Hawke's Bay news
‘Doors are beginning to open for women who enjoy getting out on the farm’
Annual East Coast Farming Expo to put focus on females.
Sale of Hawke’s Bay forest nets $4m for council
Tararua District Council has sold a forest. Now other assets are headed for the market.
‘Suppository of all wisdom’ and other interesting utterances: Wyn Drabble
OPINION: Kids’ attempts at difficult words can at least be humorous.
New Woolworths supermarket planned for Flaxmere, resource consent filed
Flaxmere is set for a new Woolworths, creating jobs and boosting local commerce.
Concern over $18M Foodeast centre in Hastings opening without a test kitchen
A test kitchen was scratched from the design over cost.
Vanuatu Earthquakes: Hawke’s Bay rescuers head for Port Vila
Specially trained Urban Search and Rescue staff have been sent Vanuatu.
New Zealand news
'Please come home': Desperate mum says up to 100 people searching for missing teen
The 19-year-old disappeared without her wallet or mobile phone.
Accused murderer Stuart Edmondson’s 50 pigs and three dogs saved by animal welfare group
Male pigs be desexed then will 'live their best lives'.
'Brownie's Pool': Downtown Auckland pool a hit for summer
The new free open-air saltwater pool is already proving popular.
'Crash and bash': NZ soldier takes on Invictus challenge after trauma
NZ Army staff sergeant to compete in Invictus Games after overcoming trauma.
More rain forecast for northern Hawke's Bay
Over 150mm of rain has come at a good time, as long as it doesn't flood.
Dive skills on show at Hastings competition as 100 vie for world champs
Hastings Manu Comp dazzles with skill, flair, and showmanship at Havelock North Pool.
Our community
CHB Mail looks back as its last edition goes to print
“A settlement without a newspaper is like a dumb man; it has no voice.”
Merry Christmas from Otawhao-Takapa WI
Members from the Wakarara and Waipawa-Tikokino WIs joined us.
CHB road repairs will bring relief and reduced travel times
Repairs include 16 landslides, four bridges and 10 erosion protection projects.
CHB deserves fourth-estate representation: Mayor Alex Walker
It’s with a heavy heart I write this end of year letter for our community newspaper.
Forestry worker dies after vehicle roll at Central Hawke’s Bay homestead
Police said inquiries were ongoing into the incident and WorkSafe is investigating.
You can take Santa's sleigh but you can't take Christmas out of Takapau
John and Brenda Blackett are famous for their Takapau Christmas Lights displays.
Premium
Inspiration for Napier’s Tom Parker Fountain revealed: Michael Fowler
Opinion: Fountain gift greatly received by the Napier Borough Council.
John Jenkins: Big changes needed for Hawkes Bay Racing’s viability
OPINION: No further racing until the track is renovated.
Gail Pope: Journey to Ōtūkapuarangi: A letter from 1886
OPINION: An unidentified woman vividly described her trip to the Pink and White Terraces.
‘Suppository of all wisdom’ and other interesting utterances: Wyn Drabble
OPINION: Kids’ attempts at difficult words can at least be humorous.
Hawke's Bay's economic future relies heavily on six industries (and tourism isn't one): Report
Tourism has been left off a top-six list of industries to drive Hawke's Bay's economy.
Napier's assets, including its airport share, moved to new council company
'We can’t keep doing things the same way and expect a different result,' mayor says.
Hawke's Bay Today videos
Coastal litter sparks community concern
Awatoto and Te Awanga littered with rubbish, locals call for more bins. Video / Rafaella Melo
The Art Farm
A former mushroom farm turned creative hub for local artists hosts its first night market. Video / Rafaella Melo
Inside the Rovers: Table Toppers
Big guns await as Kieran Richards and Napier City Rovers eye potential National League grand final spot. Video / Neil Reid
'A winner, no matter what': Tryathlon returns to Hastings
There is a new duathlon option for kids aged 7-15, offering a run, bike, run course.
'We’re excited': Hawke’s Bay Music Hub announces 2024 record line-up
Vinyl pressing of 300 copies to promote Hawke’s Bay musicians, launch in February.
Person found dead in Napier CBD, police investigating
The incident was reported at about 3.15am.
Hika Elliot reunited with treasured jersey thanks to collector
The missing rugby jersey was found after a two-year search.
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.'
Tihei: Justice programme welcomes new support roles
The Apanui Justice Programme was established in 2020.
Rural news
Boozy Christmas farm theft leads to comedy of errors in 1923
"On arriving at the courthouse, they actually tried to sell the pig to its real owner."
'You have to adapt to survive': Pollination keeps beekeeper afloat
“We had to find a happy balance, or we would’ve been out of business two years ago.”
Vege tips: What to do with too much produce
OPINION: There’s almost no easier way to preserve food than dehydrating.
Property news from OneRoof
Car news and advice
Best reviews of 2024: Toyota C-HR GR Sport
The GR Sport offers more performance than the standard car. But it's still not sporty.
BMW revives Techno Violet for Kith M1 and XM special editions
BMW and Kith unveil a Techno Violet-themed M1 art car and a limited-edition XM SUV.
2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 hits 96km/h in 2.3 seconds
ZR1 joins hypercar legends with staggering performance figures released by Chevrolet.
More Hawke's Bay news
Hika Elliot reunited with treasured jersey thanks to collector
The missing rugby jersey was found after a two-year search.
Death of Mongrel Mob boss after $2m asset seizure ruled as suicide
The captain of Notorious chapter in Hawke's Bay had 'not been coping well', says wife.
Silt Recovery Taskforce finishes restoring 7000 hectares of land
More than 2.5 million cubic metres of silt removed from Hawke’s Bay
CHB Mail looks back as its last edition goes to print
“A settlement without a newspaper is like a dumb man; it has no voice.”
'Dad lived in his boots': Daughter's tribute to forestry worker killed doing the job he loved
Tia Rissetto, a man with the 'biggest heart', leaves behind 12 grandchildren.
Heavy rain hits Wairoa again, flooding seen as drains struggle to cope
More thann 100mm has fallen around Wairoa in 24 hours.
Merry Christmas from Otawhao-Takapa WI
Members from the Wakarara and Waipawa-Tikokino WIs joined us.
CHB road repairs will bring relief and reduced travel times
Repairs include 16 landslides, four bridges and 10 erosion protection projects.
CHB deserves fourth-estate representation: Mayor Alex Walker
It’s with a heavy heart I write this end of year letter for our community newspaper.
Summer chill: Temperatures plummet 10C as polar air mass cloaks NZ
Severe gales, heavy rain watches issued as southerly winds affect North Island.
Forestry worker dies after vehicle roll at Central Hawke’s Bay homestead
Police said inquiries were ongoing into the incident and WorkSafe is investigating.
'Really hard-to-kill cancer': Much-loved culinary teacher in a fight for his life
This Hawke's Bay teacher touched the lives of many, now they're rallying to save his.
The chase is over – rain ends Napier hopes of schools cricket title
Napier went into the last match unbeaten in five consecutive run chases.
'I will do it with the village that raised me’: Aimee Fisher to have another go at Olympic gold in 2028
Fisher says she'll do 'one last ride' and will train 'back where it all began'.