New Zealand'Could be very impactful': Cyclone Vaianu tracks towards Hawke’s BayMetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for Sunday.09 Apr 04:26 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay council prepares rivermouths amid cyclone storm surge concernSwells could be a concern as PM encourages people to prepare and stock up.08 Apr 04:11 AM
New ZealandNew chief takes helm at Ōtāne volunteer fire brigadeNew Ōtāne fire chief Rob Grayson says community and volunteer recruitment is his priority.07 Apr 11:44 PM
PremiumNew ZealandNearly 900 people sign petition to save NZ Post branch in suburban Hastings07 Apr 09:01 PM
New Zealand'We are in safe hands': Hawke's Bay awards showcase best of primary sector 03 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandIce baths and yoga: High school health class helping kids practise stress management31 Mar 11:41 PM
New ZealandWhen sheep were recorded 'singing' Pōkarekare Ana: Unearthing a region's music history27 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We have been living in hell': Greyhound rehoming workers' shutdown fearsNightrave Greyhounds fears euthanising the industry’s dogs will be easier than rehoming.26 Mar 05:30 PM
New ZealandCentral Hawke's Bay brothers take hat-tricks two weeks apartIt was a classic case of anything you can do, I can do better.24 Mar 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Crisis': Devastated McCain growers want an overhaul of food value chain'The question we have to ask is, why can't they make money?'24 Mar 11:16 PM
New ZealandWaipawa to get $100,000 town centre refresh with park, library and sign upgrades'Welcome to Waipawa' signs will be refreshed and relocated as part of town improvements. 24 Mar 09:07 PM
New ZealandHe almost went to jail over a road sign – now he’s won the fight to get it changed'I nearly went to jail. But those signs didn’t belong there.'19 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaipawa Lotto ticket wins $333k First Division share in midweek drawThe BP Waipawa ticket is one of three sharing $1m First Division.19 Mar 03:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay premier club rugby to kick off with eight teamsAotea and Central Hawke’s Bay have both decided to play in a lower grade.19 Mar 02:29 AM
New ZealandCouncil pledges $200,000 to rebuild Hawke's Bay swing bridgeThe rebuild would be a big leap of reconnection for the Central Hawke's Bay community. 17 Mar 02:24 AM
New ZealandEnd of an era: Story’s Clothing to shut its Ruataniwha St doorsThe clothing store has been a mainstay on Ruataniwha St since 1999. 13 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandSecond-Hand Sunday unites community over items too good for the dumpThe community took one person's trash and made it their treasure on Second-Hand Sunday.11 Mar 12:49 AM
New ZealandFine Hawke’s Bay weekend ahead as scooter riders hit the highway to WellingtonMetService expects sun and mid-20s highs across Hawke's Bay all weekend.05 Mar 12:15 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: ‘All the week’s worries fade away’ - Irish Ceilidh dance night comes to Ōtāne hallBreige Rendell says everyone is welcome at the hall for an evening of Ceilidh dance.03 Mar 08:25 PM
New ZealandAutumn arrives with a bang as Hawke’s Bay gets first dusting of snowIt didn't last long, but it was a sight for cold eyes.02 Mar 02:08 AM
New ZealandCouncil wants to allow solar power installations without resource consentIt could get easier for farms, businesses and landowners to generate renewable energy.01 Mar 11:49 PM
New ZealandPolice called to murder mystery train ride for real-life intervention'They put her in the back of the car and she was screaming, absolutely screaming.'25 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaipukurau butcher goes for national supermarket sausage making titleMark Bean hopes to charm the local Tuatapere judges with his smoky beef maple sausage.24 Feb 10:14 PM
New ZealandFrom fulltime builder to artist: Transforming an old highway petrol stop into a gallery'It has been a bit of a leap of faith, but art is my passion.'24 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Hugely positive': Fewer Hawke's Bay rescue helicopter missions in 2025The Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter said the most notable decline was in search and rescue. 22 Feb 11:31 PM
New Zealand'I really grieve a life for him': Why doctors removed teeth of toddler with rare conditionGrayson's mum Amber says potentially fatal syndrome has 'turned our world upside down'.20 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Long night': Campground damaged, narrow miss for family homeA Waipawa family count themselves fortunate after a large tree narrowly missed their home.16 Feb 12:27 AM
New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay to host kapa haka festival for the first time in 16 yearsUp to 10,000 people are expected to watch the Te Kahu o Te Amorangi Kapa Haka Regionals. 10 Feb 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay has its first Winter Olympian – and she's representing another country'It genuinely means everything to me. This has been my dream since I was a child.'09 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandBeach town suffers summer of strict water rules: Limits to showers, laundry, toilet flushing'We can't have it happening again', councillor says of the restrictions.07 Feb 11:26 PM