Hawke's Bay news
End of swimming pool weeds: Family's delight as cyclone-hit home gets green light
42 Havelock North homes are out of limbo after two-and-a-half years.
On The Up: The paddling club of breast cancer survivors set to represent NZ on world stage
'It’s not just about competing ... It’s about strength, courage, rehabilitation.'
On The Up: Miniature backyard pubs a hit for Christchurch family business
Fancy the perfect pint just steps from your back door? Here's how you can get it.
Meet the St John call handler who has delivered 19 babies over the phone
Gemma Cale says seeing photos of baby Leonard brought tears to her eyes.
Three Hawke’s Bay fires in 24 hours
A Hawke’s Bay road was blocked after a shed fire in Napier on Friday.
Claims councillor breached code of conduct by saying Napier had 'ignored its core infrastructure' projects
Deputy mayor claims Richard McGrath and other mayoral candidates are breaching the code.
'Avalanche': Home owner of 30 years says his 300% insurance hike in five years is bad sign for NZ
'I feel embarrassed – you have this sense of loyalty. But there is no loyalty.'
School lunches improve, leaving local pig with smaller meals
Students are now eating their school lunches, leaving less for Crackles the pig.
New Zealand news
Traumatised woman who found 'real love and care' in NZ avoids deportation
Immigration and Protection Tribunal finds woman in 'genuine relationship'.
Air NZ flight lands safely in Auckland after hydraulic issue
Flight ANZ538 was travelling from Christchurch to Auckland.
Sick social housing tenant fights eviction bid linked to disruptive visitors
The Tenancy Tribunal heard she was 'extremely vulnerable' and was likely being exploited.
Wyn Drabble: Unpacking packaging woes
OPINION: The worst packaging is the moulded, clear, Nasa-strength plastic covers.
Wider, stronger and quieter: New one-lane bridge coming for Napier-Wairoa Rd
The bridge that reconnected Wairoa with Hawke’s Bay after the cyclone is being replaced.
Premium
Couple behind lauded cocktail bar call it a day: 'I don’t think people are prioritising social lives'
'They would rather have eight streaming services than go and get a drink and a bite.'
End of swimming pool weeds: Family's delight as cyclone-hit home gets green light
42 Havelock North homes are out of limbo after two-and-a-half years.
Trentham debacle sparks memories of another wrong turn: John Jenkins
OPINION: Three jockeys suspended after taking the wrong course in Wellington meeting.
Nick Stewart: Modern protection in vehicles and investments
OPINION: Modern vehicles have layers of protection operating silently until needed.
British warship’s visit a ‘huge success’ for Napier: Gail Pope
OPINION: Empire Cruise was a highly successful public relations victory for the empire.
'Avalanche': Home owner of 30 years says his 300% insurance hike in five years is bad sign for NZ
'I feel embarrassed – you have this sense of loyalty. But there is no loyalty.'
'Go for your dreams': 22-year-old Māori cloak maker reaching international markets
Kataraina Morrell's cloaks are selling globally from a small Hastings store.
School's moving day disrupted by ERO review, agency admits mistake
Nuhaka School has been flooded twice since February 2023, disrupting classes.
Hawke's Bay Today videos
Hawke’s Bay breast cancer survivors to represent NZ at Dragon Boat Festival in France
'It’s not just about competing ... It’s about strength, courage, rehabilitation.' Video / Rafaella Melo
Watch as overtake manoeuvre goes wrong on State Highway 2 near Wairoa
The driver of a white ute slams on the brakes, narrowly avoiding a crash into an oncoming vehicle overtaking a truck. Video / Supplied
Inside the Rovers: Road trip blues
Painful defeat for Napier City Rovers puts heat on National League qualification hopes.
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
Vege tips: Why you should keep a gardening diary
OPINION: Computers are all good but there's something more tactile about a physical diary.
Worm woes: Tackling sheep parasites in the 1890s
"I was surprised to see such a number of unhealthy sheep on such excellent grass".
Opinion: Are we there yet? The evolution of the great Kiwi Road Trip
Opinion: In holiday road trips of old, getting lost wasn’t a mistake-it was an adventure.
Property news from OneRoof
Car news and advice
BMW M5 review: excess express
BMW's M5 combines technology and pure brute force, but with a truly luxurious overlay.
Leapmotor announces smaller B10 for New Zealand
The Leapmotor B10 will be joining its larger C10 sibling here before the end of the year.
NZ new-vehicle sales June: Government Investment Boost sparks sales bounceback (including a BEV boom)
Numbers are up, and EVs had their best month since the Clean Car Discount.
More Hawke's Bay news
Stephen Hoyle to swap NZ amateur league football for pro A-League
The A-League job is the next step in the Kiwi footballer's career as a head coach.
Asterisks, footnotes and claims of 'weasel words': Inside the battle for region's housing future
The plan is years in the making, but now it's reached a cross-council 'standoff'.
From the theatre to a line mechanic: Hastings woman aims to inspire women into electrical trade
'They just treat me like "one of the guys" but still realise I have different strengths.'
'I just want to be here': 22yo facing cancer for fifth time seeks treatment in Mexico
'I want to see my family grow up, I want my friends, I want to work as a nurse.'
Two sisters started a club rugby team to honour their late parents - and won the title
On The Up: 'We just hugged and cried and knew our parents would be proud.'
'Felt right across the district': Police name victim of fatal railway track crash
'Amberlee was part of our Pukeora Family and will be missed by all of us here.'