Hawke's Bay news
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.
'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.
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.
Max horsepower: Riders take to the streets for road safety
People took part in rides on the streets of Havelock North, Napier and CHB.
Max horsepower: Riders take to the streets for road safety
People took part in rides on the streets of Havelock North, Napier and CHB.
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.
Our community
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.
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.
Community stalwart Glennis McDonald farewelled
Glennis McDonald served on a number of organisations.
Westshore to Meeanee Car Hop coming up next month
“St John needs the support, so that they can support the community."
Premium
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.'
'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.
Opinion: Paranoia and laughter - the text from IRD looked like a scam, but it turned into a 'joke'
OPINION: 'Yes it was us that sent the text,' she said, as I started to get excited.
Hawke's Bay Today videos
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
Locals on edge after man nicknamed "Waipawa Prowler" continues spate of burglaries
Security footage captures the "Waipawa Prowler" on resident's property. Video / Supplied
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.'
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
The Country: Winston Peters on Parliament standards
Winston Peters, Peter Newbold, Hunter McGregor, Chris Russell.
Education changes: Area schools ‘copping it from all directions’
North Canterbury area schools (Years 1 to 13) say they're struggling to keep up.
Farmers push for rural ward in South Wairarapa
South Wairarapa farmers say rural and urban interests can be worlds apart.
Property News from OneRoof
Car news & advice
We need this Toyota Hilux Champ motorhome in NZ
Toyota's low-cost ute for the ASEAN markets gets a cool campervan makeover.
Lando Norris tackles Silverstone in a life-size Lego Technic McLaren P1
Watch the F1 star drive a car made of more than 300,000 Lego pieces!
BYD Sealion 6 achieves five-star ANCAP safety rating
BYD's newest local offering scored top marks in crash testing.
More Hawke's Bay news
'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.
Large industrial building catches fire near Hastings, then cops a drenching
Flames and black smoke could be seen coming from inside the roof of the building.
40 years of 'lost' poetry compiled into one book
Poetry is not for everyone, but Bruce Bisset's book of poems will get everyone thinking.
Fringe in the ‘Stings: The Bay’s ‘best little arts festival’ is back
It looks a little different this year.
Work has finished on cyclone-damaged Makaretu River to protect Firstgas pipeline
The weakened river edge could deteriorate without intervention, risking the pipeline.
Hawke’s Bay bounces back at the national netball championships
Hawke's Bay did not play in the tournament last year.
Detours in place on Sunday as road closes for Central Hawke's Bay community clean-up
This year, the road will close for four hours, from 9am until 1pm.
'Part of the old network': Road damaged as Hastings water main bursts
Repairs are under way to return water to homes.
Woodville football fosters fun and community involvement
Woodville football has had a successful season.
Opinion: Paranoia and laughter - the text from IRD looked like a scam, but it turned into a 'joke'
OPINION: 'Yes it was us that sent the text,' she said, as I started to get excited.
'They all have hopes and dreams': Small learning space in Wairoa making a difference for tamariki
'We ask them what their hopes and dreams are. We tailor their learning to support that.'