Hawke's Bay
Festival director Pitsch Leiser takes a brave punt
Arts Festival Director Pitsch Leiser has thrown down a wero (a challenge), to the people of Hawke’s Bay to support the October event which is going ahead despite the present pandemic restrictions. Audio
Person critically injured after being struck by a car in Napier
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in Napier.
New Napier housing development designed specially for children with disabilities
A new housing development for disabled children in Napier is specially designed with them in mind - they reduce sensory overload, cutting down on noise and colour.
Hawke's Bay water solution to cost more than $605m
The region will face overwhelming rates bills and crippling debt if it doesn't take action to fix its drinking, waste and storm water, according to a report released today.
Hawke's Bay farmer drought fund set for $200,000 underspend
A mayoral fund to help Hawke's Bay farmers cope with one of the worst droughts ever will likely be underspent.
Ruataniwha dam backers refuse to take 'dead horse' off the table
A Hawke's Bay Regional councillor fears authorities have given "mouth to mouth to a rotting corpse" over a controversial strategy to fix water storage in Central Hawke's Bay.
Councillor criticises Hawke's Bay water health progress after report
Two urban water catchments in Hawke's Bay are in a "dreadful" state, with the worst water quality in the region, according to a new regional council report.
Napier Port profit up to $18.7m
The Covid-19 pandemic has not dented Napier Port's plans to expand its facilities.
Hastings houses for homeless delayed as wait list rises
Just 12 houses of a promised 200 that are meant to get homeless people in Hastings out of motels have so far been finished.
National promises $300m to fix Hawke's Bay roads
If elected, the party said it would fast-track improvements on the dangerous Napier-Taupō road, four lane part of the Hawke's Bay Expressway and upgrade the Napier-Wairoa Rd.
Outdoor burning decision angers council chair
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council chairman says it's an "outrage" his fellow councillors won't take quick action to reduce outdoor burning while people's health is at risk.
No 'farming versus forestry approach' for northern Hawke's Bay
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council insists it's not pursuing a "farming versus forestry" strategy, as a Wairoa farmer fears a report commissioned by the council is a nail in the coffin.
Four hours to free critically-injured truck driver
It took nearly four hours to free a critically-injured truck driver after their vehicle careened 10 metres down a bank in Hawke's Bay this morning.
Failed Ruataniwha dam still causing contention
A rural council in Hawke's Bay has agreed to relieve the financial stress of a controversial group that owns the rights to a failed dam project. But some think ratepayers shouldn't be picking up the…
More farmers to be covered by regional drought relief fund
The Hawke's Bay Rural Advisory Group has broadened the eligibility criteria of the regional drought relief fund to support more farmers.
Waipukurau library fails earthquake standards despite strengthening
Waipukurau's library fails to meet earthquake standards, despite significant strengthening work carried out five years ago, a new report has found.
Pilot unnecessarily exposed passengers to risk in fatal crash - judge
A helicopter company has pleaded guilty to operating an aircraft carelessly during a fatal crash in Hawke's Bay in 2018.
Hawke's Bay to float setting up a climate mitigation unit
A climate mitigation unit could be set up at Hawke's Bay Regional Council if the community agree, but there is disagreement around the council table.
Man convicted of human trafficking and slavery to be sentenced
A man who promised his workers a better life in New Zealand but instead beat them will be sentenced in Napier today.
Government to give $32m towards new aquatic centre in Hawke's Bay
A new regional aquatic centre in Hawke's Bay with an Olympic sized pool is being heralded as a "game changer".
