Wairoa residents should clear drains and avoid low-lying areas.

Wairoa and northern Hawke's Bay are under a heavy rain watch from 8am Thursday.

Vandals have ripped off the signs showing the boxes are closed, NZ Post says.

'This programme has been awesome in introducing new tastes and textures.'

A fireball lit up the North Island night sky on Wednesday, exciting meteorite hunters.

Despite no crew perishing, a man died after a fall at the wreck a few months later.

'As we were both quite young some of the conversations were a bit raunchy.'

Critics of the school say it should invest in some salt and pepper to make them tastier.

The pole has been removed and will be reinstated at an NZTA contractor's cost.

'We just want to make it easier for everyone to experience the best of Hawke’s Bay.'

Featuring stories from Frizzell's childhood Hastings, the book is released March 13.

A low pressure system east of the North Island is causing large swells.

MetService issued a 12-hour heavy rain watch for Wairoa from 9pm Tuesday.

HB Today reporter Jack Riddell took on a mammoth challenge. 300 others joined him.

The new unit aims to improve patient flow and reduce ED wait times.

'Mason was the type of guy who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.'

The warning comes as Luxon mulls sending NZ peacekeeping troops to the war-torn country.

Maieke Thompson ranked in top 0.04% for Te Reo Māori Scholarship.

Tulasunu’i Keith Alapati was a 'humble, loving guy' who moved to the area two weeks ago.

The columns were salvaged from the demolished Wesley Methodist Hall.

Hawke’s Bay artist Makayla wants to define what it means to be a Māori popstar.

'It looked like a tidal wave had come down.'

Mike Brown’s son, Chamon, still hitchhikes along State Highway 2 to and from school.

Two large sea mammals spotted by a dog walker are a species of the elusive beaked whales.

When Mike Brown took his children to the bus stop, there was no bus waiting.

'I’m going to be breakdancing over the finish line.'

She also earned a silver in the W18 long distance, boosting her world ranking.

In a statement released on Friday, police said the brother and sister had been located.

'I can’t wait to see the look in their eyes when they walk through the gate.'

The radiology department will be upgraded, and a new cancer treatment machine added.

Queen tribute band couldn't save Napier's Revival Festival from cancellation.

'The speed limit is not a target, and we want people to drive to the conditions.'

'Therapy: The Musical' will play in Hastings on March 5 and 6.

Submitters met at Waiohiki Marae for a karakia before heading to Wellington.

Has your Nissan gone missing? Car thieves' favourite vehicles to nick are revealed.

The Six60 concert in Hawke’s Bay has been postponed to October 25.

Dreadlocks? Redheads get it the worst.

Concert venue says they're 'unable to present the show as we want' at this time.

Shanae Tong saw something sticking out of the grass and realised it wasn't just debris.

Hawke’s Bay hosts NZ’s first meatball festival in Hastings.

Organisers plan the next festival for 2026, with tickets on sale mid-September.

'She got to live her dream for one week. It was so unfairly taken from her.'

'They are speeding, a lot, every hour of the day, every day.'

MetService says one of the first big low-pressure systems of the year is forming.

For single Hawke’s Bay residents, Valentine’s Day isn’t usually a banger.

Hastings games hailed success with over 1000 young athletes competing, even more watching.

Hawke’s Bay mascots competed at a Colgate Games challenge for ultimate bragging rights.

'They've drilled them all into a creek, all into gateways, and taken them off one by one.'

Expect wet weekend in Hawke’s Bay; southerly winds bring rain and cold.

Police seek assault victim for welfare check after incident at Livamol Classic Raceday.

Givealittle page supports Reif Cotter's family after his fatal Napier accident.

Experts: Climate change pushing penguin food deeper, causing starvation.

Hastings charity pauses meals over Christmas to ease volunteer workload

Napier’s New Year’s Eve fireworks still on despite regional firework ban.

Hawke’s Bay to face a wet week; Wairoa district likely to receive the most rain.

The funeral is for Napier's Angus Benson, a Mongrel Mob Barbarian chapter president.

Epic bomb competition returns to Hawke’s Bay this weekend at Havelock North Village Pool.

Police armed as a precaution and an increased police presence.

'Comfortable being uncomfortable': as he graduates from Lindisfarne College.

'A few onions, potatoes, coconut cream, and fish heads. Can’t wait.'