Hawke's Bay news
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.
Cycling champion honoured for trailblazing work in Northland
Steve Gwilliam recognised for having a 'remarkable impact' on Northland's cycle trails.
Why John Rohloff is dubbed 'Mr Consistency' in excavation
Te Puke is now home to the county’s second-best excavator operator.
'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.
'True leader': Hawke's Bay's young leaders set for Youth Parliament
Chris Proctor, Neeve Smith, and Mariah Wakefield-Otene will represent Hawke's Bay.
It's not the owning of a cannon that's important, it's what you choose to do with it
When a council's rare cannon fell into disrepair, the community stepped up.
Autistic child’s family struggle for support after medical injury leaves him unable to walk
The family of the non-verbal 11-year-old are struggling to access support.
New Zealand news
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.
'We will not tolerate abuse': Head of Two by Twos church responds to sex abuse claims
Sect head overseer Wayne Dean says he has not been contacted the FBI or police.
'Too important to fail': Govt, regional council commit millions to protect Whirinaki from floods
The redesigned project now costs $23m, down from over $34m, allowing progress.
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.
Premium
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.'
Mystery of March 28: Why dozens of parcels sent from one region went missing at NZ Post
'NZ Post wishes to thank the Hawke’s Bay Today for bringing this issue to our attention.'
Major developer eyes another big housing subdivision in booming area
If it goes ahead in future, the Havelock North project could include hundreds of sections.
Fallen Anzacs lie in the soil of ‘friendly country’: Te Hira Henderson
OPINION: Wish for Anzac heroes to tread sacred pathway.
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.
Sandwich press assault, hot water thrown: Prison attacks injure four staff
Sugar may have been mixed with the hot water, but Corrections hasn't confirmed it yet.
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
Scholarship winner to get scientific with farming
'This scholarship will allow me to focus even more on my academic and career goals.'
Government extends aid for drought-hit farmers facing long recovery
Farmers have a new focus on minimising the impact of extreme weather events.
Napier council's new barriers frustrating fishermen: 'The beachfront is being closed off'
Timber barriers are appearing along Marine Parade to stop vehicles.
Property news from OneRoof
Car news and advice
Lexus LBX Morizo RR review: a tiny upgrade
Littlest Lexus gets a big injection of Toyota GR performance.
Mercedes-Benz confirms steer-by-wire for production by 2026
System eliminates traditional mechanical link between steering wheel and front axle.
Haval H6 GT Ultra PHEV review: frugal and ferocious
One minute you're driving an eco-car, next you're doing 0-100km/h in 4.9sec.
More Hawke's Bay news
Consent granted: Napier-Wairoa highway realignment could start early next year
It's the most costly job ever planned on Hawke's Bay roads, but it's a vital lifeline.
Major developer eyes another big housing subdivision in booming area
If it goes ahead in future, the Havelock North project could include hundreds of sections.
Fallen Anzacs lie in the soil of ‘friendly country’: Te Hira Henderson
OPINION: Wish for Anzac heroes to tread sacred pathway.
Pope Francis defied doctors' orders to rest, spent final days working
The Pope died on Monday, aged 88.
‘Leave the library alone’: Napier community fights council’s proposal to close it
'Just please leave it open. To lose that, for me, is like cutting your arm off.'
Hundred new Kāinga Ora homes built in Napier in the past year
Out of motels into homes: Kainga Ora statistics changing lives.