Power substation swamped by Cyclone Gabrielle set to be lifted 1.7 metres higher
$35m rebuild to cope with 1-in-450-year floods would be paid for out of power bills.
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The growth of Hawke's Bay's fast food alley
There's no opening date yet, but drive-thru sushi's coming to long-vacant site.
The Don of mowing on his 50 years in a proper growth industry
One man's half a century repairing and selling lawnmowers - all 20,000 of them.
'That kid was never, ever sick': Hastings teenager dies in sleep on holiday
Grieving family needs funds to bring son's body home.
Has winter come early for Hawke's Bay?
Once the cloud clears frost is set to make a more noticeable appearance.
'Getting the cows, learning lines': From a dairy hamlet to Shakespeare
A rural actor who learns lines amongst cows is set to be front stage at the Globe.
From Hawke's Bay to the world: Hastings musician makes Air NZ playlist
The song 7 Seas is now circulating in the skies.
Man who allegedly used phone to 'call mum' then sent malicious messages arrested
Women initially let the man use their phones to ‘call his mum’.
Winners are grinners as Rovers go hunting
Napier City Rovers off to a flyer in football's Central League.
'Green' firewood sold to unassuming customers; call for industry regulation
'It is up to the Government and the Environment Minister to get going on this.'
‘David and Goliath’ victory: Cheese champions beat industry giants at nationals
Craggy Range Sheep Dairy has scooped a major award.
'Close the windows': Stink from Hastings business increasing every year, neighbours say
For nearly 60 years it was bearable, neighbours say. Then the fellmongery was expanded.
'Came out the other end': One of NZ's top organic farmers on how she healed the land and herself
It took a life-changing diagnosis for Charlotte Heald to realise what she should focus on.
'A bit of banter': Competition on the maimai still high after 35 years of father-son duck shooting
'If someone does a terrible shot we let them know.'
MAC have their day in the sun, Nash Cup now Taradale's to lose
MAC put on a clinic in Flaxmere against the struggling Aotea.
Obituary: Holly Bacon stalwart had a need for speed and a great love for his family
Bay industry leader Gordon Vogtherr was once thrown in jail for racing through Italy.
'Pretty special': Hawke's Bay short film wins big overseas
The fully locally produced project is hitting festival screens around the world.
Test, fail, get a free critique: Woman giving driving lessons says she's lost 75% of her customers
Learners are using free practical driving tests to replace lessons, business says.
The battle for Hawke's Bay Tourism: Who should fund it, and what would happen if it disappeared?
Tourism businesses pay it $160k in annual membership fees, ratepayers pay a $1.5m grant.
Wanted fleeing driver stopped metres from Hastings police station
Spikes used and one man arrested after late-night chase through Hawke's Bay.
Government told heartland town's 'economic potential' undermined by roads
Council tells Government town's economic potential is "undermined" by roading network.
Asbestos found in homes being demolished after Cyclone Gabrielle, cost to balloon to over $10m
Asbestos removal began on Thursday for the first Category 3 home to be demolished.
Book review: Brown Bird a story of self-discovery and inclusivity perfect for pre-teens
Follow 11-year-old Rebecca as she makes herself invisible so people won’t call her weird.
'Particularly urgent': Flaxmere food co-op launches from ashes of closed supermarket
The aim is for the community to not 'rely exclusively on the supermarket duopoly'.
Shots fired: Goal-scoring machine says he can get only better
Shots fired: Napier City Rovers goal-scoring machine says he can get only better
Chris Pollock helps combat Hawke's Bay refs shortage
The high-performance referee manager gets in a club footy game.
Man fights cancellation of 24-hour gym membership after staying the night
'I was trying to maximise my short one-month period to beef up and get fit.'
Body in burnt-out car: Name suppression lapses for murder accused
Police seek information on vehicle of interest in homicide case.
Four-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway to lose funding if Government axes $6b infrastructure plan
Three major roading projects were set to be funded by the $6b National Resilience Plan.
Truck blocking Napier-Taupō highway lane after crash, delays expected
The crash was reported just before 9am near Eskdale.
'Soak up all the positives': One widow's push to give back
Abby Hopkirk's running a half marathon in memory of her husband who died of a tumour.
Hawke’s Bay Expressway reopened after serious crash injures four
The Expressway has reopened more than five hours after the major crash.
Havelock North and Taradale likely to contest Nash Cup final
Aotea were kept scoreless by a rampant Taradale side - who won 104-0.
Insurance premium hikes not all cyclone related
People in parts of Hawke's Bay have seen their insurance premiums go up 60pc this year.