Hawke's Bay news
'Locals supporting locals': Rural ambulance efforts recognised
They provide 24/7 coverage, handling emergencies from crashes to cardiac arrests.
'We’re still struggling': Pensioner's fight to rebuild after devastating floods
Many homes in Wairoa remain empty, with 83 still yellow-stickered.
'Absolutely unreal': Dive trip inspires young conservationists
The trip to one of the world's best dive spots rewarded the passion of nine Northlanders.
Feral goats' days numbered in 'unique' conservation park
An eradication programme has won a $750,000 government grant to get it started.
'Hastings is at a turning point': Councillor Wendy Schollum goes all-in on mayoralty bid
'We can double down on division and distrust, or we can choose proven leadership.'
Police on alert ahead of Hastings funeral
Police are monitoring traffic between Napier and Hastings for a funeral.
Police investigation finds employee ignored supervisor, did not provide proper care for sick prisoner
They refused to call a doctor for a person in custody who said they had passed blood.
Napier Port rejects union claim it is 'selectively suspending' workers
'Disruptive' industrial action under way as higher pay sought for about 185 port workers.
New Zealand news
Police seize vehicles and cash during Gisborne meth search warrants
Police seize cash, cars and motorcycles in a Gisborne methamphetamine operation
Govt accused of doing billion-dollar backroom deal with banks
Lawyer accuses Government of poor law-making process.
Man accused of hit-and-run manslaughter appears in court
Riki Ronald Edward Lum appeared in the Hamilton District Court today.
Silver Ferns test in Napier swiftly sells out
'It has been a while since the Silver Ferns have played in Hawke's Bay.'
'His death has had a huge impact': Napier First XV's inspiration
Coach Willie Tran praised his team's character after a tough first half.
'Scary as hell': Council couldn't find way to stop hoarding before weekend inferno
'I just knew that one day this would happen.'
Premium
Dannevirke man puts plane that crash landed 50 years ago back in the air - sort of
‘You’re not going to fly it, are you?'
'Got up my nose': Florist told to stop playing tunes on phone while she works
'I pay the rent on this shop, I pay rates on this shop, and I can’t even play music.'
A Napier author thought a few friends might buy her book - then it hit Amazon's best-seller list
Judi Hopkinson worked for five years on a psychological drama, and it's paying off.
Napier Port rejects union claim it is 'selectively suspending' workers
'Disruptive' industrial action under way as higher pay sought for about 185 port workers.
Matariki is the ‘door to the new year’: Te Hira Henderson
OPINION: Matariki not the only star in the sky.
Watch: Forestry skidder tipped over cliff after logging company goes bust
Video of the tumble down the bank includes the caption '“pay ya bills or pay the price'.
'Dream come true': Blues up-and-comer signs for Hawke's Bay Magpies
The Magpies have been given a significant boost for their upcoming 2025 NPC campaign.
First XV rugby: Napier Boys' defeat Hamilton Boys' in comeback thriller
Napier Boys' High School First XV mounted a thrilling come-from-behind victory.
Hawke's Bay Today videos
Inside the Rovers: Road trip blues
Painful defeat for Napier City Rovers puts heat on National League qualification hopes.
Watch: Forestry skidder tumbles down cliff into river
A Hawke's Bay logging company in voluntary liquidation has had its machinery damaged in dramatic circumstances
Hawke’s Bay disability fitness programme recognised on national stage
Hawke's Bay disability fitness programme finalist in NZ awards again. Video / Rafaella Melo
Tihei Kahungunu
Tihei: Takiwātanga Wānanga held to support iwi-led approach
Takiwātanga, the Māori word for autism, is a mana-enhancing term.
Tihei: Te Kupenga Hauora Ahuriri celebrates 30 years
"Here we are, a jewel 30 years later, still serving the community.'
Rural news
Opinion: Are rising butter prices bad news?
Opinion: If the export income increases, New Zealanders are better off.
NZ shearers prepare for Scotland's toughest sheep
Toa Henderson and Jack Fagan will tackle blackface sheep at the Lochearnhead Shears.
Strengthening the Eastern Bay farming community
Farmers in the Bay of Plenty enjoy free surf sessions and barbecues.
Property news from OneRoof
Car news and advice
Mercedes-Benz G 580 review: electric extreme
Think the AMG G 63 is silly? How about a fully electric G Wagen that is just as fast?
Old soul, modern snarl: 1968 Ford Mustang restomod heads to auction
The blend of classic charm and modern performance is set to go under the hammer next month
Your car keys carry four times more bacteria than a cellphone
Survey shows over a third of drivers never clean their keys.
More Hawke's Bay news
On The Up: The Hawke's Bay disability fitness programme making national waves
'If it’s that this big in Hawke’s Bay, what would it be elsewhere?'
Crowds of up to 15,000 at Matariki fires on Hawke's Bay beaches
'The twinkling fires dotted north and south as far as Te Awanga was magical.'
Taradale flex their Maddison muscles
Playing without five regular starters, Taradale beat last season's runners-up.
Watch: Forestry skidder tipped over cliff after logging company goes bust
Video of the tumble down the bank includes the caption '“pay ya bills or pay the price'.
Hastings stable claims another Waikato Hurdle win in mixed day: John Jenkins
OPINION: The training partnership came away with good and not so good results.
Nick Stewart: The dangerous allure of investment folklore
OPINION: Many market maxims are financial fairy tales that can lead investors astray.