How a new stopbank will protect Waiohiki from future floods
The new stopbank will run from Redclyffe Bridge to Napier Golf Course.
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On The Up: Lower Kingsgate Reserve reopens after repairs from Cyclone Gabrielle
Five footbridges were repaired, and a culvert was replaced during restoration.
Operation Sphinx: How undercover officers cracked the Ariki Rigby gang-related murder
Top cop: 'I was always confident that we were going to get Mr Heremaia.'
'Have a good life': Grieving father forgives Ariki Rigby's killer
Murdered woman's family and supporters turn out in force for Napier court sentencing.
Killed over a T-shirt: Gang member to be sentenced for hammer murder of teen
Heremaia killed the 18-year-old with two hammer blows to the head in 2022
'Architecturally positive': Demolitions begin for new hotel for Havelock North CBD
'It does take a few months to do this, but the end product’s going to be great.'
Ariki Rigby’s killer under protective custody after jailhouse ‘hit’ put out on him
Ariki Rigby's murderer says inmates make serious threats of physical violence towards him.
Rugby: Rookie Magpie gets Under-20s NZ call-up
Will Cole came from Wairarapa to Hawke's Bay to play premier rugby.
On The Up: ‘Life was passing us by’ - why couple chose to sail the world
They sold or gave away nearly everything they owned, packed their car and moved aboard.
'Crouch, touch, hold’ before engaging with US: Hawke’s Bay industry wary of tariff scrum
Hawke’s Bay exports in 2023 were valued at $3.23 billion, 31% of its GDP.
‘Get gone’: Key advice for Hawke’s Bay in quake and tsunami threat
The Hikurangi Subduction Zone could trigger a tsunami within minutes of a quake.
Havelock North dominate for first win of season
Havelock North defeated MAC 77-3 at Flaxmere Park.
Architectural brilliance: Hawke’s Bay projects vying for awards
Commercial, educational, hospitality, housing, interior and public architecture honoured.
‘The Giant’: Unique Havelock North arts and crafts home on market
The Havelock gem is a historic nod to a simpler, traditional cottage style.
The rise of the underground food economy
Hospitality NZ says informal food businesses are being emboldened by social media reach,.
Village evolution: Centre of Havelock North's future to be decided
Council wants to know how to grow Havelock North, while keeping its 'unique character'.
Car wreck left on Havelock North hill for months: ‘Someone will get squashed’
The hatchback came off the road coming down the peak on December 20, 2024.
‘Something to keep an eye on’: Heavy rain watch for Wairoa
Wairoa and northern Hawke's Bay are under a heavy rain watch from 8am Thursday.
‘Shockingly bad’: Closed post boxes 'overflowing' with mail
Vandals have ripped off the signs showing the boxes are closed, NZ Post says.
‘Escaping the hood’: He wanted to be a gangster - then he went to a comedy show
'You can come from humble beginnings and grow up poor - you can still make it out.'
Love at first meatball: 'There was chemistry across the bakery'
'As we were both quite young some of the conversations were a bit raunchy.'
Blood moon to grace Hawke’s Bay skies during Friday’s lunar eclipse
The total eclipse will happen between 8pm and 8.30pm, ending at 11pm.
School giving most of its 'inedible' lunches to a pig called Crackles
Critics of the school say it should invest in some salt and pepper to make them tastier.
Ben Elton brings new show to Napier 'exploring the outer limits of human idiocy'
The comedian tackles the pitfalls of AI and human stupidity.
'Best of the Bay': Hawke’s Bay couple spot gap in market for premium gift boxes
'We just want to make it easier for everyone to experience the best of Hawke’s Bay.'
Gene technology bill: Hawke’s Bay apple CEO says it’s needed, but critics remain
'The only way we are going to continue to compete globally is through innovation.'
Green-belt soils among NZ’s best but becoming ‘near impossible to farm’ – landowner
The Strawberry Patch business is closing – should a retirement village take its place?
‘First taste of autumn’: Storm approaching Hawke's Bay could bring hail, MetService warns
MetService issued a 12-hour heavy rain watch for Wairoa from 9pm Tuesday.
’Pattern of behaviour': Hastings council chided for stream and dam maintenance failures
Report delves into problems after Jessica Maxwell complained to the Ombudsman.
Health NZ pays close to $900k for voluntary redundancies in one region
The PSA argues health cuts are risking patients' lives and should be stopped.
Hawke’s Bay Hospital receives $28.3m for new 28-bed unit
The new unit aims to improve patient flow and reduce ED wait times.
'She deserved better': Ariki Rigby was murdered for wearing Mongrel Mob T-shirt
Family say they will make a 'whole lot of noise' at sentencing of murderer Jimmy Heremaia.
Honouring Mason's legacy: Taking on a 50cc scooter ride from Napier to Wellington for a departed mate
'Mason was the type of guy who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.'
Shopper trespassed from New World supermarket after taking photos of blocked fire exit
'I was followed through the store ... before they trespassed me at the checkout.'