Hawke's Bay
TV star barber becomes Hastings' first Pasifika councillor
An award-winning barber and mental health advocate has become Hastings District Council's first Pasifika councillor.
Kirsten Wise announced as Napier’s new mayor
Kirsten Wise will be Napier's new mayor, beating former Napier MP Chris Tremain by more than 8000 votes.
Could vertical evacuation structures help in a tsunami?
Vertical structures that people could use to get themselves out of the way of a tsunami are being considered for use in Hawke's Bay. As more research is done into the potential risk from the Hikurangi… Audio
Parents in Hawke's Bay battle to retain school bus route
A rural Hawke's Bay community says an Education Ministry plan to reduce its school bus service will have dire consequences for the area.
Hawke's Bay toddler latest measles case in the region
A toddler from Hawke's Bay is the latest case of measles to be confirmed in the region.
Hawke's Bay Fish and Game failed to follow its own rules, audit finds
A scathing audit of the Hawke's Bay Fish and Game council has found its chair failed to follow his council's own rules, including a claim he waived fines after being offered free fishing gear.
Walkers vs biker stoush to be discussed by council
A petition calling for mountain bikers to be immediately removed from a Havelock North park will be discussed by Hastings District Council next week.
Asbestos-filled building burns down, public asked to stay away
A Hastings street and a nearby shop have been closed to the public following a fire at an old asbestos-filled railway building this morning.
Napier's water woes a top concern for mayoral candidates
Tackling Napier's water woes are top of the agenda for the city's four mayoral candidates - and all are pledging to get rid of chlorine.
Man charged with murder of Taylor-Jade Hira
Ranapera Taumata, who had been charged with assaulting the Hastings woman, has now been charged with her murder.
Napier mayoral candidate to have open heart surgery
David Hannay, who has for decades been trying to get a seat on the council, will not be taking part in a major debate this week because he is facing open heart surgery.
Diver missing near Gisborne
Rescue teams are scouring the Makorori Coast, north of Gisborne, after a man has gone missing in the water.
'It was pure chance': Lost wedding ring returns after 2000km trip
A Napier man's wedding ring has taken a miraculous 2000km return journey thanks to an eagle-eyed Dunedinite and a bit of plain old luck.
Wellington lawyer to review Council's social media monitoring
Wellington-based lawyer Peter Chemis has been appointed to conduct a review of Napier City Councillors' concerns about staff monitoring of their Facebook pages.
'Real lack of urgency' over lake's potential risk to aquifers
Questions are being asked about why it has taken more than a year for Hastings District Council to get advice on a lake identified as a "potential risk" to an aquifer that supplies thousands of…
Napier pool judicial review to go ahead after settlement offer withdrawn
Councillors say they are open to a settlement, after the group that called for a review of the $41 million Napier pool upgrade pulled their offer yesterday.
Conservation order for river recommended
Part of a Hawke's Bay river could gain a status similar to a national park if a special tribunal's recommendation is followed.
Gang member restrained in courtroom after sentencing
The Mongrel Mob member behind an armed stand off with police in Napier had to be dragged from the dock by five security guards after being sentenced.
Wine producer demands ban on 'GMO spin doctor'
A Hawke's Bay wine producer wants a pro-genetically modified organism speaker to be banned from a national conference this week.
Council's monitoring of members' FB accounts 'creepy'
Four "renegade" Napier councillors who oppose a new pool complex had their Facebook pages monitored by senior council staff looking for code of conduct breaches.
