New Zealand‘Just like a cheeseburger’: Is this NZ’s best sausage? Inside the 'Sausage Capital' of NZ's competition to find our best snag.26 Feb 10:40 PM
New ZealandPolice called to murder mystery train ride for real-life intervention'They put her in the back of the car and she was screaming, absolutely screaming.'25 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaipukurau butcher goes for national supermarket sausage making titleMark Bean hopes to charm the local Tuatapere judges with his smoky beef maple sausage.24 Feb 10:14 PM
New ZealandFrom fulltime builder to artist: Transforming an old highway petrol stop into a gallery24 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I really grieve a life for him': Why doctors removed teeth of toddler with rare condition20 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandArt Deco Festival week arrives in Hawke's Bay, and a blue sky stunner is predicted17 Feb 02:07 AM
New Zealand'It was beautiful': Rain doesn't dampen regional kapa haka competition's shine16 Feb 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Significant and lasting harm': Nang sanctions are tough for a reason, Health Minister says12 Feb 05:24 PM
New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay to host kapa haka festival for the first time in 16 years10 Feb 09:14 PM
New Zealand'Uncanny': Businesses flood as downpours strike town's main street'It was such an intense event, I’m not sure if any infrastructure would have coped.'09 Feb 11:19 PM
New Zealand'Safe shopping': CHB retailers back campaign for rainbow-friendly storesBusinesses are embracing the campaign aimed at making the LGBTQIA+ community feel safe.04 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandDriver licence tests on pause for CHB trustKelly Annand says she is excited to see the ways they can help over the next five years.28 Jan 01:09 AM
New Zealand'I miss meat': Red meat becomes a luxury for Hawke's Bay peopleFarmgate sheep and beef prices are about 30% higher than this time last year.27 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaipukurau cake shop owner to close doors on Valentine’s Day Shop owner's injury and desire to spend time with her kids ends cake store dream. 22 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandCHB world No 1 steps up at Potts Classic athleticsBriana Stephenson is the top-ranked female heptathlete so far in 2026.16 Jan 01:31 AM
New Zealand'Millions of dollars': Farmers rejoice as rain hits parched Hawke's Bay paddocksThe stress reliever that Hawke's Bay farmers needed has arrived.29 Dec 01:22 AM
New ZealandFarming with AI: Waipukurau farmer moves his stock while on holiday in Colombia'It was just one of those light bulb moments like ‘holy s*** I need this.'28 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSport, agriculture, fitness: Accident-prone Hawke's Bay's 2025 ACC claimsHawke’s Bay residents are making more than $200 million of claims to ACC each year.26 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas cracker: Forecast firms up and Hawke’s Bay is set to sizzleChristmas Day highs will peak at or near 30C across Napier, Hastings and Wairoa.23 Dec 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow the role of Santa has changed – from a man who's donned the red suit for 46 yearsThe toy requests have remained remarkably similar over time – robots, dolls, dinosaurs.18 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandHo ho hot: 30C possible in Hawke’s Bay on Christmas DayMetService says Hawke's Bay could be NZ's hottest spot for a festive lunch, literally.17 Dec 02:28 AM
New ZealandCHB's Caitlin Kirk claims steeplechase title at NZ Secondary Schools champs Caitlin Kirk smashed her own HB record for a national title at the competition.16 Dec 09:54 PM
New ZealandBeach community faces toilet flushing restrictions as water source runs near-dryCouncil water tankers are now trucking in supplies to keep taps running.11 Dec 02:40 AM
New Zealand'Buy a Central HB landmark': Huge historic homestead with truffle farm for saleTruffles, history and a luxury retreat all in one could be yours at Wallingford.09 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandStill two more days of 3OC left as Hawke's Bay bakes in December warm spellHastings is forecast to ease from 31C Monday to 26C by Thursday.08 Dec 02:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I felt so alone': The organisation working to help women succeed in the building industryCasey Aranui was told she would be 'too distracting', that there weren’t toilets for her.02 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandDon't panic, remember your towel: Sci-fi music festival touching down in TakapauThe CHB Sanctuary Sounds festival theme is retro-futuristic world of vintage sci-fi.02 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew cash depot a 'game-changer' for Central Hawke's Bay businessesTrial will provide a local convenient solution for withdrawing cash for business.01 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandCowboy culture rides high as Hawke’s Bay hosts action-packed rodeoRodeo club is ready for an expected 7000 people to descend on Hastings showgrounds.26 Nov 11:46 PM
New Zealand'A little bit frantic': Organising a mud run in the middle of a dry spellFlemington School contemplated cancelling its fundraiser. Then the local farm stepped up.25 Nov 08:45 PM
New Zealand‘Green shoots emerging’: CHB Mayor confident in district’s business outlookClosures on the cards for Waipukurau main street, mayor stays hopeful for new businesses. 19 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandMagic-sand closures: Council shuts Waipawa, Waipukurau librariesMagic sand used at CHB libraries in after-school activities and holiday programmes. 19 Nov 02:22 AM