Hawke's Bay news
Did sediment build-up in Wairoa River contribute to floods? Council thinks not
A resident says riverbed sediment build-up is 'elephant in the room'.
'Big milestone': Co-op a beacon of hope to Gabrielle-hit Pākōwhai
The once-thriving hub has been restored to its former glory.
Truck's load downs power line, causes road closures in Hastings
Police were called to the incident just after 12.00pm.
‘Rapidly out of daylight’: Survival skills help save father and son trapped in bush
Duo were off the track and facing huge waterfalls: 'Fall over them and die kind of stuff'.
Did sediment build-up in Wairoa River contribute to floods? Council thinks not
A resident says riverbed sediment build-up is 'elephant in the room'.
Cyclist hit by car in Napier
A cyclist has been seriously injured in a crash on Marine Parade.
Trust offers free support for diabetics
It has moved to The Pillars in Palmerston North suburb Milson.
Hunt for Chatham Cup glory heats up for Napier City Rovers
Stephen Hoyle: 'It's the biggest competition in NZ football and one I need to win.'
Timber, steel, glass and concrete from old Hastings grandstand diverted from landfill
Grandstand demolition is estimated to be completed at the end of August.
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Trust offers free support for diabetics
It has moved to The Pillars in Palmerston North suburb Milson.
Takapau celebrates Matariki with festivities
The event was also a chance to fundraise for an AED for Takapau.
CHB in recovery after last week's weather event
By Monday all roads were open again across the Central Hawke’s Bay network.
Pat Edwards-Sextus still contributing to the community
Pat Edwards-Sextus has spent a life devoted to community service.
Processor failure hits farms and transport operators
Bruce Stephenson of Stephenson Transport said the outcome was not surprising.
Two youths arrested following vandalism of historical church in Eketāhuna
Two youths have been referred to Youth Aid.
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Did sediment build-up in Wairoa River contribute to floods? Council thinks not
A resident says riverbed sediment build-up is 'elephant in the room'.
'Big milestone': Co-op a beacon of hope to Gabrielle-hit Pākōwhai
The once-thriving hub has been restored to its former glory.
What the region wants from $1.2b infrastructure fund
Awatoto flood protection, housing and roads funding, and water security on the wishlist.
'Had a guts-full': Floods could drive an exodus from Wairoa
”You can’t run a business when you are doing this three times a year.”
Government’s $1.2b fund for the regions, who can tap it and what it’ll buy
The new regional infrastructure fund opens to applicants; who can apply, what it'll buy.
Club rugby: Napier Tech's push for back-to-back Maddison Trophy wins just got harder
Napier Tech will have to do it the hard way if they want to go back to back.
Hawke's Bay Today videos
Hastings Tōmoana Showgrounds grandstand demolition
Demolition is set to be completed at the end of August. Video / Paul Taylor
Seal hunts eel in creek near Taradale
A passerby captured the moment a roaming kekeno caught an eel in Taipo Stream near the Napier suburb of Taradale, about 5km from the ocean. Video / Supplied
Masked men throw 'fire bomb' at vehicle in Dannevirke
A Dannevirke family watched as their ute went up in flames. Video / Annette Lilo
Flames and flooding: Wairoa home seriously damaged in fire during storm
No one was home when fire took hold of a home during the flood.
Flooding will re-traumatise locals - psychologist
Psychologist says the memory of Cyclone Gabrielle is still raw.
Pat Edwards-Sextus still contributing to the community
Pat Edwards-Sextus has spent a life devoted to community service.
Processor failure hits farms and transport operators
Bruce Stephenson of Stephenson Transport said the outcome was not surprising.
What the region wants from $1.2b infrastructure fund
Awatoto flood protection, housing and roads funding, and water security on the wishlist.
Takapau celebrates Matariki with festivities
The event was also a chance to fundraise for an AED for Takapau.
CHB in recovery after last week's weather event
By Monday all roads were open again across the Central Hawke’s Bay network.
Hastings Tōmoana Showgrounds grandstand demolition
Demolition is set to be completed at the end of August. Video / Paul Taylor
'Ridiculous' Ocean Spa price increase: Council investigating separate price for locals
Hawke's Bay resident says entry fee being hiked from $11.50 to $20 is 'ridiculous'.
PM plans Wairoa visit; families rehoused at holiday park
The Prime Minister has hinted at a possible review of the management of Wairoa River.
