Latest from Hawke's Bay

SH5 tree fall: Napier-Taupō road reopens after 17 hours

One truck driver attempted to get through the trees and became stuck.

Code cracker: 81-year-old comes up with supermarket scanning solution

Patrick Dingemans is frustrated with his fellow shoppers. Supermarkets like his solution.

Art Deco Festival cancelled: Covid forces organisers to abandon iconic Napier event

Art Deco Festival cancelled due to covid restrictions

Kiwis acquire Trinity Hill winery after US investor's jailing

The ex-winery owner pleaded guilty to defrauding former NBA star Tim Duncan of millions.

$220,000 playground coming to Te Awa

The playground is expected to open in April.

Two people seriously injured in separate crashes in Hawke's Bay

A man suffered serious injuries after crashing his motorbike at Ocean Beach.

From 65,000 passengers to 149: Why Hawke's Bay Airport made a $1m loss

Figures from annual report show the incredible impact of Covid-19 lockdown.

Picture perfect: Giant chairs a great spot for a photo

A set of 2m-high chairs are to be installed in Napier ahead the Art Deco Festival.

Napier wastewater outfall repair complete

Wastewater outfall built in 1972, leaks repaired, council looks to full replacement.

Hawkeyes eye Teams Champs title defence

Randal Tarrant sold a winning Superstock car to buy a house. Can his new one do the trick?

How Hawke's Bay's teaching shortage solved itself

Richard Fenwick and family boarded a Harare plane and hoped for the best.

Local Focus: The Dark Sky Project of Maraekākaho

From Graham Palmer's back garden he can see galaxies. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Two seriously injured after two-car Poukawa train track crash, highway reopened

Two men in critical condition were transported to Hawke's Bay Hospital by ambulance

What $1m can buy you in Hawke's Bay now

Million dollar property sales soared in Hawke's Bay in 2020 and are now just "common".

Hawke's Bay's fight for food tourism gets Government funding boost

Boosting the region's food and wine rep is hoped to bring visitors for longer periods.

Swells of almost 3 metres hit Hawke's Bay

A swell of almost 3m has been recorded off Napier Port.