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Man found in burnt-out vehicle a 49-year-old 'humble soul'
The man whose body was found in a burnt-out vehicle in Hastings last month has been described as a "humble soul" and "devoted father, son, brother, uncle, cousi...
Incoming cost of living support for low-income homeowners doesn't go far enough to help those really doing it tough
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has announced an increase to the Rates Rebate Scheme, claiming to put money back into the pockets of low-income homeowner...
Video: Hawks coach confident ahead of taking on last years champs at home this Saturday
The Hawke's Bay Hawks are gearing up for their biggest challenge of their 2024 season so far, going up against last year's champions, the Canterbury Rams this...
Quick arrest following attempted robbery in Hastings
Police quickly arrested a man believed to be responsible for an attempted robbery in Mahora, Hastings last night. Around 6.35 pm, Police were called to a Fre...
Fire and Emergency NZ releases Cyclone Gabrielle Operational Review
Fire and Emergency New Zealand needs to improve planning, doctrine, training and equipment specific to weather-related evevents according to an internal operati...
Video: Hastings District Council adopts Long Term Plan, including 25 percent rates rise, for public consultation
Updated The Hastings District Council will consult the public on its Long Term Plan for 2024-2034, including an unprecedented proposed average rates increase o...
What's on this weekend in Hawke's Bay - 19 to 21 April
Looking for excitement and fun this weekend? Hawke's Bay App has you covered. Check out the best gigs and events happening this weekend below. There's...
Napier City Councillors discuss proposed legislation on Māori wards
Napier City Councillors have today discussed proposed legislation to reinstate the pre-2021 binding poll provision for the establishment of Māori wards. ...
Hawke’s Bay Power Consumers’ Trust to look at Unison ownership review process
Following the 2023 ownership review of Unison, the Hawke’s Bay Power Consumers’ Trust committed to reviewing its process and making amendments where...
Man in critical condition after assault in Waipukurau
A man is in critical condition in hospital following a serious assault in Waipukurau late last night. Police Detective Senior Sergeant Sally Patrick said in a...
Police urge people to beware of scammers offering shipping containers for sale
People are being urged to beware of scammers offering shipping containers for sale on Facebook Marketplace and some local community pages on social media. "T...
Hastings District Council debt could peak at $701m
The Hastings District Council’s overall debt is set to peak at $701m, new council consultation documents have revealed. In February this year, the Counci...
Hastings District Council to consider proposal to close Frimley Pool
The closure of the Frimley Pool is one of the proposals that the Hastings District Council will consider in a bid to cut costs in the face of mounting debt. Th...
Annual inflation at 4.0 percent, according to Stats NZ
New Zealand's consumers price index increased 4.0 percent in the 12 months to the March 2024 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The 4....
Rock icon Joe Walsh to play Otarata Pā this Sunday
This Sunday one of the greatest guitarists in the world returns to the place of his sobriety epiphany to play a memorable concert and share his journey in sobri...
Missing woman found
A 26-year-old woman last seen getting into a vehicle in Whakatu on Sunday evening has been located safely in Central Hawke's Bay. Yesterday police asked the...
Hastings District Council sets “realistic” savings target of 2.5 percent for first year of Long Term Plan
The Hastings District Council has set a “realistic” savings target of 2.5 percent for the first year of its Long Term Plan. In an agenda for a full...
Localised Cyclone Gabrielle report identifies triggers for flooding in Wairoa’s North Clyde township
Flood risk levels will dramatically increase for the Wairoa Catchment in La Niña type years, and an awareness of soil moisture conditions ahead of storm...
