Latest from Hawke's Bay Today

The big chill: Kiwis wake to freezing temperatures as cold snap grips the country

Auckland had the highest early morning temperature at just 12C.

Hours from death: Apple Watch saves Hawke's Bay woman's life

A head start in race against blood cancer.

Hawke’s Bay paramedic facing terminal cancer needs $80k for unfunded life-extending treatment

'It’s just amazing how two different oncologists have totally different perspectives.'

Dozens of earthquake-prone buildings on Dannevirke’s main street given extension

Almost 40 buildings on the township's main street require earthquake strengthening.

'How far I've come': Valedictorian's journey of renewal and success

Elijah Rogers is graduating with a BA in Māori as an EIT valedictorian.

The mountain ahead: Fight to buy back Kahurānaki maunga starts by climbing it

Hīkoi to Kahūranaki aims to show it's 'possible to reclaim whenua, one maunga at a time'.

'An issue': Neighbours react to 59-lot coastal subdivision approved near Napier

Plans have been approved to subdivide coastal land for housing just north of Napier.

New carved sign unveiled at world’s longest place name near Pōrangahau

Pōrangahau holds a dawn ceremony at the 'peaceful and therapeutic' site.

'Very special': Glider crash pilot remembered for kindness, teaching others to fly

'I don’t believe you could get any more liked than him.'

‘Incredibly moving’: Thousands gather for bigger and brighter Lantern Festival opening

This year’s festival features 50% more lanterns, inflatable pandas and dragons.

'From growing up in Flaxmere to stepping onto one of the world’s greatest opera stages'

Rising star from Hawke’s Bay secures opportunity with Royal Opera in London.

On The Up: ‘Life was passing us by’ - why couple chose to sail the world

They sold or gave away nearly everything they owned, packed their car and moved aboard.

Development company in liquidation owing $4m, owner disputes debt

Hikanui Capital was facing three Environment Court charges, which have been withdrawn.

Grant Bruce Jarden, 71, dies after glider crashed into Hawke’s Bay Golf Club

The incident has been referred to the Civil Aviation Authority.

'Gone forever': Beloved rugby stalwart killed by careless driver

The judge said cars are 'deadly machines' and motorists need to drive safely.

Perfume thieves in Napier caught on CCTV and phone cameras

They took some scents, but there wasn't much sense to it, shop owners say.

Annual concert last held in 2007 returns to Hawke’s Bay

Collapse of the Timeless Summer Tour has led to the return of a gig full of 'nostalgia'.

Forecasters keeping eye on 100km/h gusts expected for Hawke’s Bay

There is a high chance the watch will be upgraded to a warning.