies are assembling an impressive squad for the 2025 NPC season.

'100% a crisis': More than 900 women wait for specialist gynaecology care in Hawke’s Bay

'Doctors aren’t even referring because they’re like, ‘you’re not going to get seen’.'

‘He’s smooth. He’s a practised thief’: Former club CEO had a secret criminal past

A criminal history check came up clean because Robert Don had changed his name.

One lane reopens after diesel spill on Napier-Taupō road

Road cleaning crews are dealing with the spillage near the Harapaki wind farm.

'Very technical': Moto trials in the mud a blast of fun

Top moto trial riders competed in mud and rain across 24 stages over two days near Napier.

Stephen Hoyle to swap NZ amateur league football for pro A-League

The A-League job is the next step in the Kiwi footballer's career as a head coach.

Asterisks, footnotes and claims of 'weasel words': Inside the battle for region's housing future

The plan is years in the making, but now it's reached a cross-council 'standoff'.

From the theatre to a line mechanic: Hastings woman aims to inspire women into electrical trade

'They just treat me like "one of the guys" but still realise I have different strengths.'

'Potential to cause fatal accidents': Close to 1km of copper cabling stolen

Railway core cables are responsible for transmitting power and signals to trains.

How a new form of erosion protection could save Te Awanga's shoreline

Council funded the Ecoreef project, costing an estimated $800,000.

Two sisters started a club rugby team to honour their late parents - and won the title

On The Up: 'We just hugged and cried and knew our parents would be proud.'

Motel generation ends: Just 24 families in region still using them for emergency housing

It's made finding accommodation cheaper, but some single people are 'sleeping on streets'.

Rebuild of bridge destroyed by cyclone comes in millions under budget

The new crossing is higher and longer than the original.

On The Up: Hawke’s Bay Cancer Society opens retreat for free therapy sessions

Patients can access up to six free one-hour sessions at the retreat.