Hawke's Bay news
Get snapping for the CHB A&P Show amateur photo competition
Entry forms available online.
The biggest rugby stage: Hawke’s Bay Tui get a game at Eden Park to finish their season
The Tui have staved off relegation, so can they cause an upset on the big stage?
Empowered choices about your body could make a difference in your 70s
A health and wellbeing expert talks about empowered choices for your future health.
Hawke’s Bay Airport’s new fire truck name revealed: All hail 'Dame Judy Drench'
The fan favourite took out more than 62% of the votes.
Watch: Rocket Lab’s spectacular abort after engines fire
Launch from Mahia scrubbed at last moment.
Watch: Rocket Lab’s spectacular abort after engines fire
Launch from Mahia scrubbed at last moment.
'Absolutely thrilled': The Star is reborn - 103-year-old newspaper resurrected after closure
The presses are rolling again.
'Essential piece of the puzzle': Plant upgrade to boost asphalt production by 400%
“This expansion is transformative for our business, and for the region.'
Pride of the Bay: What National League spot means to homegrown Napier City Rovers powerhouse
Ahead of football's National League, one of Napier City Rovers' finest in 2024 opens up.
Our community
Kāhui Ako initiative builds bonds among Year 8 students
Central Hawke’s Bay youngsters get together at special morning tea.
Popular Hawke's Bay artist puts on a meaningful exhibition at Hastings Art Gallery
Well-known New Zealand artist puts on a meaningful exhibition at Hastings Art Gallery.
Get snapping for the CHB A&P Show amateur photo competition
Entry forms available online.
Waipukurau Community Patrol rolling out new set of wheels
Ruahine Motors chief executive David Wills handed over the keys last Monday.
'Don't let this happen'. Residents urged to send in submissions on proposed toll for Te Ahu a Turanga
A number of questions were asked at a public meeting.
'Not fair': Tracey Collis decries proposed toll on Te Ahu a Turanga
Both the Saddle Rd and the Pahīatua Track are considered unsafe by residents.
Premium
Opinion: The jacket I've owned for 48 years shows the bonds we form with aged apparel
'My tattered old gloves will probably be hidden amongst the agapanthus.'
Decision time nearing as Hawke's Bay Sports Awards ponder changes
It could be among the most challenging years to pick in the awards' 60-year history.
NPC final rematch: Smarting Magpies plot a path to revenge
Taranaki beat the Magpies in last year's final. It's payback time in Napier on Friday.
'Absolutely thrilled': The Star is reborn - 103-year-old newspaper resurrected after closure
The presses are rolling again.
'Essential piece of the puzzle': Plant upgrade to boost asphalt production by 400%
“This expansion is transformative for our business, and for the region.'
'Overwhelming, but definitely in a good way': Special Hawke's Bay homecomings for Paris athletes
'I was a bit taken aback seeing all the little kids out there looking up to me.'
Hawke's Bay Today videos
Cricket team tackle challenge for Blair Tickner's wife's cancer journey
Central Stags cricket team fundraising for Ozanam House Palmerston North and Cure Leukaemia UK. Video / Michaela Gower / Hawke's Bay Today
Hawke's Bay Airport's new fire truck "Judy Drench"
Hawke's Bay Today takes a ride on Hawke's Bay Airport's new fire truck "Judy Drench". Video / Mitchell Hageman
Family appeal for more information after car rammed
A ute rams Jonzy Brandt's unoccupied car during a late-night hit and run in Hastings. Video / Supplied
Young star shines as Turkeys win national title again
Three days of indoor cricket saw the Hawke's Bay Turkeys retain their national title.
Westshore to Meeanee Car Hop coming up next month
“St John needs the support, so that they can support the community."
First XV random awards: The best fans, strips, referees and more
Sacred Heart supporters shine in the 2024 First XV season's best moments and awards.
Family of Ariki Rigby weep in court as man charged with murder appears
Police made a breakthrough two years after the Hawke's Bay killing shocked the nation.
Tihei Kahungunu
Tihei: Takiwātanga Wānanga held to support iwi-led approach
Takiwātanga, the Māori word for autism, is a mana-enhancing term.
Tihei: Te Kupenga Hauora Ahuriri celebrates 30 years
"Here we are, a jewel 30 years later, still serving the community.'
Tihei: Justice programme welcomes new support roles
The Apanui Justice Programme was established in 2020.
Rural news
Shipping companies asked to service the Chatham Islands
Current ship supplying the Chatham Islands, The Southern Tiare, is at the end of its life.
'Valuable': The niche meat products experiencing strong growth
Red meat exports have struggled over the last year due to softer demand from China.
Phil Gifford: George Nepia and the Invincibles' legacy 100 years later
The Invincible fullback's legacy is unbeatable.
Property News from OneRoof
Car news & advice
TrailLite 70th anniversary: home is where you park it
It makes massive motorhomes, but a small caravan is saying a lot for NZ company TrailLite.
Supercars of the Decades, 2020s: Rimac Nevera
The 2020s have seen supercars transcend from novelty to supremacy - and extreme EV power.
New BMW M5 Touring gets carbon-heavy M Performance Parts upgrade
Lightweight parts look outrageous, although this monster wagon still weighs 2.5 tonnes!
More Hawke's Bay news
Family of Ariki Rigby weep in court as man charged with murder appears
Police made a breakthrough two years after the Hawke's Bay killing shocked the nation.
Max horsepower: Riders take to the streets for road safety
People took part in rides on the streets of Havelock North, Napier and CHB.
Flaxmere College take out first place and bragging rights at 2024 NZ Defence Force Academy Challenge
Flaxmere College Service Academy wins big inter-academy challenge for the first time.
Decision on Frimley Pool's future to be revisited after pipe leaks discovered
The pool has been part of Hastings summers for decades, but more issues have been found.
Basketball dream for teen Hawke’s Bay ballers
Pahlyss Hokianga and Graecyn Parahi off to basketball camp in Perth.
'Overwhelming, but definitely in a good way': Special Hawke's Bay homecomings for Paris athletes
'I was a bit taken aback seeing all the little kids out there looking up to me.'
'In the mood to buy again': Rise in house sales as interest rates drop
Buyers 'in the mood to buy again' in Hawke’s Bay.
First XV: Inside the battle for New Zealand Schools' first five
Young talent in race for black jersey
A wānanga last week revealed extensive plans for the revitalisation of Lake Whatumā
Lake Whatumā in Tamatea Central Hawke's Bay is the subject of exciting new plans.
Arrest in Ariki Rigby case: Police charge man with murder of teen in 2022
Police make a breakthrough two years after the Hawke's Bay killing shocked the nation.
'Moved to tears': Bay tamariki share universal love of te reo
'They aren’t frightened or scared of it.'
Hatuma Half Marathon attracts 370 to Central Hawke's Bay lakeside course
Event manager Kahlia Fryer says she was ecstatic with the number of entries.
Bookmark bonus for Waipawa School student
Last year Kat won the top prize in her age group.
CHB Daffodil Day blooming lovely
The funds raised will go directly to supporting cancer patients in Central Hawke’s Bay.