Hastings news
How one viral photo unlocked the story of a Hawke’s Bay man many ignore
A local photographer didn't expect his photo of a homeless man to go viral.
10 years of Flaxmere College The Teen Parent Unit
10 years of Flaxmere College Teen Parent Unit, Te Tipu Whenua ō Pā Harakeke.
Traditional art forms and new technology merge in two Toi Māori exhibitions
Traditional art forms and new technology merge in Two Toi Māori exhibitions.
Opinion: Why social media fitness influencers are not the be all end all
Hawke's Bay Yoga instructor talks about the perils of Social Media fitness influencers.
Hastings hairdresser says placing third almost better than being first at national awards
Hastings hairdresser third in her category at New Zealand Hairdressing Creative Awards.
Treaty bill 'a childish projection': Hīkoi supporters vocal in Hawke’s Bay
Flying out the door: A Hastings store sells close to 1000 tino rangatiratanga flags.
‘Tough news’: NZME proposes to close 14 local newspapers, with the loss of 30 jobs
Herald owner says community titles are no longer profitable in changing media landscape.
'A bottle of beer and an onion’ - 100-year old Vi shares her recipe for a long life
Vi was born Violet Blanche Avison, in Waipawa in 1924.
Premium
Calls grow for popular bridge between Napier and Hastings to be rebuilt
Locals want more certainty about the swept-away bridge's future.
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.
'Better place': Restaurant operators whose lease was not renewed open new venue 200m down road
'Maybe this has happened for a reason.'
Roading firm wins top business award, donuts win people's choice
Tūpore has scooped the Supreme Award at Hawke's Bay's night of nights for businesses.
'Very short notice': Napier ale house kicked out over lease dispute
'I tried to work with them to say why don’t we extend it.'
Milestone for gated hillside housing development near Hastings
The subdivision boasts 'spectacular' views atop Roy's Hill.
Rural News
Dairy farmers forecast to get $4 billion boost from 'dream combo' of factors
December saw the highest milk solids collected for the month since December 2020.
Opinion: Govt's plan to double exports is easier said than done
OPINION: Maybe doubling exports is aspirational. But there is room for improvement.
Trump, trade, and tariffs with Todd McClay
Todd McClay, Richard McIntyre, Mark de Lautour, Todd Clark, Karen Williams.
Live weather updates: Motorists urged to take care amid wild weather
The heavy rain warning for Northland is expected to finish by 2pm.
Heavy rain, severe gusts to hit Auckland during rush hour
Strong winds hit Auckland, with gusts reaching 93km/h on the harbour bridge.
Fire crews spend hours chasing unreported burn-off near Whanganui
'If people were to log their burn-offs ... then we don’t chase these things for hours.'
Lifestyle news
From MP to wellness guru: Anna Lorck’s radical new life
Lorck says her new life is a "contrast from the life that I was leading”.
NZ's Best Beach 2025: Which beaches will take on the reigning champ?
The search for New Zealand's best beach returns - vote now!
Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned
Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.
Car news and advice
International Auto Film Festa 2025 opens entries to Kiwi filmmakers
Are you an keen filmmaker who happens to love cars? Then this is the film festival for you
BYD could offer autopilot features on every model by 2025
The brand looks set to roll out its advanced Level 2 system across its entire range.
Mazda MX-5 drivers tackle unlit track in unique nighttime event
Lucky MX-5 drivers in the UK recently got to do something only racing drivers normally do.
OneRoof property news
Great-granny ‘sad’ after finally selling school she saved from the scrapheap
Young family snaps up lifestyle block that’s home to Judy Grigor’s old primary.
Why Location, Location, Location stars are selling their Napier villa
They are still on the hunt for their dream Auckland home.
Island trophy home gets more than $8m as interest explodes over summer
"All of a sudden the buyers came out of hibernation.”
More local news
Opinion: Forest & Bird Hawke's Bay needs sustainable solutions for water use
Forest & Bird on smarter and more sustainable water use in Hawke's Bay.
Hundreds to attended Punjabi Language Week celebrations in Hawke's Bay
Several Hastings and Napier events to celebrate Punjabi Language Week.
Hastings Art Gallery audience and learning assistant Frances Martin relives childhood memories
Childhood memories given new life for Hastings Art Gallery.
End of year concert to follow spooky theme
Bay Cities' Symphonic Band to perform Nightmare before Christmas as the end of year treat.
Saddle up, rodeo is coming back to the Bay
Start planning your cowboy outfits as the national circuit rodeo makes it back to the bay.
Gallery installation offers reflection on Tauiwi Chinese NZ community in Hawke's Bay
Art installation reflects the Tauiwi Chinese New Zealand community in Hawke’s Bay.
Hawke’s Bay Winemakers and Homebrewers Club wins 46 medals at Central NZ competition
Hawke's Bay home brewers and winemakers celebrate more than 40 years as a club.
What you need to know about HDC's adoption of the 2023/24 annual report
Hasting Mayor speaks ahead of the 2023/24 annual report adoption later this month.
Danielle Harper: AI is less of a help and more of a harm to the brain
OPINION: There are many examples of technology robbing us of our ingenuity.
Community comes together to celebrate 150 years of local church
Local Havelock North Church looks back over the past 150 years of worship.
Local bookworms and writer get excited for upcoming festival
Popular authors set to take the stage at the Hawke's Bay Readers and Writers Festival.
How Hawke’s Bay rugby has defied the New Zealand sporting credit crunch
Inside the proud provincial rugby union defying player drain and credit crunch trends.
Children from Nature Kids create art replica in sandpit
The children were intrigued by the dirt installation at Hastings Art Gallery.
Millions of cubic metres of silt cleared from Cyclone Gabrielle hammered sites
An award-winning silt taskforce nears major a milestone in cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay.
Students complete challenge of the mind and body
Flaxmere students show teamwork and determination during the Longest Day Challenge.