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Limits for the Rates Rebate Scheme have been lifted

Changes to the rebates scheme may help those facing high rates increases.

Repairs underway for dropout north of Dannevirke

The dropout has been there for more than a year.

80 years old but oak tree felled after being deemed unsafe

A giant and old Hastings oak tree is coming down after a big crack was found in the trunk.

Hawke’s Bay new wind farm: Five months on the road to Harapaki

Turbines began to arrive at the port in March - now they're finally on the road.

Cyclone may have made it 'difficult' to engage region's population by census

Not everyone was pleased the census went ahead after the cyclone struck.

'Wahooooooo!!!!!!!!' Eskdale School rejoices after Ministry of Education reverses rebuild changes

Eskdale School has been given the news that their original rebuild plan will go ahead.

Rocket Lab CEO says Māhia is launching more rockets than Europe amid ambitious target

Rocket Lab is eyeing a big milestone involving its Hawke's Bay launch facility.

'We are all crying': Cyclone-hit Pakowhai takes its frustations to council steps

Naren Soni just wants to rebuild. His fellow Pakowhai residents are just as frustrated.

'Tasted amazing': NZ's best bacon and ham revealed

Wild Game in Hastings won both the supreme bacon award and the best ham award.

Basketball: Hawks battle the odds in Rams NBL showdown

The Rams have posted the two biggest scores against the Hawks this season.

Construction company and director to pay $96,000 for migrant worker breaches

An investigation found 42 breaches of employment law.

Abandoned Napier pups looking for new homes

Napier District Council is supporting a local dog rescue trying to rehome abandoned pups.

New payment for people displaced by floods, Cyclone Gabrielle

The interim, weekly payment will be available from September 4 through MSD.

Big win in First XV rugby for Hastings Boys' High over Rotorua

Hastings sit fourth in Super 8 after defeating Rotorua 29-24.

Cyclone recovery front of mind for Ngāti Kahungunu

Recovery and restoring the health of waterways were the focus of the annual iwi hui.

The new generation's coming for your vinyl collection - and not because they want to listen to it

Opinion: I never expected to see old records on my 12-year-old granddaughter’s wall.

Government announces plan to future-proof regions impacted by severe weather

Govt to provide support for volunteers and community workers suffering burnout.

Watch: Rocket parachutes down towards Pacific after Māhia launch

Seven satellites for various customers, including Nasa, were transported into space.