Hawke's Bay news
SH5 crash: Driver appears in Tauranga court facing 11 charges
She has not entered pleas to the charges.
Napier Tech win MJF Shrimpton Memorial Cup
It was only fitting that Liam McCarthy scored the winning runs in the club cricket final.
Teenagers at Hawke’s Bay skid meet drive straight into waiting police checkpoint
Police had warned many of their parents in advance about what they were planning.
Maraekakaho Country Market's record day: Big numbers, big traffic, and a huge community result
The cars snaking for kilometres beyond Maraekakaho’s famous black barn told the story.
Central Hawke’s Bay theatre, hotel and a string of retail buildings deemed earthquake-prone
One building owner says it could mean significant changes along Waipukurau’s main street.
Meet the weed boat driver keeping Hawke’s Bay streams flowing
'Don’t worry, the ducklings can swim faster than this thing.'
New Zealand news
Hamilton highway closed after serious two-vehicle crash
Drivers should avoid the area and expect delays.
PM decries ‘unacceptable’ failure to inform ministers of 11yo misidentified by police
One minister described the incident as 'every parent's worst nightmare'.
Revealed: The electorates proposed to be abolished, renamed
Other electorate changes have also been announced.
‘Complete lack of understanding’: Govt's online casinos plan threatens sports funding
If you depend on gambling for funding, it creates a 'perverse incentive', Minister says.
Opinion: The hidden risks of delaying your estate planning
OPINION: Don’t wait for tomorrow to plan for what tomorrow brings, start today.
Colourful Captain Maurice Bower was ‘Napier’s high-salaried town clerk': Michael Fowler
OPINION: Captain Maurice Bower would prove to be Napier's most long-serving town clerk.
Premium
Hapū agree price for 50% sale of Hawke’s Bay Airport
If the sale is finalised, Mana Ahuriri will be the airport's largest shareholder.
Central Hawke’s Bay theatre, hotel and a string of retail buildings deemed earthquake-prone
One building owner says it could mean significant changes along Waipukurau’s main street.
'Your record's smoked': Runner needs 'divine intervention' to keep his 36-year NZ record
Richard Potts ran an NZ schools 1500m record in 1989. It still stands, but for how long?
Innovation at MTG blends culture with interactive learning
OPINION: Five Films For Freedom screens LGBTGIA+ shorts from four countries.
‘Complete lack of understanding’: Govt's online casinos plan threatens sports funding
If you depend on gambling for funding, it creates a 'perverse incentive', Minister says.
Opinion: The hidden risks of delaying your estate planning
OPINION: Don’t wait for tomorrow to plan for what tomorrow brings, start today.
Police knock on doors of parents as crackdown on boy racer meet begins
'Plenty of parents now have a greater awareness of their teenagers’ weekend activities.'
No backing down for Napier health services protest
A Napier health services protest rally will start on Sunday at 1pm, at the Sound Shell.
Hawke's Bay Today videos
Napier’s Tim Clayton secures silver at Winter Special Olympics in Italy, just 0.1s from gold
Tim Clayton claimed a silver medal at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin. Video / Rafaella Melo
Hawke’s Bay woman among first females at national digger competition
The competition challenges operators with precision tasks, such as painting, pouring water into a glass, opening a beer bottle and picking up an egg.
Te reo Māori Shrek features Hastings' Jeremy Macleod as Lord Farquaad
A classic film, now told in te reo Māori. Shrek returns to the big screen, with a Hawke's Bay voice bringing Lord Farquaad to life. Video / Rafaella Melo - Hawke's Bay Today
Tihei Kahungunu
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.'
Rural news
Meridian says Ruakākā solar farm will power half of Northland’s homes
Meridian Energy will proceed with its planned $226m solar farm near Whangārei.
Revealed: Northland’s most costly fires in the past three years
The Whangārei Heads fire burned for more than a week - now the cost has been revealed.
Synlait back in black, but still a work in progress
Synlait is back in the black after last year's big loss, but challenges remain.
Property news from OneRoof
Car news and advice
NZ's Ram pickup truck downsizes but powers up with new Hurricane engine
Goodbye Hemi V8: new Ram gets 3.0-litre twin-turbo 6-cylinder engine.
Tesla Model Y NZ pricing: mainstream models slice more than $5k off Launch Editions
Full details revealed for both RWD and dual-motor AWD versions.
This armoured Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is a stealth fortress
Inkas Armored has converted the latest 250 Series into a full-scale mobile fortress.
More Hawke's Bay news
Hawke’s Bay Airport’s $3 million upgrade to runway lighting
Hawke's Bay Airport is undergoing a $3m runway upgrade, including 169 new LEDs.
Village evolution: Centre of Havelock North's future to be decided
Council wants to know how to grow Havelock North, while keeping its 'unique character'.
Avian botulism the likely killer of more than 100 ducks near Napier waterways
MPI says its testing 'has excluded HPI [bird flu] as a cause' of the deaths.
Car wreck left on Havelock North hill for months: ‘Someone will get squashed’
The hatchback came off the road coming down the peak on December 20, 2024.
Napier urgent care to stay and be enhanced after community pushback, won't include a doctor
Health Minister announces enhanced service, including nurse prescribers and telehealth.
Bremworth proposes laying off 47 staff amidst major restructure
“It was very quiet ... a lot of people were crying."