Latest from Hawke's Bay

Trapped in a metal torture tube: The horrors of 60s bus rides

OPINION: Bad bus dream reveals the struggles of travelling in uncomfortable buses.

Opinion: MTG engages with ‘key cultural events’

There is truly something for everyone at the MTG.

Napier council pushes ahead with Māori ward, refuses to accept councillor's apology

Napier has cemented its Māori ward but rejected one councillor's apology.

Shield blockbuster awaits: Magpies top of the table, but outsiders to retain the Log o' Wood

A clash of two unbeaten titans is coming to McLean Park.

'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.'

A question of safety in Oak Ave: 'I just see the tree and I just want to cut it down'

Peleti Oli's brother died when an SUV hit a tree in 2021.

Wild Hawke’s Bay weather leaves perfect track for Tarzino Trophy

"The track is so good we need to water it."

Sheep and beef farming 'in the blood' for this Gisborne vet

Sheep and beef farmer Alex Meban was raised at Te Hau Station.

Tasman planning Shield parade, a week before battling Hawke’s Bay

The Magpies and the Mako are set to clash in a Log o' Wood blockbuster.

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.