Waimarama kaumātua says iwi upset over the Te Mata track was not the reason for the decision to remove it. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Marton contracting business finds most soil too hard to mole plough this summer

The only way to get truck trailers across is by tractor! Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Council to consider changes to district plan to recognise cultural importance Te Mata Peak

Tyler Holdsworth, 18, flies to Los Angeles today to fulfil his final wish.

The Karituwhenua Stream Reserve in Havelock North began as an erosion-control measure, but has become the best little walk in Hawke's Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A neighbourhood project is paying dividends. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

How to keep your home safe in summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

How to keep your home safe in summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Winery backs down - and will restore famous hillside to original condition.

Paragliding from Te Mata Peak and thumbing it home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Paragliding from Te Mata Peak and thumbing it home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Melody Matheson's enjoying purple patch but won't push Graffiti MH too hard.

COMMENT: You do have to despair at what the democratic system can throw up.

With close to three weeks left in the year, 18 cyclists have already killed on our roads.

The family members are starting to move around unassisted after their brush with death.

A number of Havelock North locals agree with continued chlorination.

Inquiry follows an outbreak in Havelock North last year that made a third of the town sick

Hawke's Bay has a strong auction culture. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

CBDs are coping with retail challenges. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Richard Porter was discovered on September 19, but had passed away several days before.

Tukituki candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Almost 25 per cent of Hawke's Bay's monitored swimming spots were deemed unsafe.

Hearings into the Havelock North water contamination under way

Call me old fashioned but I thought the regional council was meant to look after water.

Hastings District Council welcomes Napier Port chief into its water change programme.

Villagers' semifinals hopes dashed and flanker's 100th spoiled as Clive clean up.

Napier's rates hike of 5 per cent is council taking "the easy option" - lobby group.

Napier Old Boys Marist deliver superb performance in 59-7 thrashing of Napier Technical.

Hastings Mayor steps down for National candidacy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.