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Gynaecologist stuck in cleaning job as hundreds of Kiwi women wait for specialist care
'I’ve seen so many women here desperate for help ... and I can only offer advice.'
Fashion series supports businesses with multiple winter events
Napier hosts Fashion in the City 2025, featuring nearly 15 events in July and August.
'I feel aggrieved': 92-year-old online shopper's warning after supermarket meat purchase
A butcher says just 65% of the meat Godfrey Rodgers received would be edible if cooked.
Actor returns to roots with national tour stop in Hawke's Bay
The play will be in Hastings on July 29 and 30 during a five-city tour.
Coffee instead of cuffs: Sergeant quits police to open Napier business
Willie Tran aims to expand to four Streetwise Coffee carts in Napier from his initial two.
'100% a crisis': More than 900 women wait for specialist gynaecology care in Hawke’s Bay
'Doctors aren’t even referring because they’re like, ‘you’re not going to get seen’.'
On The Up: The paddling club of breast cancer survivors set to represent NZ on world stage
'It’s not just about competing ... It’s about strength, courage, rehabilitation.'
How two Hawke’s Bay teens triumphed on the world stage
Caitlin Kirk earned silver and Sam McHale claimed bronze at World Champs in Spain.
'Avalanche': Home owner of 30 years says his 300% insurance hike in five years is bad sign for NZ
'I feel embarrassed – you have this sense of loyalty. But there is no loyalty.'
From the theatre to a line mechanic: Hastings woman aims to inspire women into electrical trade
'They just treat me like "one of the guys" but still realise I have different strengths.'
'I just want to be here': 22yo facing cancer for fifth time seeks treatment in Mexico
'I want to see my family grow up, I want my friends, I want to work as a nurse.'
‘Scared to open my doors’: Business owner loses $30k after six burglaries in two months
Harry van der Zanden thought he was creating his dream job – now he's in a nightmare.
On The Up: Hawke’s Bay Cancer Society opens retreat for free therapy sessions
Patients can access up to six free one-hour sessions at the retreat.
Arts festival to return, with a circus spectacle
The Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival returns in October after last year's cancellation.
Hawke's Bay youth basketball teams set for international debut in Thailand
The Bay Falcons will send under-12 and under-14 teams to Thailand.
On The Up: The Hawke's Bay disability fitness programme making national waves
'If it’s that this big in Hawke’s Bay, what would it be elsewhere?'
Brewing kindness: The volunteers bringing comfort one cuppa at a time
The group once had 25 volunteers, but now there are only eight.
Big Sing brings hundreds of youth voices to Hastings
More than 500 students and supporters gathered at Toitoi for the event.
Richter scales and fishy tales: When a small earthquake spoiled a day of fishing
Everyone struggled for bites after Monday morning's quake. So were the fish spooked by it?
Hawke’s Bay’s beach fires set to blaze again for Matariki despite fire ban
The event features storytelling, food trucks, and a lantern ceremony.
The addicts outside the stores: Threats, smashings and smeared faeces
'I was told my family could find my body wrapped in a blanket.'
Hawke's Bay top teen bands ready to make national waves
'There were many other great bands, I’m happy we won,' singer says of Rockquest success.
'Be like John': Businessman's five years with a brain tumour and what it's taught him
O'Sullivan was told only 10% of people with his brain tumour live longer than nine months.
30 kids on the waitlist: Napier gets two new classrooms for high-needs students
Construction at Onekawa School is expected to begin within 12 months.
Our 'most under-reported crime’
'If you ask a male whether they’ve been sexually abused, they’ll say no.'
'Unjustifiable': Dyslexic children to lose 109 specialist teachers after Budget cut
'For those with severe difficulties reading or writing, there’s nothing to replace them.'
Watch: Fly-through provides first glimpse of Hawke’s Bay Expressway four-lane plan
Construction is expected to begin in late 2025, subject to funding and consents.
'Most beautiful display': Locals marvel at southern lights spectacle
The Aurora Australis lit up Aotearoa's skies with orange, red and purple hues.
Mental health facility with crisis beds opens in Hastings
Waiorua should help to ease pressure on Hawke's Bay emergency departments.
'Look up': Public urged to report missing monarch clusters in Hawke's Bay
No winter clusters have been recorded in Hawke’s Bay, which once had multiple known sites.
Teen launches nationwide campaign to combat period poverty
Phoebe Driscoll chose Flaxmere College as one of the campaign’s first recipients.
'Makeshift stretcher': Rescuers carefully refloat 50kg stingray stuck on rocks
'We used a ‘seal board’ to shield ourselves in case of injury and to fend the ray.'
From prison to gospel rap: Napier influencer Gzilla turns pain into purpose
'Nobody’s too far gone ... If God can save me, he can save anyone.'
'Frankly stupid': Police say issues 'ongoing' after 8-year-old hit by dirt bike
Police have received some footage of an 8-year-old boy being struck in Flaxmere.
Dusting of snow on Kaweka Range, but mild temperatures to return
Temperatures are expected to warm up this weekend.
When StarJam fell silent, Hawke's Bay found its voice
HB Jammers now host about 60 participants and plan to expand to Flaxmere.
76-year-old completes Hawke’s Bay Marathon, nears 200th race milestone
'Crossing the line is the ultimate achievement - finishing is winning.'
Meet the first husband and wife to represent NZ at world 8-ball champs
The couple are seeking sponsors to help cover the $8000 per person cost.
Cancer test delayed for over a year — now his business is gone
A test that should have been done in 45 days instead took more than 365.
