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'Environmental and cultural crisis': Legal fight looms over Wairoa's freshwater
'The degradation of these waterways is both an environmental and cultural crisis.'
Walkout at meeting over Wairoa flood spillway
The meeting in Wairoa confirmed Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s support for the spillway.
House fire in a near-century-old villa treated as suspicious
Padlocked gates hampered firefighting efforts.
Bluebird day expected for Waitangi Day events in Hawke’s Bay
Sun set to shine on celebrations, where unity and pride will be on show.
Wairoa’s diabetes patients get long-awaited podiatry care
New podiatry service brings relief to Wairoa residents battling diabetes.
Five Central Hawke’s Bay midwives confused by report saying Central Hawke’s Bay has just one midwife left
The group was surprised by a report showing only one midwife in the area.
East Coast supporting Wairoa-based Pork Pie Charity team
Vaughan and Erin McNabb are on track to smash their charity target in their red Mini.
'Retool, upskill': Initiative turns beach debris into job opportunities
Slash for Cash is transforming slash into valuable products.
Seafood lovers promised “great seafood, great drinks, and great company”
Salty Palate and F.A.W.C return to Hawke's Bay for fantastic foodie events.
‘It’s everywhere’: Influencers push back at $20,000 offer to promote online gambling
'We are counteracting that and saying to our people there is another way.'
‘Warm and moist’: Low pressure system may bring rain, summer temps
MetService says one of the first big low-pressure systems of the year is forming.
Shearing it around: Huge weekend of action from north to south
Competitions throughout NZ will culminate in solo world record attempt on Monday.
'So many hearts broken': 14-year-old killed in crash that injured four others
'Words will never truly express the utter sorry and sadness we feel.'
Rotten summer: Wairoa A&P Show cancelled for the third time in four years
'Another good thing that’s not happening': Wairoa's series of weather blows continues.
Smart collars 'an absolute game-changer' on hill country farms
James Parsons from Matauri Angus will talk 'virtual' fencing at the East Coast Farm Expo.
Hawke’s Bay clubs shine at North Island Colgate Games in Hastings
Hastings games hailed success with over 1000 young athletes competing, even more watching.
Young Wairoa paddlers off to waka ama nationals
Waka ama: 'Cool to do what our ancestors did.'
One dead after single-vehicle crash near Wairoa
There are several people and serious injuries involved, police say.
'Strawberries just disintegrate': Some HB growers are loving the rain, others not so much
Summer had started very well – now a couple are losing thousands of dollars every day.
‘Normally we are assisting people’: Hawke’s Bay Coastguard's helping hand for albatross
The bird was found weak, underweight with worms, and battered by the weather.
MetService issues heavy rain watch for Wairoa this Saturday
Expect wet weekend in Hawke’s Bay; southerly winds bring rain and cold.
Cell towers in Hawke’s Bay need $20m upgrades to protect against natural disasters
A new cyclone study calls for an upgrade to cell towers. The industry isn't convinced.
Severe thunderstorm warning for Hawke’s Bay
Hail warnings could be issued at any time and at short notice.
Roll call - how many meetings are Hawke’s Bay’s councillors missing?
Hawke’s Bay’s councils have released their meeting attendance sheets.
Hawke’s Bay wild weather: Tree knocks out power, vehicle hits rockslide, SH2 blockage
There are 'trees down in many places' on the main road between Hawke's Bay and Gisborne.
‘Take extra care’: Warnings as giant seas, severe winds threaten holiday plans
A low-pressure system to the east is forecast to drive in southerlies.