PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayAn epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZAn astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for the then-missing Marokopa family.01 Jan 04:06 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayFireworks still the boom attraction on New Year’s Eve800 driver breath tests were done at a Hawke's Bay checkpoint and no-one failed.01 Jan 03:20 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayThe story behind Hawke’s Bay’s blossom spot: Japanese families turn crash sites into memorialsThe reason the photo spot exists is because of immense tragedy and generosity.31 Dec 10:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'She's really good': Jobseeker coach hired her client to help expand her businessAnna wanted to expand and realised Carlee's 'outgoing' personality would be perfect.31 Dec 09:55 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayRevealed: Our Heroes of 2025 – the Herald's top picksWe honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.31 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumOpinionA win, finally, after run of seconds for Hastings partnership – John Jenkins31 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayClub patron Emma Twigg returns for Hawke’s Bay rowing’s 150 years New Year31 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayFirst road death victim of Christmas holiday period namedCarl Duncan was fatally struck on McGrath St, Napier, near the junction with Wellesley Rd.31 Dec 01:34 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayOn The Up: Inside their Xmas tree was an unexpected surprise – 3 hatchlings to nurse to healthA Havelock North couple fossicked through the branches and found a different kind of gift.30 Dec 11:31 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayShe was killed in a 'unique way' - now police want to speak to men who visited her houseTeishallia Te Paea likely died some time before her body was discovered.30 Dec 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayA Hawke's Bay council's debt has nearly tripled in a year to $110mOne Hawke's Bay council's debt has risen quickly, while two others have bucked the trend.30 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayAdvocate for blind and low-vision Māori awarded ONZMChrissie Cowan has become an international leader in indigenous eyecare advocacy.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayNew Year Honours: Teacher and sports coach recognised with KSMDel Whyte retired from teaching four years ago, but still yearns for school cricket wins.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayFormer Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst named ONZM in New Year HonoursHazlehurst oversaw a record $2.1b upgrade of Hastings’ core infrastructure.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'You never do the job for a gong': Rural fire chief awarded King's medalPatrick O'Rourke, 68, has served the Rissington brigade for more than 30 years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodaySir Rod Drury heads Hawke’s Bay list in New Year HonoursA knighthood, ONZMs and KSMs - nine from Hawke's Bay are on the list.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayNew Year Honours: Tech titan, red-hot racer, DIY philanthropist and 97yo organist among 177 recognisedThere are four new knights and three new dames in the New Year 2026 Honours out today.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayNew Year Honours: KSM for Havelock North church ministerRev Wayne Toleafoa has spent a lifetime serving Pasifika communities.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today‘I use my voice unapologetically’: Julie Hart honoured for family violence workHastings-based family violence advocate made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayFirefighter whose dedicated life to helping communities honoured with King's Service Medal'It became my profession, and it became part of what I am.'30 Dec 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayOne dead after car goes over bank on SH2 north of NapierTwo other crashes on Hawke's Bay roads today caused lane closures but no injuries.30 Dec 12:05 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'A privilege': Pod of dolphins joins Hawke’s Bay man foiling through surf'I was just cruising around and they were jumping around me, in and out of the water.'29 Dec 11:15 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayThe tale of Takitimu: Historic waka journey inspires graphic novelTakitimu is said to have brought the ancestors of Ngāti Kahungunu to Aotearoa.29 Dec 09:30 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayChristmas holiday road toll at two after separate Hawke’s Bay deathsPolice are urging anyone who saw or helped the man to call them.29 Dec 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayCracking yarn: How a Fantasyland relic became lodged in a coastal bushA lost relic of Hastings' beloved theme park stares manically out of the foliage.29 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayWaterspout forms off popular Hawke’s Bay holiday beachThe waterspout formed offshore between Waimārama Beach and Bare Island.29 Dec 03:24 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayHuge response as hosts hand over the reins of Napier community Christmas dinner'I’m here for Jim and Joanne. I needed a kick up the bum and they gave it to me.'29 Dec 03:10 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayWatch: Waterspout touches down off Waimārama Beach, Hawke's BayVideo shows the rare moment near Bare Island during stormy weather at the popular Hawke's Bay beach. Video / SuppliedWatch29 Dec 02:52 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'Millions of dollars': Farmers rejoice as rain hits parched Hawke's Bay paddocksThe stress reliever that Hawke's Bay farmers needed has arrived.29 Dec 01:22 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayFireworks and bands ready to rock Hawke’s Bay on New Year’s Eve The occasion was once dominated by disorder in the streets, but is now a family night out.29 Dec 12:37 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayFestival delays opening, holiday plans disrupted as upgraded weather warnings cloak NZMetService has issued orange rain and wind warnings for much of the country. 28 Dec 10:42 PM
