Hawke's Bay news
Napier library faces two-year closure amid council cost-saving plan
The library closure aims to keep Napier's rates increase below 7.9%.
Annabel Taylor’s two passions spark fine design
'I love it how you are aware of the seasons here'.
Pip Thompson: There’s life after 5pm - Hawke’s Bay needs to wake up
Our towns so quickly turn into ghost towns, with limited options for locals and visitors.
How a Year 11 student conquered the NZ Scholarship Te Reo exam
Maieke Thompson ranked in top 0.04% for Te Reo Māori Scholarship.
My operatic work in progress: Wyn Drabble
OPINION: 'I’m a fan of madcap mayhem. I’m a fan of colour.'
Beast Of Burden building a consistent record - just like mum: John Jenkins
OPINION: Lady Kipling also a model of consistency and was rated by Murray Baker.
New Zealand news
Back to work on Monday: Lotto rolls over after nobody strikes $8m jackpot
Jackpot will roll over to Wednesday after tonight's $8m prize wasn't struck.
China begins second military exercise in Tasman Sea
China notified NZ Defence of the live firing via radio channels on Saturday.
‘Kurupt Churchie man’: Ex-Air NZ worker who smuggled meth was a youth mentor
The 'Tongan Pablo' was respected both in church and the criminal underworld.
Fatal fight: Jury reaches verdict on logger who claimed self-defence
A jury has reached a verdict in the Nathan Moscrip High Court manslaughter case.
Using bull kelp to make art: Five questions with Heidi Brickell
'Making art – in the most authentic way – I can’t explain the joyfulness it gives me.'
Waipukurau’s water turned off for five hours: ‘Our community is always at risk’
Mayor Alex Walker says shutdown showed tough call to invest more is the right one.
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Annabel Taylor’s two passions spark fine design
'I love it how you are aware of the seasons here'.
The ‘Great Wealth Transfer’ myths worth knowing: Nick Stewart
OPINION: Private healthcare and retirement village costs still present challenges.
Aussie cycling’s big race celebrates milestone
A look back at highlights from 25 years of the Santos Tour Down Under.
‘Ghost town’ after 5pm: Call for Napier, Hastings shops and attractions to stay open later
'We are a tourist destination, but we don’t act like it because we are not open.'
Pip Thompson: There’s life after 5pm - Hawke’s Bay needs to wake up
Our towns so quickly turn into ghost towns, with limited options for locals and visitors.
My operatic work in progress: Wyn Drabble
OPINION: 'I’m a fan of madcap mayhem. I’m a fan of colour.'
Hawke's Bay Today videos
Art Deco Festival: Flyover in one of NZ's oldest passenger planes
Flyover of Napier in one of NZ's oldest passenger planes, a de Havilland DH-84 Dragon, to celebrate Art Deco Festival. Video / Gary Hamilton-Irvine
Eskdale man refuses buyout, stays on ancestral land after Cyclone Gabrielle
Cyclone Gabrielle floodwaters destroyed Waikato Gray’s Eskdale home in February 2023. He refused a council buyout, staying on his ancestral land in a caravan. Video / Rafaella Melo
Watch: Abundance of Marine Life in Hawkes Bay
Harry Machiela captured underwater footage of the healthy marine life off Hardinge Road, Ahuriri. Video / Harry Machiela
Firefighters among five taken to hospital after collapse while erecting portable home
Those injured had been erecting a structure on private land next door to the fire station.
'Don’t steal my fish': Orca battle fishermen who hooked massive competition tuna
'Some orca have clearly learned that fishing lines can equate to an easy meal.'
There is no simple solution to stopping cellphones from cutting out in a disaster
OPINION: We can’t just buy a new battery or move the fibre network to another place.
‘It broke my heart’: Firefighter’s emotional encounter with child trapped in house by floodwaters
'We weren’t leaving you darling, we were waiting here for you.'
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Tihei: Takiwātanga Wānanga held to support iwi-led approach
Takiwātanga, the Māori word for autism, is a mana-enhancing term.
Tihei: Te Kupenga Hauora Ahuriri celebrates 30 years
"Here we are, a jewel 30 years later, still serving the community.'
Tihei: Justice programme welcomes new support roles
The Apanui Justice Programme was established in 2020.
Rural news
Dogs Yardley and Chuck to be honoured on Purple Poppy Day
Yardly and Chuck kept Kiwi soldiers safe in Afghanistan.
NZ log market steady despite China tariffs and inventory challenges - Marcus Musson
Sponsored content: Chinese NY slows demand, with log inventories rising to 4 million m3.
'Amazing to watch': Why Ray is hooked on pigeons
Ray Hooker began caring for pigeons at just 11 years old.
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Car news and advice
JAC T9 review: the ute that JAC built
Long-established truck maker's first go at a ute sets a new standard.
BYD Shark 6 first drive: a bigger boat
BYD's entry into the ute segment brings plug-in hybrid tech and segment-defining quality.
2026 Volvo XC60 updated with new tech and subtle design tweaks
Volvo has updated its perennial best-seller with subtle exterior tweaks and new tech.
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‘It broke my heart’: Firefighter’s emotional encounter with child trapped in house by floodwaters
'We weren’t leaving you darling, we were waiting here for you.'
Cleared of killing his wife, ‘outcast’ Peter Beckett dies in Central America
Man who knew Peter Beckett in Central America says he was a "bit of an outcast".
Pedestrian helping child in backseat hit by car in Hastings
Photos from the scene showed a badly bent back-right passenger door of a car.
'They’ll soon get the message': Time for crackdown on pitch invaders, ex rugby boss says
Sports watchers are fed up with the antics of pitch invaders, ex rugby union boss says.
'Not ideal': Overnight Napier health care in the balance as March 1 changes loom
It's just over a week before changes begin but Health NZ can't say what they'll be.
‘Sacrificed his life’: Man killed trying to stop fight, family says
Tulasunu’i Keith Alapati was a 'humble, loving guy' who moved to the area two weeks ago.
‘High time we had a bylaw’: Freedom camper defecates on grass outside their vehicle
'We don’t want people setting up camp and staying for months at places.'
Swim, bike, and outlast the ‘territorial dogs’: Samoan athletes starting a triathlon culture
Locals have opened their arms to welcome a group of Samoan triathletes to Napier.
‘Taking back control’: Police spent $75,000 patrolling gang funeral
Eighteen arrests were made as out-of-town cops and the Eagle helicopter swooped.
'It wasn't about me any more': Former student honours legacy of beloved teacher with terminal cancer
One message he wants to share through the doco is for men to be proactive with health.
Splash Planet pulling the plug early to cover costs
Visitor numbers to the water park are down more than 15,000 on the previous season.
Return of the Tri - athletes from 15 countries race their way to Napier
The World Cup event on Sunday is part of the second Napier Triathlon Festival.
Claim part-timers won’t solve Hawke’s Bay’s problems
A departing councillor says amalgamation to create fulltimers could fix the issues.
Historic Hastings church hall columns up for grabs
The columns were salvaged from the demolished Wesley Methodist Hall.