Hawke's Bay
'Nasty' water in Hawke's Bay leads to rates threat
Residents close to Cape Kidnappers in Hawke's Bay are threatening to withhold their rates because of discoloured and smelly water.
Cows and crowds cancelled, but the A&P Show goes on
One of the largest events on the Hawke's Bay calendar has had to make big changes in order to survive Covid-19.
Death of seasonal worker in Hawke's Bay 'awful blow to the community'
A member of the Hawke's Bay Samoan community says the fatal crash involving Pasifika workers is an awful blow. Audio
Covid-19 patients suffered harassment and abuse
Many Covid-19 patients in Hawke's Bay felt stigmatised by the community following their diagnosis, while some said they felt harassed and were concerned they could be identified by the media, a survey…
Warning 'squabbling' may delay action over coastal erosion
Hawke's Bay councils say they've got to stop the "squabbling" over funding to address coastal erosion.
Brewing company and wineries among those to breach pollutant limits
Half of the firms in Napier allowed to discharge pollutants into the city's wastewater system breached agreed limits in the past year.
Council CEO resigns citing impact of Covid-19 on family
Wairoa District Council's chief executive has resigned, citing the impact of Covid-19 on his family.
Napier residents told not to drink dirty tap water as shortages bite
Napier is at risk of running out of water because demand has skyrocketed, and the council is warning residents not to drink dirty or murky tap water.
My Current Song: Haddon, 'Remember'
Haddon is a Hawke's Bay artist who has been creating music with international beat makers and producers. The 19-year-old is a prolific songwriter with over 150 songs already under his belt. He joins… Audio
Doctor censured in UK for faking qualification has identity suppressed in NZ
The identity of a doctor, publicly censured and temporarily suspended in Britain for falsifying a qualification from Otago University, can never be revealed in New Zealand.
Government nixes calls for fruit pickers to be let into NZ, for now
The Minister of Immigration is adamant the government will not let oveseas workers cut corners through border controls to fix a horticulture labour shortage.
Ranfurly Shield heads north to Hawke's Bay
The Ranfurly Shield has changed hands for the third time in just over a fortnight, Hawke's Bay dispatching Otago 28-9 in Dunedin.
One dead in Napier crash
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash, which closed parts of the Hawke's Bay Expressway this morning.
Hospital struggles with 'exceptionally bad' capacity problems
Doctors in Hawke's Bay are at breaking point over an overcrowded hospital with some saying it's the busiest they've ever seen.
Complaint over National's Lawrence Yule billboards fails
A complaint against a National candidate's billboard has not been upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority.
Tukituki MP Lawrence Yule's ads under investigation
Tukituki MP Lawrence Yule is defending billboard and newspaper ads claiming he has secured funding for millions of dollars worth of infrastructure projects for Hawke's Bay.
Delays to repair Napier pipe seeping sewage into the ocean
The extension was requested earlier this month, because the Covid-19 restrictions in Auckland meant contractors and equipment couldn't come on time.
Napier council hopeful for $500k government grant
The mayor of Napier holding out for a $500,000 government grant to keep the loss-making National Aquarium of New Zealand running is a sign that talks for a $77 million rebuild of the tourist…
Cost 'blow-out' for building means $5.5m extra for Hastings ratepayers
Hastings ratepayers will have to fork out an unexpected $5.5 million to finish the renovation of an iconic downtown building.
Hawke's Bay community appalled with bike park plan
A community fears their beloved park will be gone forever if a proposal to transform it into a mountain bike hub goes ahead, but the local council insists it's still just that - a proposal.
