‘Not ideal’: Plan to address coastal flooding in Hawke’s Bay delayed over $34m cost
The climate change and coastal erosion impact strategy has been years in the making.
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More than 300 patients airlifted by Hawke’s Bay rescue helicopter in 2024
The helicopter crew averaged over one mission a day in 2024.
Five Central Hawke’s Bay midwives confused by report saying Central Hawke’s Bay has just one midwife left
The group was surprised by a report showing only one midwife in the area.
Napier festival cancelled as ticket sales fall short for Queen tribute
Queen tribute band couldn't save Napier's Revival Festival from cancellation.
One region, four highways, 32 hours of closures: Police urge caution after tragic week
'The speed limit is not a target, and we want people to drive to the conditions.'
'Our happy place': The organisation with a waitlist of volunteers in a tough economy
As large Bay charities are hit by a tough economy, a small op-shop thrives.
‘Empowering and therapeutic’: Award-winning musical set for Hastings
'Therapy: The Musical' will play in Hastings on March 5 and 6.
$17m refurbishment milestone for Hawke’s Bay Hospital outpatients
The Puawānanga Outpatients facility's second refurbishment stage is complete.
AMI reveals Hawke’s Bay's top 10 stolen car models for 2024
Has your Nissan gone missing? Car thieves' favourite vehicles to nick are revealed.
‘Nobody followed through’: Mum’s fight for justice after dog attack on young daughter
The owner was banned from owning dogs for five years after the attack.
Opinion: Master plan to transform Hawke’s Bay racetrack
OPINION: There will be no racing on the Hastings track for 'a long time'.
‘Project about far more than infrastructure’ – cyclone-damaged bridge reopens
Road connection restored in Central Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle's destruction.
Don't forget your route closures: Six60 concert needed council green light for roadblock
The Six60 concert in Hawke’s Bay has been postponed to October 25.
Police seize $57k cash, meth, stolen items in major Hawke’s Bay drug bust
Armed police were part of the operation that targeted Flaxmere, Camberley, and Pandora.
Clubs Hastings committee resigns amid property sale furore
The president and committee of clubs Hastings, formed in a merger in 2016, have resigned.
'Aim high': Teen scores $135,000 scholarship to Australian university, sheds Olympic dream
Hastings Christian School's Lucy Smith chose academics over an Olympic dream.
'Dreadfully Divine': Canadian brings mobile dreadlock service to NZ
Dreadlocks? Redheads get it the worst.
Warm and wet as weekend weather approaches
Weekend weather is expected to be warm, but the wet still lingers.
Seafood lovers promised “great seafood, great drinks, and great company”
Salty Palate and F.A.W.C return to Hawke's Bay for fantastic foodie events.
'We want justice for our girl': Mother seeks answers after people flee fatal crash scene
'Somebody out there knows who caused this. A simple ride turned into a nightmare.'
Central Hawke’s Bay pet owners fear long journey for care as after-hours vet hub opens in Hastings
Dedicated Hastings vet clinic 'crucial for sustainability of the veterinary profession'.
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.
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.
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.
‘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
'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.
'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'.
‘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.'