Latest fromHawke's Bay
One of NZ's top Catholics to help elect new Pope, shares memories of Pope Francis
New Zealand's Cardinal will take part in the secret election of a new Pope.
Customs fraud: $541k Gisborne cigarette and tobacco smuggling operation exposed
Operation Apron uncovered 230,600 cigarettes, 110kg of tobacco smuggled from China.
'Remarkable courage': Hawke's Bay priests honour Pope Francis
'He was a man that was really keen on dying with his boots on and that’s what he did.'
'Horrific': 11yo cyclist injured after bottles thrown at race near Hastings
The occupants of a black Ford Ranger ute were seen throwing bottles from their vehicle.
'A lot brighter': Job programme offers hope for young workers
He joined a programme helping young people aged 18 to 24 find work.
Collision of 'two different worlds': Cultural centre's ambitious Māori-Indian show
The show blends Indian dance and te ao Māori storytelling, featuring sacred water themes.
First XV rugby: How Kiwi schools rate in world rankings
OPINION: Bay boys show they have the resolve to build on recent successes.
Hundred new Kāinga Ora homes built in Napier in the past year
Out of motels into homes: Kainga Ora statistics changing lives.
Weather damage 'substantial' as Aucklanders still without power, thunderstorm watch issued
A severe thunderstorm alert has been iussed for a large area of the central North Island.
Shelter hopes prompted by deaths in homeless community
It's a problem that 'isn't going away'. Napier group looking for a house - and answers.
Severe thunderstorm watch for inland Hawke's Bay
Rain rates expected between 25 to 40mm an hour, with hail and lightning.
A big day for Hawke’s Bay’s ‘Mr Wool’
Hawke's Bay wool industry leaders applaud new wool deal for Government buildings.
Honouring Anzac: Key events and traditions for April 25
Where and how to commemorate Anzac Day this year.
Residents protest at rates on cyclone-affected lands
Wairoa residents see property values halved, yet face higher rates.
Homeowner's 'worst nightmare': Woman's face cut, thought she would die in knifepoint burglary
The man heard the woman sold her car for $1000 and believed she'd have cash in the house.
Steven Joyce: NZ must rethink funding for hospital infrastructure
OPINION: Private investors should be invited to build more of our health facilities.
'Incredible' moment: Napier photographer captures award-winning cicada shot
Kirsteen Redshaw won the William C. Davies Memorial Trophy for her cicada photo.
Funds crisis for all-weather athletics track in Hastings
Supposed to be laid about every 10 years, now 17 years and waiting for Hastinga track
'You either meet the standards or you don't': Driver educators urge balance in licence reform
Chris Bishop announced changes hoped to make getting a full licence easier and quicker.
4600 homes still without power as Cyclone Tam clean-up begins
Bay of Islands residents are urged to save water as repairs are under way in Paihia.
The big benefit of tree planting on Hawke's Bay farms
“It’s not just theory, it’s happening, on farms and hillsides across Hawke’s Bay."
Driver frustration as Napier roadworks cause car damage
Rob Tranter faced delays after his van was damaged on Meeanee Rd.
Job cuts at pet food giant Ziwi, including Hawke's Bay
'It is a good bunch of people – that is the sad thing.'
Hawke's Bay Easter plans disrupted with wet and warm weather
"Napier and Hastings will be reaching up into the 25C to 26C," but rain is expected.