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Consent granted: Napier-Wairoa highway realignment could start early next year
It's the most costly job ever planned on Hawke's Bay roads, but it's a vital lifeline.
Residents protest at rates on cyclone-affected lands
Wairoa residents see property values halved, yet face higher rates.
The mountain ahead: Fight to buy back Kahurānaki maunga starts by climbing it
Hīkoi to Kahūranaki aims to show it's 'possible to reclaim whenua, one maunga at a time'.
One man’s years-long quest to rid Mahia of rubbish: ‘We can all help - we just need to start’
David Waihaki removed four tonnes of rubbish from Mahia in 18 months.
Region protected by ranges: Why Hawke’s Bay is missing the rain
Hawke's Bay dodges wet weather, enjoying better conditions this weekend.
Tapuae mentor to coach Poverty Bay in Heartland Rugby
He coached Tapuae unbeaten to win the Poverty Bay title last year.
Wairoa’s McNabbs gear up for Pork Pie Run, raise $38k for KidsCan
'Real celebration': Mini fans' charity drive raises thousands for KidsCan
‘Bring the world’: Sisters have a vision for Napier beauty event
Raising eyebrows - Renee and Miriam Sciascia want to elevate beauty professionals.
Selling stations: Farm developer on why he's moving on from his 'happy place'
'I feel like that place needs to go now to someone who can take it to the next level.'
Hastings racecourse redevelopment plans coming in ‘next few weeks’
It's now six months since the one slip that stopped racing in Hastings.
Hot water issues causes another weeks-long closure of Mōrere Hot Springs
The natural saltwater hot springs had only reopened three months earlier after two years.
Wairoa’s updated flood plan protects more homes and Māori land, showgrounds still to go
The Government contributed $70 million for Wairoa’s flood protection.
‘Complete lack of understanding’: Govt's online casinos plan threatens sports funding
If you depend on gambling for funding, it creates a 'perverse incentive', Minister says.
‘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.
‘Cowardice’: Mayor condemns shooting into packed local pub
'Shooting at a tavern not knowing where that projectile will end up just beggars belief.'
Bullets fired into packed rural pub near Wairoa, police investigate gang links
Police are searching for a white hatchback seen in the area before the shooting.
School transforming their 'chicken and chips kids' with healthier lunches
'This programme has been awesome in introducing new tastes and textures.'
In search of a new home: The creepy crawlies moving south from Auckland
Huntsman spiders are not the only insects establishing themselves in new parts of NZ.
Mayor encourages public protest at Napier Health Centre over overnight health care
Over 100 signed a health services 'Buller Declaration', and the mayor urged them to rally.
‘Limb-it-less’ combo conquer IronmanNZ with ‘pig-headed determination’
A Bay woman has helped her friend become the first female amputee to complete IronmanNZ.
Police confirm no suspicion in Wairoa man’s death
Emergency services found him unresponsive on March 5 in Wairoa.
A life spent 'going towards things that everybody else is running away from'
Te Arohanui Cook is the first woman in a leadership role in brigade’s 110-year history.
'Not the time for pitching visionary projects': Councils suggest a strategic regional deal with Govt
The Cabinet plans to decide in May the first regions to progress.
‘Top bloke’: Family mourn 73yo grandfather after ‘unexplained’ death
Tributes are being paid to the 'popular guy' who 'will be sorely missed'.
Death in Wairoa: Police treat case as unexplained
Emergency services found him unresponsive on Lucknow St at about 4pm.
‘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.
'Broke down with happiness': A 30m cliff fall, a dog left behind, and a heart-warming rescue
His German Shepherd Bee was 'all he was worried about as soon as he got in the chopper'.