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.
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Napier schools taken out of lockdown, more than two hours after firearm sighting
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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.'
This cider was an 'act of desperation' - now it's NZ's best
Paul Paynter’s plum orchards fell into a 'watery grave and died' so he had to pivot.
Watch: Car smashes through cafe's glass wall, sending customers scrambling
The driver mistook the accelerator for the brake pedal while parking.
Four fire call-outs in Hawke's Bay this Guy Fawkes, Te Mata Peak summit quiet
Te Mata Peak had no issues, with its summit closing early each night this week.
Car crashes into The Coffee Club in Taradale, Napier
A car drove through the front of The Coffee Club in Taradale, Napier, causing damage to the front of the store. Video / Supplied
'Over the moon': The Black Caps' best player in India is finally treading his own path
Being in and out has its challenges, Will Young says. Is this series his turning point?
Seven hours, 18 minutes: The joy of finishing IronMāori, from a nanny with 11 mokopuna
'I am collecting these medals as a legacy for my whānau for generations to come.'
Opinion: This dam debate in Hawke's Bay - it is time to lift ourselves from the battles of yesteryear
Opinion: We are blessed in Hawke’s Bay, but face one cold-hard reality.
From seeds to giants: The transformation of Hawke's Bay's Little Redwoods
Little Redwood Grove at Te Mata Park turns 50.
Tararua council to move chambers, saving ratepayers $91k a year
TCC is relocating its chambers to Dannevirke Town Hall to save ratepayers money.
Napier City Rovers' sights on National League glory
With three rounds to go, team remain in the hunt for grand final spot.
Young cannabis seller turns over $500,000 in sales in nine weeks
The 23-year-old appealed his sentence saying jail would hinder his ability to be a dad.
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Plan to turn showgrounds land, and some homes, into floodway to protect Wairoa
A plan has been devised to unleash the Wairoa River during heavy rain with a new floodway.
Opinion: Napier Citizen Advice Bureau gives advice on direct debits
Confused about direct debits, Napier Citizen Advice Bureau has some advice.
'Welcome home' Polish children return to Pahīatua for 80th anniversary
It was a special day, marking 80 years since the Polish children came to Pahīatua.
New $20m rescue helicopter to boost Hawke’s Bay's lifesaving missions
Aircraft ordered and due to arrive and begin operating in September 2026.