Hawke's Bay news
'Very sad': Why boutique dairy company is closing its doors after 15 years
'I feel it's a tragedy because the brand is about improving the outcome for the planet.'
'You need to fix it': Lake Alice survivor taking Government to court over redress scheme
Survivor seeks judicial review of the redress scheme: 'You need to fix it'.
On The Up: 'Significant boost' - Tauranga ends season with over 200,000 cruise visitors
The Insignia will make a late-season call on May 27, the last until October.
NZ's biggest business park getting new hub
After around 20 years of intensive development, the 109ha business park is now finished.
First highway speed limit rise in Hawke's Bay sparks debate
The speed limit on SH51 was changed from 80km/h to 100km/h overnight.
'Colder' trend continues: Hawke's Bay braces for winter's arrival
Cooler weather for Hawke's Bay weekend and rain and wind expected near exposed coast.
Iwi misses out in Hawke’s Bay sheep and cattle station Kahurānaki bid
"Gutted", but Ngāti Kahungunu chair looks forward to meeting new owners.
Why Eileen Lawson is leaving her council role to focus on health
Lawson was elected in a 2018 byelection for Hastings/Havelock North.
New Zealand news
Weka ride: Hitchhiking bird's unexpected journey sparks DoC reminder
A weka hitched a 300km ride to Christchurch in a ute.
Health NZ hid need for nearly 1500 mental health workers, report reveals
An email revealed the removal of shortage data was ordered by officials.
Nurses demand action after colleague held at gunpoint outside hospital
Hospital staff call for action as violence against workers escalates.
Celebrated chefs cooking meals to prevent waste
About 60% of discarded food is still considered edible.
Beauty and beasts in Fijian snorkelling dip: Wyn Drabble
OPINION: 'Dreams have even fuelled historical visionaries to groundbreaking discoveries.'
Hawke’s Bay Hawks stun Tauranga Whai with buzzer-beating heroics
Two unlikely heroes stepped up for the Hawks at the death.
Premium
'We have to comply': Landlord gives dozens of pensioners 90-day notice to vacate village
'We couldn't tell them what was happening, because we didn't know ourselves.'
Two more Hawke’s Bay farms sold to overseas buyers for forestry
Three CHB farms have sold in quick succession to overseas buyers for forestry conversion.
It was thought there was no surviving footage of a movie about Hastings – then I got a call
The formula was simple: find the prettiest girl in town and the handsomest male.
MTG’s new quake exhibit to get shake house
OPINION: Creating the shake house has been in the pipeline for over a year.
Hawke’s Bay Racing members to learn of club's future plans: John Jenkins
OPINION: Board considering how best to get back to Hastings racing.
Investment lessons from the maimai: Nick Stewart
OPINION: Spreading investments across different asset classes reduces vulnerability.
'Cheers for the memories': A rapist's text after motel violation of impaired woman
Jury found Rigby guilty of rape in one instance, but not guilty of other sexual charges.
SH2 lane blocked near Napier after expressway crash
Expect delays near Taradale after crash.
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
Centralines trustee resigns over $100k dam decision
The move is 'a board decision shared by the firm as a courtesy', trust chairwoman says.
The Country: Political roundup with Steve Maharey
Toby Williams, Steve Maharey, Mike McIntyre, and Pita Alexander.
'Daddy's girl': Te Anau character crushed in fatal workplace accident
Lynda Kelly, 63, has been remembered for her care and compassion.
Property news from OneRoof
Car news and advice
Range Rover Electric on test in Sweden: hurtling around the Arctic Circle
Massive 117kWh battery pack is the first to be designed and built in-house by JLR.
EV fast-charging time halved: simple new tech could be a game-changer
Yes, you can put wet stuff on your EV battery... if it's Cell Shield.
Ford Mustang GTD smashes its own Nurburgring lap record
The angriest Mustang just beat itself around the world's most legendary race track.
More Hawke's Bay news
Nobody puts Napier in a corner: Councillors stop plan to close nightclubs early
'How are young ones going to learn about the world sitting at home playing Playstation?'
'Winter is tough': MP's appeal for blankets to aid vulnerable families
Donations can be dropped off from May 5 to May 9 at 129 Queen St East.
Why you shouldn’t write off Ahuriri Regional Park – Annette Brosnan
OPINION: We are asking the community what they think in really broad terms.
On The Up: How to stay positive
Some outstanding Kiwis tell us how they maintain a positive mindset.
Big winds and swells forecast for Hawke's Bay this week
Strong winds of up to 100km/h are expected south of Hastings from Thursday.
One of NZ's oldest RSAs changes its name, confirms split from national body
Fresh signage featuring the new name and logo has been installed on the clubrooms.