Hawke's Bay news
'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before Matariki
Much of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.
Napier's only surviving CBD pharmacy raided for third time in 10 weeks - again for perfumes
'I’m wondering if it’s worth carrying on here.'
Big venues, big money: The young golf champ hitting the Australian PGA tour
Memory of late father will spur on young Kiwi golfer as he chases his professional dream.
'A lot of fun': Planting project rewarding for farming couple
“We’d like to thank everyone who has helped us with potting up seedlings & planting out."
Is rent ‘dead money? Nick Stewart
OPINION: What’s the opportunity cost of all that time and mental energy?
His red-zoned home didn't flood – a broken election promise could hamper his fight to return
People who 'haven't been able to move on' are being hurt by Govt decision, advocate says.
‘Ten pound pom’ Peter Hewitson a fiery Napier success: Michael Fowler
OPINION: After World War II both Australia and New Zealand faced labour-shortage crises.
'I couldn't make it better': Brave 3-year-old's terminal cancer battle
Laura Taylor has 1420 beads of courage and turns 4 in July. That alone tells the story.
New Zealand news
'For f**** sake': Labour MPs swear at acting PM David Seymour
Deborah Russell made the comments in select committee this morning.
'Priority location': Govt announces 189 new homes for Rotorua
'We’re backing community-led solutions to address the need here,' Minister says.
'Blatant violence': Teens face court after Auckland carjacking
The 16 and 17-year-old have been referred to the Youth Court.
New Magpies assistant coach sought to replace Bryn Evans
Bryn Evans began helping to coach the Magpies soon after the end of his playing career.
Woman put in a kennel, suffers miscarriage in meth-fuelled family violence ordeal
The woman also suffered wounds to the bone caused by her partner, Joel Leef.
'Pretty cold': Wet weather grips Hawke's Bay before sunny break
Showers and cold temperatures are expected in Hawke's Bay from Friday evening.
Premium
Big venues, big money: The young golf champ hitting the Australian PGA tour
Memory of late father will spur on young Kiwi golfer as he chases his professional dream.
Editorial: Unique road-cone hotline for those feeling too safe
OPINION: Counting road cones 'almost certainly a waste of everyone’s time'.
Opinion: Don’t fall for the campaigns to ditch Napier's $110m library and civic centre
OPINION: It's an election year - and this project invites political point-scoring.
Editorial: Rotorua's homeless dilemma highlights deeper social issues
OPINION: A business owner nearby lost revenue as customers avoided the encampment.
The Cossack ready to resume from where he left off
OPINION: Future put in doubt but horse is now ready to show his jumping prowess again.
The trust, the individuals and the interns - the volunteers who make MTG tick: Laura Vodanovich
OPINION: Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust is kaitiaki of the collection.
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Home sweet re-home for 80% of on-notice village tenants
Notice went to 39 people - most have already found new accommodation.
Hawke's Bay Today videos
Watch solo-duo winner Heaps Moore performing at the Hawkes Bay Smokefree Rockquest Regional Final
The solo-duo winner was Heaps Moore, interpreted by Lily Moore and Thomas Heaps from Havelock North High School.
Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatū Tararua Highway opens to motorists
Watch as the first motorists travel the new highway on opening day. Video / NZTA
Hastings District Council's Māori ward social media videos
Hastings Deputy Mayor Tania Kerr and Takitimu Māori ward councilor Ana Apatu talking about Māori wards. Video / Hastings District Council
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
A farming mother thought her sore leg was a sports injury - it was a potentially terminal cancer
Alicia Brough was fighting fit – now she is fighting for her life.
The Country: David Seymour reviews Jacinda Ardern's memoir
David Seymour, Emma Higgins, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Phil Duncan, Cheyne Gillooly.
'Quite fun': Hamish's quail egg business takes flight
Hamish began rearing quails for their eggs at age 11.
Property news from OneRoof
Car news and advice
Outrageous Bentley Mulsanne 6-seat limo up for auction (sorry about the colour)
Grand Limousine claimed to be one of the rarest Bentleys ever. But not the most subtle.
Renault unveils Vision 4Rescue for future emergency services
When lives are on the line, Renault wants its cars to be online nerve centres.
Fictional Chip Hart Racing team at Le Mans 2025: that’s Hollywood
Pretend team featured in Brad Pitt F1 movie appeared for real at Le Mans.
More Hawke's Bay news
On The Up: No mercy – four mothers take on daughters in football match
The teams were almost neck-and-neck on the table – there were other scores to settle too.
Wyn Drabble: Spotlight on indicating and other driving ills
OPINION: Tailgating leaves no room for error.
'I will never forgive you': Young mum's words to brother-in-law who abused her for years
The man has now been jailed and will be deported upon his release.
Hawke's Bay top teen bands ready to make national waves
'There were many other great bands, I’m happy we won,' singer says of Rockquest success.
'This is not a drill': Napier chosen for cruise industry rethink
Cruise numbers will drop 40% next summer. So what is the solution?
Watch solo-duo winner Heaps Moore performing at the Hawkes Bay Smokefree Rockquest Regional Final
The solo-duo winner was Heaps Moore, interpreted by Lily Moore and Thomas Heaps from Havelock North High School.