Shearing it around: Huge weekend of action from north to south
Competitions throughout NZ will culminate in solo world record attempt on Monday.
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Latest fromHawke's Bay
Police raid Napier home: Loaded gun, drugs, cash and stolen e-scooter found
Man arrested after firearm, meth, 60 bags of cannabis and stolen e-scooter found.
'So many hearts broken': 14-year-old killed in crash that injured four others
'Words will never truly express the utter sorry and sadness we feel.'
Top cop leaves the force to tackle issues on the street
A cop for 36 years, Sam Aberahama will now run a mental health and wellbeing trust.
Rotten summer: Wairoa A&P Show cancelled for the third time in four years
'Another good thing that’s not happening': Wairoa's series of weather blows continues.
‘I’m unbelievably happy’: Scott’s stellar FEI World Cup qualifying win
Julie Davey of Hawke’s Bay edged by a stunning run from Sophie Scott in Dannevirke.
Hawke’s Bay clubs shine at North Island Colgate Games in Hastings
Hastings games hailed success with over 1000 young athletes competing, even more watching.
Clean boats crucial to stopping spread of marine pests in Hawke’s Bay waters
Why keeping your boat clean is crucial for Hawke’s Bay's marine health.
Five arrested after alleged burglaries and fleeing driver incidents
Ram raid in Taupō and burglary in Napier reported.
Young Wairoa paddlers off to waka ama nationals
Waka ama: 'Cool to do what our ancestors did.'
Simon Wilson: We all live in Granity – facing the future in a climate crisis
OPINION: As the wild weather gets worse, how will we adapt and how will we pay for it?
Planes v people: Who will be the quickest on the runway?
The airport will open the gates for the public to run the runway.
'Strawberries just disintegrate': Some HB growers are loving the rain, others not so much
Summer had started very well – now a couple are losing thousands of dollars every day.
Hawke’s Bay woman watching minute by minute as ill dad ordered to evacuate LA home
'The last two days have been pretty emotional. I’m just crushed by the whole experience.'
Driver’s delight as council CCTV helps her avoid $500 car repair cost
The council's more than 560 CCTV cameras aid police and prevent crime in Hastings.
'Incredible': Top golfers set for NZ PGA Championship in Hastings
Hastings Golf Club will host the 2025 NZPGA Championship after a successful 2024 event.
Who's the best mascot in Hawke's Bay? Feathers fly at region's biggest summer sporting showcase
Hawke’s Bay mascots competed at a Colgate Games challenge for ultimate bragging rights.
Mascot race delights at Colgate Games in Hawke’s Bay
Swoop the Magpie, Hawky the Hawk, and Seamore the Seagull compete at the mascot race at the opening of the 2025 North Island Colgate Games at Mitre 10 Sports Park in Hastings.
Such a Teddy: Hawke’s Bay’s most popular baby names for 2024
Theodore needed to spend time in the Special Care Baby Unit and shared it with a namesake.
Work to kick off on the first Hawke’s Bay Expressway widening project near a river
Expect delays on SH2 Hawke’s Bay as four-laning project begins beside Tūtaekuri River.
Early morning house fire in Napier treated as suspicious
Napier firefighters tackle suspicious fire at empty house in Maraenui.
Napier widow finds community support through local initiative
Traffic management business pays staff to help community during downtime.
‘Normally we are assisting people’: Hawke’s Bay Coastguard's helping hand for albatross
The bird was found weak, underweight with worms, and battered by the weather.
‘Remain vigilant’: Fire risk lessens but caution urged in Hawke’s Bay
You'll still need a permit to light fires in most parts of the Bay.
Health NZ proposes cut to Napier’s overnight urgent care services
A confidential briefing note says the changes could occur by March 2025.
Their boy's school bus was canned, so they've bought one to drive him and his friends to class
The Astill's 22-seater bus to Hastings already has 19 students booked for the ride.
Increased police presence in Havelock North after assault
Victim in serious but stable condition; police confirm parties involved knew each other.
'This huge tail came whipping out of the water': Man critically hurt in stingray attack
Eli Carroll saw the water filling with blood and knew he was in trouble.
Farmer says dog attack by mum and pup killed 95 sheep
'They've drilled them all into a creek, all into gateways, and taken them off one by one.'
Firefighters tackle Napier house blaze
Firefighters battle house fire in Napier's Tamatea; three appliances on-scene.
‘Dynamic situation’: Summer snow stunner in Hawke's Bay won't last
January snow as cold creeps into Hawke's Bay, but there's plenty of time for summer yet.
Cycling accidents a summer concern for ACC in Hawke’s Bay
Classic sun-soaked activities creating higher costs for ACC in the Bay.
Hawkewood: Can Hawke’s Bay become New Zealand’s new film hub?
'There’s so much about our region which is amazing for the industry.'