PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Unjustifiable': Dyslexic children to lose 109 specialist teachers after Budget cut'For those with severe difficulties reading or writing, there’s nothing to replace them.'03 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWaipawa chef with global experience chooses Elephant Hill for his next menuConor Mertens has cooked in Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo.03 Jun 05:45 PM
New Zealand'It's pumping': How a rural mother's catering venture became a community stapleA restaurant-quality meal, without travelling to town – it's a thriving business model.28 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandWith his late nephew's photo on his back, nothing could stop Mark Bean scaling the Sky Tower'He was a really neat kid, had a heart of gold, and he would've had a pretty good future.'26 May 03:28 AM
New Zealand'Most significant thing I'll ever do': The photo sessions capturing memories for bereaved familiesWhen Jackie Lowry is called to Hawke's Bay Hospital she knows it won't be a normal shoot.21 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Tragic loss': Talented teen rugby player killed in crash mourned'Rhys was a skilled sportsman and an exceptional young individual.'20 May 04:27 AM
New Zealand'Passionate hunters': Youth gear up for game bird adventuresYoung game bird hunters win a weekend of hunting experiences and skill-building.13 May 04:07 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate fatal SH2 crash, road reopensThe highway was closed at 8am and reopened by 1.55pm.12 May 08:38 PM
New ZealandFather lying paralysed on rainy mountain bike track saved by daughter's iPhone hunchClayton Hairs is now a tetraplegic. He hopes his survival story will be a wake-up call.10 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'10 billion web threads': The mysterious spider webs coating Hawke's Bay'Rolled up into a ball, it has the consistency of cotton string.'08 May 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCatfishing and strange approaches: Social media's a scary place for under 16s, parents say'The big problem is the invisible stuff that we as parents don’t see or even know about.'08 May 04:04 AM
New Zealand'Real grumpy': Ex-mayor's clash with inspectors over duck shootInspectors halted the shoot just before 8.30am, and Peter Butler wasn't happy.07 May 03:38 AM
New ZealandTaradale, Old Boys Marist remain unbeaten in Hawke's Bay club rugbyTaradale and Old Boys Marist are rivals of the ages. Who'll win the Nash Cup this year ?03 May 11:31 PM
New Zealand'I like it a lot': Rural family amped for duck hunting seasonThe Slavin family have been counting down the days until the season opens.30 Apr 10:31 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: How opening a farm up to horses became a fundraising powerhouseWhat started as an opportunity for riders to get together grew into a fundraising 'beast'.29 Apr 09:40 PM
New ZealandOn the Up: Dozens come together to preserve a region's history, one click at a time'Sometimes we just need to stop a little bit and learn from the past.'28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSimmental cattle breeder Tony Thompson's life of legacyAt 80 years old, Tony Thompson shows no sign of slowing down.28 Apr 02:30 AM
New Zealand'True leader': Hawke's Bay's young leaders set for Youth ParliamentChris Proctor, Neeve Smith, and Mariah Wakefield-Otene will represent Hawke's Bay.24 Apr 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMystery of March 28: Why dozens of parcels sent from one region went missing at NZ Post'NZ Post wishes to thank the Hawke’s Bay Today for bringing this issue to our attention.'23 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandAnzac Day commemorations: Your guide to the services planned for Hawke's BayMore than 30 Anzac Day services will be held across Hawke’s Bay this Friday.22 Apr 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'You either meet the standards or you don't': Driver educators urge balance in licence reformChris Bishop announced changes hoped to make getting a full licence easier and quicker.18 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Easter plans disrupted with wet and warm weather"Napier and Hastings will be reaching up into the 25C to 26C," but rain is expected.16 Apr 11:42 PM
New Zealand'I want their story known': Author on a mission to tell story of NZ Land GirlsLynda Taylor's book details the story of land girls and depicts life in World War II15 Apr 11:40 PM
New Zealand'A lot of people are going without': Strain on community food hubMangaroa Marae's food hub supports 400 families from Wairoa to Pōrangahau.14 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandFire crews battle big blaze after controlled burn-off in Central Hawke's BayThe fire, which started about 3.30pm on Saturday, took until 10.30pm to control.13 Apr 11:06 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay butcher a cut above almost all the rest'I never would have thought picking up a knife would get me close to the Eiffel Tower.'08 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Life in all places’: Showing Bay's thriving underwater world to a new generationThe 'middle of nowhere' turns into the middle of everywhere - just dip your head under.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Bring the world’: Sisters have a vision for Napier beauty eventRaising eyebrows - Renee and Miriam Sciascia want to elevate beauty professionals.01 Apr 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe farmer ending the awkwardness of borrowing from bank of mum and dadLending to friends and family can be fraught business. Tom Aitken's created the solution.26 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA church with just four regular worshippers has held its last service - so now what?The church sits 'quite regally on top of the hill' but few venture inside it.19 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandIn search of a new home: The creepy crawlies moving south from AucklandHuntsman spiders are not the only insects establishing themselves in new parts of NZ.14 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHunt for NZ’s 11th meteorite is onA fireball lit up the North Island night sky on Wednesday, exciting meteorite hunters.14 Mar 03:21 AM
New ZealandBlood moon to grace Hawke’s Bay skies during Friday’s lunar eclipseThe total eclipse will happen between 8pm and 8.30pm, ending at 11pm.13 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandReplacing an entire school: Excited kids watch as modular classrooms, admin block arrive in one goThe fleet of trucks and a crane stopped everyone in the community in their tracks.12 Mar 05:31 PM