New Zealand‘We love CHB’: Small-town campaign aims to draw shoppers back to main streetOn Ruataniwha St, 80% of shops are taking part in the event.04 Feb 10:40 PM
New ZealandEnd of a '60-hour weekend' for vets: New clinic set to transform after-hours care, prevent burnoutSome vets had worked 60-hour weekends, from Friday evening to Monday morning.03 Feb 01:58 AM
New Zealand‘Safer and more resilient’ Route 52 upgrade completeHistoric Route 52 roading upgrade complete after four years.29 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandFive Central Hawke’s Bay midwives confused by report saying Central Hawke’s Bay has just one midwife leftThe group was surprised by a report showing only one midwife in the area.29 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Project about far more than infrastructure’ – cyclone-damaged bridge reopensRoad connection restored in Central Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle's destruction.24 Jan 04:55 PM
New ZealandSeafood lovers promised “great seafood, great drinks, and great company”Salty Palate and F.A.W.C return to Hawke's Bay for fantastic foodie events.22 Jan 11:57 PM
New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay pet owners fear long journey for care as after-hours vet hub opens in HastingsDedicated Hastings vet clinic 'crucial for sustainability of the veterinary profession'.22 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTales from the back road: Charms and ruts of the 'scenic' route from Hawke's Bay to WairarapaSimon Burt decided to take the road less travelled. He found a book to write.17 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTheir boy's school bus was canned, so they've bought one to drive him and his friends to classThe Astill's 22-seater bus to Hastings already has 19 students booked for the ride.07 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'This huge tail came whipping out of the water': Man critically hurt in stingray attackEli Carroll saw the water filling with blood and knew he was in trouble.07 Jan 01:41 AM
New Zealand‘Dynamic situation’: Summer snow stunner in Hawke's Bay won't lastJanuary snow as cold creeps into Hawke's Bay, but there's plenty of time for summer yet.06 Jan 12:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We are trying to farm worms': Farmer fighting his way out of drench resistance 'disaster'Farmer says he’s not just farming sheep any more, he’s “trying to farm worms”.23 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay communities host Christmas lunches for those in needHawke's Bay hosts Christmas lunches for those seeking company and support.22 Dec 07:58 PM
New Zealand‘Doors are beginning to open for women who enjoy getting out on the farm’Annual East Coast Farming Expo to put focus on females.21 Dec 12:00 AM
New Zealand353 undersized pāua to be returned to the sea, divers to face chargesPolice stopped the car due to complaints about driving by members of public.11 Dec 02:46 AM
New ZealandHalf-kilometre of SH2 in Waipawa set for rebuildA 500-metre stretch of State Highway 2 will get a makeover starting on January 13.09 Dec 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Hawke's Bay company building affordable school classrooms in eight weeksThe offsite classrooms cut costs by more than half.07 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandDannevirke’s Luke Kemeys: Reaching your savings goal in 3 steps'It’s the lifeblood, money is involved in everything we do'.25 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandA patties' cleansweep for Hawke's Bay at national sausage awardsThe Bay butchers won both beef patty categories at the annual event.24 Oct 10:21 PM
New ZealandDannevirke SH2 northbound closure: detour in place for asphalt resurfacingAsphalt resurfacing for section of SH2 in Dannevirke.11 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandSurf 'n' turf: Stage set for Ōmakere coastal walkEvent for walkers and runners offers 17km challenge or shorter 13km option.08 Oct 03:27 AM
New ZealandFrom radio to motherhood: Ngaire Darby's journey to 100Ngaire Darby, who recorded a message for King George VI at 14, is turning 100.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDream comes true for Hawke's Bay man with major prize winThe Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter Lottery winner thought he was being scammed.01 Oct 09:03 PM
New ZealandDriver flees police in Central Hawke's BayA driver who led police in a chase from Hawke's Bay to Palmerston North has been arrested.26 Sep 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFree visits to the doctor tightened for Hawke's Bay youth amid funding concernsThe programme had the potential to exacerbate the 'postcode lottery' of health care: GP.05 Sep 06:18 PM
New ZealandPiera 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.'04 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDriver licence wait times: One woman's community testing solution'We have been able to test our own students, which has reduced failure rates massively.'30 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandTaniwha Daffodil fields a 'labour of love' for yearsIconic daffodil patch in Central Hawke's Bay raises funds for community health.29 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandWaipukurau Subway closed as franchisee foldsThe company was placed into liquidation on the application of Inland Revenue.25 Aug 11:45 PM
New ZealandLocals on edge after man nicknamed "Waipawa Prowler" continues spate of burglariesSecurity footage captures the "Waipawa Prowler" on resident's property. Video / SuppliedWatch15 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I didn’t think about being scared': Air force medic recognised for rescuing more than 70 people during floodsDangling from a helicopter above flood waters gains NZ Defence Force recognition.09 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'With me and pork, it just clicks': Butcher apprentice mastering his tradeButcher apprentice to take his skills to Paris and compete in World Butchers’ Challenge.08 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandFire up your imagination: Airport's $1.6m fire truck needs a nameHawke's Bay Airport is seeking a name for its $1.6m Austrian-built fire truck.08 Aug 01:03 AM
New ZealandPolice search for 'suspicious' man after student was followed after schoolPolice conducted a search of the area but couldn't locate the man.06 Aug 09:54 PM
