Latest from Hawke's Bay Today

Top of the table: Magpies' dream season start continues with victory over Canterbury
The Magpies scored four tries to hit the top of the NPC ladder.

Finding a new pitch: How a bet led to rugby player's newfound love for singing
What started as a bet blossomed into a love for stage singing.

Art Deco Trust's new home: Napier's historic women's rest rooms get a makeover
Renovation of the near century-old former War Memorial Women's Rest rooms has begun

'Never worked a day': Confessions of a Kiwi editing legend
After more than 50 years of working in film, Paul Maxwell knows a thing or two.

Big Ben’s perfect timing helps Napier City Rovers secure National League spot
Napier City Rovers discover a new hero on the way to qualification.

Seasonal workers' van attacked in Waipukurau street
CHB Police appeal for information on incident and arrest man over burglaries.

MTF Finance donation will help repair infrastructure on CHB's Tukituki Trails
'We’re proud to be able to assist in getting the Tukituki Trails back in shape.'

Findex on securing your financial future
OPINION: Investment becomes uneconomic when money is so expensive.

NZCT grants Clive Rugby and Sports Club $30k for new training gym
NZCT grants Clive Rugby and Sports Club $30K for an innovative training gym container.

Winter's final act: Thunderstorms, gales, wind, rain to lash NZ across next 72 hours
An air mass from Australia will also bring warmer days and milder nights for parts.

Top five names revealed for $1.6m fire truck: Voting opens
'Trucky McTruck Face wasn’t going to cut the mustard' in Hawke's Bay Airport competition.

'Approaching perfection': Multiple chef's hat awards for Hawke's Bay restaurants
Have you dined at these highly awarded Hawke's Bay restaurants?

Regional emissions fall: Cyclone Gabrielle and other factors at play
Hawke’s Bay was one of the 13 regions where emissions fell last year.

'More to your door': DoorDash available to Napier and Hastings residents
DoorDash launches in Napier and Hastings bringing favourite foods to your doorstep.

Central Hawke's Bay flings itself into springtime
The Spring Fling runs from September 1 to October 30, with events and deals throughout.

State highway to close for police investigation days after serious crash
The scene examination will include an assessment of whether the incident was deliberate.

Long service certificate for CHB JP
There is always a need for more JPs, Di says, especially younger people.

Deputy mayor calls upcoming Māori ward referendum a 'farce'
'We know our community and we should be trusted to make that decision.'

'No justification': Thieves make off with dozens of temporary speed limit signs
At least 30 temporary speed signs have been taken from highway roadworks in Hawke's Bay.

Central Hockey Club concludes winter club season with weekend packed with excitement
More than anything, this season was about camaraderie.

'Flawed': $1m pool set aside for thousands of Hawke's Bay residents, but only if they ask for it
Neil Kirton said he would advocate for council to send letters to all affected ratepayers.

Highway to success: Dannevirke gears up for new business opportunities
Three Dannevirke wāhine host event to prepare businesses for new highway opening.

'Huge burden on families': The town where the only aged-care facility closed
'They are not geared up': The daily family struggle to care for the elderly in Wairoa.

Wairoa in Focus: Bring on the Barry Cup
Wairoa face the first Barry Cup defence of 2024 on September 8.

Battle of the Bays looms for Hawke’s Bay Tui
The Tui scored eight tries to knock over the Kauri.

Hastings under the lens with photography exhibits
Stellar snappers back in town for photo festival.

Central Hawke's Bay highway to get cleaned up for Keep New Zealand Beautiful Week
This year, the road will close for four hours from 9am until 1pm.

Hastings designer selected for WOW finals for the 11th time
Hastings glass artist Keryn Whitney has been named as a World of Wearable Arts finalist.

Central Hawke's Bay Parents Centre gearing up for spring
Opinion: If you have a cot to donate, or you’d like more information, please contact us.