Latest Hawke's Bay news
The basic employment rights every worker needs to know
Napier Citizens Advice Bureau helps community to understand their entitlements.
Firefighters wary as 31C forecast for parts of already dry Hawke’s Bay
Forecasts suggest the region could hit its highest temperatures of the year so far.
Driver charged over Napier crash which hospitalised cyclist
A cyclist remains in hospital almost five months after the crash.
Exciting exhibits at CAN gallery in lead-up to Christmas
Creative Arts Gallery is getting into the holiday spirit, with Christmas fast approaching.
CHB roadworks: NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) thanks motorists for patience
Renewing the road involves removing the existing road surface and underlying structure.
Tukituki Land Care hosts December workshops
These farmer-led plans will address key environmental challenges.
Witnesses wanted after person hit by vehicle then assaulted in Napier
The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Berry determined: Plan to regrow tonnes of strawberries in flood-hit Esk Valley
Donald lost 60,000 strawberry plants in Gabrielle. He has received help to grow again.
'It's a stinky job': The cost of illicit dumping
About 20% of incidents in the Tararua District result in infringements being issued.
'Ugly and racist': Man's abusive TikTok posts after Salvation Army shop assault
Judge: 'Colourful is a polite description. It’s not colourful. It’s abusive.'
'Give it all you’ve got': Keynote speaker to front Hastings mental health fundraiser
Amputee built with a resilience she never knew she had.
Pou swept from marae during Cyclone Gabrielle washes ashore after 650 days at sea
A hand-carved pou lost in the cyclone has been found on Mahia Beach, 100km from home.
Health NZ to immunise 1400 seasonal workers against measles
Health NZ is expecting to vaccinate 1400 RSE workers.
Opinion: When times get tough, stay strong with Farmstrong
It's crucial to remind people they're not alone during challenging times.
'Kids can do anything': Jack Smith on his Christmas floats
He's only 12, but look what he can do.
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Hawke’s Bay Police get 155 high-risk vehicles off the road
There were 24,318 breath tests recorded in the region in just one month.
Bush Districts Agricultural Club day thriving
There were 11 schools along for the annual event.
Take off: Company's 10-month search for new CEO over
A new CEO has finally been announced for Hawke's Bay Airport.
From tin shack to toast of the town: The NZ city with an incredible business leader
Is this the role that every other New Zealand town and city should consider?
Whakatu Freezing Works: The history, the industry and the aftermath
Ewan McGregor, a 79-year-old historian, says he's got "a few books in me yet".
Rylee Ward returns to his old stomping ground
Rylee has an impressive list of credentials for a 20yo rodeo rider.
'Would’ve given up months ago': The teacher who cycles over hilly paddocks every day
Cyclone Gabrielle turned the Kererū Gorge road into a chasm.
White Ribbon: 20 years in New Zealand opening up conversations around family violence
The 25th of November is marked as White Ribbon Day around the world.
Plan to axe newspaper shocks Tararua community
The Bush Telegraph is not considered profitable.
From art galleries to prison: Artist’s fall from grace after drugs conviction
Susanto took police to where magic mushrooms grew wild.
Surprise gift from Czech Republic recognises a decade of artist exchanges with Woodville
There have been four artists-in-residence at Rinitawa.
Junior sports day encouraging learning and teamwork
From egg and spoon races to obstacle courses, the children had a chance to try it all.
Water woes remain ahead of Napier’s 150-years as a borough: Michael Fowler
Napier’s water was once sourced via wells at the White Swan Brewery and Botanical Gardens.
Turning niche to neat with property styling Refined Spaces
Katie Kettle was once a Navy chief now she transforms homes by refining and rearranging.
Danny Champion remembered as one of Hawke’s Bay’s most talented horsemen: John Jenkins
Champion a successful horseman, farrier and rugby league player.
Donated tapestry some of MTG’s many taonga: Gail Pope
Gifted tapestry originally bought from Egypt.