'The NZ disease': Drowning toll spurs fresh call for water-safety awareness
Water Safety New Zealand has released the 2023 drowning data.
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Nest Fest Hawke’s Bay: Behind the scenes of the popular festival
A look at Nest Fest from behind the stage.
Rowers set to grace Clive River for Hawke’s Bay Cup regatta
Rowers from around the country are expected to take part.
Potts Classic athletics: Sprint queen Zoe Hobbs heads to Hastings
Sub 11-seconds sprinter heads the line-up for battle of Hastings.
What goes around comes around in special rescue story
Farmer rescued after ute runs down bank.
'I don’t want him forgotten': Details of historic Waimārama drowning emerge
Adele Mohi-McGoverin has cared for an old gravesite for 50 years.
Risible signs raise the ire — and laughter
OPINION: Gratuitous letters spark mirth and mystery.
Little-known banking 'handbrake': Insurance paid them out, then ASB said they couldn't touch it
A change to how insurance funds are paid out feels 'unfair'.
After a tough year people are ready for 2024
Hawke's Bay Today took to the street to gauge emotions ahead of 2024.
Hot, Hot, Hot for Hastings and the rest of Hawke's Bay
A few showers early, but the next days revert to hot and fine.
NYE weather: 'Intense' rain, thunder, hail, strong winds to slam country
Bad weather tomorrow follows a sunny, sweltering day today with Hastings reaching 33C.
One person in critical condition after crash on SH50 near Hastings
Police are asking motorists to avoid SH50 and use SH2 until further notice.
'Some people at my age would put their slippers on', New Year honour's recipient says
Anthony Gray, 71, has been recognised for service to accounting and Māori business.
Fancy Like Lass rewards the diligence shown by her trainers
Hawke’s Bay jockey brought up the 350th win of her career on Fancy Like Lass.
Hastings District Council nearly $400m in debt as cyclone costs compound
All Hawke’s Bay councils are expected to set high rates increases in coming years.
Te Mata Mushrooms transformation: Shut factory reborn as 'quirky' business hub
"We liked how quirky it was. We thought it was pretty cool in the middle of nowhere."
'Back to full strength': Thousands in event funding allocated
This summer in Hawke's Bay is gearing up to be one of the biggest.
Can I go to... Puketapu Park in Hawke’s Bay?
One of Hawke's Bay's hidden gems is open again in time for the holidays.
Popular holiday destinations pass 30C as Auckland, Northland face thunderstorms
One town reached around 33C.
Napier father of three named as victim of fatal Waipatu crash just before Christmas
The 38-year-old dad was killed on Elwood Rd, Hastings, just days before Christmas.
'Inspiring' demoltion process in Hastings
Materials will be reused in Hawke's Bay and Tonga.
Water restrictions in a near record-wet year: 'We need to rethink our approach'
Napier, Hastings and Waimārama are now under water restrictions - is this the future?
NZ’s worst road toll was 50 years ago, but tragedies still haunt our highways
Safety on the roads has come a long way since 1973, but police are desperate we do better.
Police release name of Hastings homicide victim
Police are investigating the death of Javon Jesse Aranui after an assault in Hastings.
Christmas Cheer: More than 1000 struggling households in Hawke’s Bay to receive gifts
Santa's helpers give Hawke's Bay people a better Christmas.
Hastings-trained galloper Duncan Creek takes the win at Trentham
Roundup of the week's racing scene in Hawke's Bay.
Man dies after alleged assault in Hastings
The 24-year-old man had suffered a serious head injury.
Cyclone Gabrielle: First two homeowners accept buyout offers
Across Napier and Hastings, 147 properties were too unsafe to live in.
Blocked by rocks: Landowner wants $200,000 to reopen beachfront drive
Eru Smith says he's tired of negotiating with council and took matters into his own hands.
How Te Aute College shaped the man - and the Māori - I am today
Tama Potaka on why education is important for Māori
'Nah, we're just three Māori boys': The story behind NZ's quote of the year
As they rescued people from floodwaters, this trio uttered a now-famous phrase.
Hastings Golf Club wins hosting rights for NZ PGA Championships
Plans are now under way to have the NZ PGA reinstated to the Australasian Tour.
Letters: MyWay deserves financial support
The latest letters to the editor on MyWay, a roadblock, and a CHB dam.