Talking Point: Should Tainui Reserve mountain bike track still be open?
The sport is one of the highest-risk activities there is.
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Orchard housing: Hastings council votes to free up rules
One apple grower says it's a good change, but the timing is "tenuous".
No playdough or water play: ECE centres prepare for alert level 3
Hawke's Bay ECE centre prohibits messy play activities ahead of easing of lockdown.
Watch: Hastings neighbourhood's kanikani in lockdown
Neighbours shared a dance from the safety of their own bubbles.
First snow, then rainbows, now 25C days: Hawke's Bay's autumnal week
Next week sees winds gather pace, as temperatures continue to fall.
Wattie's hires 100 in four days
Electricians, mechanical engineers, process operators and cooks all take on temp roles.
'I'm glad I'm in here': Hastings retirement village residents keep spirits high
Jigsaws, reading, sewing, even drink shouts - life's not all bad for these older people.
Principals worry: Can 'voluntary' schooling at alert level three work?
Principals have serious concerns about how 'voluntary' schooling will work.
Plea for water fix: Hawke's Bay mayors ask for $314m from Govt
If approved, it could generate 490 construction sector jobs in region.
Prominent screenwriter and playwright dies
Parker was named a Laureate by the Arts Foundation in 2010.
Local Focus: Toitoi's mauri stone and Jacinda's crush on Hawke's Bay
A Toitoi ceremony revealed Jacinda's crush on HB. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Toitoi's mauri stone and Jacinda's crush on Hawke's Bay
A Toitoi ceremony revealed Jacinda's crush on HB. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
It's going to be a windy week in Hawke's Bay
It's going to be a windy week - but it looks more promising heading towards the weekend.
Stay home: Mahia community fuming as travellers arrive at hotspot, mayor says
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little says Mahia is not a place to visit this holiday weekend.
Police deliver present for woman spending 70th birthday alone
Police officers have brightened up a woman's day with a special lockdown delivery.
Power bill cuts for Napier, Hastings, Rotorua and Taupō
Electricity price drop for Unison Network. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Covid-19 brings new regime to Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay Civil Defence & Emergency Management Committee Chairman Rick Barker says we should live in a bubble and be kind. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'He wanted to live': How a starving kiwi chick came back from the brink
Clifford weighed 156 grams, around half the weight a chick his age should be.
'A couple of handfuls' of kids at school
Most schools seem to be well prepared with home learning plans.
Child's play: 37 playgrounds in one week
"Very patient granny" takes kids to dozens of playgrounds in three days.
How can we mark Anzac Day safely? RSAs ponder options
All Anzac Day services have been cancelled.
Moko Kauae exhibition opens at Hastings art gallery
Works are not for sale. "It was never about making money."
Black Cap offers non-contact deliveries
Black Caps' Blair Tickner spawns idea from mother Jenny living in Gold Coast, Australia.
Native plants instead of sprays
Villa Maria is trialling under-vine natives. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
First Napier KiwiBuild owners start moving in
Former state housing site was vacant for more than six years, until KiwiBuild came along.
10 (maybe even more) reasons why Hawke's Bay rocks
Ten (maybe even more) reasons why you HAVE to come to Hawke's Bay.
Swimming: Bay's Aquahawks rule at junior festival
Four national records set by Aquahawks swimmers.
'Essential' Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market to stay open, with strict restrictions
Rules are being put in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
He complained the road was a fatality waiting to happen. Then it happened
In places, State Highway 5 isn't just unforgiving, it's "absolute garbage", truckie says.
Check out Sunday markets, or pet first aid courses
There's plenty to do in Hawke's Bay this weekend.
International first-comers to Horse of the Year eager to return
For Chloe Woodley, 17, from England she is competing at the event for the first time.
Youth Council selected, giving voice to different ideas
The youth councillors have a range of issues they want to tackle.
Midnight Camberley carjacking: Offenders flee through Havelock North
Police spotted stolen car but had to abandon pursuit.
Missing Hastings family spotted at Whangarei supermarket two weeks ago
Checkout operator said she recognised the daughter and all appeared 'normal'.