Highway or the byway - Wairoa waits with hope
Questions about when the first big job on Napier-Wairoa road will start.
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How cops seized $2m of assets from Mongrel Mob boss before his death
Gangster had properties, classic cars, expensive Harley Davidsons and a $32,000 holiday.
One person in critical condition after crash on SH50 near Hastings
Police are asking motorists to avoid SH50 and use SH2 until further notice.
Alzheimer’s and dementia advocate Alister Robertson acknowledged
New Year Honours recipient is fighting for care and support - and quashing misconceptions.
Julie King's service to education recognised
Julie King has spent 40 years in special needs education in England and New Zealand.
'Some people at my age would put their slippers on', New Year honour's recipient says
Anthony Gray, 71, has been recognised for service to accounting and Māori business.
The Havelock North man who made our mountains safer
Hamish McCostie has been recognised for services to outdoor recreation, Search & Rescue.
Seven people injured in Tasman crash
One person has serious injuries while six others have minor injuries.
'Get back to its former glory’: Minister hints that EIT could return to single entity
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Fenz urges no fireworks after Te Mata Peak fires
Fenz does not want a repeat of the Te Mata Peak fire caused by fireworks last year.
Real estate agent wins court dispute over commission on $6.6m sale
Station was sold between brothers' trusts in a "family arrangement".
One teen in stable condition after quad bike rolls on Hawke’s Bay beach
One teenage girl is stable in hospital after she and one other were seriously injured.
2024 a fresh start
Hawke's Bay Today reporter Michaela Gower chats to folk in Napier about their hopes for the new year.
Rebuild challenges for smashed industrial zone: 'We’ve got to stop being windy'
Hundreds of staff saw their workplaces destroyed. Now they're fighting back.
Fancy Like Lass rewards the diligence shown by her trainers
Hawke’s Bay jockey brought up the 350th win of her career on Fancy Like Lass.
Unique Hawke’s Bay holiday homes: Chalk Hill Beach House
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Hastings District Council nearly $400m in debt as cyclone costs compound
All Hawke’s Bay councils are expected to set high rates increases in coming years.
What do you get if you combine a builder and an artist? The Waimārama Chalets
The Chalets take the meaning of 'looking up' to the next level.
‘Treated like the poor cousin’: Waiting 10 months after the cyclone
Two families whose homes were inundated by floodwaters describe how the clean-up is going.
Car rolls on Hawke’s Bay Expressway; one in hospital after arm stuck under vehicle
Emergency services were seen freeing a person who had their arm stuck under a car.
New Year’s weather: Showers and sun could bring in 2024
We hate using the term "mixed bag", but it seems at this stage that's what's in store.
Te Mata Mushrooms transformation: Shut factory reborn as 'quirky' business hub
"We liked how quirky it was. We thought it was pretty cool in the middle of nowhere."
'Distressed and upset': Remuera man struck in face chasing 11-13yo boys out of home
Owner of the property returned to find five youngsters in his home.
Road reopened after two vehicle crash blocks lanes on State Highway 2
A crash blocked two lanes on a major Hawke's Bay highway on Thursday.
Wyn Drabble: I'll even admit to having a hospital for ailing plants
OPINION: Popular comments included, “You’re getting big".
Village divide: Show of support as Lady Deborah's mechanic accused of 'horrendous' repairs
A letter has been signed by 30 customers of Village European about its owner Jason Lee.
Jet skier saves lives in water incident
Two children and an adult fetching cray pots were in difficulty after their kayak flipped.
Wairoa council gives the thumbs up for voting-age change
Wairoa District Council is backing a proposal to lower the local election voting age.
Hawke’s Bay cruise ship season: No Stats NZ data for biggest ever
There is no Stats NZ cruise ship data, but local businesses say their own numbers speak.
In pictures: Braving the heat and shopping up a storm on Boxing Day
Hawke's Bay heat was the star of the show on Boxing Day.
Christmas Day rescues: Multiple people saved at Waipātiki Beach
It's not the first time a daring rescue has happened at the beach.
'Back to full strength': Thousands in event funding allocated
This summer in Hawke's Bay is gearing up to be one of the biggest.
The Organs: Why this hidden Hawke's Bay wonder isn't a tourist destination
Once it was a barren rockface, before a clash of heat and water.
Can I go to... Puketapu Park in Hawke’s Bay?
One of Hawke's Bay's hidden gems is open again in time for the holidays.