Central Hawke's Bay news

Slow cooked: New pig welfare rules to take 10 years

The minister said the plan gives farmers 'a realistic timeframe to make changes'.

Did Penny Simmonds cross a line in farmers' consent dispute?

One affected farm is owned by National MP Suze Redmayne in the Rangitīkei.

'Fend for themselves': Farmer banned from owning deer after animal cruelty charges

One deer had become tangled in a fence by its antlers and had to be euthanised.

'Disruptive': US hits NZ timber with 10% tariff, industry warns of major impact

The US bought $370m worth of New Zealand radiata pine products in 2024.

Toyota opens Woven City: Inventors and Weavers and the future

It's like living in the future, with 'Inventors' and 'Weavers'.

Dongfeng confirmed for New Zealand launch: here come Box, Vigo and... 007

Another of China's 'big four' state-owned carmakers will be here before year's end.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Adventure 5-seat quick review: chairs, mate

Taking something away from the Prado adds some practicality.

Porsche marks 25 years of Carrera GT with fashion-meets-motorsport collection

Porsche and Arthur Kar have launched a GT-themed capsule collection in Paris.

Green Goddess Wendyl Nissen's former home sells for over $4.5m in just five days

Double-storey villa snapped up by family who didn't want to miss out.

Tony Alexander: Buyers can see where house prices are heading

The market is improving, but the recovery so far is very, very mild.

Auction shock: Empty land sells to young buyers for 33 times its RV

$1.2m sale also brings disappointment to next-door neighbours.

Sponsored: Summer-ready windows and doors

Enjoying your home this summer starts with a smooth breeze.

Hawke’s Bay electricity capacity doubles with new transformer at Redclyffe

It's designed to be resilient to a 1-in-450 years flood event.

The three Matildas: Trio of young actors share production's starring role

With 11 shows across just 11 days at the theatre, each one will get a chance to be Matilda

Family bereft as first-time mum dies at home of 'medical complications'

The Hawke's Bay community is rallying to support newborn Charlie-Mae and her family.

Keeping time alive: Waipawa couple’s clock shop keeps history ticking

Jim and Anne Greeff believe every tick tells a story of time.

Fourth Hawke’s Bay farm in five months sold to overseas buyers for forestry

'Marginal' land was chosen because 'we don’t want to pick the eyes out of the community'.

'Beating heart of the school': Dog brings comfort and care to students

With Sapphire, no words are needed, just connection.

'Tsunami of aroha': More than 1000 signs put up supporting Māori wards

The heart-shape signs are going nationwide.

'Something new': The beauty of Hawke's Bay's bridges, from the air

Ryan Jennings used drones to capture a different perspective of our roads and rivers.

Fatal crash closes major Hawke's Bay highway for hours

A person died in a crash on State Highway 50, north of Tikokino, earlier today.

Pou carved for Hawke's Bay whare to be returned to NZ after 134 years

The carvings are coming home after more than a century sitting in an Australian museum.

Expressway upgrade will need 600,000 tonnes of aggregate, but there's concerns it won't be local

'The feeling in our sector is that there is a lot of gravel build-up in the rivers.'

Mayoral candidates clash over Māori wards, water rates at debate

Over 150 people attended the debate in Waipukurau, with 120 more following it online.

'Windy story': Strong winds, warm nights expected in Hawke's Bay

Westerly winds may reach severe gales in exposed areas.

Professional fundraiser on how she got Kiwis to donate $16m for overseas project

Jenni Giblin is something of a fundraising phenomenon.

Three days, 25 different gardens: Festival for green thumbs arrives in Hawke's Bay

All proceeds from the first edition will go to Riding for the Disabled branches.

Highway reopens after animal scraps spill causes 18-hour closure

Animal scraps spilled from a truck, closing SH2 in Waipawa.

Ugly duckling? The mascot fiasco that has divided a small town for 30 years

'I often get the blame from some people for the duck.'

Repeat drink driver who killed 4yo son in crash to be released after two years prison

Parole Board: 'You are way past the point of simply having a drinking problem'.

'It really ruined me': Clients left in lurch by elusive contractor

Many clients reported substandard work and unfulfilled contracts.

Hawke’s Bay gets sneak preview of spring, could hit 20C this week

It's been a long winter, but we're almost into spring weather patterns now.