Hawke's Bay news
Joseph Parker invited to celebrate HB boxing club's anniversary
The boxer's world title hopes could affect hopes to be in Hastings.
Surprise game for Super Rugby star in Napier game
Five games of Premier rugby saw 411 points, including 63 tries.
Small Business: Southern charm with the Crafty Weka Bar
David and Claire have been in business together since they were 20.
Golf club invests $3m into new facilities, including field-sized practice green
The club says the 6000sqm green is among the biggest in the world.
'Have a good life': Grieving father forgives Ariki Rigby's killer
Murdered woman's family and supporters turn out in force for Napier court sentencing.
'Thankful I’m still here’: Student who lost leg to cancer leads fundraiser walk
Students and staff walked over 2500km around a 500-metre track for the cause.
'Felt very honoured': EIT valedictorian's journey from chef to nurse
Kayla Hughes is graduating with a Bachelor of Nursing and as one of two valedictorians.
Homage to woke and not-so-woke pantry staples: Wyn Drabble
OPINION: Every few weeks I'll indulge in a 'blokey meal'
New Zealand news
Bike and bus riders get their day
Bike racks were pulled from Hawke's Bay buses five months ago.
Taranaki organic dairy farmer weathering the drought
Janet Fleming milks 320 cows once daily and has diversified by growing botanicals.
One dead after crash, major road closed in Pt Chevalier
Auckland Transport said buses and motorists would have to detour.
Killed over a T-shirt: Gang member to be sentenced for hammer murder of teen
Heremaia killed the 18-year-old with two hammer blows to the head in 2022
'Architecturally positive': Demolitions begin for new hotel for Havelock North CBD
'It does take a few months to do this, but the end product’s going to be great.'
On The Up - 'Knight in high-vis': Truckie stops busy traffic to help woman in mobility scooter
Leon Thompson thought he might 'cop a bit of abuse'. Now he's a social media hero.
Premium
NZ’s biggest pet food factory reduces production amid drop in demand
The enormous super kitchen in Napier has been operating for less than three years.
Operation Sphinx: How undercover officers cracked the Ariki Rigby gang-related murder
Top cop: 'I was always confident that we were going to get Mr Heremaia.'
Nick Stewart: Tariffs and markets - what history tells us
OPINION: What do tariffs mean for KiwiSaver, investments and the broader economy?
Gunner James Gilberd celebrated for purchase of army band’s instruments in England
OPINION: Soon afterwards Gilberd was prosecuted after ‘absenting himself without leave'.
Trainer Patrick Campbell chasing elusive Hawke’s Bay Cup success: John Jenkins
OPINION: Duncan Creek to start in today’s 2200m feature at Trentham.
‘Never say never': Former Labour MP Stuart Nash on NZ First candidacy rumours
'I have an immense amount of respect for Winston Peters.'
Two-car crash sparks fire, power outage for Napier suburb
The crash occurred at Osier Rd and McKeefry Ave at around 9.05am.
Power box fire after crash in Greenmeadows, Napier
A power box caught on fire after a crash in Greenmeadows, Napier, on Thursday. Video / Wiebe Armand Marinus
Hawke's Bay Today videos
Volunteering goes digital: Hawke’s Bay charities embrace remote roles
Remote volunteering: "I don’t have to choose between spending time with my children and giving back." Video / Rafaella Melo - HBT
Flaxmere supermarket set to open on Saturday
Flaxmere's new supermarket opens tomorrow at 7am at the Flaxmere Village Centre. Video / Rafaella Melo
Power box fire after crash in Greenmeadows, Napier
A power box caught on fire after a crash in Greenmeadows, Napier, on Thursday. Video / Wiebe Armand Marinus
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
Clevedon - where the water buffalo roam
Richard and Helen Dorresteyn own and run Clevedon Buffalo Company.
GFC to Graham Norton: How an NZ winemaker went global
Invivo Wines wants to double NZ wine sales in the US, despite tariffs.
‘Serious concerns’: Neighbours wary of drone spraying near homes
Neighbours questioned a drone weed-spraying operation in Bethlehem.
Property news from OneRoof
Car news and advice
Cupra Terramar first drive: landing the big one
The sporty Terramar mid-size SUV is Cupra NZ's most important new model.
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line review: business as usual (but better)
Volkswagen hasn't changed the recipe with the new Tiguan, just made it better in every way
Car theft prevention: old-school devices might be better than high-tech after all
After all, a traditional mechanical steering-wheel lock can't be defeated by a computer.
More Hawke's Bay news
Hours from death: Apple Watch saves Hawke's Bay woman's life
A head start in race against blood cancer.
Hawke’s Bay paramedic facing terminal cancer needs $80k for unfunded life-extending treatment
'It’s just amazing how two different oncologists have totally different perspectives.'
Dozens of earthquake-prone buildings on Dannevirke’s main street given extension
Almost 40 buildings on the township's main street require earthquake strengthening.
Ariki Rigby’s killer under protective custody after jailhouse ‘hit’ put out on him
Ariki Rigby's murderer says inmates make serious threats of physical violence towards him.
Hawke’s Bay butcher a cut above almost all the rest
'I never would have thought picking up a knife would get me close to the Eiffel Tower.'
Captain Fantastic: How Jim Hoyle became a Napier City Rovers legend
The team remain unbeaten as the captain reaches a massive milestone.