Latest from Hawke's Bay Today

Bringing home the bacon and ham awards
Wild Game co-owner Jordan Hamilton-Bicknell grew up on a farm and is a “mad keen hunter”.

Organic baby nosh finds favour
Range has struck a chord with parents looking for something outside the norm

You might get advice from AI but don’t expect empathy
There is little that can replace the relationship formed through face-to-face business

Extension of Hawke's Bay's biggest landfill brought forward after cyclone
It follows an influx of waste delivered to the dump in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle.

Industry recovery a 'marathon and not a sprint'
NZ Apples and Pears says growers have replanting costs in excess of $100 million.

The jimmied padlock in the bushes - Can the Scouts find their stolen marquee?
The inquisitive group of kids have already found one clue.

The inside story of how workers stopped Napier being covered in wastewater
For over an hour divers were under floodwater in the pitch dark, working by feel.

Taskforce Green helps out farmers
A programme for jobseekers is helping farmers impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.

RSE workers sue employer over 'unlawful' deductions
Case could set precedent for minimum wage earners.

‘It’s not easy’: Bremworth Napier’s uncertain future as 130 staff offered voluntary redundancy
The estimated cost to rebuild the site is in the 'tens of millions of dollars'.

Julian Batchelor on how he books venues: 'They don’t need to know everything'
Hawke's Bay tour meetings now held at a private house - still surrounded by protesters.

Gala night raises more than $27,000 for Hawke’s Bay flood relief
Stewart Group's gala night was a grand night for a great cause - and an excellent result.

Sun for Hawke’s Bay this weekend after hairy Friday start
A reward for weathering a possible thunderstorm will be sun.

'Lying awake worrying about it': Kiwifruit growers warm winter concerns
Warmer temperatures mean the vines don't get the required winter chilling.

Verstappen’s smashing victory in Hungary
Verstappen smashed opposition and won’t be crying over one broken trophy.

Power of positivity: The bond that's strengthened National League football contenders
Positive vibes have bought positive results for National League football hopefuls.

True Honey produces highest grade mānuka honey recorded
It's gooey, it's sweet, it's good for health and now it's a record-breaker.

Bull sale attracts spirited bidding
Buyers looking for good quality bulls at annual sale.

'Fear is the main theme here': Ministry intervention as bullying claims rock small town's high school
Concerned parents formed a group to address what they claim were assaults and threats.

Act's Rob Douglas on his famous uncle: 'I’m very proud of Roger'
The nephew of Roger Douglas is on the verge of Parliament, but his uncle has misgivings.

First fifteens: Anxious wait for Napier BHS after banner-match draw
It was drawn 12-12 and Napier is into the Super 8 final - but where?

Mike McRoberts to steer Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards dinner
The Hawke's Bay Wine Awards are in their 23rd year.

Million-dollar bust: Police seize guns, gold, cash, drugs and eight vehicles
Nine arrests after 10kg of cannabis and $200k in cash found.

Regional council detects rare fish in Hawke's Bay using DNA traces
Rare native fish a thrilling find in Wairoa.

Māori wards decision process for Napier starts in September
Napier council is set to start deciding how many Māori ward members it will have.

Livestock is deemed to be capital in nature
Farmers are preparing their financial accounts and tax returns for the 2023 year.

Wai Splash holiday programme needs more funding
Wai Splash has a great programme during school holidays.

The Elske Centre is back
A group of volunteers have worked to keep the group of 20 or so people together.