Latest from Hawke's Bay Today

Central Reserves Men gain 2-1 win

Unichem Prem Women were up against Te Awa Scinde in their final for 5th and 6th place.

Landmark Waipukurau building farewelled

The decision was made to demolish the building due to its age and condition.

Raw and honest graphic novel from Ned Wenlock

Ned Wenlock's new graphic novel is aimed at a mature audience of older teens and adults.

Matariki marked in style by Tamatea, Central Hawke's Bay

There was a frosty start and a fiery finish to CHB's Matariki festivities.

Waipawa Bowling Club's brown green now green again

The game of bowls was the winner on the day and everyone enjoyed the new surface.

Furious blaze destroys vacant Napier lodge

In minutes, 40 metres of century-old Marine Parade frontage was ablaze.

Generator and battery back-up failure knocked out telemetry

Over half of HB rain and water level meters failed due to an outage at a repeater station.

Dannevirke host Feilding in junior rugby

Three games of primary rugby were played against Feilding in three days.

Celebrate spring by joining in on the 2023 Blossom Parade

Art Inc calling businesses, clubs and community groups to be a part of the Blossom Parade.

Napier backpacker building fire

Reporter Doug Laing speaks to Fire and Emergency New Zealand assistant commander Warrick Le Quesne, of Napier about the fire that destroyed an unoccupied Napier Marine Parade landmark. Video/Warren Buckland

Harapaki Wind Farm turbines take on Hawke’s Bay roads as SH5 washout fix nears completion

Despite the mammoth task, it looks like there won't be any full road closures.

60-metre turbine blade transported to wind farm site

Footage of a 60-metre turbine blade being transported from Napier up to the Harapaki Wind Farm site. Video / Meridian Energy

Rugby: Brad Weber gets home Magpies game before the big trip

It'll be a big Wednesday night game at McLean Park with a flying Magpie.

Iconic NZ bands to rock Hawke's Bay and raise money for Cyclone recovery

Legendary NZ bands The Chills and Hello Sailor headline a Labour weekend concert.

'Decade of poor performance': Damning review of Hawke’s Bay radiology department, staff ‘exhausted’

Health NZ has released a report after being castigated by a whistleblower.

One person freed after truck rolls near Napier, road blocked

Motorists are asked to avoid the area in Meeanee.

Review: 'The Heartbreak Choir'

"Hats off to Lindsay Bishop for finding the play and seeing its importance."

Airline launches east coast connections after Cyclone Gabrielle

FizzyPop and Hawke's Bay Airport welcome Sunair, which is reconnecting the east coast.