Napier council leads way in new Māori wards review
New legislation passed on Tuesday means some quick decisions have to be made by councils.
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'No brainer': Hawke's Bay councils exploring joint water services model
The talks pick up from previous joint work in 2019.
Person killed in Waimamaku accident may have been struck by a vehicle, police say
One person killed after Waimamaku road accident
Family recipe wins over pie judges
'My son asked me for three years to make it into a pie.'
'Heartbreaking': Children no safer today than when Malachi Subecz was brutally murdered
'We need to have done everything we can, and at the moment we can't say we're doing that.'
Dramatic Polson Banner rugby finish as big schools clash in Napier
The Polson Banner match was a draw - but there were 21 other matches being played as well.
Can-guessing competition set to aid food bank
Have a guess - how many food cans are in the shopping trolley?
Climate chief rubbishes claims farmers need to wait for tech
'There are already known practices in agriculture that can reduce GHG emissions.'
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Four injured, two seriously, in Napier crash
Four people were injured in the Thursday crash, two seriously and two with minor injuries.
11th person denies murdering Tauranga father ahead of trial
A jury trial is set for early September.
Whangārei school ex-chair remembered as 'the kindest man on earth'
"...We as a community wish to send our deepest love and support to his whanau..."
From budget advice to Foodbank for Gloria Corkill
Gloria Corkill has clocked up nearly half a century of service for her community.
Two workers on collapsed Transpower pylon had ‘no formal training’
Almost 100,000 people - and businesses - were left without power on June 20.
Alyxes and Chloe found safe and well
The two girls were reported missing by their families.
Opinion: Science needed to solve milky-fleshed snapper syndrome
OPINION: Let’s face it - nobody wants to be catching sick fish.
Farming sector 'red tape' review: Govt releases terms of reference
'The current process is like being in the ice cream queue behind a family of 13.'
The Bay athletes bringing medals home: Hayden Wilde wins silver at Olympics
Plus, when to watch some of the Bay of Plenty athletes in Paris.
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Wilde eyeing greater tests - and complete Olympic medal set
The battle between Hayden Wilde and Alex Yee for triathlon supremacy may soon be paused.
$260 coming to the pockets of power consumers in Hawke's Bay
It's a $20 increase from last year's dividend.
Innovative after school programme helps youth tackle the big issues
Anywhere between 60 and 90 kids come through the programme every week.
Mystery cruise for petrolheads
Te Awamutu Rod & Custom Club inaugural Monthly Mystery Breakfast Run.
Loving Arms reach out to 5000 families in 10 years
After a decade, Loving Arms founder steps down from leadership position.
'It’s like Weet-Bix': Inside seven-time councillor's winning campaign strategy
He only has 25 Facebook followers and didn't pay for sponsored posts. He won by 1894 votes
'You have robbed me of my safe place': 'Sick' prowler caught peeping on camera revealed
Joshua Williams left a solo mum a note saying: 'Hey cute. What’s your number'.
Lotto luck for Waikato players
Last night’s $30 million Lotto Powerball jackpot has rolled over and will be $33m.
Silver medallist Hayden Wilde receives a royal rap from King Tūheitia in Paris
Tūheitia has arrived to support New Zealand athletes.
Hero Hotham: Hamilton Boys' First XV coach heading to Hong Kong
Nigel Hotham will head to Hong Kong for a coaching role.
Owner's advice to dirt bikes thieves targeting his store - don't bother
Bikes have security features that mean they cannot be started without Yamaha activation.
'It is a treasure': Prolonged closure of hot springs
Supply chain issues and poor weather continue to plague the septic system replacement.
Veteran boxers step up for charity event
Boxing is not so much about punching people as being a better person, Riki says.
'Dirty water': Kiwifruit orchard earthworks contaminate stream
Three Bay of Plenty companies have been fined for earthwork consent breaches.
Solid work done to clean city beaches of wood debris washed in by storm
Contractors have made considerable progress with the debris clean-up on the city beaches.
Prowler caught on camera sentenced
A Rotorua man has been sentenced to community detention after admitting prowling around outside a solo mother's house while doing an indecent act.