Latest from Hawke's Bay

'A story worth sharing': America's Cup a hit with Napier schoolkids and young sailors

Students were also able to sign their names on a special flag.

Havelock North pump track hosts accidental qualifier for world champs

Havelock North's pump track hosted a surprise qualifier for the 2024 UCI World Champs.

'Very concerning': Large bird population drop in Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle

'These endangered birds are an essential part of our coastal and freshwater ecosystems.'

Paws out, claws out: The Cat of the Year is about to be crowned in Napier

'It’s not just for bred cats - domestics and companion cats can join as well.'

Piera Hudson hits the accelerator again, after a ski injury that took 12 months to heal

'For the first time in my life, I missed skiing.'

Napier City Rovers set lofty goals ahead of National League

Captain Jim Hoyle opens up on Napier City Rovers' National League qualification and hopes.

Spirit of promising rugby star lives on through two trophies

The rising star's life was cut short after a fall from a crane on a construction site.

Living in a house packed to the rafters with comics: 'I'm trying to preserve them for as long as I can'

'It’s not the money for me; it’s the art and the feel of the things.'

A young boy's life lost, amid a cop's immense bravery: 'It took me a while to get my head around that'

'I see some comfort in that we at least got him back. We tried as hard as possible.'

Large cyclone-damaged farm in Hawke's Bay to be converted to forestry

The Italian buyer of a cyclone-hit Rissington farm wants to convert it to forestry.

Kids shine at hunting event: Possums, hares and turkeys galore

Hunting comp sees record entries, with 71 juniors chasing wild game.

Plans for new affordable senior housing in Flaxmere

New senior housing will be built in Hastings for the first time in about 40 years

Mayor opens croquet club’s new facilities

One of the largest croquet complexes in the country has a new clubhouse.

Power price surge hits councils: Wairoa faces 40% energy cost hike

Council's power costs surged 40% in three months, impacting water supply expenses.

Wairoa's $70 million flood protection: New manager takes charge

Fabish to oversee Wairoa's $70 million flood protection after cyclone's devastation.

Man who drove between regions allegedly six times over alcohol limit

'According to the breathalyser ... the man was anything but sober.'

Marine Parade fruit vendor unable to see feathered friends without car

'They have been waiting there every day for me', says Merrin Fairless.

Getting a rates remission should not be such a burden: Linda Hall

OPINION: The task is on ratepayers' backs, and it shouldn't be.