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Havelock North's much-loved, and abused, recycling centre unlikely to re-open
The council has received verbal advice that its lease of the land is being terminated.

Prayers for Hawke's Bay pastor's son arrested on church grounds and charged with drugs offences
Son of a Hawke's Bay pastor charged with a number of drug related offences.

PGF cash to help renovate seven community halls in Hastings District
Tabuteau said halls and sports clubs are 'incredibly important social centres'.

Bold vision unfolding before our eyes at Mitre 10 Park
We now know that the facility is about to include a Hawke's Bay Aquatic Centre.

U-turn: Havelock North jewellery shop sign to stay
Unio Goldsmith & Gallery has been told its 15-year-old sign can now stay.

Group fears new reservoir will 'industrialise' Hastings park
The Friends of Frimley Park oppose the development of the water tank and treatment plant.

Light and fire festival coming to Hawke's Bay
Walk of Wonders marks a huge milestone for festival director and light artist.

New national water regulator welcomed by Hawke's Bay mayors
Four people died and many more had long-term illnesses from the campylobacter outbreak.

Locked down singer Amanda Palmer to perform Hawke's Bay-themed songs at show
'This place has been incredibly generous, it's essential I return the karmic favour.'

New retirement village named after Sir James Wattie
The Hawke's Bay visionary was a popular suggestion, says Ryman Healthcare.

Hawke's Bay club rugby: Taradale's Red Gardner hits the double ton
Milestone match for Taradale captain and loosie Red Gardner.

Targa Rally sweeps through northern Tararua
Cars were in Hawke's Bay and northern Tararua over July 4-5 in the Targa Rally.

Party time just about up for election wannabees
It's 10 weeks until the general election on September 19. Are you enrolled?

DNA analysis: Havelock North gastro outbreak could have hit more than 8000
Thousands more than thought may have been affected by 2016 gastro outbreak, study finds.

'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.

Hawke's Bay elections: Who is standing so far?
Who has put their hand up so far, and join us in a 2017 flashback.

Fire and fury: June burn offs 'hazardous' to Bay's health
Experts warn increase in outdoor burning is becoming a health risk this winter.

Local Focus: Testing times for testers
Testing time was good business for water testers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hastings council boosts business with $150k helping hand
Hastings' three business associations can apply for money from a $150,000 fund

Local Focus: Testing times for testers
A testing time was good business for Hawke's Bay water testers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Things to do in Hawke's Bay this weekend
'Who am I to wear Moko Kauae' has been extended at Arts Inc.

'Busiest we have ever been': Building boom in Hawke's Bay
Residential consents in Hawke's Bay grew 43.9 per cent in the 12 months to March 2020.

Sold by a drive-by: Hawke's Bay couple's 'big gamble' on new house
Meet the couple who bought a house after a 'drive by' during lockdown

Historic Hawke's Bay: George Bolt the pioneer aviator
He took to the air after a 20-minute lesson, and was hooked.

Hawke's Bay council facilities re-opening under level 2
What you need to know about which Hawke's Bay council's facilities reopening and when.

Budget 2020: 6000 tourism jobs in Hawke's Bay get Budget boost
It's the single biggest spending package in New Zealand's history.

Back to work on Ryman's Havelock North retirement village
Covid-19 brings more red tape for construction industry. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'This is the best place to be in the world': Stranded in Te Awanga
Global musician Connan Mockasin and wife Hiromi Oshima are stuck in Te Awanga.