PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodaySport, agriculture, fitness: Accident-prone Hawke's Bay's 2025 ACC claimsHawke’s Bay residents are making more than $200 million of claims to ACC each year.26 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayChristmas cracker: Forecast firms up and Hawke’s Bay is set to sizzleChristmas Day highs will peak at or near 30C across Napier, Hastings and Wairoa.23 Dec 12:32 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayScars of the cyclone: Work to reopen beloved waterfall track set to beginEntire areas were shut off by flooding and slips, and some accessways are yet to reopen.22 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayHow the role of Santa has changed – from a man who's donned the red suit for 46 yearsThe toy requests have remained remarkably similar over time – robots, dolls, dinosaurs.18 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHo ho hot: 30C possible in Hawke’s Bay on Christmas DayMetService says Hawke's Bay could be NZ's hottest spot for a festive lunch, literally.17 Dec 02:28 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayCHB's Caitlin Kirk claims steeplechase title at NZ Secondary Schools champs 16 Dec 09:54 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHawke’s Bay’s twin cities record hottest spring in 135 years - experts warn of ‘new normal’12 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayBeach community faces toilet flushing restrictions as water source runs near-dry11 Dec 02:40 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'Buy a Central HB landmark': Huge historic homestead with truffle farm for saleTruffles, history and a luxury retreat all in one could be yours at Wallingford.09 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayStill two more days of 3OC left as Hawke's Bay bakes in December warm spellHastings is forecast to ease from 31C Monday to 26C by Thursday.08 Dec 02:49 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'It’s going to be roasting': Hawke’s Bay braces for five days above 30CIt will be hot enough to cook an egg on a car bonnet, says a forecaster.04 Dec 11:12 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayA district 'swallowed' by pine trees: Fears over Ikea forestsSince 2020, Ikea has converted six Central Hawke’s Bay farms into pine forestry.04 Dec 08:51 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay Today'I felt so alone': The organisation working to help women succeed in the building industryCasey Aranui was told she would be 'too distracting', that there weren’t toilets for her.02 Dec 05:00 PM
Today18°C15°CRain becoming persistent with heavy falls from late morning. Easterlies, strengthening in the afternoon.
Monday25°C15°CRain with heavy falls, clearing in the evening. Southerlies, turning northerly in the afternoon.
Tuesday28°C17°CMainly fine, chance of a shower until afternoon. Northeasterlies developing in the morning.
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayShy support worker to burlesque star: How the stage helped Napier woman to love her body'Don’t try to change yourself. You’re given this body for a reason, you’ve got to own it.'27 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodaySport, agriculture, fitness: Accident-prone Hawke's Bay's 2025 ACC claimsHawke’s Bay residents are making more than $200 million of claims to ACC each year.26 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayCannabis leaves and selling a co-worker’s bike: Behind the counter as an op shop workerA customer once opened a donated book and found pressed marijuana leaves.25 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionA robot could be my future caregiver - I dread the thought of it wiping my mouthOPINION: In Japan, robots have been used in aged care for more than a decade.25 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBary notches another winning double with his small team – John JenkinsOPINION: One of the winners came in despite odds of 45 to one.25 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay Today'You feel pretty badass': Inside the motorbike group for 155 Hawke’s Bay women'My life two years ago was completely different. I never ever expected it.'24 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Snails, dinosaurs and weirdness – my review of 2025OPINION: A look at the odd, fun and joyful moments that made us proud to be Kiwi in 2025. 27 Dec 04:00 PM
The Country'Healthy exercise': Why Phil Thomsen loves gardening – even weedingThe gardening author has been growing vegetables since he was about 5 years old.27 Dec 04:00 PM
The Country'Nuisance': Roosters keep New Plymouth awake in 1937“I suggest that people who keep roosters should be compelled to pay a tax."27 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondKem Ormond: Try growing a nut tree, the reward is worth the waitOPINION: From towering walnuts to compact almonds, there is a nut tree for most gardens.27 Dec 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayFrom QI to Kirikiriroa: Alan Davies set for long-awaited NZ returnThe QI star begins his 10-date New Zealand tour in Hamilton on July 31.23 Nov 08:42 PM
LifestyleRustic vision: Mahia farmer’s 35-year labour inspires new bookThe book features six distinctive homes from Omaha to Glenorchy.06 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleMeet New Zealand’s top Airbnb host. What are her tricks for success?There are more than 73,000 Airbnbs in NZ. What does it take to be the best?17 Sep 11:00 PM
Driven Car GuideTech Review: Leapmotor C10 ADAS updatesLeapmotor's latest updates to the C10 SUV show just how good Over-The-Air updates can be.28 Dec 02:00 AM
