Hawke’s Bay Regional councillor calls for Civil Defence Joint Committee to resign
Neil Kirton says Hawke's Bay Civil Defence has 'lost its social licence'.
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The slow road to the Civil Defence review
The terms of reference for the Cyclone Gabrielle response review are still a month away.
The day of the Texans: Napier Tech Old Boys bag two rugby titles
Both the Premier men's rugby first round and the women's championship were decided.
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.
Ākina Gallery hosts Nephi Tupaea’s first solo art show
Nephi Tupaea will be ĀKINA Gallery's last exhibition artist in its physical gallery space.
‘Cup final mentality’: Month of ‘must win’ matches facing Napier City Rovers
Huge four weeks facing the football club as they eye a National League spot.
Third time lucky: McAnulty on being latest Hawke’s Bay cyclone recovery minister
Hawke's Bay has had three cyclone recovery ministers in as many months since Gabrielle.
Deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni excited about Hawke's Bay's future trades jobs
The Deputy Prime Minister met building academy students working on homes for Kāinga Ora.
Warriors flying the flag for Hawke's Bay
'It pulls on the heartstrings when people go through what they went through.'
Local Focus: Where to live after losing everything?
For many impacted by the cyclone, the best accommodation option has been family.
Census makes final push for Māori and Pasifika stragglers with Warriors tickets and kai vouchers
Thousands of notices have gone to Census defaulters warning of fines.
Hastings council set to add te reo Māori translations to 20 new directional road signs
New directional road signs will include te reo Māori translations.
Mayoral relief funds directed to 'high-impact' parts of Hastings
“I think it shows that we’re an empathetic district and community.”
$280k fine after man’s hand caught in meat cutter in workplace accident
The company was fined $280,000 and ordered to pay $48,000 to the injured worker.
Budget 2023: $6b resilience plan to future-proof cyclone-hit infrastructure
It follows the near $1b announced by Finance Minister Grant Robertson on Sunday.
$2.4m to fix Splash Planet, entry price to rise
Hastings District Council will upgrade the tourist attraction ahead of summer re-opening.
Cyclone-hit homeowners respond to $100m to improve stopbanks
'It is just a matter of feeling safe': Flood victim's unanswered questions.
Sacked Minister's texts to Police Commissioner contradicted PM’s comments on cyclone crime
The message was released to the Herald under the Official Information Act.
Turf wars: Why cup-winning footballer won’t play on artificial grass
Central League side is without their key defender due to the artificial grass surface.
Sliding into success? Council-provided Splash Planet becomes temporary EIT classroom
Students still unable to use the flooded Taradale campus instead use community venues.
RIP Bruce Robertson, Hawke's Bay rugby legend
The All Blacks great was back in Hawke's Bay in 2017 to join the HBHS wall of fame.
Free Hawke’s Bay variety show aims to bring joy
A free variety show featuring Suzy Cato will tour Napier and Hastings later this month.
Hastings-trained winner on new Awapuni synthetic track
A roundup of the week's racing.
‘H Central’: The bold plan for a commercial centre in Hastings’ CBD
A new development is growing from three empty buildings, and a bar might have to make way.
Stay ‘ruthless’: Coach’s call to players as they hunt crucial wins
As football's Central League heats up, Napier City Rovers seek move up points table.
Mussel power for new North Island darts champ
James Fergusson hadn't reached a quarter-final in a ranking tournament. Now he's a winner.
‘Makes us sad’: Ariki Rigby's family say ‘incompetent policing’ saw teen's body mistaken for a sheep
Family talk out of bungled response - police say review to be carried out.
Gang member charged with running drug ring from smuggled phone in prison cell
Nine charged, including a business couple, after police sting nets haul of drugs and ammo.
Napier to get permanent St John shuttle; volunteer drivers needed
The cyclone has only highlighted the struggle for those needing to get to Hastings.
Two jewellery stores employ security guards in Hawke’s Bay after raids
Daylight heists including one in Hastings led to the measure by Michael Hill Jeweller.
Linden Singers set to perform Wintermezzo
The Linden Singers are now in their 52nd year of performing.
‘Challenge by choice’: Programme gives youths a second crack
The power of sport is one of the driving forces behind inspirational youth programme.
Ebony Lamb headlining second week of HB Music Month
HB Music Month is running throughout May, with 16 concerts in small halls across the Bay.
Hawke’s Bay-born sparky inspires others through bilingual journaling
Hira Nathan didn't think he'd get into journaling, but now he's published his own book.