Latest Hawke's Bay news
Lars Hardy wins second place in young auctioneers competition
Lars Hardy was persuaded to try his hand at auctioneering.
Grocery store break-in: Would-be burglars leave with nothing
They couldn’t get into the cigarette cabinet, police say.
'It was just a holiday': The HB pilot who flew across the world in a Gipsy Moth
'Some people have cats and dogs. We have a hangar,' says the aviator's daughter.
Table-topping Napier City Rovers fizzing for National League run home
Napier City Rovers' hopes of making the National League final are in their own hands.
Ceremony marks opening of 11 relocatable homes at Ōmāhu Marae
Dreams and aspirations were realised as 11 new homes opened at Ōmāhu.
CAN Column: Artists and art lovers have a busy month ahead for Creative Arts Napier
November at CAN is set to be full of markets, art, and different experiences.
HB Laser Skin Clinics shine at MWDI Māori Women’s Business Awards.
'No matter how long you have been in an industry there is always something to learn.'
Saluting and farewelling Tā Bom - the reluctant war hero
It was a fitting ceremonial farewell that Sir Robert Gillies would have dodged.
‘Words will never be enough’: Hawke’s Bay survivors respond to abuse in care apology
Hawke's Bay survivors say the public apology is “empty and meaningless” without redress.
Hastings council back to the drawing board under the new Local Water Done Well legislation
Opinion: Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst on changes to the water systems.
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.
Turtle troubles in Napier: 'It is totally irresponsible to release them to the wild'
Turtles are believed to have been dumped by owners who can no longer care for them.
Hints of red and purple: Secret location for Enchanted Ball to be unveiled
The Enchanted Ball is coming, and it promises to be 'magical'.
'We will make a noise': Ngāti Kahungunu backs hīkoi ahead of arrival in Hastings
Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti will be in Heretaunga on Friday as it makes its way to Wellington.
Docuseries reveals shocking twists in Peter Beckett case
REVIEW: Peter Beckett insists his wife's drowning was an accident.
Crowds flock to CHB A&P Show
Organisers say they are pleased with the numbers through the gate.
Sirens, flags and ceremonies mark Armistice Day in Central Hawke's Bay
Armistice Day marks the day World War I came to an end.
Good numbers of entries in Central Hawke’s Bay A and P Show Shears
Bouncing back from shoulder surgery, Kirkpatrick claimed his third win.
'We don’t want our land to go': Whānau in path of planned Wairoa floodway feel 'threatened'
'I wouldn't like it if it was my land either,' Lawrence Yule says.
Beam Scooters halt Napier operations after two-year trial
A council spokeswoman confirmed Beam stopped its Napier operation in November.
Meerkats no more from Napier Community Patrol's new vehicle
Napier Community Patrol swaps the staple meerkat for a sleeker look on the new patrol car.
Havelock North brothers bring band to the bay for two summer shows
Havelock North brothers return to the Bay for two performances with their band Wet Denim.
Four medals for Hawke's Bay team at World Cup Taekwon-do
One of the team had never before been on an aircraft before flying to Uzbekistan.
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'If it's yellow, let it mellow': Advice as water restrictions arrive in Hawke's Bay
Councils have imposed restrictions to help conserve water due to dry weather.
Saturday at Kaweka Hospital: Brighter future for kids after life-changing surgery
Staff, including specialists, have changed the lives of nine children in Hawke's Bay.
Milestone for gated hillside housing development near Hastings
The subdivision boasts 'spectacular' views atop Roy's Hill.
'Best of the best': The NZ family attraction in the top 15 in the world
Tripadvisor named-checked Gannet Safaris Overland in its annual accolade.
One critically injured after two-vehicle crash north of Napier
One person was critically injured in the crash near Tangoio.
'Really sad': Couple's last-ditch attempt to save beloved pool with $38k of their own money fails
A Hastings couple offered almost $40k to save the pool. The council said thanks, but no.
Hut renovations: 'It’s ingrained in the Kiwi way of life to explore the outdoors'
The teams will tackle everything from minor repairs to major overhauls on the iconic huts.
Homes wait list shrinking as house builds boom
Hawke's Bay applicants on the housing register are down close to 20% this year.