Mixed weather for big weekend of events in Hawke's Bay
Summer Regatta sailing and kahawai fishing are features of a busy weekend.
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Santa's summer grotto and Mrs Claus' bar hop highlight festive fun
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Napier keeps controversial site in strategy plan, Hastings votes no to building on fertile land
Two proposed residential development sites in Havelock North were removed from the FDS.
One region expected to be real test for gang-patch ban
'The younger ones are quite likely to be more militant about it.'
Hastings hairdresser says placing third almost better than being first at national awards
Hastings hairdresser third in her category at New Zealand Hairdressing Creative Awards.
Teen takes on 28km run in high heels: 'Represents the pain men are feeling'
A personal journey with mental health inspired 18-year-old to break stigma in heels.
Art project left at door of Napier museum causes bomb scare
The colourful creation, made of fabric, was found sitting outside the museum’s entrance.
Cyclone heroes celebrated at Hawke's Bay Forestry Awards
'Forestry people opened roads, towed gear through flooded rivers.'
New Hawke’s Bay fund to boost predator control and replanting
The goal of the fund is to create a habitat alive with flora and fauna across the region.
Getting Through: New Farmstrong resources for farmers after severe weather
Hawke’s Bay farmers share recovery stories in book and website launch.
Police cordons erected around Napier Museum after discovery of strange bird-like ‘package’
By about 2pm, police determined the package posed no threat.
The Hawke's Bay artists creating kiwi sculptures for a trail in Napier
Two local artists join the Kiwi Art Trail's team creating giant sculptures.
Bill Robertson: Pack the park – a Napier City Rovers rallying cry
OPINION: Napier City Rovers' coach has a stirring message ahead of Sunday's epic showdown.
Why Napier council introduced water restrictions six weeks earlier than normal
Mayor Kirsten Wise speaks on Napier water restrictions ahead of a hot summer.
Councils say buyouts of homes destroyed during Cyclone Gabrielle almost completed
More than 300 properties across Hastings and Napier were deemed Category 3.
Table-topping Napier City Rovers fizzing for National League run home
Napier City Rovers' hopes of making the National League final are in their own hands.
CAN Column: Artists and art lovers have a busy month ahead for Creative Arts Napier
November at CAN is set to be full of markets, art, and different experiences.
Opinion: Forest & Bird Hawke's Bay needs sustainable solutions for water use
Forest & Bird on smarter and more sustainable water use in Hawke's Bay.
Turtle troubles in Napier: 'It is totally irresponsible to release them to the wild'
Turtles are believed to have been dumped by owners who can no longer care for them.
Beam Scooters halt Napier operations after two-year trial
A council spokeswoman confirmed Beam stopped its Napier operation in November.
Meerkats no more from Napier Community Patrol's new vehicle
Napier Community Patrol swaps the staple meerkat for a sleeker look on the new patrol car.
Havelock North brothers bring band to the bay for two summer shows
Havelock North brothers return to the Bay for two performances with their band Wet Denim.
'If it's yellow, let it mellow': Advice as water restrictions arrive in Hawke's Bay
Councils have imposed restrictions to help conserve water due to dry weather.
Hut renovations: 'It’s ingrained in the Kiwi way of life to explore the outdoors'
The teams will tackle everything from minor repairs to major overhauls on the iconic huts.
Homes wait list shrinking as house builds boom
Hawke's Bay applicants on the housing register are down close to 20% this year.
'It’s pretty special': Community bands together to publish 13-year-old's Cyclone Gabrielle picture book
The book was published with support from her teachers, Hastings' Mayor, and her community.
Opinion: Napier’s dome a stripped-classical gem: Michael Fowler
Opinion: Late addition would do justice to prime site.
One farmer offloads 1500 of his 2000 ewes as Hawke's Bay-wide dry starts to set in
Drought speculation for Hawke's Bay is premature, but the Bay is vulnerable, Niwa says.
'US market is a disaster': Why one Hawke's Bay exporter doesn't fear Trump's tariffs
'His strategy is to talk like an unhinged madman and then do a deal while you cower.'
Graffiti battle: KiwiRail's colourful containers brighten Napier rail yard
The artwork depicts flora and fauna found in the regions the rail corridor passes through.
Journey back in time: 1939 railcar returns for 2025 Hawke's Bay Art Deco festival
An authentic Art Deco period railcar will travel from Pahīatua to delight passengers.
Hockey: Gutted Black Stick raring to go as Premier League hits Napier
Two matches will be played on Saturday in the new national Premier Hockey League.
'They built it together': Son selling iconic winery eight years after dad's death
'Since my father died, my mother, she comes over here more to cry than anything else.'
This cider was an 'act of desperation' - now it's NZ's best
Paul Paynter’s plum orchards fell into a 'watery grave and died' so he had to pivot.