Latest from Hawke's Bay

Ardern-Gayford wedding a boon for Hawke’s Bay: ‘Really shines a light’

Dame Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford are set to marry in the Bay this weekend.

Hawke’s Bay burn off warning after vegetation fires more than double in December

Firefighters attended 23 vegetation fires across the district in December, up from nine.

In-form Dannevirke show jumper poised to strike in series finale after home win

'Having started the new year like that was a relief, and a reward.'

Napier breaks annual rainfall record that had stood for 144 years

The smallest of late December downpours was enough for Napier to inch over the line.

'Astounding' - 2023 was NZ's second-hottest year on record

The last three years have been New Zealand's warmest in recorded history, Niwa says.

Flights to fractures: Grounded flight attendant thrives as Hawke’s Bay ED nurse

Victoria Congalton was offered her job back, but pursued her passion for nursing instead.

Mahia man in custody over fire at property where Dylan Blake died

Kelvin Blake is accused of deliberately setting fire to a Mahia property.

Choppers and spirit: How Hawke’s Bay pulled off its biggest speedway event in 10 years

'Most tracks get two to three years to prepare for a NZ Championship. We had six months.'

The great 'ginga' gathering: Redheads to unite in Hawke's Bay for night of fiery fun

The event in Hastings also pays homage to Ireland's patron saint of redheads.

What happened in Rowen Aupouri's final days before his unexplained death?

Rowen Aupouri's whānau still don't know if his death was accidental or intentional.

Months on, what is happening with investigations into Hawke's Bay's unexplained deaths?

Police are still investigating three unexplained deaths in Hawke's Bay during 2023.

Questions around commercial viability could jeopardise future of Napier-Wairoa rail line

The line was damaged in Cyclone Gabrielle, so is it worth rebuilding?

'Destructive': Napier bird colony threatened by vandals

Residents are being asked to report incidents to an emergency hotline.

Hawke’s Bay weekend weather: Wet start but a clear Sunday in store

Those getting back to work can expect some settled weather.

Former PM Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford to marry this month

'And to Clarke, let’s finally get married,' Ardern said when she left politics.

Cyclone, rain and the ability to 'communicate between themselves', sparks spectacular bloom

'There’s increasing evidence that trees can communicate between themselves'.

Māhia New Year’s assault: Witnesses sought after man knocked unconscious

The man was trying to break up a fight involving about 20 to 30 people.

Ngāti Kahungunu stands united against Government initiatives

Iwi members aired their views at a hui at Waimārama Marae last month.