'We’ve infused the Māori humour': Hastings man given the chance to voice Lord Farquaad
'Doing it through Māori words, Māori flow and language, it's a totally different story.'
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‘A really big deal’: Dreams come true for Eventer of the Year
Charlotte Penny hopes to be a future world champion and to make Olympic teams.
Police search uncovers meth, $100,000 cash and an e-bike stolen in 2023
Armed officers stopped the alleged 'known offender' while driving in Tikokino on Friday.
Pan Pac's rising electricity bill continuing to cause headaches
Pan Pac claims its main competitors in Canada have seen far lower price hikes.
Horse of the Year: Hastings rider Julie Davey bags the win of her dreams in Olympic Cup
'I think about Mum and Dad a lot. It is such a shame they're not alive to see this.'
Apples that can grow in 40C, dragon fruit for NZ - scientists preparing our fruit for a warm future
Both projects are finalists for the Science New Zealand Awards 2025 in March.
Prominent liquor family buys Hawke's Bay Brewing Co brewery and neighbouring restaurant
The group says there is potential to take beloved 'Peach Bombs' and beers 'international'.
A life spent 'going towards things that everybody else is running away from'
Te Arohanui Cook is the first woman in a leadership role in brigade’s 110-year history.
Damask Rose to compete in NZ’s richest $3.5m 3-year-old race
The NZB Kiwi winner gains direct entry into Australia's A$10m Golden Eagle.
'Best of the Bay': Hawke’s Bay couple spot gap in market for premium gift boxes
'We just want to make it easier for everyone to experience the best of Hawke’s Bay.'
Flaxmere gym to close amid Hastings Council budget cuts
A petition with 137 signatures urges the council to keep the gym open.
'Not the time for pitching visionary projects': Councils suggest a strategic regional deal with Govt
The Cabinet plans to decide in May the first regions to progress.
Name suppression lifted for man accused of murdering Hastings father
Keith Pati had arrived in New Zealand in 2024 to find a future for his family.
A Boy’s Own Adventure - Dick Frizzell on his new memoir
Featuring stories from Frizzell's childhood Hastings, the book is released March 13.
Eels picked away at farmer’s injured leg - now he’s healed and planning to run a Coast to Coast
Seven gruelling surgeries and a painstaking skin graft won't hold Harvey Nelson back.
Conflicting views on $225m water storage project in Hawke’s Bay
Bay leaders, including Kahungunu chairman Bayden Barber, are in favour of the dam study.
'When you know better, you do better': Cyclone Gabrielle survivors prepare as Alfred bears down on Queensland
Hawke’s Bay residents in Queensland say the preparation is immense compared to Gabrielle.
‘The highlight of the day’: How DSRHB brought a community together
DSRHB plans to introduce athletics and table tennis later this year.
Horse of the Year: Two from two for Sophie Scott
'I am so stoked. It was a bit wet and muddy out there but it seemed to work out for best.'
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council wants $225m water storage facility on Ngāruroro River tributary
The cost of the feasibility study will be about $3.2m, shared by HBRC and the Government.
Wedding bells and pre-season slog for Napier City Rovers captain
Summer's been all about wedding bells and hard graft in training for inspirational leader.
Gene technology bill: Hawke’s Bay apple CEO says it’s needed, but critics remain
'The only way we are going to continue to compete globally is through innovation.'
‘Short-sighted’: Mayor criticises gap in Govt’s four-year term proposal
'Over the last few years, the flip-flopping of policy direction has cost our communities.'
Green-belt soils among NZ’s best but becoming ‘near impossible to farm’ – landowner
The Strawberry Patch business is closing – should a retirement village take its place?
‘First taste of autumn’: Storm approaching Hawke's Bay could bring hail, MetService warns
MetService issued a 12-hour heavy rain watch for Wairoa from 9pm Tuesday.
Woman charged with manslaughter after 11-year-old cyclist's crash death
The woman also faces charges of driving with excess breath alcohol and failing to stop.
’Pattern of behaviour': Hastings council chided for stream and dam maintenance failures
Report delves into problems after Jessica Maxwell complained to the Ombudsman.
‘Immoral’: Kiwis brace for power hikes with one woman facing 31% increase
Sharon Sutton's daily charge with Frank Energy will rise 31% from April 1.
Health NZ pays close to $900k for voluntary redundancies in one region
The PSA argues health cuts are risking patients' lives and should be stopped.
'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'.
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.
Vandalism damages more than 20 headstones at urupā
Vandalism leaves around 20 to 25 headstones at a Hawke's Bay cemetery damaged.
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.
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.