Hawke's Bay news
New Zealand news

‘A fantastic family home’: Buyer emerges for infamous Remuera mansion
Philip Polkinghorne was aquitted of murdering his wife after her body was found in home.

What is cryptosporidiosis and how do you get it?
Wellington faces a cryptosporidiosis outbreak with 32 cases, mostly in Hutt Valley.

Police warn public to be on lookout for Head Hunters associate
Wanted man alleged to be stealing thousands of dollars worth of items from retailers.

Big three set for Napier NPC games in 2025
Three big city teams will face the Magpies at McLean Park. All the best!

$42m debt owed by major cherry grower in liquidation
Across the three registered companies, the business owes roughly $42 million.

Hawks and Ball the talk of the NBL as they aim for three from three
Jackson Ball, 17, has scored 76 points for the Hawks in his two starts this year.
Premium

Teen rugby league prodigy joins Knights, balances school and sport
Maddison Seumanutafa, 15, plays for Newcastle Knights in the Lisa Fiaola Cup.

‘What is there to lose?’ Couple take over one of North Island’s most remote pubs
Five families from the area purchased the pub in 2024 so the community wouldn’t lose it.

A church with just four regular worshippers has held its last service - so now what?
The church sits 'quite regally on top of the hill' but few venture inside it.

Leaking $2m of ratepayer money every year, should the National Aquarium in Napier be saved?
Public feedback is being sought on a new $28m facility, but an ex-councillor has concerns.

What's the newest addition to Napier's 'Lover's Lane' like?
Madame Social brings Asian fusion and elegance to an already bustling seaside suburb.

After 16 national titles, 33-year-old runner gets her world championship call-up
It's been a 15-year wait for Laura Nagel, who ran at the world junior champs in 2010.
Hawke's Bay Today videos
Tihei Kahungunu
Rural news

'Not a great situation': Marlborough growers face tough wine season
Wine makers ask growers to leave some grapes unpicked in Marlborough.

Share Farmers of the Year revealed at Central Plateau awards
The Kiffs won Share Farmer of the Year, milking 580 cows in Tokoroa.

Fonterra’s first-half profit climbs to $729m
Fonterra raises first half profit, dividend, keeps $10/kg milk price forecast
Property news from OneRoof

Car news and advice


Leapmotor C10 Ultra Hybrid with (nearly) 1000km range
Petrol-electric range extender undercuts its EV equivalent by a substantial sum.

Audi will keep ICE and PHEVs alive beyond 2032
The company has scrapped its plans to phase out ICE by 2032 in response to global demand.

Mazda’s new EV plan still leaves room for combustion cars
The plan embraces electrification without entirely ditching ICE just yet.
More Hawke's Bay news

‘Driven by the gang code’: Mobster smiles during jailing for assault, extortion and kidnapping
The 25yo was sentenced for seven years for crimes that including aggravated robbery.

Landfill lament: Region's yearly recycling mistakes could fill a cruise ship
Why organics are the biggest waste challenge in Hawke's Bay.

The golden mirage: Why Kiwi investors need diversification
OPINION: Even Cornflakes outperformed gold in long-term returns.

Ralph Lauren, have we got a house for you: Hawke’s Bay retreat looking for $10m-plus buyer
“It’s quite heart-breaking selling this house.”

Hunt for NZ’s 11th meteorite is on
A fireball lit up the North Island night sky on Wednesday, exciting meteorite hunters.

Driver wanted after $50,000 heist and police chase tried to hide in a woodshed
Hendrix John Haerewa rammed two police cars before fleeing on foot.