Hawke's Bay news
Hawke's Bay community rallies to send Napier students to space camp in Canterbury
Students impacted by Actura liquidation treated to trip to space camp in Christchurch.
Untold Stories: Book’s link to Pahīatua
Pahīatua camp was home to thousands of displaced persons for a short time.
Opinion: Penny Royal succeeds in twilight of career
Opinion: Penny Royal recorded her seventh win.
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A Life Tube could save your life in an emergency
The small tube contained vital information.
Getting your affairs in order before you retire
Some of us know what it is like when you end up having to sort out family affairs.
We all manage grief in separate ways
Grief can be associated with various experiences in our lives.
Pahīatua community garden has great growing season ahead
Pahīatua Community Garden has sourced funding and flourished.
Spooky art for spooky season at Creative Arts Napier
Creative Arts Napier is getting excited for upcoming October celebrations.
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'Not good enough': Low-income homeowners owe council thousands after error went undiscovered for six years
Letters have been sent to hundreds of impacted ratepayers, who are now facing hefty bills.
Ōmarunui Landfill to accept 4000 tonnes of Wairoa's rubbish annually
'We’re very grateful because we found ourselves in a corner.'
Hikurangi Subduction Zone: Undersea landslides off Hawke’s Bay point to past mega-quakes
Scientists reveal new evidence showing how sudden, huge quakes can strike off Hawke's Bay.
Opinion: Penny Royal succeeds in twilight of career
Opinion: Penny Royal recorded her seventh win.
Opinion: Beware the perils of DIY investing
OPINION: DIY investing carries significant risks.
Opinion: Toi Koru a survey of Sandy Adsett’s 60-year career
Toi Koru is a survey of Adsett’s work from his 60-year career.
Hawke's Bay Today videos
Paralympian’s struggles to get rideshare business to help disabled off ground
The former wheelchair rugby player wants to launch a rideshare app to help the disabled.
Opinion: Beware the perils of DIY investing
OPINION: DIY investing carries significant risks.
Opinion: Toi Koru a survey of Sandy Adsett’s 60-year career
Toi Koru is a survey of Adsett’s work from his 60-year career.
Students want swim platforms to make waves in community pools
'We’ll see what happens next year, it’s just been a rollercoaster.'
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
Winter farming challenges with Sam Whitelock and Paul Walker
Two Farmstrong ambassadors shelter from the rain for a yarn about the winter slog.
Mark Cameron talks rural mental health on The Country
Mark Cameron, Levi Lanauze, Emma Higgins, Mary van Andel, Phil Duncan.
Civil Defence warns to secure property ahead of powerful 120km/h gales blasting central regions
MetService said damage to trees, power lines, and unsecured structures were possible.
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Car news & advice
Giltrap-owned Stirling Moss/Denny Hulme '79 Golf GTI restored (with crooked stickers)
Little red racer was imported to NZ by Sir Colin for friends Moss and Hulme to race.
Toyota secures government approval for solid-state battery production
Green light marks a pivotal moment for Toyota and Japan's broader EV strategy.
Ford's most powerful Mustang yet delivers 608kW, hits 325km/h
The track-ready GTD is the most powerful production Mustang ever.
More Hawke's Bay news
Kāhui Ako initiative builds bonds among Year 8 students
Central Hawke’s Bay youngsters get together at special morning tea.
'Every day is cancer': Blair Tickner on his wife's fight, and what he and his team are doing to help
'She is doing well, but she doesn’t like me saying ‘well’, because every day is cancer.'
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
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.
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?
'Strange and suspicious': Man arrested after allegedly exposing himself to schoolkid
The incident happened around school drop-off time.
Patient strangles healthcare worker in hospital ward; investigation launched
Security staff intervened in a “timely manner”, Health NZ Te Whatu Ora says.
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.
'Very sad': Hastings pool to remain shut for summer and likely never reopen
Frimley Pool will likely never reopen after serving the Hastings community for 57 years.
Waipukurau Community Patrol rolling out new set of wheels
Ruahine Motors chief executive David Wills handed over the keys last Monday.