'I'll just carry on': 94-year-old's inspiring marathon journey
Nearly 8000 participants are expected for this weekend's Hawke’s Bay Marathon.
'Incredibly meaningful': Havelock North's Navy officer's journey to Gallipoli
Her great-grandfather fought there over a century ago.
How Napier's lunch walks are transforming midweek networking
What began as a simple 'excuse' to get out for a walk has grown.
From Wairoa to being an Antarctica ice driver
Corporal Brian Jane, 27, led the day-shift transport at McMurdo Station in Antarctica.
'It was like an inferno': Third fire in a year destroys Napier home
A neighbouring home was also blackened by the roaring blaze.
Napier Aquatic Centre open again after repair of hazardous floor
A man slipped on the newly installed flooring on opening day.
On The Up: Digger driver clears 37 tyres from a beach in one day
Tim Dodge thought he'd never walk again. Now he's back, and he's determined to help.
Catfishing and strange approaches: Social media's a scary place for under 16s, parents say
'The big problem is the invisible stuff that we as parents don’t see or even know about.'
National introduces bill to ban social media for under-16s
'Right now, we aren’t managing the risks for our young people well.'
Six people injured in two crashes near Dannevirke
Six people were injured, two of them seriously, after two crashes near Dannevirke.
'We breathe what you burn': Council warns as burning ban takes effect
Barbecues and hāngī fires are still allowed despite the burning ban.
'Winter is tough': MP's appeal for blankets to aid vulnerable families
Donations can be dropped off from May 5 to May 9 at 129 Queen St East.
$24k win: Napier resident among nine lucky Lotto winners
The ticket was purchased online via MyLotto.
Big winds and swells forecast for Hawke's Bay this week
Strong winds of up to 100km/h are expected south of Hastings from Thursday.
Getting a grip on the problem: Aquatic centre's floor 'upgrade' retested
The floor debuted to the public with an unwanted bang on Monday.
The newspaper written by youth that writes only happy stories
Writer and podcaster Mia Sutherland, 17, has been getting valuable experience.
On the Up: Dozens come together to preserve a region's history, one click at a time
'Sometimes we just need to stop a little bit and learn from the past.'
Aquatic centre closes hours after $4m upgrade opening, patron taken to hospital
'We are very sorry to those concerned and have made the decision to close.'
Anzac weather in Hawke's Bay: Get your thermals out for dawn parades
But temperatures will rise to 23C by Sunday in Napier and Hastings.
Sandwich press assault, hot water thrown: Prison attacks injure four staff
Sugar may have been mixed with the hot water, but Corrections hasn't confirmed it yet.
'A lot brighter': Job programme offers hope for young workers
He joined a programme helping young people aged 18 to 24 find work.
Collision of 'two different worlds': Cultural centre's ambitious Māori-Indian show
The show blends Indian dance and te ao Māori storytelling, featuring sacred water themes.
‘We want our mountain back’: Hundreds climb Mt Kahurānaki to support Ngāti Kahungunu land return
About 150 people climbed Mt Kahurānaki, some on foot, others on horseback.
On The Up: Lower Kingsgate Reserve reopens after repairs from Cyclone Gabrielle
Five footbridges were repaired, and a culvert was replaced during restoration.
On The Up: How a 2400km journey in a Mini transformed a Wairoa couple into heroes
The McNabbs raise over $40k for KidsCan in epic Pork Pie Charity Run.
On the Up: The young builder from Flaxmere aiming for national glory
Goulton will compete in the national in Hamilton for the Ken Read Trophy and a $10k prize.
Hawke’s Bay teens swap TikTok for rock’ n roll dances
The group will compete in the NZ Junior Nationals in Porirua this Easter.
'It’s really moving': How music therapy helped teen through the grief of losing dad
Nicola Harrison said hearing her son's original song was heartbreaking and healing.
On The Up - Volunteering from home: The trend adding even more value to NZ's $4b industry
Helping others remotely has surged since the Covid pandemic.
Flaxmere welcomes new supermarket after year-long wait
Flaxmere's new supermarket opens tomorrow at the Flaxmere Village Centre.
Hawke’s Bay paramedic facing terminal cancer needs $80k for unfunded life-extending treatment
'It’s just amazing how two different oncologists have totally different perspectives.'
‘Incredibly moving’: Thousands gather for bigger and brighter Lantern Festival opening
This year’s festival features 50% more lanterns, inflatable pandas and dragons.
'From growing up in Flaxmere to stepping onto one of the world’s greatest opera stages'
Rising star from Hawke’s Bay secures opportunity with Royal Opera in London.
On The Up: ‘Life was passing us by’ - why couple chose to sail the world
They sold or gave away nearly everything they owned, packed their car and moved aboard.
One man’s years-long quest to rid Mahia of rubbish: ‘We can all help - we just need to start’
David Waihaki removed four tonnes of rubbish from Mahia in 18 months.
When cancer met Mr Positive’s punch: ‘It’s your attitude that determines your altitude’
'You’ve got to have a reason to live. And I have many.'
What to expect at Hastings’ enchanting Lantern Festival this April
The Lantern Festival runs from April 6 to April 13 at Cornwall Park.
Retirement village turns 50 with its very first staff member still on its books
'They probably have got a bed for me here but no ...'
‘End of an era’: Aching bones of landmark highway house further crippled by fire
The historic house on State Highway 2, abandoned since the late 1960s, damaged in fire.
The rise of the underground food economy
Hospitality NZ says informal food businesses are being emboldened by social media reach,.
Napier urgent care to stay and be enhanced after community pushback, won't include a doctor
Health Minister announces enhanced service, including nurse prescribers and telehealth.