Latest from Hawke's Bay Today

'It's the economy, stupid'

Opinion: The Budget did one smart thing - it targeted women.

'You can’t die and let him not have a dad': The tiny tree branches that saved Rikki Reed's life

For nearly six hours, rapids from a huge flood buffeted Rikki Reed.

Bilingual signage in Hastings divides netizens

What they really think: Public's response to te reo being added to Hastings road signs.

Kerry Worsnop: Still no reply to failed 111 cyclone calls

Opinion: A voice for the rural sector asks how a nation could shrug and move on.

New Napier mapping shows growing coastal flood risk

Climate change and rising sea levels will spark severe floods.

Broncos visit a treat for Eskdale School kids

The kids have been doing it tough, so the NRL stars were prepared to go the extra mile.

Mitre 10 Sports Park to get 300 new car parks, new exit

Parking at the popular facility can be chaotic at times.

A rāhui has been placed over Te Āpiti - Manawatū Gorge walking track after a sudden death

A person died on the track yesterday.

Bound for the bulldozer? Interest in moving free two-storey villa tumbles

Talks with more than 30 people who wanted a free Tudor-style villa have come to nought.

Teens arrested after stealing cigarettes and treats in Napier

Three youths aged 13, 14 and 16 were arrested after the robbery.

Hawke’s Bay music month reaching its crescendo

Momentum has built across the month, with near-capacity audiences in several halls.

‘Cup final mentality’: Month of ‘must win’ matches facing Napier City Rovers

Huge four weeks facing the football club as they eye a National League spot.

Rangers fade against Levin pressure

Dannevirke Sports Club Rangers came close to beating a strong Levin side.

Pahiatua Repertory Society's Mamma Mia two weeks out to opening night

Pahiatua Repertory Society's Mamma Mia is two weeks out from the opening night.

Cyclone poll: Support for compensation for those forced out of homes by natural disasters

Central government a more popular option for payouts compared to local government.

How to find adventure in your own backyard

It is all there waiting for you to find it.

Rocket Lab swoops on Virgin Orbit assets

Sir Richard Branson's pain is Peter Beck's gain.

Napier Port expects cyclone recovery by end of year

Napier Port's first half profit, and its dividend, have dropped - with Gabrielle blamed.