Latest Hawke's Bay news
'Broke down with happiness': A 30m cliff fall, a dog left behind, and a heart-warming rescue
His German Shepherd Bee was 'all he was worried about as soon as he got in the chopper'.
Hawke’s Bay’s shearers' golden moments at the Golden Shears
Hawke's Bay may have missed the biggie, but the region didn't walk away empty-handed.
Riding a scooter from Napier to Wellington: 'I was bricking it'
HB Today reporter Jack Riddell took on a mammoth challenge. 300 others joined him.
Flood spillway in Wairoa: Save the drama for Shortland St, wāhine who is set to lose land says
'There was so much water. We are glad to have the opportunity to relocate.'
Vandalism damages more than 20 headstones at urupā
Vandalism leaves around 20 to 25 headstones at a Hawke's Bay cemetery damaged.
Serious crash closes Saddle Rd between Ashhurst and Woodville
A detour is expected to add 30 minutes to travel times.
Showgrounds transformed for a week as Horse of the Year rides into Hastings
Tomoana Showgrounds is where the most prestigious of NZ’s equestrian trophies are decided.
Indulgent treadmills have no finish line: Nick Stewart
OPINION: 'Psychological phenomenon costing Kiwis their financial future.'
Earthquake exhibition to feature Rūaumoko, Māori god of earthquakes
OPINION: Rūaumoko is a child, prone to fits of temper.
The Hawke’s Bay Gardens of Alfred Buxton
The 1950s wool boom meant farmers had plenty of money to spend on landscaping.
'Shared some wonderful times': Hawke’s Bay couple celebrate 80 years of marriage
Their secret for success has been to never go to bed on an argument.
How a race weekend became a dream come true for Norm Stewart
‘Dream burst into reality’ when La Dulcin’ee recorded an emotionally charged win.
‘A true man of the arts’: Renowned Hastings ballet dancer Laurie Ruffell dies
Dancer rose through the Royal Ballet ranks to become a soloist.
‘Scared out of his mind’: How mercy dash yachtie tried to save Peter Beckett’s life
Englishman rushed to help ex-Napier councillor after his own near-death in Guatemala.
Health NZ extends decision on Napier after hours urgent care by four weeks
In the meantime, the urgent care service will close at 8pm from tomorrow.
National flying championships: Could you drop a bag of sand from a plane and hit a target?
The competition is one of the few times pilots can legally drop objects from an aircraft.
Hawke’s Bay Hospital receives $28.3m for new 28-bed unit
The new unit aims to improve patient flow and reduce ED wait times.
‘Delighted’: Home found for Hawke’s Bay’s new $15m-plus hospice
The milestone comes two years after the last proposed site was abandoned due to flooding.
One dead in single vehicle crash on Nuhaka Opoutama Road
Nuhaka Opoutama Rd closed after tragedy.
Summer's not over yet: 30C coming again for Hawke’s Bay
Hawke's Bay is the place to be for the first three days of meteorological autumn.
'Might require self-defence classes': Retailers have mixed feelings on new Govt crime measures
'Usually, shoplifters just come, take what they want, and walk away.'
'She deserved better': Ariki Rigby was murdered for wearing Mongrel Mob T-shirt
Family say they will make a 'whole lot of noise' at sentencing of murderer Jimmy Heremaia.
'Anything that can go wrong will': Two Irish pubs in liquidation owe more than $500k each
'We had delays, licencing issues, staffing issues, a cyclone, we had every type of thing.'
Honouring Mason's legacy: Taking on a 50cc scooter ride from Napier to Wellington for a departed mate
'Mason was the type of guy who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.'
Empowering women through hands-on car workshops: ‘Some have never popped the bonnet’
Melissa Hannan is a mechanic on a mission to teach women basic automotive maintenance.
In search of origin of phrases: Wyn Drabble
OPINION: 'What a rich and choice-laden language we speak!'
Murdered girl’s mother has died but her fight with killer over his $15k compo continues
Sam Te Hei was one of two men who murdered Colleen Burrows in 1987.
14-year-old boy critically injured after alleged assault in Taradale
The boy remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition after a fight in Taradale.
Electrocuted orchard worker warned of power lines moments before his death
'Yes, I know,' he responded when told to 'watch out for the wires'.
Hastings Civic Square revamp to cost close to $1m
New pavers will feature designs by tribal artists, celebrating Hastings' diversity.
'Ballsy' move paying off as interest in NZ's first meatball festival just keeps rolling
'Hastings has always had a reputation for being a bit ballsy. That’s how we roll.'
Firefighters with wrong gear burned by sulphuric acid - report
Two firefighters wearing incorrect safety gear suffered burns.
Woman arrested after fleeing crash that left cyclist with serious injuries
Charges are being considered, police say.