Hawke's Bay news
He’s sold watercress on the street for 30 years. Then a council officer spotted him
'All I’ve ever wanted to do was supply cheap, nutritious kai to whanau and friends.'
On The Up: 50 years of Havelock North High School, and 40 years with one teacher
From typewriter to computers, from School C to NCEA, Glenys Sparling-Fenton's seen it all.
On The Up: 50 years of Havelock North High School, and 40 years with one teacher
From typewriter to computers, from School C to NCEA, Glenys Sparling-Fenton's seen it all.
Rotorua to host 'epic' rugby test match in September
Rotorua is Samoa's 'home ground away from home'.
'Almost smell' new highway: Mayor ready for pending opening
Highway costing $824.1 million to be open from June to motorists.
One seriously injured after fire at Napier wreckers
A car fire at an Onekawa wreckers spread to the shed surrounding it.
$150,000 theft: Heist targets heavy excavator equipment in Hastings
Police are searching for five attachments taken from Pākōwhai in March.
Historic Hawke's Bay school's First XV to play against NRL youth side on Aussie tour
More than half of the school's roll is heading on a tour of Australia this winter.
New Zealand news
'I like it a lot': Rural family amped for duck hunting season
The Slavin family have been counting down the days until the season opens.
'Severe weather events': Mark Mitchell heads to Canterbury as region floods
In Wellington, a wind gust of 160km/h has been recorded.
'Never seen it this bad': Town's flood fears as residents sandbag homes
Nick Reid’s property is under immediate threat from the floodwaters.
On the Up: Dozens come together to preserve a region's history, one click at a time
'Sometimes we just need to stop a little bit and learn from the past.'
Hawks back into top six in NBL
The Hawks have hit the halfway stage of the NBL with six wins and five losses.
Aquatic centre closes hours after $4m upgrade opening, patron taken to hospital
'We are very sorry to those concerned and have made the decision to close.'
Premium
'Opens the river': 1889 rabbit weir removed for fish passage
Built to slow a rabbit plague, the weir was removed but a 3D digital version will remain.
One of NZ's oldest RSAs changes its name, confirms split from national body
Fresh signage featuring the new name and logo has been installed on the clubrooms.
Historic Hawke's Bay school's First XV to play against NRL youth side on Aussie tour
More than half of the school's roll is heading on a tour of Australia this winter.
‘First for Hawke’s Bay’: Bus stops planned for airport, regional sports park
The plans are being praised by one traveller as being a 'really good' addition.
Mary Anne Eyles: Thousands of reasons to keep Napier Library open
OPINION: Between February 2024 and February 2025, 86,787 people entered the library.
Richard Gaddum: ‘Economic vandalism’ - Harvests not homes on our fertile soils
OPINION: 'We don’t want highly-fertile food producing soils destroyed forever.'
Police investigate after Hastings house targeted in early morning shooting
Officers were called to the Cobham Place address about 3am.
‘First for Hawke’s Bay’: Bus stops planned for airport, regional sports park
The plans are being praised by one traveller as being a 'really good' addition.
Hawke's Bay Today videos
Volunteering goes digital: Hawke’s Bay charities embrace remote roles
Remote volunteering: "I don’t have to choose between spending time with my children and giving back." Video / Rafaella Melo - HBT
Flaxmere supermarket set to open on Saturday
Flaxmere's new supermarket opens tomorrow at 7am at the Flaxmere Village Centre. Video / Rafaella Melo
Power box fire after crash in Greenmeadows, Napier
A power box caught on fire after a crash in Greenmeadows, Napier, on Thursday. Video / Wiebe Armand Marinus
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.'
Rural news
'Severe weather events': Mark Mitchell heads to Canterbury as region floods
In Wellington, a wind gust of 160km/h has been recorded.
WorkSafe issues maintenance warning for quad bikes after man killed
Tragedy could have been avoided if farm manager had kept bike in good working order.
'Opens the river': 1889 rabbit weir removed for fish passage
Built to slow a rabbit plague, the weir was removed but a 3D digital version will remain.
Property news from OneRoof
Car news and advice
Bentley creates New Zealand-inspired Bentayga Aoraki SUV
Equipment includes Mulliner-first 'negative perforation' NZ landscape on front seats.
Nissan Ariya Engage review: green effect
It's taken a while, but the Nissan Ariya is finally here. Was it worth the wait?
Isuzu D-Max EV charges up for 2026 launch with diesel-beating power
Isuzu's electric ute will have a 1000kg payload and a full 3500kg towing capacity.
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'Huge amount of work': $70m Crown cash for Wairoa spillway approved
'A testament to the way in which the people of Wairoa have come together.'
Music community rallies for concert
'It’s a way of getting music into people’s lives.'
Napier pool to fully reopen after 11-month spruce-up
Rather than being 'aesthetic changes', the work has been 'remedial'.
'There was a breakout': Herd of cows go for a dip in Napier estuary
Farm staff used kayaks to bring the curious heifers back, after they lifted a gate hinge.
Our Anzacs laid the road to opportunity: Nick Stewart
OPINION: The significance of the Anzacs' sacrifice remains unchanged.