High waves hit Hawke’s Bay, Napier closes viewing platform
A low pressure system east of the North Island is causing large swells.
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Conflicting views on $225m water storage project in Hawke’s Bay
Bay leaders, including Kahungunu chairman Bayden Barber, are in favour of the dam study.
'When you know better, you do better': Cyclone Gabrielle survivors prepare as Alfred bears down on Queensland
Hawke’s Bay residents in Queensland say the preparation is immense compared to Gabrielle.
‘The highlight of the day’: How DSRHB brought a community together
DSRHB plans to introduce athletics and table tennis later this year.
Would-be ram raiders of Taradale petrol station unable to get ‘anything of value’
They couldn't get the car inside, then a fog cannon went off as they smashed and grabbed.
Death in Wairoa: Police treat case as unexplained
Emergency services found him unresponsive on Lucknow St at about 4pm.
'Can’t say no to your grandma': 75-year-old convinces daughter and grandson to do an Ironman with her
'We weren’t just racing. We were creating memories as a family.'
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council wants $225m water storage facility on Ngāruroro River tributary
The cost of the feasibility study will be about $3.2m, shared by HBRC and the Government.
Beachside bunker ‘dune house’ designed for Rod Drury entity at Te Arai Links
The unusual home is designed to blend seamlessly into the landscape.
Gene technology bill: Hawke’s Bay apple CEO says it’s needed, but critics remain
'The only way we are going to continue to compete globally is through innovation.'
‘Short-sighted’: Mayor criticises gap in Govt’s four-year term proposal
'Over the last few years, the flip-flopping of policy direction has cost our communities.'
Car crashes into small Napier medical centre
'This was not in any way deliberate and we are very thankful that no one was injured.'
Green-belt soils among NZ’s best but becoming ‘near impossible to farm’ – landowner
The Strawberry Patch business is closing – should a retirement village take its place?
Plenty of players, but no committee: Rugby club could 'fold' after 140 years
'It has become unsustainable for the few still involved.'
Free outfits for Central Hawke's Bay women: 'If you present well that’s going to carry you a lot further'
International Women's Day event in Waipukurau gives a chance for wardrobe refresh.
‘First taste of autumn’: Storm approaching Hawke's Bay could bring hail, MetService warns
MetService issued a 12-hour heavy rain watch for Wairoa from 9pm Tuesday.
Woman charged with manslaughter after 11-year-old cyclist's crash death
The woman also faces charges of driving with excess breath alcohol and failing to stop.
’Pattern of behaviour': Hastings council chided for stream and dam maintenance failures
Report delves into problems after Jessica Maxwell complained to the Ombudsman.
‘Immoral’: Kiwis brace for power hikes with one woman facing 31% increase
Sharon Sutton's daily charge with Frank Energy will rise 31% from April 1.
Health NZ pays close to $900k for voluntary redundancies in one region
The PSA argues health cuts are risking patients' lives and should be stopped.
'Broke down with happiness': A 30m cliff fall, a dog left behind, and a heart-warming rescue
His German Shepherd Bee was 'all he was worried about as soon as he got in the chopper'.
Hawke’s Bay’s shearers' golden moments at the Golden Shears
Hawke's Bay may have missed the biggie, but the region didn't walk away empty-handed.
Riding a scooter from Napier to Wellington: 'I was bricking it'
HB Today reporter Jack Riddell took on a mammoth challenge. 300 others joined him.
Flood spillway in Wairoa: Save the drama for Shortland St, wāhine who is set to lose land says
'There was so much water. We are glad to have the opportunity to relocate.'
Vandalism damages more than 20 headstones at urupā
Vandalism leaves around 20 to 25 headstones at a Hawke's Bay cemetery damaged.
One person dies in serious highway crash that closed Saddle Rd between Ashhurst and Woodville
One person has died after a crash that closed the Saddle Rd.
‘Equity crisis’: Principals urge end to NCEA reading and maths tests
Over half of students from low-income schools failed the reading and writing tests.
‘Yoga impacted by construction noise’: Arvida’s $50m+ fix-up irks some
Arvida is spending $50m+ on the main hub and apartments at its Mayfair retirement village.
Truck breakdown blocking southern lanes on Hawke’s Bay Expressway; significant delays
Motorists heading south between Napier and Hastings are asked to take alternative routes.
The Hawke’s Bay Gardens of Alfred Buxton
The 1950s wool boom meant farmers had plenty of money to spend on landscaping.
‘A true man of the arts’: Renowned Hastings ballet dancer Laurie Ruffell dies
Dancer rose through the Royal Ballet ranks to become a soloist.
'Shared some wonderful times': Hawke’s Bay couple celebrate 80 years of marriage
Their secret for success has been to never go to bed on an argument.
How a race weekend became a dream come true for Norm Stewart
‘Dream burst into reality’ when La Dulcin’ee recorded an emotionally charged win.
‘Scared out of his mind’: How mercy dash yachtie tried to save Peter Beckett’s life
Englishman rushed to help ex-Napier councillor after his own near-death in Guatemala.