Hawke's Bay news
The 38 roads where speed limits will be increased
The changes will take effect by July 1.
Explained: Why last night’s big quake rocked some harder than others
The Eketahuna tremor was felt much more strongly in Wellington than Taupō.
'Rising stars': Hawke's Bay growers praised amid science boost
The Government's goal is to double exports by 2034 through increased investment.
Batter Christian Leopard soldiers on through injury
Red-ball cricket doesn't hold quite the appeal it once did for the 27-year-old.
Impact of crash throws recycling truck worker out of vehicle
'The trucks are left-hand drive - he was ready to step out the door, and was thrown out.'
Four people flown to hospital by helicopter after Napier-Taupō Rd crash
Three rescue helicopters, one each from Taupō, Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne, responded.
New Zealand news
Listen: Shane Jones quizzed after being criticised for yelling ‘send the Mexicans home’
The NZ First politician made the remark during a debate in Parliament.
Joy of Waikato orca sightings dampened by concerning behaviour
There were several orca sightings in the Waikato this month.
‘Significant clinical risk’: Dargaville Hospital had overnight doctor only five out of 55 nights
Senior Northland doctor worried about lack of medical staff
Napier’s freedom camping shake-up should include a site for homeless: Advocacy group
Proposed changes to the camping rules have received a wave of feedback.
94th Hawke’s Bay Earthquake memorial to be held a day earlier
'I'm proud': Napier's MP will share her family's quake history at memorial.
‘Empowering and therapeutic’: Award-winning musical set for Hastings
'Therapy: The Musical' will play in Hastings on March 5 and 6.
Premium
Voices of Kahungunu exhibition at MTG links crucial events in Hawke’s Bay
'Getting whakapapa right is everything.'
Opinion: Master plan to transform Hawke’s Bay racetrack
OPINION: There will be no racing on the Hastings track for 'a long time'.
The price of deviation in financial planning: Nick Stewart
Opinion: Your financial future is too important to be left to chance.
Clubs Hastings committee resigns amid property sale furore
The president and committee of clubs Hastings, formed in a merger in 2016, have resigned.
Wyn Drabble: Is sport better from the grandstand or an armchair?
OPINION: What are the relative merits of watching sport on TV or being live at the event?
'Aim high': Teen scores $135,000 scholarship to Australian university, sheds Olympic dream
Hastings Christian School's Lucy Smith chose academics over an Olympic dream.
Hawke's Bay Today videos
Napier’s Bella Hey wins top NZ jazz dance award for fourth year
Young dancer Bella Hey tops NZ jazz exams for the fourth consecutive year. Video / Rafaella Melo
Mascot race delights at Colgate Games in Hawke’s Bay
Swoop the Magpie, Hawky the Hawk, and Seamore the Seagull compete at the mascot race at the opening of the 2025 North Island Colgate Games at Mitre 10 Sports Park in Hastings.
Coastal litter sparks community concern
Awatoto and Te Awanga littered with rubbish, locals call for more bins. Video / Rafaella Melo
'Not funny': Mystery sign bandit alters street names into crude words
More than 30 street signs have been hit, costing the council thousands in repairs.
Wave of yellowfin tuna in Hawke's Bay as $20k fishing competition nears
'It is looking like a record number for a season ... it's a bit weird.'
Rowland Smith's second win in shears comeback
Results from the weekend's Taihape Shears and Tapawera Shears.
Rats in the pantry: Misuse of Dannevirke’s Pātaka Kai sparks concern
Rubbish instead of food: A community food pantry in Dannevirke is being misused.
Tihei Kahungunu
Tihei: Takiwātanga Wānanga held to support iwi-led approach
Takiwātanga, the Māori word for autism, is a mana-enhancing term.
Tihei: Te Kupenga Hauora Ahuriri celebrates 30 years
"Here we are, a jewel 30 years later, still serving the community.'
Tihei: Justice programme welcomes new support roles
The Apanui Justice Programme was established in 2020.
Rural news
Where it all began: The origins of forestry, NZ’s third-largest export
Kaingaroa lies at the heart of New Zealand's forestry sector.
Zespri receives $24.1m payout for mice-damaged kiwifruit shipment
Zespri CEO Jason Te Brake said the settlement was a positive outcome for the industry.
'Workload is about 60% less': 'Nudies’ help hill country sheep farmers strip costs back to the bone
Farmers are investing in self-shedding sheep to avoid shearing costs.
Property news from OneRoof
Car news and advice
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado by Arctic Trucks: AT37 might be 4x4 heaven
Famed builder of the Top Gear Polar Hilux has created an extreme Land Cruiser Prado.
Volkswagen Golf R review: blue beat
The Golf R 8.5 hasn't changed that much, but still manages to be much better.
Audi turns Q6 e-tron into extreme off-roader
Outrageous off-road mods turn Q6 e-tron into a 'highly emotive' EV, says Audi.
More Hawke's Bay news
Rats in the pantry: Misuse of Dannevirke’s Pātaka Kai sparks concern
Rubbish instead of food: A community food pantry in Dannevirke is being misused.
‘Reject this bill’: Denis O’Reilly’s call at Treaty Principles hearing
Submitters met at Waiohiki Marae for a karakia before heading to Wellington.
SH2 reopens after fatal crash forces closure
The crash involved two vehicles and occurred about 8.10am, with one death now confirmed.
$17m refurbishment milestone for Hawke’s Bay Hospital outpatients
The Puawānanga Outpatients facility's second refurbishment stage is complete.
AMI reveals Hawke’s Bay's top 10 stolen car models for 2024
Has your Nissan gone missing? Car thieves' favourite vehicles to nick are revealed.
‘Nobody followed through’: Mum’s fight for justice after dog attack on young daughter
The owner was banned from owning dogs for five years after the attack.
Voices of Kahungunu exhibition at MTG links crucial events in Hawke’s Bay
'Getting whakapapa right is everything.'
Opinion: Master plan to transform Hawke’s Bay racetrack
OPINION: There will be no racing on the Hastings track for 'a long time'.
The price of deviation in financial planning: Nick Stewart
Opinion: Your financial future is too important to be left to chance.
10-year-old Napier dancer wins top NZ jazz award for fourth year
Young dancer Bella Hey tops NZ jazz exams for the fourth consecutive year.
Napier’s Bella Hey wins top NZ jazz dance award for fourth year
Young dancer Bella Hey tops NZ jazz exams for the fourth consecutive year. Video / Rafaella Melo
‘Project about far more than infrastructure’ – cyclone-damaged bridge reopens
Road connection restored in Central Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle's destruction.
Don't forget your route closures: Six60 concert needed council green light for roadblock
The Six60 concert in Hawke’s Bay has been postponed to October 25.
NZ’s fruit bowl shrinks as Cyclone Gabrielle impacts linger
"Some balance sheets are so bad people will have to exit the industry ultimately."