New Zealand'Millions of dollars': Farmers rejoice as rain hits parched Hawke's Bay paddocksThe stress reliever that Hawke's Bay farmers needed has arrived.29 Dec 01:22 AM
New ZealandFarming with AI: Waipukurau farmer moves his stock while on holiday in Colombia'It was just one of those light bulb moments like ‘holy s*** I need this.'28 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandSport, agriculture, fitness: Accident-prone Hawke's Bay's 2025 ACC claimsHawke’s Bay residents are making more than $200 million of claims to ACC each year.26 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandHow the role of Santa has changed – from a man who's donned the red suit for 46 years18 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandCHB's Caitlin Kirk claims steeplechase title at NZ Secondary Schools champs 16 Dec 09:54 PM
New ZealandBeach community faces toilet flushing restrictions as water source runs near-dry11 Dec 02:40 AM
New Zealand'Buy a Central HB landmark': Huge historic homestead with truffle farm for sale09 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandStill two more days of 3OC left as Hawke's Bay bakes in December warm spell08 Dec 02:49 AM
PremiumNew Zealand'I felt so alone': The organisation working to help women succeed in the building industry02 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandDon't panic, remember your towel: Sci-fi music festival touching down in TakapauThe CHB Sanctuary Sounds festival theme is retro-futuristic world of vintage sci-fi.02 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew cash depot a 'game-changer' for Central Hawke's Bay businessesTrial will provide a local convenient solution for withdrawing cash for business.01 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandCowboy culture rides high as Hawke’s Bay hosts action-packed rodeoRodeo club is ready for an expected 7000 people to descend on Hastings showgrounds.26 Nov 11:46 PM
New Zealand'A little bit frantic': Organising a mud run in the middle of a dry spellFlemington School contemplated cancelling its fundraiser. Then the local farm stepped up.25 Nov 08:45 PM
New Zealand‘Green shoots emerging’: CHB Mayor confident in district’s business outlookClosures on the cards for Waipukurau main street, mayor stays hopeful for new businesses. 19 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandMagic-sand closures: Council shuts Waipawa, Waipukurau librariesMagic sand used at CHB libraries in after-school activities and holiday programmes. 19 Nov 02:22 AM
New Zealand'Epic': Crowds flock to Hawke's Bay's first race day in over a year'That’s the biggest race day we have ever done in Waipukurau by a country mile.'17 Nov 02:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe dementia facility with a grocery store and its own 'village money''What's happening in the community can happen here too.'15 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Just wanted the stories told’: Legacy left by a military historian after his death at 45Patrick Bronte recorded the personal stories of more than 500 NZ veterans.14 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandBay events celebrating the best of the region's culture, food and historyHawke's Bay events celebrate Māori language, Cornwall Park, Waipukurau races and more. 13 Nov 02:19 AM
New ZealandTeen artist finds her calling behind the scenes of WOW showCentral Hawke's Bay makeup artist shines at World of Wearable arts in Wellington. 11 Nov 09:57 PM
New ZealandWaipukurau goes to the dogs – and sheep and horses – as CHB show delightsThe two-day Central Hawke's Bay A&P Show ended in sweltering conditions.09 Nov 08:35 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay set for hot stretch, could top 30C on MondayIt'll be a balmy weekend and could get even hotter at the start of the week.06 Nov 11:41 PM
New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay show ready for a good one amid A&P wind changeA&P shows throughout the country are facing major challenges.06 Nov 02:07 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay to get its first fixed speed cameras in a decade, and they'll capture average speed16% of motorists were found to speed between Te Hauke and Pakipaki, so cameras will go in.05 Nov 07:51 PM
New ZealandWaipukurau run raising funds for local man defying odds'It was like he had a stroke without any evidence of a stroke.'05 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe call that recruited Dragon guitarist during visit to Waipukurau hometownFormer Dragon lead guitarist Robert Taylor, who died this week, grew up in the CHB town.05 Nov 01:20 AM
New Zealand'Like being flash fried': Kiwi mum caught in crossfire of firebomb attackThe attack in Australia left Penny Travers with burns to 25% of her body.03 Nov 09:51 PM
New ZealandYou are not to blame - The women speaking out about region's daunting sexual abuse rates'They all blame themselves,' a counsellor says. 'I don’t know how to prevent that.'31 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandAdopt a metre of the athletics track in HastingsThe athletics track was first used in 2008. Replacement is as much as eight years overdue.30 Oct 08:05 PM
New Zealand'A lot of hurt feelings': Police say chapel fire now being treated as suspiciousA scene examination has been completed, but police inquiries continue. 30 Oct 02:29 AM
New ZealandRural voices sought as MPs visit to learn about wildfire threatsMike Butterick says he wants to hear community-based ideas around wildfire risk and pests.28 Oct 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Quite humbled': Jerry Greer appointed deputy mayor for Central Hawke’s BayCentral Hawke's Bay's new mayor has chosen his deputy to lead alongside him.28 Oct 08:58 PM
