Latest Hawke's Bay news
Possible sightings of missing Napier siblings being investigated
Siblings Larelle and Rhyme remain missing, with loved ones concerned for their welfare.
Mystery as urn swept into Hawke’s Bay orchard found two years after cyclone
Shanae Tong saw something sticking out of the grass and realised it wasn't just debris.
Flaxmere Supermarket: The independent breaking into the Hawke's Bay market
Six aisles of shelving and 27m of freezers and chillers will be packed with fresh stock.
The best of summer: Hawke's Bay photo competition finalists announced
We received more than 600 entries – here are the top six.
Truck rolls near Frasertown, northern Hawke’s Bay, lane blocked
A single-vehicle crash has partially blocked a stretch of SH38.
Under-fire Splash Planet prices good value when compared with other top attractions, council says
To save costs, the park operates with fewer staff and reduced resource consumption.
Euphonium eureka moment: Talented Hawke’s Bay trio join group of NZ's top teen musicians
Hawke’s Bay talents are set to perform with the best musicians of Australasia this week.
'Future growth': New fire station for Hawke's Bay Airport
The fire station is strategically located at the southern end of airport.
Ōtāne, Meeanee, Pukehou - Aussie folk stars head for small halls
The Small Hall Sessions return in 2025 with tours by high-profile Australian artists.
Missing Napier siblings: Police appeal for sightings
Napier teens Larelle and Rhyme were still missing on Tuesday morning.
Opinion: Why supply control alone won’t solve New Zealand’s methamphetamine crisis
Seizures at airports capture only 20% of incoming meth shipments.
Chefs gear up for a Hawke’s Bay meatball festival
Hawke’s Bay hosts NZ’s first meatball festival in Hastings.
Shearer dips out in record bid in Tararua
Jamie Skiffington didn't know when to give up.
‘A great social gathering’: Bridge Pā Wine Festival’s sunny success
Organisers plan the next festival for 2026, with tickets on sale mid-September.
‘Stabilised on scene’: Critical rescue after Ngāruroro River incident
A man has been left in a serious condition after boating incident on the Hawke's Bay river
On brink of being swallowed: Fate of trees puts beloved beach's erosion back in spotlight
Stricken trees a reminder of 'the realities of living on the coast', councillor says.
Hawke’s Bay cricketer Bayley Wiggins not done yet
Bayley Wiggins' retirement only lasted about a week.
'Like walking around a European art gallery': Art collector's Napier penthouse hits market
Agent says prospective buyers are so fascinated, they're spending up to an hour inside.
‘Phenomenal’ teen cheerleader died of meningitis a week after starting dream job
'She got to live her dream for one week. It was so unfairly taken from her.'
‘Feeling good’: Napier MP Katie Nimon on pregnancy and priorities
The up-and-coming National political prospect is expecting her first baby.
Hawke's Bay driver wins New Zealand Stock Car Championship
Caleb Ireland, 22, was the only Hawke's Bay qualifier, but beat 219 others to the win.
How a 12-year-old Kiwi took home a medal at a world sailing regatta
Sometimes even the smallest people can make the biggest difference.
'Slight error with accelerator' results in police car crashing into fence
An alleged dangerous driver hits lamppost, police respond and crash patrol car at scene.
'We dug up graves': Kiwi lawyer on the cases that will always stay with him
Satchie Govender: 'They were having a barbecue while she was digging her own grave'.
Defining moments poised for MTG’s 2025: Laura Vodanovich
A stellar year is on the cards for MTG.
‘It’s everywhere’: Influencers push back at $20,000 offer to promote online gambling
'We are counteracting that and saying to our people there is another way.'
John Jenkins: Hawke's Bay to the fore with Reefton win
OPINION: Fun Test scored a decisive win in a 1400m maiden race.
‘Mind the gap’ in your financial journey: Nick Stewart
Opinion: The 30-year span from retirement to life’s end requires careful planning.
Bit of a Mission: Why international artists aren’t coming to the Bay in 2025
A lull in Mission and stadium concerts in Hawke's Bay is likely to continue through 2025.
Tales from the back road: Charms and ruts of the 'scenic' route from Hawke's Bay to Wairarapa
Simon Burt decided to take the road less travelled. He found a book to write.
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”.
Bullied prisoner slashes another inmate's face with razor from eye to chin
Reihana Cooper tied makeshift weapons to his hands before the attack.
Unity and resilience: What to expect at Waitangi Day commemorations in Clive
Waitangi Day at Clive's Farndon Park focuses on moving forward.