Latest from Hawke's Bay

Smoke alarm saves sleeping Napier man as roaring blaze engulfs house, car and bikes

A house, a car and two motorbikes were ablaze by the time firefighters arrived.

New Covid-19 case detected in Napier

The case was isolating at home an all known close contacts have been identified.

Police to fan out to patrol New Year's Eve gatherings across Hawke's Bay

They would also be educating people about orange traffic light settings.

Wave to the rock as you pass: The story behind a Hawke's Bay tradition

Giving the rock respect is a long-standing tradition for Hawke's Bay travellers. But why?

Kiwi student stuck in Australia blasts delayed border reopening

Border closures have been extended to the end of February.

Seven Hawke's Bay restaurants vie for restaurant of the year

Finalists revealed on Cuisine Good Food Awards' prestigious list.

Drivers beware: Speed limit for Napier-Taupō road cut to 80km/h

The highway's claimed 25 lives in 12 years.

School student's hauora-themed artwork scoops award

Makayla Read aimed to represent what hauora (wellbeing) meant to teens.

Forestry fatality 'sad, unnecessary' reality of industry, says union

Coroner says participation of forestry personnel needed to develop fit-for-purpose ACOP.

Carols in Cornwall another Covid cancellation

Popular carols cancelled as Covid restrictions make it too difficult to host.

All South Island, several regions were considered for 'green' light setting

Two concerns stopped chunks of the country entering in green.

Hastings Golf Club: Plans revealed for large housing project as part of course upgrade

It'll cost "tens of millions" and will reshape Bridge Pa into a world-class venue.

Virtual uplifting and moving AGM for Ngāti Kahungunu iwi

Feedback during and after the broadcast was overwhelmingly positive.

Building Futures: Flaxmere duo training to be future tradies

The Building Futures programme was just what 23-year-old Vaiana MacGregor needed.

Rosemary Mair returns for Central Hinds after injury break

Central Hinds seamer back after injury disappointment.

70,000 New Zealanders to be given temporary exemption from the My Vaccine Pass

A 12-year-old was told she couldn't get the vaccine pass because she wasn't on the record.

Hawke's Bay roadworker injured after truck and trailer jack-knifes into temporary traffic lights

"The truck did not stop in time, and jack-knifed as it approached the lights."

'Sod's law': Couple who lost everything to suspicious fire still in limbo

A Hawke's Bay contracting company is calling for public help for two of their workers.