PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Stewart: Full and final - the value of moving forwardOPINION: Every year looking backward is a year not compounding forward. 05 Feb 06:46 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayLongstanding clothing store departs Hastings central mall areaNapier's Cotton On store will stay open, but it's lights out in Hastings.05 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMismatches don’t always end in mirth – Wyn DrabbleOPINION: 'Laughter is often the reaction to a failed expectation.'05 Feb 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Outstanding results': Young Napier sailors shine in tough Auckland regattaBlake Duncan, 14, and 10-year-old Frankie Barker each won their Optimist fleet grades.05 Feb 03:44 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayHawke’s Bay's Waitangi Day: Hīkoi, heat, family fun and red, red wine ahead UB40 variations have reggaed through Hawke's Bay at least three times in the past. 05 Feb 02:42 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayWaitangi 2026: Former Te Pāti Māori candidate to stand for Greens in 2026 general election Green MP Teanau Tuiono made the announcement during his speech at Waitangi. 04 Feb 11:23 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayStrength not shape: Women's gym changing misconceptions'I got really sick of many female gyms’ singular focus on weight loss.'04 Feb 09:53 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Safe shopping': CHB retailers back campaign for rainbow-friendly storesBusinesses are embracing the campaign aimed at making the LGBTQIA+ community feel safe.04 Feb 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHawke's Bay Kayak Racing Club: 58 medals at regatta, recognition at national awardsThe club claimed 20 gold, 23 silver and 15 bronze medals at Lake Tikitapu in Rotorua.04 Feb 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayOn a roll: Hastings Meatball Festival returns with bigger menu and big namesThe festival runs from 5pm to 8.30pm on Friday, March 6.04 Feb 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Screaming and a loud bang': Woman shot on Napier streetA pair of slippers could be seen on the footpath inside the police cordon.04 Feb 02:10 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'We are all a little bit Viking': Two-day festival to bring town's history aliveDress-ups, horses, combat, axe throwing, archery - Norsewood's popular festival is back.03 Feb 11:23 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayName suppression lifts for Napier woman accused of murderA woman charged with murdering a man in Napier last month can now be named.03 Feb 10:29 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Colossus of a man': Business leader dies after Napier nightclub assaultA 21-year-old man appeared in court on Tuesday, as police consider more charges. 03 Feb 09:37 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayFamilies flock back to Outfield as Hawke’s Bay festival returns after breakCo-director Reuben Vergis says growing family crowds reflect the festival's ethos.03 Feb 09:36 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayNew charter school aims to boost attendance in WairoaTe Whare Kounga opens in term three with 65 students, rising to 165 by 2027.03 Feb 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay Today'Huge loss': Pushback at plan to close Hawke's Bay post branchesRaureka Masonic Village residents are preparing a petition.03 Feb 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHomicide probe after man injured outside Napier nightclub diesAndy Winitana, 46, died in hospital today.03 Feb 08:03 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayUnexplained death at Hawke’s Bay worksite sparks police investigationOfficers say how the person came to be there and how they died is unclear.03 Feb 03:48 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayArmed robbery at Napier CBD jewellersA group of half a dozen fled to a getaway car near Tennyson St, onlookers said.03 Feb 02:50 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayHastings and Napier honour lives lost in 1931 earthquake, 95 years onIt's the first time no quake survivors have been present at the yearly Hastings service.03 Feb 02:24 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayHundreds of eel deaths a 'natural event', council test results showOxygen in the stream crashed to just 1.9%, leaving eels unable to survive.03 Feb 12:10 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayWatch: Why training plane’s front wheel collapsed during emergency landing at Hawke’s Bay Airport'They tried to ease it on the nose wheel as much as possible, but obviously it gave way.'02 Feb 09:35 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayKiwi rapper escapes assault conviction after stoush over parking Lamborghini in disabled spaceThe judge ruled a conviction put his planned US work visa at risk.02 Feb 08:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayThe most stolen cars in Hawke's Bay in 2025, and how to stop them being targetedNearly nine in 10 stolen vehicles are more than 10 years old.02 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayNapier’s blue bungalow, once home to NZ’s top restaurant, is turning orangeA new tenant is moving into Napier's former Pacifica restaurant - and it isn't an eatery.02 Feb 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHow a dead phone on a night out sparked a smart new festival-charger startup'The idea came from a pretty ordinary but frustrating moment.'02 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWine group collapse leaves creditors $12m out of pocketA licence deal lets Hawke's Bay Wine Company keep trading while assets are sold.02 Feb 04:26 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayWill Young century sinks Hawke’s Bay’s Hawke Cup challengeThe Black Cap finished 107 not out to retain the cup for his home province.02 Feb 02:35 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayPolice cordons stood down in Napier after alleged firearm sightingA police spokesperson said, at 3.30pm, nothing of concern had been located.02 Feb 02:26 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayDemolition starts on historic Hastings building for inner-city housingThe $2.5m Hastings project will mix housing, offices and new public space.02 Feb 12:50 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayHot weather for Hawke’s Bay’s big event monthDrawcards in February include fishing, rugby league and Art Deco.01 Feb 11:11 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHawke’s Bay marks 95 years since deadly quake that reshaped its citiesThe 1931 Hawke's Bay quake killed 256 people and injured thousands.01 Feb 10:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayCan VR really teach people to drive safely? New Hawke’s Bay course testedThe 10-session VR course costs $150 and undercuts many in-car lessons.01 Feb 04:00 PM
