Hastings news
How one viral photo unlocked the story of a Hawke’s Bay man many ignore
A local photographer didn't expect his photo of a homeless man to go viral.
10 years of Flaxmere College The Teen Parent Unit
10 years of Flaxmere College Teen Parent Unit, Te Tipu Whenua ō Pā Harakeke.
Traditional art forms and new technology merge in two Toi Māori exhibitions
Traditional art forms and new technology merge in Two Toi Māori exhibitions.
Opinion: Why social media fitness influencers are not the be all end all
Hawke's Bay Yoga instructor talks about the perils of Social Media fitness influencers.
Hastings hairdresser says placing third almost better than being first at national awards
Hastings hairdresser third in her category at New Zealand Hairdressing Creative Awards.
Treaty bill 'a childish projection': Hīkoi supporters vocal in Hawke’s Bay
Flying out the door: A Hastings store sells close to 1000 tino rangatiratanga flags.
‘Tough news’: NZME proposes to close 14 local newspapers, with the loss of 30 jobs
Herald owner says community titles are no longer profitable in changing media landscape.
'A bottle of beer and an onion’ - 100-year old Vi shares her recipe for a long life
Vi was born Violet Blanche Avison, in Waipawa in 1924.
Premium
Calls grow for popular bridge between Napier and Hastings to be rebuilt
Locals want more certainty about the swept-away bridge's future.
Hawke's Bay's economic future relies heavily on six industries (and tourism isn't one): Report
Tourism has been left off a top-six list of industries to drive Hawke's Bay's economy.
'Better place': Restaurant operators whose lease was not renewed open new venue 200m down road
'Maybe this has happened for a reason.'
Roading firm wins top business award, donuts win people's choice
Tūpore has scooped the Supreme Award at Hawke's Bay's night of nights for businesses.
'Very short notice': Napier ale house kicked out over lease dispute
'I tried to work with them to say why don’t we extend it.'
Milestone for gated hillside housing development near Hastings
The subdivision boasts 'spectacular' views atop Roy's Hill.
Rural News
Lessons to be learnt as Waimea Dam opens
The dam's final cost reached $211 million, double the initial estimate.
NZ First introduces bill to fine ‘woke banks’ $500,000
Banks would be stopped withdrawing services from customers for purely 'woke' reasons.
Toa Henderson and Pagan Rimene win big at Otago Shears
Pagan Rimene successfully defended her title of New Zealand Woolhandler of the Year.
Watch: 'Get off!' Security stops Seymour driving Land Rover up Parliament steps
Parliament security demanded Seymour get off the steps immediately.
The Country: Derek Daniell on sheep without wool
Derek Daniell, Sandra Faulkner, Karen Morrish, and Phil Duncan.
Youngest contestant wins Taranaki Manawatū Young Farmer final
"To take out the win was really exciting," Jock Bourke, 19, said.
Lifestyle news
'Wine with soul': Celebrating a father-and-daughter chenin blanc journey
Three Fates recently released its 2024 chenin blanc, a familial collaboration.
Opinion: From geraniums to mice – tales of unexpected revivals
OPINION: The new geraniums are flourishing outside, proving my green-thumbed success.
Opinion: NZ's path to prosperity needs bold economic reforms
Labour productivity has plummeted since 2021, worsening the economic crisis.
Car news and advice
Ridden: FTN Motion Streetdog80 review
Urban electric café racer gets a little faster, with the FTN Motion Streetdog80.
Toyota Woven City: the car company with everything now has its own futuristic town
It's a place where high-tech ideas can be developed and tested in the real world.
Bentley Residences: NZ$10.25m buys you access to a car-themed dog spa
World's first Bentley-branded apartment complex rolls out the red carpet for pets.
OneRoof property news
Architect’s stunner sells for over $12m as Queenstown tightens its grip on the rich
Share of prestige sales in the wealthy enclave has jumped in the last 12 months.
‘Absolute legend’: Iconic Mount Eden garden for sale
Proud owner and gardener Peter Brady died aged 90.
Why first-time buyers are unlikely to lose ground in 2025
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
More local news
Opinion: Forest & Bird Hawke's Bay needs sustainable solutions for water use
Forest & Bird on smarter and more sustainable water use in Hawke's Bay.
Hundreds to attended Punjabi Language Week celebrations in Hawke's Bay
Several Hastings and Napier events to celebrate Punjabi Language Week.
Hastings Art Gallery audience and learning assistant Frances Martin relives childhood memories
Childhood memories given new life for Hastings Art Gallery.
End of year concert to follow spooky theme
Bay Cities' Symphonic Band to perform Nightmare before Christmas as the end of year treat.
Saddle up, rodeo is coming back to the Bay
Start planning your cowboy outfits as the national circuit rodeo makes it back to the bay.
Gallery installation offers reflection on Tauiwi Chinese NZ community in Hawke's Bay
Art installation reflects the Tauiwi Chinese New Zealand community in Hawke’s Bay.
Hawke’s Bay Winemakers and Homebrewers Club wins 46 medals at Central NZ competition
Hawke's Bay home brewers and winemakers celebrate more than 40 years as a club.
What you need to know about HDC's adoption of the 2023/24 annual report
Hasting Mayor speaks ahead of the 2023/24 annual report adoption later this month.
Danielle Harper: AI is less of a help and more of a harm to the brain
OPINION: There are many examples of technology robbing us of our ingenuity.
Community comes together to celebrate 150 years of local church
Local Havelock North Church looks back over the past 150 years of worship.
Local bookworms and writer get excited for upcoming festival
Popular authors set to take the stage at the Hawke's Bay Readers and Writers Festival.
How Hawke’s Bay rugby has defied the New Zealand sporting credit crunch
Inside the proud provincial rugby union defying player drain and credit crunch trends.
Children from Nature Kids create art replica in sandpit
The children were intrigued by the dirt installation at Hastings Art Gallery.
Millions of cubic metres of silt cleared from Cyclone Gabrielle hammered sites
An award-winning silt taskforce nears major a milestone in cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay.
Students complete challenge of the mind and body
Flaxmere students show teamwork and determination during the Longest Day Challenge.