Latest fromHawke's Bay
Local Focus: Do the right e-thing
Old and new televisions are now recyclable. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hapi as! Girl makes history by being picked for Ross Shield team
Hapi has yet to decide which secondary school she will attend next year.
Local Focus: 3 hour commute each way for councillor and wannabe mayor
It’s working well says Rob Kent. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
3-hour commute each way for councillor and mayoral candidate
It's working well, says mayoral candidate Rob Kent. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
First cruise ship arrives as Hawke's Bay starts biggest season to date
This season is set to be a major boost for the local economy with a total of $32 million.
Holi-yay: Sunshine on way after bleak week
It's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.
Cultural collision at Cape Kidnappers: 250 years on, what have we learned?
The kidnapping that lives on in name today, but were Māori simply trying to rescue him?
Seismic shift: Hastings property prices overtake Napier
The balance of power in the Hawke's Bay property market has officially shifted.
Bing Crosby grandson among 2020 Art Deco Festival lineup
A new era for Art Deco festival.
Roaming Wairoa dog that evaded animal control for six months put down
Unwanted, unloved and unable to be caught. A mastiff-cross' 'remarkable' evasion ends.
Young Hawke's Bay artist recognised in national competition
Justin Cheung said he almost forgot about the competition altogether.
'Heaviest hail in 20 years': Orchard owners fear for Hawke's Bay stonefruit after storm
Like cherries? The "sheer volume" of hail could have a grave impact on this season's crop.
Tattooed diner refused entry to RSA after decade of visits
The family dined at the club's restaurant at least 3-4 times a week for many years prior.
Driver dies week after logging truck crash
The man had been transferred from Hawke's Bay Hospital to Wellington due to his injuries.
New pool consulted on properly, says Napier City Council
Napier City Council says it consulted properly over a new Aquatic Centre.
Serious crash at Takapau, Hawke's Bay
At least one person seriously hurt in accident at Takapau.
36 flights delayed, three turned back, in air traffic radar chaos
A passenger on an Air NZ plane says he was told all flights had been grounded.
Local Focus: Crowded field for HBDHB election
The Hawke's Bay District Health Board election has a record field. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hawke's Bay Fish and Game chairman denies bribery claim
Bruce Bates was asked to step down as Hawke's Bay Fish and Game chair last month.
Taradale premier men help reignite cricket in Taupō
Taupō tournament provides ideal preamble to annual premier men's Twenty20 comp in Napier.
Weekend reprieve brings sun and light winds before another chill
Gisborne will get to 21C on Saturday while Napier will bask in 23C on Sunday.
Local Focus: Two dams on offer to Heretaunga
Heretaunga Plains water storage scheme. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Water storage scheme for Heretaunga Plains looks likely
Heretaunga Plains water storage scheme looks a likely prospect. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Athletics: Season of two halves
A season of two halves for northern and southern hemisphere athletes.
'Words cannot describe the pain': Bride-to-be's sudden death from epileptic seizure
Fiance struggles after the love of his life dies.
Witness heard 'popping' before Hastings railway station inferno
Raging inferno was preceded by a "popping" noise, witness says.
C-section complication horror: 'I don't know if I'm going to live'
"I started fearing that my wife would not be coming back," traumatised husband tells.