New ZealandSausage dogs, stylish pigs and crowds: Hawke's Bay A&P Show makes a comebackHigh winds shut the gates on Thursday, but Friday crowds returned in force.24 Oct 03:14 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay's massive long weekend: Six60 tickets almost gone, A&P show expects 15,000It's one of Hawke's Bay's biggest events weekends of the year, and the buzz has arrived.20 Oct 11:01 PM
New ZealandNapier’s first Pawrade draws 300 petsOrganisers say the doggy day out may return as an annual spring tradition.12 Oct 10:19 PM
PremiumNew ZealandNapier restaurant once named NZ's best closes; owners reveal plan for new restaurant23 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandRolling on to the top table: Meatball Festival nominated for best event in NZ13 Aug 03:50 AM
New ZealandGabrielle destroyed Mel Gale’s food business. She has high hopes for her new one19 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandIt was thought there was no surviving footage of a movie about Hastings – then I got a call02 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier Port welcomes last cruise of summer season – how did it compare to previous years?'Looking ahead to next season, around 70 cruise bookings are already confirmed.'26 Mar 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘End of an era’: Aching bones of landmark highway house further crippled by fireThe historic house on State Highway 2, abandoned since the late 1960s, damaged in fire.26 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyAsset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwiMost iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report25 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandMaraekakaho Country Market's record day: Big numbers, big traffic, and a huge community resultThe cars snaking for kilometres beyond Maraekakaho’s famous black barn told the story.22 Mar 11:17 PM
New ZealandCoastal litter sparks community concernAwatoto and Te Awanga littered with rubbish, locals call for more bins. Video / Rafaella MeloWatch28 Nov 01:57 AM
New ZealandForty entries for Napier's Christmas Parade as rebound beginsCommunity support for the Christmas Parade in Napier is rising after a post-Covid slump.22 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Open for business’: East coast sounds call for tourists this summerSmall businesses across the East Coast say they are ready for a return to the summer boom.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandJudges praise high standards in Hawke’s Bay wine tourism at prestigious awardsKate Radburnd named F.A.W.C! Hawke's Bay Legend 2024 for contributions to the wine sector.06 Sep 12:00 AM
TravelWhat it’s like visiting one of NZ’s top hunting lodges as a vegan'The abundance of taxidermy was expected but dinner was a shock.'12 Aug 12:33 AM
New ZealandNapier Pottery Club celebrates 70 yearsHawke's Bay Today reporter Mitchell Hageman tries his hand at Pottery as a local club celebrates 70 years of ceramics and smiles. Video / Mitchell HagemanWatch25 Jul 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLoss of Hawke's Bay Tourism funding would be a 'disaster': Black Barn co-owner Kim ThorpKim Thorp says the region struggled to promote itself before Hawke's Bay Tourism.21 Apr 05:00 AM
TravelWhat makes Hawke’s Bay such a great wellness hub?Local Danielle Harper reveals how to have a restorative visit in the region.06 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessThe value of financial assets owned by 10 big post-settlement iwiAsset returns decreased and half the iwi reported financial losses.05 Feb 04:02 PM
TravelGreat Wine Capital of the World to throw major food festival in NZWhat to know about this epic annual event.22 Jan 06:00 PM
TravelWhere is Jacinda Ardern getting married? These five spots are frontrunnersWe ask the experts which vineyards are frontrunners.08 Jan 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismHow billionaire Julian Robertson fell in love with NZ’s top end luxury lodgesWhat the management deal means for Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers and Matakauri.08 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismWhat's on offer at $30,000 a night luxury lodgeThe lodge has an ultra luxe farmhouse charm but it's the wildlife that leaves its mark.07 Dec 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction‘It’s not all profit, profit, profit’: Sir George Fistonich launches new wineryThe Croatian word for guardian, custodian or watchman - used for the new winery's name.31 Oct 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesCruise season bonanza: Record summer in storeAustralasia is seen as among the most vibrant, although the impact of ships is questioned.16 Sep 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismGiant new operator for ultra-luxury Kauri Cliffs and other Robertson LodgesHong-Kong based manager sees big future in Aotearoa's ultra-luxury market.11 Sep 08:21 PM
TravelKiwi regional tourism bodies divided over call to stop Tourism NZ's domestic marketing supportFrom 'happy' to 'disappointed', RTOs respond to the cut.02 Jun 01:06 AM
TravelHandwritten note announces Art Deco Festival cancellationWith power and communication down, festival organisers turned to pen and paper.15 Feb 08:01 PM
TravelNapier Art Deco Festival 2023 cancelledThe world-class event has been disrupted for a third-year running.14 Feb 09:50 PM
