'Absolute legend': Hero who saved family of four trapped in notorious surf identified

'The young man deserves a commendation; he risked his life,' a witness says.

Unidentified young man praised for acts to save people trapped in surf at notorious beach

'The young man deserves a commendation; he risked his life.'

'Banned from our boats': The 10 stranded vessels and council’s pontoon solution

'To be banned from our boats ... it is really frustrating.'

Missing package worth $25,000 returned to Napier rowing-boat builders

Napier rowing-boat builder SL Racing is relieved to have found the package.

The former All Black aiming to take down the Hurricanes in Napier homecoming

George Bridge went to high school in Hawke's Bay. He's excited to play in front of family.

The hospital department where the wait list has dropped 74%

'The programme is on track to save around $7m each year due to reduced outsourcing.'

Havelock North: 171-home subdivision approved in fast-growing area

The subdivision is near Arataki Honey and the former Te Mata Mushrooms farm.

Reward offered: Napier rowing-boat builder appeals for return of stolen $25,000 package

'If they drop them off somewhere and let us know, no questions asked.'

Golfer breaks his age with spectacular 62

It's a rare golfing feat, but to do it before you can claim a pension is extraordinary.

'Not good enough': City's overnight urgent health service already shut 13 times this year

An average of between four and five people use the service each night.

Third Woolworths supermarket announced for Napier in large precinct development

State-of-the-art new Woolworths is coming, two side-by-side CBD supermarkets to remain.

Tracing paths of the ancestors: Siblings to sail waka around Pacific without navigation

'No watch, no phone, no nothing. It is all on the stars, the sun, the moon.'

Baby bust: Fewer than 2000 births in this NZ region for first time in almost 50 years

New mum says financial pressure of raising kids almost stopped her and her partner trying.

Every day is Art Deco: Why a couple bought a Buick, a 1920s home, and 40 bow ties

Robert and Erin don't 'dress up' for Art Deco Festival. It's their everyday attire.

Groyne proposed for Wairoa River mouth, cost would be more than $12m

Wairoa Mayor Craig Little says a groyne is needed to avoid flooding and is a 'no brainer'.

'Long night': Campground damaged, narrow miss for family home

A Waipawa family count themselves fortunate after a large tree narrowly missed their home.

The key focus for Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti's new police boss

Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti's new police boss has started in the role.

This country pub just had its best week ever. Why owners are selling up after 20 years

Well-known publicans Mary and Chris Danielson have decided to call time after 20 years.

Plans for 1000 new homes for Flaxmere still in pipeline, but years away

Flaxmere's two biggest housing projects are still coming, but the timing has changed.

Truck testing centre to open in Napier around end of 2026

The new truck testing centre will be operated by police near a busy Napier intersection.

Hawke’s Bay has its first Winter Olympian – and she's representing another country

'It genuinely means everything to me. This has been my dream since I was a child.'

Pictures: Hawke’s Bay commemorates Waitangi Day

Large crowds gathered for a 'special day' of Waitangi Day commemorations.

Police launch investigation after boy, 5, found dead at Napier beach after large search

Police are appealing for anyone who saw an unattended child to come forward.

Name suppression lifts for Napier woman accused of murder

A woman charged with murdering a man in Napier last month can now be named.

Watch: Why training plane’s front wheel collapsed during emergency landing at Hawke’s Bay Airport

'They tried to ease it on the nose wheel as much as possible, but obviously it gave way.'

Napier’s blue bungalow, once home to NZ’s top restaurant, is turning orange

A new tenant is moving into Napier's former Pacifica restaurant - and it isn't an eatery.

Rule change: 12-month prescriptions will be ‘less stressful’ for patients

A Hawke's Bay medical centre is welcoming the rule change for 12-month prescriptions.

Napier wool auctions to cease after about 150 years; Christchurch last centre standing

Napier wool auctions date back to the 1800s. They will likely come to an end in April.

Napier petrol station robbed in late-night incident, staff threatened

Police are asking for help to locate four offenders involved in a petrol station robbery.

Public buses introduced at Hawke’s Bay Airport - cost, luggage space, all you need to know

The first public bus service to the airport in decades is now underway.

Art Deco steam stalwart, 84, prepares for his final festival journey

Art Deco Festival steam train volunteer Bill Town is calling it a day after over 30 years.

Hawke’s Bay deluge brings flooded carparks, river relief and toilet warnings

Heavy rain across Hawke's Bay has resulted in surface flooding and wastewater issues.