Articles by Hawkes Bay Today
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National
Serious two-car crash closes State Highway 2 in Wairoa
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 4:00pmA serious crash has closed a State Highway 2 in Wairoa, with traffic diverted, and motorists are asked to delay travel. Police...
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One person critically injured in hillside house fire in Hawke’s Bay
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 3:54pmOne person is being flown to hospital in a critical condition after a house fire on a hillside between Eskdale and Bay View...
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Damaged plane lands after mid-air drama at Hawke’s Bay Airport
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 10:57amA light plane with damaged landing gear has safely landed at Hawke’s Bay Airport after drama in mid-air prompted an emergency...
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Police cordons in Napier after alleged firearm sighting
Monday, 2 February 2026, 3:39pmPolice in Napier are responding to an incident on Nuffield Avenue, Marewa, where one person was allegedly seen with a firearm. Police...
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Arrest made over alleged Napier petrol station aggravated robbery
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 2:23pmOne youth has been arrested and charged following an alleged aggravated robbery at a Napier petrol station. The incident...
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Construction starts on $28 million ward for Hawke’s Bay Hospital
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 1:18pmConstruction has begun on a new $28 million ward for Hawke’s Bay Hospital, which is hoped to be opened by August. It will...
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Travel warning: SH5 blocked in both directions after truck crash near Waipunga
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 1:50pmState Highway 5 is set to be closed for several hours as spilled gravel is cleaned from the road. Traffic is blocked on SH5...
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Single-vehicle smash: Driver in serious condition after Hastings road closure
Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 3:10pmA driver has been taken to hospital after a single-vehicle crash that closed a Hastings road. A police spokesperson said...
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Livestock truck overturns, closes stretch of SH2 near Wairoa
Monday, 19 January 2026, 12:08pmAn overturned truck carrying livestock is blocking State Highway 2 in Wairoa. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash...
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Diving tragedy: Man dies in evening incident off Mahia Peninsula
Monday, 12 January 2026, 3:31pmA man has died following a diving tragedy in Mahia. Police were called at 9.20pm on Sunday and notified that a man had died...
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First road death victim of Christmas holiday period named
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 2:47pmA man who died in hospital after being hit by a car in Napier on Boxing Day has been named by police. Carl Louis Duncan was...
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She was killed in a 'unique way' - now police want to speak to men who visited her house
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 11:07amPolice investigating the death of a Hastings woman they believe was killed in a “unique way” want to speak to four people...
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High-flying families: Trio of private jets at airport ‘incredible’ for region
Wednesday, 24 December 2025, 2:43pmThe arrival of three private jets into Hawke’s Bay Airport in the days before Christmas is being described as a boon for...
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'Structures destroyed': Firefighters fight to control hillside blaze
Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 2:33pmFirefighters are trying to control a fire on a hillside near multiple properties in Fernhill, near Hastings. The fire, near...
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Police warn gangs ahead of Napier unveiling
Friday, 12 December 2025, 1:19pmA large number of people, including gang members, are attending a headstone unveiling in Napier this weekend, police say. Hawke’s...
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Beach community faces toilet flushing restrictions as water source runs near-dry
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 4:29pmCentral Hawke’s Bay District Council is moving one of its beach into level 4 water restrictions, meaning they need to restrict...
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Hastings makes a splash as bombers chase Z Manu World Champs grand final spot
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 1:35pmHastings made waves on Saturday as the Havelock North Village Pool drew about 650 people to the first North Island qualifier...
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‘Big ball of flames:’ Rider escapes after motorbike catches fire at Napier intersection
Monday, 17 November 2025, 4:23pmA rider had a lucky escape after his motorbike caught fire at a four-lane Napier intersection. Fire and Emergency New Zealand...
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Owners close historic tavern to ‘evil’ locals
Thursday, 13 November 2025, 7:19amThe isolated and historic Wimbledon Tavern has closed to locals, with its owners saying an “evil” community around it made...
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Spate of rural burglaries near Hastings, police appeal for information
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 3:14pmPolice are appealing for information after multiple burglaries in Twyford, near Hastings. Three break-ins were on consecutive...
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One injured, one arrested after Napier to Hastings escape attempt ends in crash
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 2:05pmAn attempted Hawke’s Bay cross-city escape from police was thwarted when a fleeing driver crashed into another vehicle. A...
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One injured, one arrested after Napier to Hastings escape attempt ends in crash
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 1:53pmAn attempted Hawke’s Bay cross-city escape from police was thwarted when a fleeing driver crashed into another vehicle. A...
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Sport
Hawke’s Bay athletes take home 12-medal haul at inclusive world champs in Italy
Monday, 20 October 2025, 12:50pmThree Hawke’s Bay athletes have returned home as champions, bringing back 12 medals - including 10 gold - and proudly flying...
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Crash blocks SH2 north of Napier, drivers urged to avoid area
Monday, 13 October 2025, 3:49pmA two-vehicle crash involving a logging truck has closed State Highway 2, north of Napier. Police said the crash happened...
