Hawke's Bay news
‘Not just a body of water’: Wastewater pipe being built under river draws strong opposition
'No adversely affected persons and no special circumstances,' the council report says.
Napier homicide: Gang connection rumours 'damaging' and untrue - police
Teen homicide victim Kaea Karauria will be laid to rest next to his beloved Papa.
Small Business: Salt, surf and saving the ocean with Gypsea Sol
Danica Burghout talks to Tom Raynel about her surf products business Gypsea Sol.
How NZ beaches inspired UK author's debut novel
Claire Frances visited the Bay of Plenty in 2003, camping on Omanu Beach.
'I'll just carry on': 94-year-old's inspiring marathon journey
Nearly 8000 participants are expected for this weekend's Hawke’s Bay Marathon.
On the Up: Bus driver dismayed at seeing cold kids on roadside builds them a shelter
His bus, known as the 'music bus', features daily singalongs and games.
Following Ryan Fox to victory: Wyn Drabble
OPINION: An ageing man refreshing a scoreboard for hours on end? How pathetic.
Autumn house fires spark safety warnings ahead of winter
A Flaxmere house fire was caused by residual heat in folded tumbled-dried clothing.
New Zealand news
Watch live: Days out from Budget PM to speak on after-hours health announcement, pay equity defence
Christopher Luxon unveiled $164m for new 24/7 urgent care clinics.
We don’t need a new health service, we need to invest in the current one
OPINION: Primary care receives less than 6% of New Zealand's health budget.
'Worst it's been': How cafes are adjusting to soaring butter prices
'Butter-wise, we haven't passed the buck on to the consumer yet.'
Lotto players, two in Hastings and one in Napier, win $10k
Three Hawke’s Bay players won Second Division in Wednesday’s Lotto draw.
'It's extreme': Water rates hike sparks anger in Hawke's Bay
Mayor Walker says the rate hike is due to past underinvestment and growing regulations.
'Shaken': Worker threatened with weapon as two bottle stores robbed
The first robbery was in Napier about 5.10pm, the second soon afterwards in Hastings.
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‘Not just a body of water’: Wastewater pipe being built under river draws strong opposition
'No adversely affected persons and no special circumstances,' the council report says.
Napier-Taupō road’s rugged 1898 allure: Gail Pope
OPINION: The driver dispatched a homing pigeon bound for Napier.
Australasian Open once held in Hastings: Michael Fowler
OPINION: Most of the early Hastings mayors were avid tennis players.
John Jenkins: English jumps jockeys join Hawke's Bay ranks
OPINION: 'Horses are trained differently here, without the hills like back home.'
The Budget lever the Govt could pull to lift NZ out of economic doldrums
OPINION: NZ has long aspired to have an energy-resilient economy. This is a way to do it.
Cancer test delayed for over a year — now his business is gone
A test that should have been done in 45 days instead took more than 365.
'We wanted more': Four mums start their own health hub in rural town
The clinic's family-friendly flexibility could help solve healthcare worker shortage.
'Does not conform': NZTA, minister say 'taihoa' to te reo Māori stop-go sign
The te reo sign read 'Taihoa' and 'Haere' instead of 'Stop' and 'Go'.
Hawke's Bay Today videos
On the Up: Weekly Napier’s Lunch Time Loops blends walking with networking on Marine Pde
Lunch Time Loops in Napier combines wellbeing with networking through a weekly 30-minute walk. Video / Rafaella Melo
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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
'Bold step': Fieldays Society's sustainability push
The National Fielday Society disclosed its Scope 3 emissions for the first time this year.
Kiwifruit and sustainable sportswear: A year of the NZ-EU trade deal
Kiwifruit growers earned an extra $18,000 annually due to the NZ-EU FTA.
Model railway enthusiasts bring farming history to life
Club initially used ex-dairy farmer and life member Brian Harvey’s hobby room and shed.
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Car news and advice
Skoda reimagines iconic L&K motorcycle
Skoda is celebrating its 130-year history with a new take on a very old model.
Museum Day 2025: Free admission at Mercedes-Benz with 90s icons
This Sunday, Mercedes-Benz is scrapping the entry fee to its famed Stuttgart museum.
Volvo XC90 T8 Ultra Dark PHEV First Drive: extended family
The Volvo XC90 has been around for a while now, but is it still any good?
More Hawke's Bay news
Kiwi selected to help choose new Archbishop of Canterbury
Isaac Beach has been selected to help choose the next Archbishop of Canterbury
'Unique opportunity': $2.5m development for inner-city living in Hastings
The project includes housing, commercial spaces, and a public car park.
'Incredibly meaningful': Havelock North's Navy officer's journey to Gallipoli
Her great-grandfather fought there over a century ago.
‘His presence lifted others’: Tributes flow for young Napier rugby star as homicide probe continues
'He was the heart and soul of every team he was a part of.'
Watch: Humpback whale wows fishermen in 5-metre boat
Dave Hulks says his fishing buddy was a bit worried it would breach and land on the boat.
Occupants escape house fire in Hastings, two taken to hospital
Firefighters are battling a house fire in the Hastings suburb of Flaxmere.