Latest Hawke's Bay news
'Good start': Post-cyclone whitebait ban over as catchers make up for lost time
The season didn't go ahead for most of last year after rāhui put in place.
Could an Ōtane 9-year-old be the NZ Warriors' biggest fan?
'There’s strong support for the Warriors, from Central Hawke’s Bay and Hawke’s Bay.'
Judges praise high standards in Hawke’s Bay wine tourism at prestigious awards
Kate Radburnd named F.A.W.C! Hawke's Bay Legend 2024 for contributions to the wine sector.
How every team can win the Ranfurly Shield (except Southland)
All roads will go through Hawke’s Bay starting this weekend against the Tasman Mako.
Charities team up to launch food distribution service
Napier MP Katie Nimon says the free food service is 'a very special programme'.
Year 13 excellence-level artist's work on show at Hastings Art Gallery
Hastings Art Gallery Column: Jeremy Gaffaney’s works part of Top Art roadshow.
Waikare Gorge realignment: $118m lifeline for project on key Hawke's Bay highway
Local MP says it's a 'huge relief', though there is still an asterisk next to the project.
Free visits to the doctor tightened for Hawke's Bay youth amid funding concerns
The programme had the potential to exacerbate the 'postcode lottery' of health care: GP.
Hawke's Bay hospo legends set to breathe new life into iconic Hastings bar
'I’ve been coming here for years...I remember when it was just tiny.'
'My horse thinks better than human beings': Road riders want Govt intervention to stop bad driving
'I’ve been trying to get insurance because I’m going to collect a car one day.'
Trapped in a metal torture tube: The horrors of 60s bus rides
OPINION: Bad bus dream reveals the struggles of travelling in uncomfortable buses.
CHB: Robust debate leads to retention of Māori wards
The Government has directed councils to rescind Māori wards established after 2021.
Judge rules against Lena Duncan in ongoing animal welfare case
Lena Duncan claims search warrants were illegal and SPCA’s actions violated her rights.
Opinion: MTG engages with ‘key cultural events’
There is truly something for everyone at the MTG.
New art springing up at Creative Arts Napier
Art has blossomed in time for spring at Creative Arts Napier's main gallery.
Napier council pushes ahead with Māori ward, refuses to accept councillor's apology
Napier has cemented its Māori ward but rejected one councillor's apology.
Shield blockbuster awaits: Magpies top of the table, but outsiders to retain the Log o' Wood
A clash of two unbeaten titans is coming to McLean Park.
'A story worth sharing': America's Cup a hit with Napier schoolkids and young sailors
Students were also able to sign their names on a special flag.
Tararua news in brief: Photo competition, sale at Woodville Animal Welfare, bee awareness
News from around the Tararua district.
Taste of democracy revealed: Hawke’s Bay big winner in new Parliament wine contract
Four of the seven chosen wines come from Hawke's Bay.
Havelock North pump track hosts accidental qualifier for world champs
Havelock North's pump track hosted a surprise qualifier for the 2024 UCI World Champs.
A tale about misfits, human and canine, and the currents of hope
A coming-of-age tale of a young man who finds purpose in the most unlikely of places.
'Very concerning': Large bird population drop in Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle
'These endangered birds are an essential part of our coastal and freshwater ecosystems.'
Paws out, claws out: The Cat of the Year is about to be crowned in Napier
'It’s not just for bred cats - domestics and companion cats can join as well.'
Piera Hudson hits the accelerator again, after a ski injury that took 12 months to heal
'For the first time in my life, I missed skiing.'
Napier City Rovers set lofty goals ahead of National League
Captain Jim Hoyle opens up on Napier City Rovers' National League qualification and hopes.
Spirit of promising rugby star lives on through two trophies
The rising star's life was cut short after a fall from a crane on a construction site.
Dannevirke has wrapped up the junior rugby season for most of its players
All games were played on the number 1 ground.
Tararua Daffodil Day rakes in funding
Knitters made teddies and tissue holders, bakers produced cookies and jams.
Living in a house packed to the rafters with comics: 'I'm trying to preserve them for as long as I can'
'It’s not the money for me; it’s the art and the feel of the things.'
A young boy's life lost, amid a cop's immense bravery: 'It took me a while to get my head around that'
'I see some comfort in that we at least got him back. We tried as hard as possible.'
Full steam ahead: Bay Cities' Symphonic to transport listeners on whimsical train tour via song
The Bay Cities' Symphonic Band is ready to wow Hastings audiences.
'I stood my ground': 74-year old protester ejected from Act meeting
A crowd of about 170 people attended the meeting in Hastings.