Hawke's Bay news
Hawke’s Bay Racing members to learn of club's future plans: John Jenkins
OPINION: Board considering how best to get back to Hastings racing.
Investment lessons from the maimai: Nick Stewart
OPINION: Spreading investments across different asset classes reduces vulnerability.
On The Up: 'It never crossed my mind to stop' - Runner's tribute to late friend
Blake Schimanski ran length of NZ to raise $40,000 for mental health charity I Am Hope.
'Changed everything': Why Aucklander, 24, is running 12 marathons in 12 months
Thanks to a miracle drug, Ben Prince-Saxon is using his new lease on life to give back.
'Cheers for the memories': A rapist's text after motel violation of impaired woman
Jury found Rigby guilty of rape in one instance, but not guilty of other sexual charges.
SH2 lane blocked near Napier after expressway crash
Expect delays near Taradale after crash.
'We breathe what you burn': Council warns as burning ban takes effect
Barbecues and hāngī fires are still allowed despite the burning ban.
Nobody puts Napier in a corner: Councillors stop plan to close nightclubs early
'How are young ones going to learn about the world sitting at home playing Playstation?'
New Zealand news
Tauranga electric truck fire under investigation
A fire investigation is under way after an electric truck caught fire at Bethlehem.
'I was just watering them': Man living in converted drug house denies being part of cannabis op
Thanh Truong Ho will likely be deported after serving his jail sentence.
Duck hunter allegedly shoots down drone flown by animal rights activist
The pilot has described the incident and defended his flying of the drone.
'I like it a lot': Rural family amped for duck hunting season
The Slavin family have been counting down the days until the season opens.
$24k win: Napier resident among nine lucky Lotto winners
The ticket was purchased online via MyLotto.
Senior Mongrel Mob member faces drug charges after police raids
Police found drugs, cash, an air rifle, and an air pistol during the searches.
Premium
It was thought there was no surviving footage of a movie about Hastings – then I got a call
The formula was simple: find the prettiest girl in town and the handsomest male.
MTG’s new quake exhibit to get shake house
OPINION: Creating the shake house has been in the pipeline for over a year.
Hawke’s Bay Racing members to learn of club's future plans: John Jenkins
OPINION: Board considering how best to get back to Hastings racing.
Investment lessons from the maimai: Nick Stewart
OPINION: Spreading investments across different asset classes reduces vulnerability.
Celebrated chefs cooking meals to prevent waste
About 60% of discarded food is still considered edible.
Beauty and beasts in Fijian snorkelling dip: Wyn Drabble
OPINION: 'Dreams have even fuelled historical visionaries to groundbreaking discoveries.'
He’s sold watercress on the street for 30 years. Then a council officer spotted him
'All I’ve ever wanted to do was supply cheap, nutritious kai to whanau and friends.'
On The Up: 50 years of Havelock North High School, and 40 years with one teacher
From typewriter to computers, from School C to NCEA, Glenys Sparling-Fenton's seen it all.
Hawke's Bay Today videos
Volunteering goes digital: Hawke’s Bay charities embrace remote roles
Remote volunteering: "I don’t have to choose between spending time with my children and giving back." Video / Rafaella Melo - HBT
Flaxmere supermarket set to open on Saturday
Flaxmere's new supermarket opens tomorrow at 7am at the Flaxmere Village Centre. Video / Rafaella Melo
Power box fire after crash in Greenmeadows, Napier
A power box caught on fire after a crash in Greenmeadows, Napier, on Thursday. Video / Wiebe Armand Marinus
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
What sets farm dogs apart from the ‘average pooch’
Herding dogs, such as border collies and German shepherds, have unique behaviours.
Company's switch to rail transport 'another positive forestry story'
Forest360's move takes 8 truck & trailer loads of logs off the road to New Plymouth daily.
Duck hunting in 1946: Ammo shortage causes tension
"Southland sportsmen claim that North Island stores have received ample supplies."
Property news from OneRoof
Car news and advice
Mattel Brick Shop unveils Hot Wheels collector builds
Mattel has taken aim at Lego's stranglehold on petrolhead wallets with its new range.
Mazda CX-3 SP20 long-term test: it scores 10
The CX-3 remains popular even after 10 years on the market. It's also our new long-termer.
Toyota boss says sports cars must keep petrol and noise
Akio Toyoda isn't ready to let sports cars be silenced yet.
More Hawke's Bay news
On The Up: How to stay positive
Some outstanding Kiwis tell us how they maintain a positive mindset.
Big winds and swells forecast for Hawke's Bay this week
Strong winds of up to 100km/h are expected south of Hastings from Thursday.
One of NZ's oldest RSAs changes its name, confirms split from national body
Fresh signage featuring the new name and logo has been installed on the clubrooms.
'Almost smell' new highway: Mayor ready for pending opening
Highway costing $824.1 million to be open from June to motorists.
One seriously injured after fire at Napier wreckers
A car fire at an Onekawa wreckers spread to the shed surrounding it.
$150,000 theft: Heist targets heavy excavator equipment in Hastings
Police are searching for five attachments taken from Pākōwhai in March.