Tihei Kahungunu
Local Focus: Aunty Hanui is Hastings' garden queen
Aunty Hanui: "If I'm not going to do it, the garden will be history."
New directors appointed to board
Kahungunu Asset Holding Company Board of Directors will provide leadership.
Celebrating great sportsmen and women
Forsyth Barr Hawke's Bay Sport and Recreation Awards was held last weekend
Rural News
The Country: The PM on his Primary Industries Summit address
Christopher Luxon, Mike Cronin, Rob Hewett, Hamish Marr.
China's pet lovers provide 'incredible opportunities' for NZ sheep milk
“They treat their pets very much like you treat a child."
Dairy Women's Network welcomes new dairy farmers to the district
Dairy Women's Network welcomes new farmers to Waipā.
Dairy prices suffer big fall at auction, demand from China still subdued
Prices for nearly all the main products declined at the latest GDT auction.
Heroes and innovators recognised at Primary Industries Awards
Winners across nine categories were announced at the sixth annual awards.
What the region wants from $1.2b infrastructure fund
Awatoto flood protection, housing and roads funding, and water security on the wishlist.
Rural news
The Country: The PM on his Primary Industries Summit address
Christopher Luxon, Mike Cronin, Rob Hewett, Hamish Marr.
China's pet lovers provide 'incredible opportunities' for NZ sheep milk
“They treat their pets very much like you treat a child."
Dairy Women's Network welcomes new dairy farmers to the district
Dairy Women's Network welcomes new farmers to Waipā.
Dairy prices suffer big fall at auction, demand from China still subdued
Prices for nearly all the main products declined at the latest GDT auction.
Heroes and innovators recognised at Primary Industries Awards
Winners across nine categories were announced at the sixth annual awards.
What the region wants from $1.2b infrastructure fund
Awatoto flood protection, housing and roads funding, and water security on the wishlist.
OneRoof property news
Packed to the Rafters star Rebecca Gibney sells her Dunedin home
Stunning house overlooking the ocean had been listed with an asking price of $2.45m.
Kāinga Ora turmoil: Mayor wants answers after controversial housing development paused
She warns there's a shortage of homes in the city.
The big bright-line sell-off: Is the market about to be hit by a flood of cheap properties?
Rule change for investors could lead to a lift in listings.
Car news & advice
Meet the first EV you can charge to 80% in under five minutes
Nyobolt claims its battery charges twice as fast as current technology in the market.
Extreme E rebrands as Extreme H, ditches electric for hydrogen
Extreme H is designed to be a testbed for hydrogen in the wider motoring landscape.
Chinese cars poised for 33% of global market in 2030: report
This figure represents a dramatic leap from the current 21% market share.
More Hawke's Bay news
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Police urge public not to approach John Blane in appeal for information on his whereabouts
Two youths arrested following vandalism of historical church in Eketāhuna
Two youths have been referred to Youth Aid.
Disgraced cricketer and serial groper jailed again
Jason Trembath pleaded guilty to breaching his bail conditions.
Wairoa still in State of Emergency as council runs Givealittle page for donations
Council chooses to run Givealittle page for a struggling community.
Taskforce Kiwi volunteers in Wairoa for flooding response
Defence Force and emergency services veterans volunteering their services in Wairoa.
Waipukurau Little Theatre presents Keeping up Appearances
Many well-known characters of the much-loved 90s TV series appear in the play.
Kaumātua enjoy fun and games
Students from Te Kura, formerly the Correspondence School joined in the fun.
Businesses should closely monitor issues negatively impacting culture
Poor work conditions account for over half of staff exits.
Central Hockey Club buzzing about Club Day
The day featured a reunion of umpiring legends David Tomlinson and Hayden Le Compte.
Teen tae kwon do star shines at international championship
A decisive victory for 13-year-old at International NZ ITF Taekwon-Do champs in Hastings.
'Blown away' Simon's contribution to industry recognised in award
Simon Marshall was presented with the award at the sheep and beef vets conference.
A climate change wānanga at the marae
A wānanga raises whānau awareness on the impacts of climate change.
Māori comedian who got slack for characters 'from the hood' says she is giving them a voice
Charde Heremaia uses her characters to portray life in the hood.
'Relentless': Wairoa cannot afford $40m flood clean-up, mayor says
Craig Little says a pile of wet carpet and destroyed belongings is now lining the streets.