Latest Hawke's Bay news
Homes wait list shrinking as house builds boom
Hawke's Bay applicants on the housing register are down close to 20% this year.
Christmas in the Park a fun family event planned for Dannevirke
They're looking for people willing to perform.
Scorcher! Areas to hit 30C for the first time in 21 months; police warn of flooded roads
It appears to be a tale of two islands for this weekend's weather.
'It’s pretty special': Community bands together to publish 13-year-old's Cyclone Gabrielle picture book
The book was published with support from her teachers, Hastings' Mayor, and her community.
Opinion: Napier’s dome a stripped-classical gem: Michael Fowler
Opinion: Late addition would do justice to prime site.
Bamboo or bust? Man's plan for $17m giant panda park in New Zealand
'There are a lot of barriers, but none that are impenetrable.'
Nick Stewart: NZ's love affair with term deposits is creating several hidden risks
OPINION: NZ's term-deposit love is staggering – three times the size of the stock market.
Restricted fire season announced for parts of Hawke’s Bay
Restrictions have been placed on all outdoor fires in parts of Hawke's Bay.
'A revered national treasure': Thousands to mourn beloved 'Tā Bom'
The Māori Queen will attend Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies' tangi tomorrow.
Church Road, Fistonich the big winners at Hawke’s Bay wine awards
Church Road, one of Hawke’s Bay’s oldest wineries, won six categories.
Temperatures hit 28C in Napier and Hastings, could be hotter Saturday
Hastings hit a forecast peak of 28C soon after 1pm on Friday.
Roaming dogs on a cat-killing spree: 'Something has to be done'
Pet owners might soon 'start to take matters into their own hands', a resident says.
'Closely monitoring': 400mm of rain to fall in 24 hours on West Coast
Some Hawke’s Bay spots may crack 30C this weekend – the first time since summer.
CHB students get hands-on environmental education
Students from Pukehou and Ōtāne Schools spent a full day exploring their catchment.
Havelock North: 35-home project next to garden store gets approval
Approval has been given for a 35-home project next to a Havelock North garden store.
One farmer offloads 1500 of his 2000 ewes as Hawke's Bay-wide dry starts to set in
Drought speculation for Hawke's Bay is premature, but the Bay is vulnerable, Niwa says.
Here’s to an even longer long weekend: Wyn Drabble
Opinion: What's more relaxing than a long weekend? An even longer weekend.
Heretaunga Women’s Centre: We’re trying to help, and we’re being insulted
OPINION: Imagine unlocking your front door only for someone to come inside with threats.
Napier schools taken out of lockdown, more than two hours after firearm sighting
Police were called to Tait Dr, near the intersection of Spriggs Cres, about 2.15pm.
Thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail possible for Hawke's Bay, Tararua
Residents warned of continued stormy weather.
Hawke's Bay's coastal reefs at risk from vehicles
Damage to ecosystems can take years to recover.
CHB police respond to fireworks thrown at horse and houses
Information can be shared by calling 105, or report online at 105.police.govt.nz
Bike racks on buses banned: ‘We’re very disappointed to be forced into this’
The NZTA says bike racks might not comply, because they partially obstruct headlights.
'US market is a disaster': Why one Hawke's Bay exporter doesn't fear Trump's tariffs
'His strategy is to talk like an unhinged madman and then do a deal while you cower.'
Graffiti battle: KiwiRail's colourful containers brighten Napier rail yard
The artwork depicts flora and fauna found in the regions the rail corridor passes through.
Manawatū-Tararua highway’s major bridges close to completion
The team is preparing for its biggest milestone.
Eketāhuna School puts on spring show and pet day
It's Eketāhuna's turn to hold its annual pet day.
Journey back in time: 1939 railcar returns for 2025 Hawke's Bay Art Deco festival
An authentic Art Deco period railcar will travel from Pahīatua to delight passengers.
Hockey: Gutted Black Stick raring to go as Premier League hits Napier
Two matches will be played on Saturday in the new national Premier Hockey League.
Tararua District news in brief: Tararua towns make top 100 list of suburbs, Tararua Health Group missed appointments
News in brief from around the Tararua District
Dannevirke Art Collective hosts exhibition at Rinitawa
More than 50 people came to the exhibition opening.
Kohinui School pupils and teachers come together to mark 130 years
Kohinui School closed in 2008.
'They built it together': Son selling iconic winery eight years after dad's death
'Since my father died, my mother, she comes over here more to cry than anything else.'