Much-lauded restart of Napier-Wairoa rail line ran for only a week
$6.2 million rail investment stopped in its tracks.
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'It was a surprise': Local council CEO quits, citing Covid-19 impact on Christchurch family
Steven May moved from Christchurch to Wairoa to take up the role of CEO in early 2018
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
Lotto Powerball: Christchurch winner scores $10.5 million
Tonight's luckiest South Islander bought their ticket at Bishopdale New World.
Water funding of $50m to flow after Hawke's Bay councils' agreement
Jacinda Ardern announced it just six weeks ago. HB councils have already seized on it
Hawke's Bay set for a decent weekend weather-wise
The biggest gust of wind in the region on Friday was recorded at Cape Kidnappers (70km/h).
Gales, heavy rain - severe weather warning for NZ this week
Rain will hit the country from Tuesday and see out the week.
PGF cash to help renovate seven community halls in Hastings District
Tabuteau said halls and sports clubs are 'incredibly important social centres'.
Jones' claim of 10,000 jobs under PGF 'disingenuous' - National
National has accused Shane Jones of gilding the lily" in regards to claims of 10000 jobs.
Mahia Peninsula's tangata whenua 'not consulted' on name receiving macron
Mahia Maori Committee on macron use: 'We don't use a macron - change it back to Mahia.'
Shear frustration: Back up of 30,000 sheep in Hawke's Bay as prolonged wet refuses to ease
Rain has kept most shearers and woolhandlers in Hawke's Bay off work for a week.
Little takes Wairoa Racing Club's case to Peters
There's been a racing club in Wairoa 141 years. Why the U-turn, says Mayor?
'A welcome first step': Govt gives Hawke's Bay councils water hope
$50m won't fix every Hawke's Bay water problem - not even close.
Warm days, cold nights: Hastings to fall to freezing over weekend
It'll be zero degrees Celsius overnight in Hastings.
Local Focus: Napier electorate explained
Nash faces his third National rookie for Napier. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Wairoa roads flood as 95mm of rain falls in 24 hours
Rainfall has been above average in Hawke's Bay for the month of June.
'Cherished' 4-year-old laid to rest after trailer accident
The little girl will be farewelled by loved ones in Tuai today.
Child dies after trailer toppled on to them in Hawke's Bay
The child died when a trailer they were playing on toppled over.
Rocket Lab needs perfect first shot for Thursday launch
Could it be one of the clearest views since the first launch more than three years ago?
'Same old gravy train': Hawke's Bay iwi chief's scathing attack on water policy
Council says it has no choice but to pick which water bodies are the most 'outstanding'.
Drug ring lost $250,000 in burglary, then got raided by police
Gang had high hopes for Sarah Megan Gambirazzi's Haumoana home. But cops were watching.
More than 1400 in Hawke's Bay apply for unemployment benefit in a month
744 more people jobless in Hastings during peak picking shows "true impact" of lockdown.
When level 4 ends, the beach will be pretty inviting in Hawke's Bay
The region has a sunny and fine week ahead.
Police help move on 'arrogant' Māhia visitors
Visitors are not welcome right now in Māhia and action will be taken to stop them.
Local Focus: Wairoa forestry 'scaring the hell out of this community'
Wairoa's forestry fear. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Wairoa forestry 'scaring the hell out of this community'
Wairoa's forestry fear. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The European billionaire and his forestry 'hobby'
Wolfgang Leitner said he has a personal interest in sustainable forestry and farming.
Drop in the bucket: Drought discussions step up in Hawke's Bay
"The pulse is very weak": The wait for significant rain continues for most.
SH2 upgrade aims: Deliver safer road and protect pa site
Road work around culturally significant sites near Tangoio will be monitored.
Local Focus: East Coast Farming Expo a 'boutique' experience
The East Coast Farming Expo's fifth event. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Eastside expo a 'boutique' experience
The East Coast Farming Expo's fifth event. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Wairoa driver with loaded gun and meth arrested
Officers found a loaded .22 pistol and methamphetamine in a motorist's possession.
Wind and heat create havoc in the Bay: flights cancelled, trampoline stops traffic in Napier, fires sparked
Temperatures reached as high as 34 degrees around Hawke's Bay.