Latest from Hawke's Bay

Replacement of wharf could be brought forward after missing pile forces immediate closure

The closure bars vessels, vehicles and people from the wharf.

Two vehicles impounded over burnouts in cyclone-hit community

The arrests come after the community expressed outrage over street racing.

'We have a short-list': Plan for closed Napier seafood business buildings revealed

"Food shop please” is scribbled on the lease sign. The scribbler might just get that wish.

'More important than a gold medal’: The final straw that ended elite cyclist's career at 27

'It’s not exactly how you want to go out, but I’m pretty content and proud.'

'I’m nuts': The man behind a little BMX club that got the national champs

After nine years of work, about 700 riders and their families are descending on the track.

Napier’s new suburb: First roads near completion for 800-home Mission Hills project

The new suburb will include a 'boutique supermarket' and eateries.

Sheep dogs: From storm to form - Wairoa recovers at dog trials

It was a battle to get the farm ready - but when it was Wairoa celebrated in style

Police investigating man's death in Hastings motel

Police are awaiting the results of a post-mortem after a death at a Karamu Rd North motel.

Former Napier mortgage broker sentenced for falsifying loan applications

Natalie Ann Carter applied for seven loans totaling nearly $3 million.

Māori King, politicians expected to descend on Ngāti Kahungunu hui

The hui at Omāhu Marae follows several that drew thousands across the motu.

Napier RSA could leave national body amid 'disharmony' claim

'For a large part of 2023 there has been disharmony between RNZRSA and Napier RSA.'

KiwiRail putting Napier-Wairoa train line options to Government

The Napier-Wairoa railway line has had hardly any trains in the last decade.

Hawke's Bay 'blueprint' for Hawke Cup success bears out

Hawke's Bay have repelled every Hawke Cup challenger this summer.

Wairoa legend to take big dig energy to national excavator finals

Thomas Perston says it's not just about digging holes.

Horse of the Year 2024: Sophie Scott is the quinella queen

Sophie Scott rides victorious in the $80,000 Olympic Cup at HOTY in Hastings.

A flood 'like Niagara falls' derailed their retirement plans - then a customer stepped in

Peter and Mary Vujcich are finally getting the retirement they thought had disappeared.

In pictures: A B.A.D day at Duart House

Despite the unfortunate acronym there were no bad vibes at Duart House over the weekend.

They wanted a backyard pool - as soon as workers arrived, things 'didn't feel right'

Warren Hanger has spent $80,000 on what is currently a breeding ground for mosquitoes.