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
PremiumHawkes 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 flushing'We can't have it happening again', councillor says of the restrictions.07 Feb 11:26 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Replaced more than 30 windscreens': Carnage from roadworks on level 'never seen' before'It’s the biggest muck-up I’ve ever seen on a stretch of roadworks and I’ve seen a few.'07 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 libraries27 Jan 10:32 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
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
Thursday27°C18°CFine, then a few showers developing in the afternoon. Northerlies, turning easterly in the morning.
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionMismatches don’t always end in mirth – Wyn DrabbleOPINION: 'Laughter is often the reaction to a failed expectation.'05 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay Today'Huge loss': Pushback at plan to close Hawke's Bay post branchesRaureka Masonic Village residents are preparing a petition.03 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayNapier’s blue bungalow, once home to NZ’s top restaurant, is turning orangeA new tenant is moving into Napier's former Pacifica restaurant - and it isn't an eatery.02 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWine group collapse leaves creditors $12m out of pocketA licence deal lets Hawke's Bay Wine Company keep trading while assets are sold.02 Feb 04:26 AM
The CountryHow one scientist changed kiwifruit and avocado growing for goodDr David Steven created the KiwiGreen system that transformed kiwifruit spraying.10 Feb 08:32 PM
The CountryWairoa forestry block hit by 570% rates rise sparks call for cap1100-hectare block near Wairoa's annual rates skyrocketed from $30,000 a year to $200,000.10 Feb 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFact or fiction: Who's telling the truth on the India Free Trade Agreement?India's free trade deal fact-checked. What Winston Peters gets right - and wrong.10 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryThe Country: Mike Casey's Great Electric Cherry MigrationOn the show: Mark Warren, Mike Casey, Jacqueline Rowarth, Campbell Parker, Phil Duncan.10 Feb 12:42 AM
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
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 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
Driven Car GuideFord New Zealand reveals Ranger pricing for 2026Ranger line up now starts at $54,990 for four-cylinder models and $61,490 for V6 models.10 Feb 05:05 AM
Driven Car GuideLatest five star results reflect growing safety across market: ANCAPLeapmotor B10, Geely Starray, Zeekr 7X, Kia EV4 awarded 5 star safety ratings by ANCAP.10 Feb 03:05 AM
Driven Car GuideXPeng’s flagship GX SUV has budget Range Rover stylingThe GX starts at roughly one-third the cost of the Range Rover in China.10 Feb 01:05 AM
Driven Car GuideNew Zealand’s 10 cheapest new cars under $29,999 (and a wild card): are they any good?We take a look at the ten cheapest new cars you can buy here right now. Are they worth it?09 Feb 05:05 AM
OneRoofBig kid’s rail paradise for sale - 10 tunnels, two bridges and a 370m trackOwner built secret railway track in his backyard. 10 Feb 05:03 PM
OneRoofTony Alexander: The new average - and why we all need to get used to itWhat agents are noticing at open homes - and what that means for the recovery.10 Feb 05:00 PM
OneRoofFormer TVNZ weatherman sells his dream hangar home to fellow pilotJim Hickey tells OneRoof he plans to build something new for himself and his wife.10 Feb 07:43 AM
OneRoof‘I’m ready now’: Late artist’s husband lists their Queenstown legacy home for $11mSinger Shania Twain is a fan of Kiwi painter's artworks.10 Feb 07:40 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
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
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
