Code-swapper: Speedy Leopard pounces after sporting switch
Former top domestic cricket player tosses in bat for football's National League.
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Sports action and carnival fun
Action packed Saturday with sports events and a street carnival
Five people still in hospital following 'horrendous' fatal crash in Napier
A witness says there was debris everywhere following the crash.
When our regions do well, NZ does well
Our regional communities are becoming stronger and more resilient.
Muggy showers to end hot weekend in Hawke's Bay
MetService Meteorologist says the best time to have a BBQ in the Bay will be Saturday
Hawke's Bay: Big turnout for disaster drills
More than 25,000 people in Hawke's Bay practiced earthquake and tsunami drills.
Get 'clinical': Challenge to Rovers' attack ahead of clash with high-flyers
Napier City Rovers hunting goals as eye second half of National League campaign
Footballer's inspirational journey: From refugee camp to MVP
Young footballer has followed an inspirational journey both on and off the pitch.
Second arrest after Flaxmere death
Man found at Flaxmere property, which has since been searched.
Local Focus: Hawke's Bay eateries still struggling to find staff
But not all bars and restaurants are struggling to find staff.
'It was gutting': How football player's 'brief' UK trip turned into 30-month 'nightmare'
Sportsman opens up on how Covid-19's closed borders kept him out of NZ for 30 months.
Sister's 'beautiful' mission: Hopes of ending sorrow at place where murdered teen was discovered
Almost seven weeks have now passed since slain teen Ariki Rigby's body was found
'No one deserves to die like that': Sister's plea as new details emerge over teen's killing
Ariki Rigby's sister has called on those who know her killers to stop "protecting" them.
Man fighting for life in hospital after serious crash on Hawke's Bay Expressway
Two men in their 20s remain in hospital with injuries after the two-car crash.
Sting to play Mission Concert in Napier in March
Roll over, Robbie: Another world-famous artist been named for next year's concert.
'Pressure is a privilege': Rising goalkeeper opens up on secrets to success
Goalkeeper Oscar Mason was a penalty save hero for Napier City Rovers last weekend.
Hawke's Bay mayors urge voting reform for local elections
Is postal voting dead, and what's best: Online, polling day, or a mix of both?
History and heritage as Tareha wins election to Napier council
More diversity on councils after elections throughout the region.
Little change for Hawke's Bay in local body elections
Editorial: The lack of quality candidates to unseat the status quo really shone through.
Truck seriously injures pedestrian in Dannevirke
Traffic was diverted and the highway was expected to be closed for at least two hours.
Child sex offender avoids open-ended jail sentence
The child sex offender, 29, had previously been jailed and received two strike warnings.
Hawke's Bay growers dodge harsh frost but danger not over yet
Low temperatures in Hawke's Bay have kept growers on high alert for damaging frosts.
Waka Kotahi orders speed and weight limits on Fernhill Bridge
Many of Hawke's Bay's highway bridges are over 70 years old and 'need to be upgraded'.
Annual Hawke's Bay wine festival attracts big industry turnout
The Bridge Pa Wine Festival returns in January 2023 with seven wineries and local music.
Oh boy: 500 holes in Hawke's Bay roads
Roading damage 'on a scale rarely seen' could empty council's pockets.
Napier mayor admits Three Waters numbers mistake
The estimated 10-year spend for Napier under Three Waters reforms would be $469m.
On target: Striker's goal as Rovers take aim at National League opposition
Canadian import welcomed like 'family' to Napier - urges teammates to aim high.
'Have the courage': Family plea to those who know who killed Ariki Rigby
Family anger grows as a month passes in hunt for those who killed teen Ariki Rigby
Problems loom as soggy ground delays crop planting in Bay
Sunny Hawke's Bay reputation takes a dive as soggy ground creates trouble.
Local Focus: Last chance to vote as Hawke's Bay local elections turnout drops
Early predictions are that voter turnout will be lower than in previous elections.
'Out of a Kremlin hymn book': Three Waters dislike runs deep in Hawke's Bay candidates
Place where the reforms all started doesn't have a candidate that clearly supports them.
Two Napier firefighters recognised for 50 and 25 years of service
Two Napier firefighters were recognised for 50 and 25 years of service over the weekend.
How local firm helped kids with disabilities skate with confidence
Hawke's Bay company gifts custom skating rig for children with disabilities to community.
'Right side of my body was paralysed': Football player fights back from mini-stroke
Napier City Rovers star battles back from mini-stroke.