Latest from Hawke's Bay Today

State Highway 2 shut after crash, fire in Hawke's Bay: Four injured, two critically

The NZTA said SH2 was closed near the intersection with Collins St, Waipawa.

Canny View: Do you want to be rich or wealthy?

OPINION: Having a large income does not guarantee financial stability.

'Pretty special': Hawke's Bay short film wins big overseas

The fully locally produced project is hitting festival screens around the world.

Why a council decision could reduce the number of flights in and out of Napier

Opinion: Visitor numbers will dry up, with a ripple effect through our economy.

Test, fail, get a free critique: Woman giving driving lessons says she's lost 75% of her customers

Learners are using free practical driving tests to replace lessons, business says.

The battle for Hawke's Bay Tourism: Who should fund it, and what would happen if it disappeared?

Tourism businesses pay it $160k in annual membership fees, ratepayers pay a $1.5m grant.

Hawke’s Bay entrepreneur Sean Burns has eaten his cake, now he’s having a wine

After 15 years of coffee and food at Milk and Honey, it was time for a new challenge.

Obituary: Holly Bacon stalwart had a need for speed and a great love for his family

Bay industry leader Gordon Vogtherr was once thrown in jail for racing through Italy.

Five teens arrested over late-night ‘scooter’ assault

Five teens, the oldest 15, have been identified as the alleged assailants.

Ball by name and ball's his game: The 16-year-old turning heads in the NBL

Jackson Ball has just the name for the game that is his life.

EuroCity liquidation: 148 creditors want a piece of nearly $1.2 million owed

Creditors include businesses in the auto industry, liquor stores, staff and IRD.

'Apostle for kindness': 86-year-old stands in the cold for six hours a day to encourage world peace

He's a sandal-wearing former lawyer, but the cold won't stop John McKay making a point.

Editorial: Hawke’s Bay Today is turning 25 - but we’re not popping champagne corks

A batter never raises their bat when they reach half of a half-century.

Government told heartland town's 'economic potential' undermined by roads

Council tells Government town's economic potential is "undermined" by roading network.

CAN art gallery welcomes all to check out the pre-winter exhibitions

CAN welcomes all to the Napier galley as autumn weather starts to settle in.

Asbestos found in homes being demolished after Cyclone Gabrielle, cost to balloon to over $10m

Asbestos removal began on Thursday for the first Category 3 home to be demolished.

Kāinga Ora Napier social housing open day

New social housing open day at Maraenui, Napier. Kāinga Ora Homes and Communities has a large build programme underway. There are about 400 new state homes in the pipeline.

Dannevirke Anzac Day service held at 100-year-old cenotaph

Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro called people to remember all those who suffer.