Central Hawke's Bay news
Bluebird day expected for Waitangi Day events in Hawke’s Bay
Sun set to shine on celebrations, where unity and pride will be on show.
End of a '60-hour weekend' for vets: New clinic set to transform after-hours care, prevent burnout
Some vets had worked 60-hour weekends, from Friday evening to Monday morning.
‘I’m unbelievably happy’: Scott’s stellar FEI World Cup qualifying win
Julie Davey of Hawke’s Bay edged by a stunning run from Sophie Scott in Dannevirke.
Salvage Workshop saves and transforms items from CHB landfill
The recycling ethic for this project is so strong that even the building is re-used.
Community hands make light work of CHB's new Christmas bunting
It started with a simple idea: add a touch of festive charm – on a budget.
‘Very honoured’: Ōtāne volunteer firefighter of 50 years receives King’s Service Medal
John Oliver has served with the Ōtāne Volunteer Fire Brigade for more than 50 years.
Severe thunderstorm warning for Hawke’s Bay
Hail warnings could be issued at any time and at short notice.
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‘Never known a season to be as early’: Picking season under way in NZ’s apple capital
An unusually early harvest is being welcomed by growers.
More than 280,000 bus cards to be phased out, no way to transfer credit
Roughly $140,000 is being stored on the cards in Hawke's Bay alone.
Liquidation: Alpine Drinks in Hawke's Bay unlikely to be able to pay $800,000 to creditors
The amount owed has been cut by two-thirds, but hopes are drying up for creditors.
Teen's two-year search for a first job: ‘We can’t get experience if they don’t let us have experience’
'For those of us just starting out, it feels almost impossible.'
The two teen brothers who blitzed the NZ pinball championships
'You don’t expect to get all the way to the final and play your brother.'
Curtain comes down on racing career of Bonny Lass: John Jenkins
OPINION: Bonny Lass made an impression when winning her first start as a juvenile.
Rural News
Wally isn't so wayward now, winning two sheepdog titles for CHB farmer
He was named Wally - as in Where's Wally? - for his wayward tendencies in puppy days.
Aussie company ends plans to mine Whangaroa as hapū celebrate
Party time for Whangaroa hapū as mining plans shelved
The Country: Christopher Luxon on emissions targets
Christopher Luxon, Richard Allen, Todd Charteris, and Lindy Nelson.
'Mindboggling': Farmers urge minister to look into AgResearch science cuts
Concerns for farm productivity, animal welfare, and rural sector's economic contribution.
Safer Farms gets funding of $11m-plus from ACC
Money pledged for the grassroots Farm Without Harm strategy.
Beef forum will provide latest info
A forum next month will give farmers the latest on beef developments.
Lifestyle news
From MP to wellness guru: Anna Lorck’s radical new life
Lorck says her new life is a "contrast from the life that I was leading”.
NZ's Best Beach 2025: Which beaches will take on the reigning champ?
The search for New Zealand's best beach returns - vote now!
Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned
Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.
Car news and advice
NZ new-vehicle sales January: 'subdued' numbers, but a new ute in the top 10
Hybrids are steady in the NZ new-vehicle market, but the big arrow still points downwards.
Ford hints at Raptor-branded off-road supercar
Hero vehicle could draw inspiration from both supercars and Ford’s off-road dominance.
2025 Toyota Prius debuts geo-fencing tech and enhanced PHEV range
New tech designed to optimise the balance between electric and hybrid driving.
OneRoof property news
Famous castle on a hill for sale - but it won’t cost ‘millions and millions’
The sprawling estate was a decades-long labour love for Stuart and Nanette Cains.
Wellington’s average RV drops 24%: Which suburbs are most at risk?
Agents say homeowners likely to push back on new valuations.
More local news
'We are trying to farm worms': Farmer fighting his way out of drench resistance 'disaster'
Farmer says he’s not just farming sheep any more, he’s “trying to farm worms”.
Hawke’s Bay communities host Christmas lunches for those in need
Hawke's Bay hosts Christmas lunches for those seeking company and support.
‘Doors are beginning to open for women who enjoy getting out on the farm’
Annual East Coast Farming Expo to put focus on females.
353 undersized pāua to be returned to the sea, divers to face charges
Police stopped the car due to complaints about driving by members of public.
Half-kilometre of SH2 in Waipawa set for rebuild
A 500-metre stretch of State Highway 2 will get a makeover starting on January 13.
The Hawke's Bay company building affordable school classrooms in eight weeks
The offsite classrooms cut costs by more than half.
CHB's Retouch & Co taking innovative product to Wellington
Students' product, a mattifying powder with SPF, has a dual function.
Waipawa's missing artwork sought
'They were always intended for the public to enjoy, but they are meant to be together.'
Getting Through: New Farmstrong resources for farmers after severe weather
Hawke’s Bay farmers share recovery stories in book and website launch.
Racing back on track, but not in Hawke’s Bay
The Waipukurau Cup will be raced in Woodville on Sunday, with free buses for CHB punters.
Hints of red and purple: Secret location for Enchanted Ball to be unveiled
The Enchanted Ball is coming, and it promises to be 'magical'.
Good numbers of entries in Central Hawke’s Bay A and P Show Shears
Bouncing back from shoulder surgery, Kirkpatrick claimed his third win.
Homes wait list shrinking as house builds boom
Hawke's Bay applicants on the housing register are down close to 20% this year.
Waipawa to Waipukurau – and back – for Waipawa School students
"Some of the most memorable learning experiences happen outside of the classroom."
Dannevirke’s Luke Kemeys: Reaching your savings goal in 3 steps
'It’s the lifeblood, money is involved in everything we do'.