Hawkes Bay Today'Significant and lasting harm': Nang sanctions are tough for a reason, Health Minister saysSimeon Brown is examining how effective the Government's toughened sanctions have been.12 Feb 05:24 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayCrossed fingers as rain forecast for big Hawke’s Bay weekendA MetService heavy rain watch has been issued for Hawke’s Bay and the Tararua district.11 Feb 11:07 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayCentral 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
Hawkes Bay Today'Uncanny': Businesses flood as downpours strike town's main street'It was such an intense event, I’m not sure if any infrastructure would have coped.'09 Feb 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayHawke’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
Hawkes Bay TodayBeach town suffers summer of strict water rules: Limits to showers, laundry, toilet flushing07 Feb 11:26 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Replaced more than 30 windscreens': Carnage from roadworks on level 'never seen' before07 Feb 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Safe shopping': CHB retailers back campaign for rainbow-friendly stores04 Feb 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayOcean waste turned into book covers used by Central Hawke’s Bay librariesOcean Bound Plastic covering is made from plastic recovered within 50km of the shore. 27 Jan 10:32 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'I miss meat': Red meat becomes a luxury for Hawke's Bay peopleFarmgate sheep and beef prices are about 30% higher than this time last year.27 Jan 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayWaipukurau cake shop owner to close doors on Valentine’s Day Shop owner's injury and desire to spend time with her kids ends cake store dream. 22 Jan 03:00 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayHawke’s Bay swaps hot start for cool, damp weekHeavy rain and strong winds are possible, but no thunderstorm risks are in place for HB.19 Jan 10:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayThunderstorms ease, but MetService warns unstable weather not done yetResidents have reported large hail and near-zero visibility in Tararua District.16 Jan 04:29 AM
Today28°C19°CPeriods of rain, mainly from afternoon when thunderstorms and downpours are possible. Northeasterlies.
Friday22°C14°CRain with heavy falls clearing to partly cloudy in the afternoon. Southerlies developing in the morning.
Saturday19°C11°CPartly cloudy, then rain with heavy falls developing in the afternoon. Strong southerlies, turning westerly in the afternoon.
Sunday22°C13°CShowers, some heavy, clearing to fine in the afternoon. Strong southwesterlies, easing in the afternoon.
PremiumPremiumOpinionOur curious cases of flotsam: Wyn Drabble'My job is to look at the lighter side of things, even, at times, serious things.'12 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Action is needed now as alarm bells ring over nangsOPINION: A stronger response is needed before more lives are lost or severely impacted.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayPlans for 1000 new homes for Flaxmere still in pipeline, but years awayFlaxmere's two biggest housing projects are still coming, but the timing has changed.11 Feb 05:29 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayShe bought a farm for her 12 dogs to run around, now she's inviting other poochesWhen Elizabeth Mallory bought a 40-acre farm near Dannevirke, it wasn’t to farm it.11 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayHawke’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
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Stewart: Full and final - the value of moving forwardOPINION: Every year looking backward is a year not compounding forward. 05 Feb 06:46 PM
The CountryBumper harvest: Million reasons to smile for Tairāwhiti apple growersA significant uplift in apple productivity is a game-changer for growers.12 Feb 12:00 AM
The Country'Not what anyone wants to read whānau': Fresh warnings for storm-hit parts of North IslandThe 15-hour tropical rainmaker kicks off tomorrow and continues into Saturday.11 Feb 09:59 PM
The CountryKiwis pip Wales in first shearing test matchThe Waitangi Day showdown drew 122 competitors to the small King Country town of Aria.11 Feb 09:54 PM
The CountrySkellerup lifts profit 20% to record $28.9m, shrugs off US tariff hitThe company now forecasts annual net profit of $57m to $62m, up on guidance.11 Feb 08:52 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayNangs: What nitrous oxide does to your body and your brainWhat are the health impacts - and can they be reversed?11 Feb 02:00 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayNew Year Honours: Tech titan, red-hot racer, DIY philanthropist and 97yo organist among 177 recognisedThere are four new knights and three new dames in the New Year 2026 Honours out today.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Driven Car GuideFerrari reveals name and fantastically retro-inspired interior for first-ever EVThe interior of Ferrari's first EV, the Luce, leans hard into retro-inspired tactility.12 Feb 05:05 AM
Driven Car GuideCaterham Seven 2026 update brings new colours and added kitDid you know it was still being built? Well, it is, and they have just given it a refresh!12 Feb 03:05 AM
Driven Car GuideFord plugs into Canoe Racing New Zealand with Ranger StormtrakFord New Zealand has become the official vehicle provider for Canoe Racing NZ.12 Feb 01:05 AM
Driven Car GuideMini JCW Countryman All4 Favoured review: why we think an $84k Mini is quite good valueBiggest Mini is also quite big on a fun driving experience.11 Feb 05:05 AM
OneRoof‘Bittersweet’: Property hoarder sells derelict cottage for around $400,000 New owner has exciting plans for the run-down house.12 Feb 05:15 PM
OneRoofThe best outdoor sunshades and garden umbrellas, chosen by the expertsHow to ensure your protection lasts. 12 Feb 05:00 PM
OneRoofPimped-out shed in suburbia sells for close to $1m at heated auctionUnusual property fetches almost $400,000 above its RV.12 Feb 07:22 AM
OneRoof‘Really tough decision’: Family agonised over $1 reserve auction for Parnell penthouseThey hope it will help find the right buyer for the luxury leasehold apartment.12 Feb 07:20 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayCHB world No 1 steps up at Potts Classic athleticsBriana Stephenson is the top-ranked female heptathlete so far in 2026.16 Jan 01:31 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayTakapau reserve: Council seeks feedback on 33-year land lease proposalThe Trust wants to build a community services hub and medical centre on the land.14 Jan 01:44 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'Minimising costs and maximising profits': Waewaepa Station's big on-farm sale dayThe sale was just the second for Waewaepa Station in which they managed to sell everything13 Jan 11:35 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay Today‘Tracking really, really well’: Hawke’s Bay tourism bouncing back'We’re seeing people from all over the place. It’s a real UN delegation.'01 Jan 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Millions of dollars': Farmers rejoice as rain hits parched Hawke's Bay paddocksThe stress reliever that Hawke's Bay farmers needed has arrived.29 Dec 01:22 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'It's a wonderful life': Inside NZ's only Trappist monasteryOnly six monks now live at Kopua, down from a peak community of 27. 28 Dec 07:52 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayFarming with AI: Waipukurau farmer moves his stock while on holiday in Colombia'It was just one of those light bulb moments like ‘holy s*** I need this.'28 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
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 Caitlin Kirk smashed her own HB record for a national title at the competition.16 Dec 09:54 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHawke’s Bay’s twin cities record hottest spring in 135 years - experts warn of ‘new normal’Temperatures in Hawke’s Bay, like most of the country, have been 'well above average'.12 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayBeach community faces toilet flushing restrictions as water source runs near-dryCouncil water tankers are now trucking in supplies to keep taps running.11 Dec 02:40 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayToxic algal bloom in Tukituki River leads to health warning'Exposure may cause skin rashes, nausea, stomach cramps, tingling and numbness.'09 Dec 10:49 PM
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
