PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSport, 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
New ZealandWomen on two wheels: Inside the Hawke’s Bay 155-member lady riders’ groupThe group organises rides, workshops, and training to support local female motorcyclists.Watch24 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas 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
PremiumNew ZealandHow the role of Santa has changed – from a man who's donned the red suit for 46 years18 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandCHB's Caitlin Kirk claims steeplechase title at NZ Secondary Schools champs 16 Dec 09:54 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay’s twin cities record hottest spring in 135 years - experts warn of ‘new normal’12 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandBeach community faces toilet flushing restrictions as water source runs near-dry11 Dec 02:40 AM
New Zealand'Buy a Central HB landmark': Huge historic homestead with truffle farm for sale09 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'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
New ZealandA 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
New ZealandNew Zealand-first drone surfing in Hawke's BayJack Jensen drone surfing on the Ngaruroro River in Hawke's Bay. Video \ Jack RiddellWatch02 Dec 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'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
New ZealandDon'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
New ZealandNew 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
New ZealandFirefighters 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
New ZealandCowboy 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
New Zealand'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
New Zealand‘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
New ZealandFlower 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
New ZealandMagic-sand closures: Council shuts Waipawa, Waipukurau librariesMagic sand used at CHB libraries in after-school activities and holiday programmes. 19 Nov 02:22 AM
New ZealandThe 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
New Zealand'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
New Zealand'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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 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
New ZealandThe 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
New Zealand‘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
New ZealandBay 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
New ZealandOwner closes historic tavern to ‘evil’ localsLocals learned of the closure through a note in their fish and chips.12 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen 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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHB rent prices drop for first time in years – but it's still 'really rough' for familiesA property expert says we're seeing a 'slight correction' in Hawke's Bay's rental market.11 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Should not be concerned': German Air Force fly over NapierOnce on opposite sides of history, the German and NZ air forces are now flying together.10 Nov 02:52 AM
