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450-home project will expand Flaxmere, orchard and vineyard make way
A large Māori-led housing project planned for Flaxmere has been given approval.
Eskdale residents still ‘fighting with insurance companies’ since cyclone damage
Flood-affected residents are still battling insurance claims a year on
Hawke’s Bay in brief: Respected Napier-born Navy chief leaves top job
The respected seaman attended Richmond School, Wycliffe Intermediate and William Colenso.
Emergency services busy after multiple afternoon crashes in Hawke’s Bay
A car overturned on State Highway 2 south of Hastings.
Arrests after Hawke’s Bay police patrol car rammed by stolen vehicle
Three people were arrested after a stolen vehicle rammed a police car.
'The happiness of meeting again': Dannevirke High School reunion set to reunite old friends
Dannevirke High School alumni to descend for reunion.
'He put his whole heart into most things Māori': Respected Hawke's Bay artist Phil Belcher remembered
Phil Belcher is being remembered as a man of great skill and mana.
'This one feels very targeted': Ransacking of golf club still recovering from cyclone
'We have had break-ins before, but nothing to the extent of this one.'
'It’s the history of Hawke’s Bay': Knowledge Bank faces stormy financial forecast
Two Knowledge Bank board members have resigned amid financial concerns.
Councillor stands by decision to not offer Māhia railbike business rates remission
One councillor says the business “needs to stand on its own”.
Cyclone-hit homeowners won't have to pay demolition costs
Hastings council's plan would have cost some homeowners about $25,000.
Penguins are not sick, just moulting
DoC asks people to leave little blue penguins alone as they come ashore to moult.
Bay owner enjoying winning run by Chapinteel in the South Island
Roundup of the week's racing.
Redclyffe switched on, but what's the future?
Transpower expects to reveal the future of the Redclyffe station within two months.
By-election in Hastings after two councillors resign
Third-term councillor Redstone and first-termer Renata Nepe have both resigned.
Rates shake-up: Nearly 90 per cent of submitters oppose HBRC proposal
A proposal which will hit the pockets of homeowners receives heavy opposition.
Chorus stretches Hastings’ urban-rural fibre network
Broadband fibre is being extended in HB, with 731 more homes and premises to gain access.
Bay's Beamish tackles 1500m at world indoor champs
New Zealand will have a record eight athletes in Glasgow.
Two highways between Napier and Hastings to have disruptions in February
It's the height of the road maintenance and construction season.
Expect some great Bay weather for this weekend's Art Deco Festival
Hot temperatures and sunshine for Art Deco this weekend.
Olympic Games still in sights: Sprinter Georgia Hulls makes dash for Paris
The Hawke's Bay sprinter's goal is 22.57s for 200 metres.
How we're remembering the anniversary of the cyclone
Commemorations in Hawke's Bay honour those who lost loved ones and livelihoods.
'I didn't want to drown': 82yo crocheted for hours in caravan swept away by floodwaters
Laughter has been one of Cyclone Gabrielle survivor's coping strategies a year on
'I always wanted to drive a tank': The remarkable life of 100-year-old Napier woman Patricia Dick
Patricia Dick can now add a 100th birthday party to her remarkable life story.
The kind-hearted footballers who ditched the pitch to help Cyclone Gabrielle recovery
When wild weather hit, generous players swapped their football boots for gumboots.
Cyclone Gabrielle: First came the rain, then destruction and death
Cyclone Gabrielle forever changed the lives of many in Hawke's Bay a year ago.
'I was just in a blind panic': Good Samaritan swoops to the aid of Hawke’s Bay teen
Anna McGrath thought she'd lost her daughter after a severe seizure.
'Pull out all the stops': Reduced rates to get new Flaxmere supermarket?
'Trade-offs' may have to be offered to get deal across the line.
Cyclone Gabrielle miracle: How a massive sinkhole near HB coastline saved lives
Cyclone survival stories continue to come out - including gratitude for a sinkhole.
Opinion: How Gabrielle made us rethink rain, fall in love with diesel
Cometh the hour, cometh the generator.
Popular Hawke's Bay music fest collapses, leaving musicians and crew empty-handed
The company behind Nest Fest collapsed, leaving musicians and crews out of pocket.
Truck driver who refused Covid jab gets $29k for wrongful dismissal
Wayne Basher spent most of his working time alone in his cab.
Celebrating volunteers a year after Cyclone Gabrielle's devastation
It was a big day out at the showgrounds.