Hawke's Bay real estate agent Brayden Coldicutt has recently won the top accolade for auctioneers in the country. Reporter Thomas Airey asked him how he did it. Video Warren Buckland.
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Focus Live: PM Ardern says Govt playing housing catch up in Hawke's Bay
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Government is playing catch up with public housing as 40 new Kāinga Ora homes were unveiled in Hastings. Ardern also attended yesterday's official opening of the Hawke's Bay Regional Aquatic Centre, which will open to the public on September 1. Video / NZME
New 50m competition pool for Hawke's Bay
Dignitaries are to officially open the Hawke's Bay Regional Aquatic Centre at Mitre 10 Park on Thursday. The facility boasts a world-class 10-lane, 51.5m main pool. Reporter/James Pocock, Video/Warren Buckland.
Mother's plea for young drivers
36 hours after her son was killed in an Onekawa, Napier crash Keremia Tairua reached out to Hawke's Bay Today with a plea. Video Warren Buckland
Focus: Kelvin Davis on Hawke's Bay prison protest
Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis comments on Hawke's Bay prison protest as five inmates remain on the roof. Video / Mark Mitchell
Ram raid at Four Square Bayview in Napier
Brazen thieves raided the Four Square overnight. Video / Supplied
100 family years
Marie Johnson from Napier celebrates 100 wonderful years and a chat with Hawke's Bay Today reporter James Pocock.
Auction houses go viral in Hastings
Auctioneer Peter Maidens is back in the saddle as Hastings goes from having no auction houses this year to three.
Local Focus: Napier and Hastings councils choking the smoking
Napier and Hastings councils are tightening up smokefree rules which will include vaping.
MetService National weather: July 5th - July 7th
MetService National weather: July 5th - July 7th
Out for a laugh
Comedians Sarah Lilburn and Karen Leslie aim to bring the laughs to Hawke's Bay. The pair chat to Hawke's Bay Today reporter James Pocock.
Local Focus: Opening new worlds through woodturning
The Hawke's Bay Woodturners Guild is unleashing the creative side of its members.
Wairoa mayor on why his town is thriving, and ‘not dying’
Wairoa mayor Craig Little on why his town is thriving, and ‘not dying’
Local Focus: Community Patrols are the ears and eyes of the police
They may just be cruising around, but Hawke's Bay Community Patrollers have got your back.
Illegal boy racer events in Hawke's Bay
Hundreds of people gathered in Onekawa for one of several illegal car meets. Video / Supplied
Sign language from an early age
Napier mother Anita talks about a new fund that has helped teach her son Axl learn sign language from an early age. Video / Warren Buckland
Local Focus: Learning to love the Gisborne cockroach
Experts say the Gisborne cockroach needs to be celebrated, not exterminated.
Focus Live: New Zealand past the peak and on 'steady plateau' of lingering cases
Professor Ian Town says there is still much to be learned about Omicron and its variants. Video / Mark Mitchell
ESA Actors workshop
Eastern Screen Alliance board member and local actor, educator and advocate Daniel Betty with support from other members of ESA conducted a actor's workshop at Toi Toi, Hastings. Video Warren Buckland
Local Focus: Art Deco Hastings on the rise
Hastings' upgrade is revealing more Art Deco buildings than Napier.
Mother speaks out about assault on toddler
Aotea Brown speaking at a Heirs of Tane Trust whanau community hui at Anderson Park, Napier, about being a mother of a 3-year-boy assaulted at Cornwall Park, Hastings.
Scooter loves his wheels
A disabled pet in Hastings has his life restored after his owner made him wheels to get around. Video Warren Buckland
Local Focus: Apprentices powering us up
New Kāinga Ora development is almost complete in Hastings as apprentice numbers jump.
Police attend disorder incident at Hastings Countdown
Police at a disorder incident at Countdown in Hastings. Video / Supplied
Solar powers Hastings eye surgery
Dr Alex Buller talks about the advantage of being able to power his eye surgery using only solar energy. Video Warren Buckland
Bay bots take on the World
Hawke's Bay students Ella White, Mary-Jane Richards, Jimmy August and Ruby Langford will represent New Zealand at the First Global Challenge in Geneva Switzerland in October 2022. Hawke's Bay Today reporter James Pocock chats to the creators.
Local Focus: Big shake up for Hawke's Bay's public transport
Buses are out and on-demand vans are in for Hastings residents.
Waipukurau smash and grab
CCTV footage of a smash and grab in Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay. Video / Supplied
Napier pensioner housing protest
A small group of pensioners are concerned about their future if Napier City Council sell their flats. They protested outside council buildings. Video Warren Buckland.
Monster kingfish caught by bow from bridge
Bow-fisherman shoots monster kingfish off Napier bridge. Video / Hawkes Bay Today
Ros hands over the reins
Leg Up Trust founder Ros Rowe has retired, Jessie McLean has big shoes to fill. THe ladies chat to Hawke's Bay Today reporter James Pocock
Local Focus: Hit virtual art show for Hastings
International sensation, Terminus is showing in Hastings City Art Gallery.
Headstone in Dannevirke Settlers Cemetery damaged
A Headstone at Settlers Cemetery in Dannevirke was badly damaged. Video / Leanne Warr
Tahiti style in Flaxmere
Day-j Mahana Gemmel and Taina McClutchie bring Tahitian dance to Flaxmere.
Focus Live: Andrew Little makes planned-care announcement
Andrew Little announces the Government’s plan to tackle delays in hospital waiting lists caused by Covid-19. Video / Supplied
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Saturday 30th April Wrap
There were seven new Covid deaths announced on Saturday, and 7043 new community cases. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Thursday 28th April Wrap
There were 9047 new community cases of Covid-19 on Thursday, and the Ministry of Health revealed 13 more Covid-related deaths. Video / Dean Purcell / Mark Mitchell / Michael Craig
New houses Korowai Street Flaxmere
New housing in Korowai Street, Flaxmere is a mixture of 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes which whanau will be moving into over the next month. We walk through a 2 bedroom house built by the Soho Group. Video Warren Buckland.
Smooth ride for Napier bicycle repairer
Roger Davis would rather restore old bicycles than do the gardening. From a garage in Napier he repairs bikes for cancer fundraising.
Bayden Barber new Ngati Kahungunu chairman
After 26 years as the chairman of Ngati Kahungunu, Ngahiwi Tomoana has been beaten in Iwi elections by Hastings District Councillor Bayden Barber.