Hawke's Bay news
‘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.
On The Up: 11-year-old dishing out 32 fillets after landing huge kingfish from beach
'No one deserved something like this to happen to them more than Clancy.'
On The Up: 11-year-old dishing out 32 fillets after landing huge kingfish from beach
'No one deserved something like this to happen to them more than Clancy.'
Small Business: How Otto is gamifying savings to encourage financial habits
Tomas van Ammers talks to Tom Raynel about his saving start-up, Otto.
'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.
Hawke’s Bay pair head to Brisbane to follow star sprinter Mazu: John Jenkins
OPINION: Six-year-old gelding’s first win since he took out the same race 12 months ago.
Police use new powers to target gangs in Hawke’s Bay eight times in one night
New powers granted to target gangs after three shootings in 48 hours are being used.
New Zealand news
Armed police standoff at Auckland supermarket
Police pulled their Tasers and rifles on a man at Woolworths Quay St after he allegedly brought a fake gun onto a bus on Saturday.
Tense video shows armed police standoff at Akl supermarket
Police came to arrest a man who allegedly took a fake gun onto a bus.
Hawks back into top six in NBL
The Hawks have hit the halfway stage of the NBL with six wins and five losses.
'Humbling': Stolen RSA trailer recovered by police in time for Anzac Day
The Hawke’s Bay Tactical Crime Unit's lead happens to be a returned serviceman.
'That was the finish of him': 100-year-old veteran on tough days and toasts at the end
'I was quite content to be back home.'
'Had enough': Officers get new powers after spate of 'senseless violence'
A Gang Conflict Warrant has been issued and police are promising to use it.
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‘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.'
Our Anzacs laid the road to opportunity: Nick Stewart
OPINION: The significance of the Anzacs' sacrifice remains unchanged.
Hawke’s Bay pair head to Brisbane to follow star sprinter Mazu: John Jenkins
OPINION: Six-year-old gelding’s first win since he took out the same race 12 months ago.
Wyn Drabble: Is insurance a thing of the past?
OPINION: 'Probably the worst sort of insurance I have had is car breakdown insurance.'
Watch: Thousands gather for Anzac Day Commemorations around NZ
The national day of remembrance for fallen servicemen and women begins with dawn services.
Upgrades for ED and ICU at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, 700 more car parks
Four new projects have been announced for the hospital over the next decade.
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
Opinion: Why healthy animals mean healthier communities
OPINION: This year's World Veterinary Day theme was Animal Health Takes a Team.
Simmental cattle breeder Tony Thompson's life of legacy
At 80 years old, Tony Thompson shows no sign of slowing down.
The Country: Is NZ heading for more dairy conversions?
Phil Duncan, David Seymour, Riley Kennedy, Adam Thomson, Craig Hickman, Bryce McKenzie.
Property news from OneRoof
Car news and advice
GMC Yukon Denali SUV for NZ: tow rating in ‘a class of its own’
How much do you really need to tow with your family SUV? A lot, says GMC.
BYD takes the fight to Porsche’s 911 with all-electric Denza Z
It's roughly 911-sized, but the Denza Z doesn’t mimic the Porsche too closely.
Lexus ES revealed: hybrid and electric but BYO phone
New ES still based on Toyota Camry, but branches out into pure-electric power.
More Hawke's Bay news
Napier-Taupō Rd speed limit returns to 100km/h after public support
The 60% of submitters who wanted all of the Napier-Taupō Rd back to 100km/h will get it.
'Scared and shocked': Police investigate after Hastings nurse hit by motorbike
Three people were injured in the incident, one of them critically.
'We'd like it back': RSA trailer stolen ahead of Anzac Day
Napier RSA's boss says the trailer was empty and was used mainly for dump runs.
Anzac weather in Hawke's Bay: Get your thermals out for dawn parades
But temperatures will rise to 23C by Sunday in Napier and Hastings.
Teens as young as 13 in Napier perfume raids
A third burglary happened on Easter Monday.
Anzac Day commemorations: Your guide to the services planned for Hawke's Bay
More than 30 Anzac Day services will be held across Hawke’s Bay this Friday.