Central Hawke's Bay news
Merry Christmas from Otawhao-Takapa WI
Members from the Wakarara and Waipawa-Tikokino WIs joined us.
CHB road repairs will bring relief and reduced travel times
Repairs include 16 landslides, four bridges and 10 erosion protection projects.
Te Angiangi review gives oversight of progress
Te Angiangi Marine Reserve protects an area of the Central Hawke’s Bay coast.
Salvage Workshop saves and transforms items from CHB landfill
The recycling ethic for this project is so strong that even the building is re-used.
Community hands make light work of CHB's new Christmas bunting
It started with a simple idea: add a touch of festive charm – on a budget.
Half-kilometre of SH2 in Waipawa set for rebuild
A 500-metre stretch of State Highway 2 will get a makeover starting on January 13.
Single socks and designer labels: Waipawa's Op Shop has seen it all
This year the Waipawa Op Shop has ticked over 45 years.
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Defining moments poised for MTG’s 2025: Laura Vodanovich
A stellar year is on the cards for MTG.
John Jenkins: Hawke's Bay to the fore with Reefton win
OPINION: Fun Test scored a decisive win in a 1400m maiden race.
‘Mind the gap’ in your financial journey: Nick Stewart
Opinion: The 30-year span from retirement to life’s end requires careful planning.
Tales from the back road: Charms and ruts of the 'scenic' route from Hawke's Bay to Wairarapa
Simon Burt decided to take the road less travelled. He found a book to write.
Bit of a Mission: Why international artists aren’t coming to the Bay in 2025
A lull in Mission and stadium concerts in Hawke's Bay is likely to continue through 2025.
Wyn Drabble: Why feel cheated by missing summer?
OPINION: 'We even had the heat pump on for the first two weeks of January.'
Rural News
US man hooks possible record 250kg tuna near Great Barrier on his third-ever fishing trip
The beginner angler fought a marathon 8.5-hour battle and also missed Christmas lunch.
'Give it a nudge': Shearer sets sights on solo world record
The current record is 872, set by Stu Connor in Cornwall in 2021.
Organic beef farm sees biodiversity flourish
Hamish Browne and Robyn Budd are now in their eighth year of farm ownership.
Fourth-generation farm blossoms with sunflower tourism venture
'You see all sorts now, you’ve got the farmers who have the glamping tents.'
Opinion: Tweed, shrimp cocktails and steamy nights
Opinion: There had never been so many tweed sports coats in one place at one time.
Lifestyle news
From MP to wellness guru: Anna Lorck’s radical new life
Lorck says her new life is a "contrast from the life that I was leading”.
NZ's Best Beach 2025: Which beaches will take on the reigning champ?
The search for New Zealand's best beach returns - vote now!
Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned
Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.
Car news and advice
Kiwi-made e-motorbikes sold out before release
Fancy the Streetdog80 e-motorbike? You'll have to join the queue.
Toyota GR Yaris & GR Corolla automatic first drive: D delivers
Toyota says its new two-pedal performance models don't comprise at all on driving thrills.
7 ways to avoid wear and tear on your suspension system
Suspension is vital for comfort, handling and safety, and neglecting it can be costly.
OneRoof property news
Waiheke villa looking for $20m-plus as American buyers circle
“We don’t know if it’s the elections, or the fires, but we’ve had a spike in interest."
Overseas surfer selling former police station hidden in the middle of the bush
Cop shop was turned into a three-bedroom home after being shifted from Kaitaia to Houhora.
‘Mitre 10 rammo with tradies’ - Builders’ phones ringing hot again
Lower interest rates have spurred homeowners into action.
More local news
Dam big project: Govt hands out $3m towards feasibility study
Shane Jones says doing nothing is no longer an option for Hawke's Bay's water supply.
Wairarapa MP: 'The Government is listening to farmers'
Rural New Zealand is a driving force for our nation’s prosperity.
CHB in restricted fire season as risk worsens
'There’s no significant rain forecast in the next two weeks.'
Mana Tamatea - display your pride for Central Hawke's Bay
'It keeps our pride in this great little place alive no matter how far we roam.'
Ghosts, jump scares and moving scenery: Waipukurau Little Theatre's A Christmas Carol - but not as you know it
The stage appeared to be unadorned except for a solitary door.
New weigh to charge for CHB's rubbish disposal
The weighbridge is simple in design, with a traffic light system.
'Amazing women' hard to pick from in awarding scholarships
This year all the candidates interviewed met the scholarship criteria.
A Court of Thorns and Roses - reviewed by Kiana McParland
'Feyre finds herself falling in love with Tamlin and his court.'
CHB's Retouch & Co taking innovative product to Wellington
Students' product, a mattifying powder with SPF, has a dual function.
Central Hawke's Bay Concert Choir tuning up for Christmas show
Pianists Di Jeromson and Chelsea Andrews are set to accompany the singers.
Goal Based Investing re-frames success
Investing to achieve goals gives focus and discipline.
Restoration milestone for Pōrangahau Catchment Group
The PCG ran a pest hunting photo competition over the October school holidays.
Waipawa's Four Square reopens three years after devastating fire
For more than three years the owners have operated out of a small pop-up shop next door.
Digger operator scoops Hawke’s Bay East Coast Awards
'As women we can do anything we choose to do.'
CHB roadworks: NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) thanks motorists for patience
Renewing the road involves removing the existing road surface and underlying structure.