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.
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'We will make a noise': Ngāti Kahungunu backs hīkoi ahead of arrival in Hastings
Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti will be in Heretaunga on Friday as it makes its way to Wellington.
Docuseries reveals shocking twists in Peter Beckett case
REVIEW: Peter Beckett insists his wife's drowning was an accident.
'We don’t want our land to go': Whānau in path of planned Wairoa floodway feel 'threatened'
'I wouldn't like it if it was my land either,' Lawrence Yule says.
Beam Scooters halt Napier operations after two-year trial
A council spokeswoman confirmed Beam stopped its Napier operation in November.
Four medals for Hawke's Bay team at World Cup Taekwon-do
One of the team had never before been on an aircraft before flying to Uzbekistan.
'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.
Saturday at Kaweka Hospital: Brighter future for kids after life-changing surgery
Staff, including specialists, have changed the lives of nine children in Hawke's Bay.
Milestone for gated hillside housing development near Hastings
The subdivision boasts 'spectacular' views atop Roy's Hill.
'Really sad': Couple's last-ditch attempt to save beloved pool with $38k of their own money fails
A Hastings couple offered almost $40k to save the pool. The council said thanks, but no.
‘Open for business’: East coast sounds call for tourists this summer
Small businesses across the East Coast say they are ready for a return to the summer boom.
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.
Bamboo or bust? Man's plan for $17m giant panda park in New Zealand
'There are a lot of barriers, but none that are impenetrable.'
Opinion: Napier’s dome a stripped-classical gem: Michael Fowler
Opinion: Late addition would do justice to prime site.
Restricted fire season announced for parts of Hawke’s Bay
Restrictions have been placed on all outdoor fires in parts of Hawke's Bay.
'A revered national treasure': Thousands to mourn beloved 'Tā Bom'
The Māori Queen will attend Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies' tangi tomorrow.
Church Road, Fistonich the big winners at Hawke’s Bay wine awards
Church Road, one of Hawke’s Bay’s oldest wineries, won six categories.
Temperatures hit 28C in Napier and Hastings, could be hotter Saturday
Hastings hit a forecast peak of 28C soon after 1pm on Friday.
Roaming dogs on a cat-killing spree: 'Something has to be done'
Pet owners might soon 'start to take matters into their own hands', a resident says.
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.
Here’s to an even longer long weekend: Wyn Drabble
Opinion: What's more relaxing than a long weekend? An even longer weekend.
Kirkpatricks dominate at Wairarapa Spring Shears
A shearing dynasty from Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne moved in on the Wairarapa Show.
Thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail possible for Hawke's Bay, Tararua
Residents warned of continued stormy weather.
Bike racks on buses banned: ‘We’re very disappointed to be forced into this’
The NZTA says bike racks might not comply, because they partially obstruct headlights.
'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.
Man disembarking Picton ferry arrested over Hawke's Bay firearms incident
A man was arrested disembarking a ferry in Picton over an AOS callout in Hastings.
'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.
Watch: Car smashes through cafe's glass wall, sending customers scrambling
The driver mistook the accelerator for the brake pedal while parking.