Berries rotting on vines amid labour shortage in Bay
"We are behind because we can't get pickers. It just breaks your heart."
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'Affects all of us': Dozens of women report sexual assaults in Hawke's Bay every year
"Our women still have a fundamental right to safely walk home at night."
Pipe bands march into town, heralding start of national champs
Forty-seven pipe bands are taking part in this year's competition in Napier.
What do HB councils think of water fluoridation proposal?
Director general of health Ashley Bloomfield could be responsible for fluoride decisions.
White Toyota Hilux linked to missing Hawke's Bay girl, police concerned for her safety
Ashleigh was last seen about 11.15am on Thursday in Hastings on Windsor Ave.
Local Focus: Hastings biz hub open for businesses
The Hawke's Bay Business Hub Hastings is open. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Speed sign obstructs cycle path; now path will be realigned
The new speed limit sign in Puketapu was installed at the beginning of March.
How community showed Bushman's Tucka their support
"We've run out of mince so had to restock."
Last fling for veteran Hawke's Bay piper
Taradale's Ian Lee is retiring from competition.
Hastings mechanic's death 'rocked a community'
A grieving sister urges "it's not weak to speak".
New MRI scanner a first for Hawke's Bay
TRG's Michelle Dibley said it was a significant investment that patients would love.
Hazlehurst can't ban gangs at parks, but says she won't tolerate them being branded
Akina Park's facilities were seriously damaged over the weekend.
Up close (at a safe social distance) and personal with Dr Ashley Bloomfield in Hawke's Bay
"Here is a chance to hear more about the man and what makes him who he is."
Hastings water leaks: 116 in a month, and that's good!
Each dot represents a leak Hastings council was called about in the past year.
Hastings man convicted on drugs and firearms charges
The gun incident related to an argument at his family home.
'We don't know what the future holds': Girl, 11, left a tetraplegic
It soon became clear the "happy go lucky" girl was in serious trouble.
Rates hike fears a likely spark for Napier plan consultation
Napier mayor urges the people to have their say.
Can an orchard army of students save fruit-picking season?
If Jacinda Ardern can't solve Hawke's Bay's labour shortage, perhaps students can.
'Torn us apart': Māori student teachers open up about 'whaea' and 'matua' row
Both teachers say they were given an ultimatum - be called Mr and Miss, or leave.
Rain brings a soaking to Hawke's Bay, more on the way
Areas north of Napier are in for heavy rain while areas south are still one to watch.
'It's a beautiful part of the country': Ardern hints at wedding location
PM drops hint that a Hawke's Bay wedding might be on the cards after Mahia engagement.
Uber buses? Regional council to contemplate 'on demand' bus service
You might soon be able to hail a bus to your doorstep in the same way you'd hail an Uber.
Big-box retailing boxing on as Kmart hits Napier
Hastings won the race in 1992, but Napier finally got its Kmart.
Victim furious: Man who filmed her without consent during sex gets away with warning
Woman filmed during sex without consent blasts cops for taking no action against offender.
'Unprecedented' worker shortage: Loaded livestock trucks turned away from meatworks
Progressive Meats says staff shortage is "unprecedented" as workers choose to pick fruit.
Local Focus: The weighty issue of the bridge to Taihape
The Kuripapango Bridge is partially closed for 3 months. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
What do you think about Hastings' parks?
Have your say on Eskdale and Frimley Parks, Tainui, Tauroa, Tanner and Hikanui Reserves.
Covid-19 response one year on - Stuart Nash
I take my hat off to Hawke's Bay nurse Linda St George.
Hastings Women's Rest, a place of support, to turn 100
The Women's Rest building will celebrate 100 years on March 23.
Meatworks mentor: Veteran boner retiring after 50 years
"I'd say to them, take your time, just watch me do half a dozen, have a go."
Weekend calm forecast after Thursday night's thunderstorm
Weekend weather set to be much less "active".
'We don't want to be culturally insensitive': Pounamu pulled from auction
Councillor says selling of pounamu, in a Māori world view, is akin to "selling your soul".
Injuries follow Hastings crash and gang disorder
A witness said police stopped traffic for about 10 minutes.
'Disappointed': Mask wearing on Hawke's Bay buses low
Mask levels on buses in Hawke's Bay are lower than previous alert level 2 periods.