Driven Car GuideBosch’s new AI cockpit could adjust your car before you even askBosch is set reveal an AI cockpit platform designed to learn driver routines and context.27 Dec 10:05 PM
Driven Car GuideLeapmotor C10 AWD quick review: softly, softly, searing accelerationIt doesn't look any different, but the AWD has 2.5 times the power of the standard car.27 Dec 05:05 AM
Driven Car GuideSony and Honda’s first EV wants to be your PlayStation lounge on wheelsThe Sony Honda Afeela 1 launches next year with built-in PlayStation 4/5 Remote Play. 27 Dec 03:28 AM
OneRoofDisgraced rich-lister's heritage mansion has finally soldAgent told OneRoof in June that the property had attracted "significant" buyer interest. 28 Dec 07:03 AM
OneRoofWas this the year Queenstown house prices went nuts?It would take another GFC to burst the wealthy playground's bubble, says expert.28 Dec 07:00 AM
OneRoofYoung family buys wartime couple's one and only home for $900,000Auction over in minutes, after mega-bid scares off the competition.27 Dec 05:50 PM
OneRoofNZ's surprising mortgage-free hot spots - and the suburbs drowning in debtThe postcodes where the majority of people own their homes outright.27 Dec 05:31 AM
OneRoofNZ's most stylish real estate agents: How they get their look, what they spend on clothes26 Dec 05:48 AM
OneRoofGetting the hang of it: NZ’s gallery chiefs on how to create a beautiful home with art26 Dec 05:45 AM
OneRoofJapanese businessman’s feng shui mansion sells for over $10m after call to New York25 Dec 06:24 AM
OneRoof10 things that can make a house harder to sell - floods, fire-bombings and religious shrines25 Dec 06:20 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayDon't panic, remember your towel: Sci-fi music festival touching down in TakapauThe CHB Sanctuary Sounds festival theme is retro-futuristic world of vintage sci-fi.02 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayNew cash depot a 'game-changer' for Central Hawke's Bay businessesTrial will provide a local convenient solution for withdrawing cash for business.01 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayFirefighters from around Hawke's Bay rush to fire near ŌtāneNine trucks, four tankers and a bulldozer are at the scene.01 Dec 02:03 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayCowboy culture rides high as Hawke’s Bay hosts action-packed rodeoRodeo club is ready for an expected 7000 people to descend on Hastings showgrounds.26 Nov 11:46 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'A little bit frantic': Organising a mud run in the middle of a dry spellFlemington School contemplated cancelling its fundraiser. Then the local farm stepped up.25 Nov 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Jenkins: Zorero leaves big impression with easy Waipukurau winOPINION: 3-year-old one of the most eye-catching winners in Waipukurau.21 Nov 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today‘Green shoots emerging’: CHB Mayor confident in district’s business outlookClosures on the cards for Waipukurau main street, mayor stays hopeful for new businesses. 19 Nov 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayFlower vending machine blooms at Hawke’s Bay AirportThe bouquet vending machine is believed to be the only one of its kind in Hawke's Bay.19 Nov 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayMagic-sand closures: Council shuts Waipawa, Waipukurau librariesMagic sand used at CHB libraries in after-school activities and holiday programmes. 19 Nov 02:22 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayThe rural idea keeping Hawke’s Bay’s rescue helicopter flying 'It’s a powerful reminder that the people we serve are standing right beside us.'18 Nov 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Already on that waka': Numerous Hawke's Bay schools vow to keep Te Tiriti in classrooms'Our schools are already on that waka and paddling the right way.'17 Nov 09:13 PM
Hawkes Bay Today‘Every voice matters’: Hawke's Bay survey designed to gather family violence insightThe survey will be anonymous and vital for providing services for family violence. 17 Nov 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Epic': Crowds flock to Hawke's Bay's first race day in over a year'That’s the biggest race day we have ever done in Waipukurau by a country mile.'17 Nov 02:27 AM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayThe dementia facility with a grocery store and its own 'village money''What's happening in the community can happen here too.'15 Nov 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayThe 932 day wait for High Court - is there another way to get justice for sexual assault victims?'It was just a waiting game. I felt like I was lost in the system.'14 Nov 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today‘Just wanted the stories told’: Legacy left by a military historian after his death at 45Patrick Bronte recorded the personal stories of more than 500 NZ veterans.14 Nov 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayBay events celebrating the best of the region's culture, food and historyHawke's Bay events celebrate Māori language, Cornwall Park, Waipukurau races and more. 13 Nov 02:19 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayGarden festival plants $100,000 seed for charityThe three-day festival drew 1800 visitors to more than 25 Hawke's Bay gardens.12 Nov 09:29 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayOwner closes historic tavern to ‘evil’ localsLocals learned of the closure through a note in their fish and chips.12 Nov 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayTeen artist finds her calling behind the scenes of WOW showCentral Hawke's Bay makeup artist shines at World of Wearable arts in Wellington. 11 Nov 09:57 PM
