Articles by Hawkes Bay Today
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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...
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Two gang tangi convoys to be monitored by police in Hawke’s Bay
Monday, 13 October 2025, 9:47amA large number of gang members and associates are expected in Waipawa and Flaxmere today as two gang tangi take place across...
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Seven arrested in investigation into Napier teen's fatal stabbing
Thursday, 2 October 2025, 2:57pmA seventh person has been arrested in the investigation into the fatal stabbing of Kaea Karauria, with potentially more to...
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SH5 closed after stock truck rollover leaves one seriously hurt
Monday, 29 September 2025, 3:57pmState Highway 5 in Hawke’s Bay has closed near Te Pōhue after a stock truck rolled, leaving one person with serious injuries. Emergency...
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'The biggest street party': Nuit Blanche returns to Napier in October
Monday, 22 September 2025, 1:52pmSummer in Napier has got an opening party. Nuit Blanche – Art After Dark is back in the Art Deco city on Saturday, October...
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Inmate dies at Hawke's Bay prison in 'unexplained' circumstances
Monday, 15 September 2025, 9:50amThe death of a prisoner at Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison on Sunday is being treated as unexplained by police. Police were made...
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Teen charged with the murder of Napier boy
Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 1:40pmA teen boy has been charged with murdering 15-year-old Kaea Karauria in Hawke’s Bay. Police on Tuesday arrested and charged...
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Crime
Two youths in custody after Napier liquor store ram raid
Monday, 8 September 2025, 9:14amA ram raid at a Napier liquor store has landed two youths in custody, and police searching for two others. The Kennedy Rd...
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Police make 'significant' cannabis bust at rural Hawke's Bay address
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 2:58pmTwo men have been charged with the cultivation of cannabis from a rural address in Hawke’s Bay after a pre-planned police...
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Cheaper rates for Napier residents who put their bins out less
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 3:39pmNapier residents who cut down their wheelie bin use by composting and recycling could see their rates bill cut down too. The...
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Car thief undone by his ‘horrendous driving’, crashing into ‘numerous’ other vehicles
Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 3:28pmPolice tracked down and arrested a Hawke’s Bay man in a stolen car after his “horrendous driving” caused “numerous” crashes. The...
