Latest Hawke's Bay news
Anzac weather in Hawke's Bay: Get your thermals out for dawn parades
But temperatures will rise to 23C by Sunday in Napier and Hastings.
Teens as young as 13 in Napier perfume raids
A third burglary happened on Easter Monday.
Anzac Day commemorations: Your guide to the services planned for Hawke's Bay
More than 30 Anzac Day services will be held across Hawke’s Bay this Friday.
Sandwich press assault, hot water thrown: Prison attacks injure four staff
Sugar may have been mixed with the hot water, but Corrections hasn't confirmed it yet.
Cop charged with Good Friday drink-driving-related offence
The officer is on leave and has had their driver’s licence suspended for 28 days.
Consent granted: Napier-Wairoa highway realignment could start early next year
It's the most costly job ever planned on Hawke's Bay roads, but it's a vital lifeline.
Major developer eyes another big housing subdivision in booming area
If it goes ahead in future, the Havelock North project could include hundreds of sections.
Why Napier City Rovers' next match is critical for National League hopes
Frustration after Napier City Rovers fail to put away Central League strugglers.
Customs fraud: $541k Gisborne cigarette and tobacco smuggling operation exposed
Operation Apron uncovered 230,600 cigarettes, 110kg of tobacco smuggled from China.
'Remarkable courage': Hawke's Bay priests honour Pope Francis
'He was a man that was really keen on dying with his boots on and that’s what he did.'
'Horrific': 11yo cyclist injured after bottles thrown at race near Hastings
The occupants of a black Ford Ranger ute were seen throwing bottles from their vehicle.
'A lot brighter': Job programme offers hope for young workers
He joined a programme helping young people aged 18 to 24 find work.
Collision of 'two different worlds': Cultural centre's ambitious Māori-Indian show
The show blends Indian dance and te ao Māori storytelling, featuring sacred water themes.
Pope Francis defied doctors' orders to rest, spent final days working
The Pope died on Monday, aged 88.
‘Leave the library alone’: Napier community fights council’s proposal to close it
'Just please leave it open. To lose that, for me, is like cutting your arm off.'
Hundred new Kāinga Ora homes built in Napier in the past year
Out of motels into homes: Kainga Ora statistics changing lives.
Bird strike: Jets beat Hawks by 12 points
The Hawks won last Tuesday, but lost on Friday.
Shelter hopes prompted by deaths in homeless community
It's a problem that 'isn't going away'. Napier group looking for a house - and answers.
Mayor writes about Napier's tough choices
OPINION: 'Unfortunately, Napier, we can’t have it both ways.'
'Full circle': Former Wattie’s employee moves into namesake retirement village
Almost a million hours of work done to build Ryman Healthcare’s Havelock North village.
Severe thunderstorm watch for inland Hawke's Bay
Rain rates expected between 25 to 40mm an hour, with hail and lightning.
A big day for Hawke’s Bay’s ‘Mr Wool’
Hawke's Bay wool industry leaders applaud new wool deal for Government buildings.
Residents protest at rates on cyclone-affected lands
Wairoa residents see property values halved, yet face higher rates.
One dead after cyclist and car collide – road closed
Diversions are in place, police say.
Homeowner's 'worst nightmare': Woman's face cut, thought she would die in knifepoint burglary
The man heard the woman sold her car for $1000 and believed she'd have cash in the house.
Henry Bates a soldier, artist and Māori interpreter: Michael Fowler
OPINION: Tanenuirangi Pā was one of Bates' first paintings in Hawke's Bay.
'Incredible' moment: Napier photographer captures award-winning cicada shot
Kirsteen Redshaw won the William C. Davies Memorial Trophy for her cicada photo.
Enigmatic mare Karman Line triumphs before pending sale: John Jenkins
OPINION: The six-year-old mare recorded her first success in almost 12 months.
Funds crisis for all-weather athletics track in Hastings
Supposed to be laid about every 10 years, now 17 years and waiting for Hastinga track
Market patience - an Easter lesson for investors: Nick Stewart
OPINION: Major financial decisions made from emotional positions rarely end well.
Farewell to kuia and artist Robyn Kahukiwa: Te Hira Henderson
OPINION: Known for her striking artwork, Kahukiwa painted protest art in the early 70s.
'You either meet the standards or you don't': Driver educators urge balance in licence reform
Chris Bishop announced changes hoped to make getting a full licence easier and quicker.
Club rugby: Texans' ton celebrated without win
Two wins will be enough to secure the Texans a berth in the top six.