Hawke's Bay news
'Scary and exciting': Deputy Mayor steps down after long tenure
'I'll be able to spend my evenings talking to my husband instead of reading papers.'
The future is looking bright for Māori basketballer in US
Kahuranaki Treacher aims for the US college basketball season at Eastern Arizona.
How Napier's lunch walks are transforming midweek networking
What began as a simple 'excuse' to get out for a walk has grown.
Upbeat outlook: Westpac economists see recovery gathering steam
Strong export prices are helping to drive the economic recovery.
Father lying paralysed on rainy mountain bike track saved by daughter's iPhone hunch
Clayton Hairs is now a tetraplegic. He hopes his survival story will be a wake-up call.
'Off the scale' drug supply fuelling gang clashes in the regions
Homes shot at, cars rammed, drug busts during two months of gang tension.
Tickets please: 'You are not going for dinner, you're going for an experience'
The Old Mill has teamed up with Hastings restaurateurs to open the venue for dining.
‘Indescribable beauty’ of Napier-Taupō road in 1898: Gail Pope
OPINION: Serpentine route battered by storm and floods.
New Zealand news
Opinion: China not the US is undermining NZ's security
Nicholas Khoo and Reuben Steff say that the US balances China’s assertiveness.
Far North news – reserve comment wanted, te reo champ sought and rural roadshow
News snippets from the Far North.
Inside the India-Pakistan conflict and what it means for NZ’s trade aspirations
The two countries have negotiated a ceasefire after weeks of tensions.
‘Indescribable beauty’ of Napier-Taupō road in 1898: Gail Pope
OPINION: Serpentine route battered by storm and floods.
Nick Stewart: Financial lessons we should take from our mothers
OPINION: Patience, planning and methodical decision-making often trump impulsive actions.
Local contract for $70.5m Napier council and library precinct
'We’re using this pivotal project to drive local job creation and economic momentum.'
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'Off the scale' drug supply fuelling gang clashes in the regions
Homes shot at, cars rammed, drug busts during two months of gang tension.
Tickets please: 'You are not going for dinner, you're going for an experience'
The Old Mill has teamed up with Hastings restaurateurs to open the venue for dining.
‘Indescribable beauty’ of Napier-Taupō road in 1898: Gail Pope
OPINION: Serpentine route battered by storm and floods.
Nick Stewart: Financial lessons we should take from our mothers
OPINION: Patience, planning and methodical decision-making often trump impulsive actions.
John Jenkins: Foxton Cup quinella provides trainer with special result
OPINION: Royal Flower delivered for punters with half-length victory over stablemate.
58m wall, no 'fatal flaws': New details about dam for Heretaunga revealed
'Regional council wants to get the hell out as soon as possible.'
Local contract for $70.5m Napier council and library precinct
'We’re using this pivotal project to drive local job creation and economic momentum.'
'Stifling microbusinesses': Seymour backs watercress seller facing $600 fee
'Never thought he would support someone like me,' Jake says as Seymour takes up his case.
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
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
Crash in ATV on remote property kills 10-year-old boy and critically injures father
The boy’s brother and a friend also suffered serious and minor injuries.
Anzco Foods posts $8m profit amid 'another challenging year' for red meat
Profit was down from $44.4m last year.
Greytown teen named Dairy Trainee of the Year
'He has a broad knowledge and he’s a hard worker.'
Property news from OneRoof
Car news and advice
Audi S6 e-tron Avant first drive: left of centre
Left-hand drive S6 e-tron is doing the rounds in NZ. We drive it.
S-Class rocket turns 50: the mighty Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 still stuns
A half-century since the 450 SEL 6.9 first graced the autobahn. It still looks serious.
Nissan has created a retro 1990s-style driving game - and you can play it here
Formula E-inspired game is an 8-bit-style nostalgia blast.
More Hawke's Bay news
Watch: Deer's ill-fated dash to airport - 'I've hit the darn thing'
It ran across suburban streets and the runway – then authorities intervened.
'Absolutely stunning': New $825m highway nears completion
The new highway will open in June, with the exact date not yet set.
58m wall, no 'fatal flaws': New details about dam for Heretaunga revealed
'Regional council wants to get the hell out as soon as possible.'
'Gut-wrenching': Fury as Hawke's Bay pay equity claims dropped
'Money is more important to them than women.'
Catfishing and strange approaches: Social media's a scary place for under 16s, parents say
'The big problem is the invisible stuff that we as parents don’t see or even know about.'
'Like looking at lava': Hawke's Bay rugby star retires after freak sprig accident
Teilah Ferguson felt the boot go into her eye and knew "instantly" it was bad.