Latest Hawke's Bay news
'That was the finish of him': 100-year-old veteran on tough days and toasts at the end
'I was quite content to be back home.'
'Had enough': Officers get new powers after spate of 'senseless violence'
A Gang Conflict Warrant has been issued and police are promising to use it.
Watch: Thousands gather for Anzac Day Commemorations around NZ
The national day of remembrance for fallen servicemen and women begins with dawn services.
Upgrades for ED and ICU at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, 700 more car parks
Four new projects have been announced for the hospital over the next decade.
Wyn Drabble: Is insurance a thing of the past?
OPINION: 'Probably the worst sort of insurance I have had is car breakdown insurance.'
Ngāti Kahungunu buys Carterton retail properties from local family
The iwi's purchase follows a $115 million Treaty settlement in 2021.
Napier-Taupō Rd speed limit returns to 100km/h after public support
The 60% of submitters who wanted all of the Napier-Taupō Rd back to 100km/h will get it.
'Scared and shocked': Police investigate after Hastings nurse hit by motorbike
Three people were injured in the incident, one of them critically.
'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.
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.'
Tararua mayor set to be challenged for top spot by a councillor
Tracey Collis is facing a challenge for the top position from Scott Gilmore.
'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.
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.
Cop charged with Good Friday drink-driving-related offence
The officer is on leave and has had their driver’s licence suspended for 28 days.
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.
Why Napier City Rovers' next match is critical for National League hopes
Frustration after Napier City Rovers fail to put away Central League strugglers.
Customs fraud: $541k Gisborne cigarette and tobacco smuggling operation exposed
Operation Apron uncovered 230,600 cigarettes, 110kg of tobacco smuggled from China.
'Remarkable courage': Hawke's Bay priests honour Pope Francis
'He was a man that was really keen on dying with his boots on and that’s what he did.'
'Horrific': 11yo cyclist injured after bottles thrown at race near Hastings
The occupants of a black Ford Ranger ute were seen throwing bottles from their vehicle.
'A lot brighter': Job programme offers hope for young workers
He joined a programme helping young people aged 18 to 24 find work.
Collision of 'two different worlds': Cultural centre's ambitious Māori-Indian show
The show blends Indian dance and te ao Māori storytelling, featuring sacred water themes.
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.
Bird strike: Jets beat Hawks by 12 points
The Hawks won last Tuesday, but lost on Friday.
Shelter hopes prompted by deaths in homeless community
It's a problem that 'isn't going away'. Napier group looking for a house - and answers.