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Major plans revealed for new shopping precinct in Napier
Plans have been released for a sprawling "retail destination" on Prebensen Drive.
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Candidate wants to forgive debts, start again with monetary system
'If voters are for truth, for doing truly loving governance, they should vote for me.'
Hipkins backs Hawke's Bay push to keep food processing local
The Labour leader said he would back council mergers where communities support them.
Hawke’s Bay holidaymakers in for a long weekend of fine and hot weather
Hastings is forecast to be the hottest place in NZ this long weekend, with a high of 28C.
Waka welcomed home to Ahuriri after 54 nights navigating Pacific by starlight
'I saw the light come up and decided – that must be Samoa.'
Infant reportedly falls from vehicle in Hastings, police investigating
Baby treated by ambulance staff and taken to hospital in a moderate to serious condition.
Cordons lifted after police operation in Bay View and Westshore
Police warned of traffic disruptions as they tried to find a wanted person.
Mitre 10 Park parking upgrades move to detailed design after council backing
Around $800,000 is estimated for immediate upgrades, subject to final costing.
NPC mascot sprint: Swoop the Magpie up against Canterbury's race rigging
He got his head blown off in a lion attack a few years ago, and things aren't looking up.
'We deserve better': Staff strike at Eastern Institute of Technology
'We deserve to be valued as staff'.
Tukituki candidate runs for fourth time despite never topping 100 votes
Tosh received 82 votes in 2017, 50 in 2020 and 66 in 2023.
'An accident waiting to happen': Community board investigates High St upgrades
The goal is to make Dannevirke's main street safer without diverting traffic.
National's Catherine Wedd leading race to be Tukituki MP, poll suggests
The poll shows MP's closest competitor, Dan Scott, is struggling with name recognition.
Sun shines on the opening of new housing block in Napier
Treaty settlement trust Mana Ahuriri’s first accommodation project has been completed.
Logging truck crash spills logs over the road and into a nearby paddock
Motorists should avoid the area or expect delays.
Kicked to the kerb: Flowers removed from streetscapes in cost-cutting move
Hastings District Council's change is expected to save about $150,000 a year over time.
The world’s most famous artworks reimagined for kids in Waipawa
Curious kids don't have to follow the 'don't touch' rules at this art gallery.
Armchair critic gets off couch to stand as Napier independent
Graham Wainwright, 64, is standing as an independent candidate for Napier on November 7.
Overseas investor buys five Hawke’s Bay apple orchards after Kiwi Crunch collapse
The sale is subject to usual conditions, including Overseas Investment Office consent.
It's Show time: Sun and fun on the cards for Hawke's Bay's four-day weekend
The four-day long weekend in Hawke's Bay is shaping as a cracker.
Hawke’s Bay family enjoy Taekwon-Do success at World Cup
Mother and daughter bring home bronze medals from the competition in Spain.
'Stroke of luck': Man counts blessings after suffering major stroke while in ED
'It’s a miracle – we feel so blessed it all worked out,' John Bridge's wife says.
One of Hawke's Bay's most spectacular natural attractions reopening to public
Shine Falls has been shut since 2023, but it's ready for visitors this long weekend.
Asbestos dumped at abandoned camp prompts boulder barrier at entrance
Clifton Camp No 2 was officially closed in July because of the risk of storm surge.
'A mistake': Hipkins on Ardern's sign-off of $2.75m for Mongrel Mob-run programme
The former PM had defended the move. Now her successor says it was wrong.
Waka returning after navigating South Pacific using only stars
Two-and-a-half months of traditional by-the-stars navigation voyaging is almost over.
The rocky road to Auckland: Rovers beaten in national league after travel disruptions
The Rovers' game was put off for two hours after a Sunday of flights disruption.
Luxury $4 million-plus Hawke's Bay home being sold by court order
The luxury home is being sold on an 'as is, where is' basis following a court decision.
Victim of fatal street bashing given wrong drug in hospital
But a coroner says the drug mix-up did not contribute to Eddie Peters' death.
Hawke's Bay: Shaking from 'light' quake felt across region
A 3.7 magnitude quake hit Hawke’s Bay at 11.54am on Monday.