Hawkes Bay TodayMeet Tanya, the woman who can open a bottle of beer with a 13-tonne excavatorShe’ll be one of the first women competing at the National Excavator Operator Competition.13 Mar 11:32 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayInto the blue: Ocean-inspired artist, 22, lands first exhibitionAnnabel Morgan works in a surf shop by day and paints the sea by night.13 Mar 04:00 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayBlood moon to grace Hawke’s Bay skies during Friday’s lunar eclipseThe total eclipse will happen between 8pm and 8.30pm, ending at 11pm.13 Mar 03:00 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayEels returned to stream after being dumped at compost facility'Any live eels that have hitchhiked to BioRich are collected and returned to the stream.'13 Mar 02:02 AM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay Today'A star is born': Teenager scores 40 points for the Hawks in NBL openerJackson Ball turned 17 this week.13 Mar 01:03 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayHawke’s Bay woman among first females at national digger competitionThe competition challenges operators with precision tasks, such as painting, pouring water into a glass, opening a beer bottle and picking up an egg.Watch13 Mar 12:27 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayMan found in critical condition after serious assault in Hastings suburbPolice were called to an address and found a man critically injured.12 Mar 11:56 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayReplacing an entire school: Excited kids watch as modular classrooms, admin block arrive in one goThe fleet of trucks and a crane stopped everyone in the community in their tracks.12 Mar 05:31 PM
Hawkes Bay Today‘Limb-it-less’ combo conquer IronmanNZ with ‘pig-headed determination’A Bay woman has helped her friend become the first female amputee to complete IronmanNZ.12 Mar 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today‘Supporting artists’: New project boosts emerging Hawke’s Bay talentArtists receive professional audio and video for their own platforms and promotion.12 Mar 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Iconic': The big plan for one of NZ's oldest rātā treesA conservation project the size of 88 rugby fields will surround it.12 Mar 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodaySchool giving most of its 'inedible' lunches to a pig called CracklesCritics of the school say it should invest in some salt and pepper to make them tastier.12 Mar 02:39 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayNapier house fire treated as suspicious, police appeal for witnessesPolice are asking anyone who may have seen suspicious activity to come forward.12 Mar 02:35 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayMāori-owned businesses surpass 1000 in Hawke’s Bay"Māori-owned businesses often prioritise kaitiakitanga."12 Mar 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayKahurānaki for sale - Iwi and hapū look at options to buy ancestral maunga'Everyone agrees it’s very important, so we’ll work through it all and see where we get.'12 Mar 12:48 AM
Hawkes Bay Today‘May the best man win’: Deputy to challenge Ngāti Kahungunu chair for top jobThompson Hokianga has signalled his intention to run for the top spot on the board.11 Mar 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayProving her teasing brothers right: Hawke's Bay cricketer called up to White Ferns'My brothers used to tell me I was going to be a White Fern, but I used to get annoyed.'11 Mar 08:58 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Short and sharp': Early feijoa harvest hits Gisborne, Hawke's BayGrowers report good fruit size, but heavy crops have struggled due to wet conditions.11 Mar 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayStories of heroism unearthed as ‘long unseen' Dannevirke treasures go up for auctionA firefighter's sacrifice, and a Navy man's bravery - the back stories behind the medals.11 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTitter at a fartlek, but don’t cause a williwawOPINION: Impress your friends - instead of an umbrella, call it a bumbershoot.11 Mar 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayDeveloper's plan to merge Hastings and Flaxmere with 2000 homes revealedDavid Colville says the ambitious plan is needed. An opponent says it is 'preposterous'.11 Mar 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayReversing truck topples Napier streetlightThe pole has been removed and will be reinstated at an NZTA contractor's cost.11 Mar 05:05 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayNapier healthcare services in the spotlight at public meetingAn opposition MP and city leaders are expected at Thursday night's meeting.11 Mar 02:46 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayBen Elton brings new show to Napier 'exploring the outer limits of human idiocy'The comedian tackles the pitfalls of AI and human stupidity.10 Mar 10:37 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayTakapau puts its hand up to save rugby clubThe Takapau rugby club has a history of 140 years, but was on the verge of folding.10 Mar 09:11 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHawke’s Bay women take historic 100m national relay titleThe depth of Hawke's Bay sprinting talent was on show at the national championships.10 Mar 09:05 PM
Hawkes Bay Today‘Well involved’ blaze: Person in hospital after overnight house fireFire crews from Napier and Hastings responded to the scene.10 Mar 07:05 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayKidnap, blackmail, assault: Mobster holds woman hostage in ‘harrowing’ ordealFriend feared next time she would see kidnapped woman was 'at her funeral'.10 Mar 06:29 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHuntsman spider finds new home in NZA breed of Huntsman spider appears to be establishing itself in Napier.10 Mar 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'We’ve infused the Māori humour': Hastings man given the chance to voice Lord Farquaad'Doing it through Māori words, Māori flow and language, it's a totally different story.'10 Mar 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayTe reo Māori Shrek features Hastings' Jeremy Macleod as Lord FarquaadA classic film, now told in te reo Māori. Shrek returns to the big screen, with a Hawke's Bay voice bringing Lord Farquaad to life. Video / Rafaella Melo - Hawke's Bay TodayWatch10 Mar 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayTriple treat: Cruise trio brings 5200 visitorsScores of passengers off the three ships thronged into the Emerson St shopping precinct.10 Mar 03:36 AM
Hawkes Bay Today‘A really big deal’: Dreams come true for Eventer of the YearCharlotte Penny hopes to be a future world champion and to make Olympic teams.09 Mar 11:42 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayWairoa council’s outgoing CEO praised as interim leader steps in'He will still be in our community and we are looking forward to working with him.'09 Mar 11:28 PM