Hawke's Bay news
Pākōwhai Memorial Hall restored for $300k – only to find out it may have to move
The cyclone-battered community hall may now have to make way for flood protection.
Saddle up, rodeo is coming back to the Bay
Start planning your cowboy outfits as the national circuit rodeo makes it back to the bay.
Captain’s Corner play area takes off at Hawke's Bay Airport
New playroom at the airport will give children something to do while waiting for flights.
Freestyle motocross debuts at show amid 27C heat
Fan favourites and high temperatures for the town meets country fun.
Soil turned at Ōtāne to prepare for 20 new builds
“We’re very excited at the prospect of our whānau having their own home."
'Excitement got the better of us': Meridian pulls billboard after town spelling gaffe
Unfortunately for Meridian, Waipukurau only has two ‘As’, not four.
Almost 500 runs scored on 'absolute greentop' as season starts
'You can probably see and hear from what I'm saying that I'm bloody stoked.'
Gallery installation offers reflection on Tauiwi Chinese NZ community in Hawke's Bay
Art installation reflects the Tauiwi Chinese New Zealand community in Hawke’s Bay.
The car with a rooftop satellite that’s become a Wairoa health 'game-changer'
The Starlink satellite has nullified all mobile black spots in rural Hawke's Bay areas.
Our community
Saddle up, rodeo is coming back to the Bay
Start planning your cowboy outfits as the national circuit rodeo makes it back to the bay.
Tractor treat delights Waipawa preschoolers
When they left the delighted tamariki had a tractor of their own.
Captain’s Corner play area takes off at Hawke's Bay Airport
New playroom at the airport will give children something to do while waiting for flights.
Spring Fling in CHB: The Ongaonga Bazaar
There were stalls, vintage car displays and good old-fashioned games on the Museum Reserve at last weekend's Ongaonga Bazaar - part of Central Hawke's Bay's Spring Fling events. Free access to the museum and Coles Factory was a big drawcard on the day, which included a pop-up art gallery, a British and European car display, live music and a funky train-ride for this children. All profits from the day will go towards the ongoing maintenance of the Ongaonga Museum and historic Coles Factory. The CHB Mail was there to capture the action.
Soil turned at Ōtāne to prepare for 20 new builds
“We’re very excited at the prospect of our whānau having their own home."
Agility dogs take the biscuit at champs show
'The results all used to be hand-written, and the dogs were timed with stopwatches.'
Premium
'It all worked out in the end': The comeback of an understated White Ferns hero
Rosemary Mair turned in one of the performances of her career in the T20 World Cup final.
'I don’t understand': NPC coach fires broadside at NZ Rugby over its future
Financial struggles and funding cuts threaten grassroots rugby.
Kiwi softball legend Owen 'The Fog' Walford dies two days after terminal cancer confirmation
He was 'The Fog', because that’s where the unmatched speed of his pitches came from.
Canny view: What’s the future of New Zealand’s economic landscape?
Opinion: Super and healthcare costs are projected to skyrocket. How can NZ cope?
MTG’s ‘Eye Spy, Curious Stories’ designed for visual and tactile experience: Laura Vodanovich
Opinion: Wide range of ways to learn, be inspired, challenged or surprised at MTG.
Our great pāua problem: When one dive spot gets a ban, another gets 'hammered'
Should rāhui become more widespread as ocean warming and overfishing hit home?
Hawke's Bay Today videos
Truck on fire explodes on Napier street
Witnesses say they think a tyre blew during the fire, with an explosion that sent a plume of flame and smoke out. Video / Margie McAleese
Tararua District toll road protest
Tararua District residents, including Mayor Tracey Collis marched to protest against the proposed toll on Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatu-Tararua Highway. Video / Hawkes Bay Today
Hawke's Bay Coffin Club celebrates 10 years of making coffins
Customise your coffin with the Hawke's Bay Coffin Club members. Video / Michaela Gower
Kiwi softball legend Owen 'The Fog' Walford dies two days after terminal cancer confirmation
He was 'The Fog', because that’s where the unmatched speed of his pitches came from.
Family forced to tear out cherry orchard after cyclone and rain
The Findlays have been selling their cherries from a shed near Napier for 16 years.
Hawke’s Bay Winemakers and Homebrewers Club wins 46 medals at Central NZ competition
Hawke's Bay home brewers and winemakers celebrate more than 40 years as a club.
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
Exports up, imports down as fruit trade with Europe booms
A leap in kiwifruit and apple exports helps narrow the trade deficit.
'It's grown': Waikato scrub fire front now 10km wide
Firefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm on Monday.
Trap maker unleashes AI in the war against possums
The AI-powered traps can accurately distinguish between target and non-target species.
Property news from OneRoof
Car news and advice
Toyota to keep GR Supra alive as BMW Z4 faces axe
Toyota has affirmed its plans for the Supra are independent of BMW's decisions.
Ford’s Mustang GTD targets record-breaking Nurburgring lap
This could be the first American production car to break the 7-minute mark.
Alpine A110 R Ultime bids farewell to petrol power with 257kW send-off
Limited to 110 units, this exclusive version of the sports coupe made its debut in Paris.
More Hawke's Bay news
Hawke’s Bay Winemakers and Homebrewers Club wins 46 medals at Central NZ competition
Hawke's Bay home brewers and winemakers celebrate more than 40 years as a club.
Filling the Nest Fest void: Black Seeds to headline new Hawke's Bay music festival
Slackbarn festival will bring international acts to Havelock North.
Work and rugby helped Polish children adapt to New Zealand's way of life
Young refugees 'had to be tough to survive'.
Polish children's long journey to New Zealand
Travelling by ship to a new country was exhausting and fraught with danger.
Memories of the Polish children in Pahīatua
Phil Cotter remembers the Polish children as they came to Pahīatua.
Full schedule of events for Polish children 80th anniversary commemoration
There will be plenty going on for the 80th anniversary of the Polish children.
'Picked up by another vehicle': Police hunt those in crash that left two critically injured
'It is believed they were picked up by another vehicle beyond the crash scene.'
Christmas concert clash: Free Hawke's Bay shows on same day in different cities
Hawke's Bay will be spoiled for choice when it comes to 80s and 90s music.
'We have a good life' Peter and Linda Lintern on 60 years of marriage
Linda and Peter Lintern met when he was on a cycle tour.
Paralympian Peter Cowan returns to IronMāori after adversity
Cowan was hit by a car when training for the popular triathlon event.
Young Dannevirke boxer up against the world’s best
Connor Anderson's dedication to his sport has earned him a spot in a world competition.
'Causing me sleepless nights': What happens to the thousands who flee a tsunami to Napier Hill?
'Given the utterly critical strategic place of Napier Hill this has to be high priority.'
Fatal distraction: The Snapchatting truckie's countdown to tragedy
Caleb Baker was killed after distracted truck driver Sarah Schmidt ploughed into him.
Have your say on where another 30,000 people could live in Hastings
Hastings District Council is calling on residents to help plan for growth.