Bombshell day in Polkinghorne trial as wife's recording played: 'He is out of control'
The Crown says the eye surgeon strangled his wife and staged it to appear a suicide.
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Toitū Te Reo: Thousands line Heretaunga's streets for a celebration of language and culture
An estimated 7000 people are turning out for the festival.
From Edinburgh to New Zealand, Ōkiwi Brown book follows past of murderer
Is author Christina Sanders' latest effort the next Ockham New Zealand Book Award winner?
'We are not big fans of steak sauce': Mystery deliveries for years bemuse Napier family
It's not high stakes, but a Napier family want to get to the meat of the matter.
Fire up your imagination: Airport's $1.6m fire truck needs a name
Hawke's Bay Airport is seeking a name for its $1.6m Austrian-built fire truck.
Defence force bomb squad defuses situation at Hawke's Bay Prison
Police and the Defence Force called out over 'device' in empty vehicle.
Napier Port announces special Behind The Gates Tours
The port is set to offer a limited series of 12 public bus tours for the first time.
Thunderstorms, hail, rain to hit Auckland, snow warnings for SI alpine passes
The rain will move down the country in bands, soaking most of the North Island.
'We were absolutely forgotten about': Village's concern over stopbanks plan
Village worried it will be forgotten about while waiting for council decisions.
Pacific communities connect through art at Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga – Hastings Art Gallery
Their work explored the relationship between the human body and soil.
Hawke’s Bay’s top first XV teams tune up for the business end of the season
Challenges still for first XVs, sub unions and Māori rugby.
'Year-round, rain or shine': World class facility hosting NZ Men's A squad
Unique 'glasshouse' cricket pitches offer world class training.
Water funding remains problem for councils
A rural mayor says there’s no incentive for councils to band together in new entities.
Magpies named for Sunday, but Thompson arrival awaited
The Magpies front row has Super Rugby and international players to burn.
Farmer Council looking for nominations
The council helps guide and advise Beef and Lamb NZ.
Holi Boli pop-up shop in Napier has ethical edge
A former HB designer is creating ethical fashion, which is for sale in Napier this month.
‘No regrets’: Ex-MP Meka Whaitiri shares the cyclonic reason she left Labour
Whaitiri sits with Hawke's Bay Today to explain her shock switch and her future plans.
Teen driver in double fatal crash was 'very sensible and experienced' for his age
Joshua van Hooijdonk and Maja Sanders died in a crash on SH5, near Te Pōhue, in 2020.
Are 1576 new homes heading to the scrap heap? Full list of developments on hold at KO
Future of big housing developments hangs in the balance.
Poorest Kiwi kids going without healthy food, study finds
Health experts and children’s advocates call the findings 'shameful'.
New Zealand football’s golden boot contender’s golden chance in Europe
Top scorer in New Zealand domestic football head-hunted by professional Danish club.
Dannevirke couple has long association with Daffodil Day window display
Armed with lots of natural daffodils, the group transformed the window.
Memorial to 1931 Napier quake heroes set for restoration after being deemed potentially unsafe
The 'run down' memorial is going through at least four months of restoration work.
CAN: Artists' talents to the fore with five new exhibitions in Napier
In our workshop for August, Moodboard by Kriti Rawat is a vibrant exploration.
New tri trophy honours the late Heretaunga Women’s Centre's Amanda Meynell
New trophy at Harcourts Hawke’s Bay Women’s Tri celebrates community leader.
Watch: Fire at vacant house in Napier
Police and fire investigators are looking into the cause of the blaze at a vacant home.
'Go as long as I can': Man living with Parkinson’s hits hole in one, shares his motivation
Nigel Parker has a simple message for others living with Parkinson’s disease: keep active.
Police search for 'suspicious' man after student was followed after school
Police conducted a search of the area but couldn't locate the man.
'Honouring and celebrating': Awards finalists announced
Finalists have been announced for this year's National Waiata Māori Music Awards.
'Things in their favour': Former All Black harbours big hopes for Magpies in NPC
Richard Turner played 86 games for North Harbour, but his heart's still with Hawke's Bay.
No plans to trial chemical additives in Hastings to stop hot water cylinder failures
A report last year recommended adding chemicals to water to neutralise the issue.
Vaccine for 'devastating disease' expanded to include more at-risk Kiwis
Thousands of immunocompromised Kiwis to benefit from new vaccine funding.