Hawke's Bay news
Smoke alarms help alert family during Napier house fire
Working smoke alarms helped warn a Meeanee family to evacuate as the large fire took hold.
Construction starting on senior housing complex in Flaxmere
Called Te Pā Harakeke, it will comprise 39 new, affordable one and two-bed units.
‘Flames as big as a house’: Yachtie plucked to safety as inferno engulfs boat
Rescuers came across the stricken man on a liferaft off the Hawke's Bay coast.
Havelock North dominate for first win of season
Havelock North defeated MAC 77-3 at Flaxmere Park.
Pedestrian fighting for life after being struck by vehicle, motorcyclist critical in Canterbury crash
Two people are badly injured after separate accidents in the South Island.
Why Napier council believes local focus trumps ‘ineffective’ joint climate effort
Napier City Council left the Joint Climate Action Committee after an 8/5 vote.
New Zealand news
'Empty words': Seymour suggests Greens report threats against MP to Mongrel Mob
The Greens say they are screening 'immense numbers of death threats and abuse'.
'Wonderful human beings': Tribute to British couple found dead in Wellington home
The owner said they were 'incredible parents, friends, and members of many communities'.
‘I wasn’t able to consent’: Abduction, rape complainant grilled on consenting during blackout
The man admits following her, picking her up and taking her to his home but denies rape.
The simple path to financial freedom: Nick Stewart
OPINION: One principle stands resolute: Keep It Simple, Stupid (KISS).
The small North Island town that could be surrounded by three solar farms
About 200,000 solar panels planned for the largest of the three.
Wairoa’s updated flood plan protects more homes and Māori land, showgrounds still to go
The Government contributed $70 million for Wairoa’s flood protection.
Premium
Selling stations: Farm developer on why he's moving on from his 'happy place'
'I feel like that place needs to go now to someone who can take it to the next level.'
Hastings racecourse redevelopment plans coming in ‘next few weeks’
It's now six months since the one slip that stopped racing in Hastings.
Little Black Dress set to fashion race record: John Jenkins
OPINION: The Snitzel filly is prepared by Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh.
The simple path to financial freedom: Nick Stewart
OPINION: One principle stands resolute: Keep It Simple, Stupid (KISS).
The small North Island town that could be surrounded by three solar farms
About 200,000 solar panels planned for the largest of the three.
$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.
‘Puppy dogs of the spider world’: Huntsman sightings increase in Napier
Experts confirmed the spider as a Huntsman, highlighting its growing presence.
Hawke's Bay Today videos
Napier’s Tim Clayton secures silver at Winter Special Olympics in Italy, just 0.1s from gold
Tim Clayton claimed a silver medal at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin. Video / Rafaella Melo
Hawke’s Bay woman among first females at national digger competition
The competition challenges operators with precision tasks, such as painting, pouring water into a glass, opening a beer bottle and picking up an egg.
Te reo Māori Shrek features Hastings' Jeremy Macleod as Lord Farquaad
A classic film, now told in te reo Māori. Shrek returns to the big screen, with a Hawke's Bay voice bringing Lord Farquaad to life. Video / Rafaella Melo - Hawke's Bay Today
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
February a strong month for NZ red meat exports
Exports reached $1.1 billion - a 25% increase compared to February 2024.
Meet the 2025 Dairy Woman of the Year finalists
Frances Beeston, Jo Sheridan and Lara Sutton are all in the running this year.
The Country: A banking win for Federated Farmers
Richard McIntyre, Cameron Bagrie, Jo Luxton, John McOviney, and Phil Duncan.
Property news from OneRoof
Car news and advice
What exactly is a plug-in hybrid?
Confused about the differences between hybrids and plug-in hybrids? Here's a simple guide.
Watch Honda prove a point in the most spectacular way
Hanging three SUVs from a crane to show how tough the are? That's how you prove a point.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live is heading to New Zealand for the first time
International Stadium-scale show features life-sized versions of toy trucks.
More Hawke's Bay news
$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.
Spotlight on trailblazing women of Hawke’s Bay: Laura Vodanovich
OPINION: Historically wāhine were rarely written into the history books.
Forget AI – meet Synonym Superman: Wyn Drabble
OPINION: 'From now you can forget artificial intelligence.'
Napier Port welcomes last cruise of summer season – how did it compare to previous years?
'Looking ahead to next season, around 70 cruise bookings are already confirmed.'
Central Hawke's Bay athlete into world's top 50 after three national titles in a fortnight
'I know I am more than capable of scoring 6000 points and beyond.'
Napier electorate could expand into East Coast
Public comments on the proposed boundaries can be made online.