Hawkes Bay TodayNo more detours: Truckies rapt as $10m-plus upgrade of Hawke's Bay bridge confirmed'These works will be essential to unlocking the region’s full economic potential.'14 Dec 08:49 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayThe best places to eat and drink in Hawke’s BayFrom cellar doors, to cafes, to fine dining, here’s where to add to your itinerary.14 Dec 05:00 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayFireworks, live music and dancing for free: Napier plans big New Year’s Eve partyFamilies can enjoy fireworks shows at 9.45pm and midnight for free.13 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayWhich part of NZ was the most generous with Givealittle donations this year?A new report highlights some of the causes Kiwis cared most about this financial year.13 Dec 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayPolice officer commended for bravery after rescuing family during Cyclone GabrielleDetective Sergeant Heath Jones waded through chest-high floodwaters to reach victims.13 Dec 05:56 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'Maybe make a back-up plan': Forecasters eye up Christmas weatherRain is on the way next week, but what will the skies look like on Xmas Day?13 Dec 03:02 AM
Sport'Pretty crazy': Player from Hawke's Bay targeting All Blacks clash with Hong Kong ChinaPenetana Carter-Smith will be eligible to play for Hong Kong China in 2026.12 Dec 10:01 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHawke’s Bay’s twin cities record hottest spring in 135 years - experts warn of ‘new normal’Temperatures in Hawke’s Bay, like most of the country, have been 'well above average'.12 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Constant confusion': Calls grow for Napier traffic light fix after cyclist injuredResidents say the lights, a gateway to the Hawke's Bay Expressway, feel like 'chaos'.12 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'This plane will save lives': Hawke's Bay gets new $5m air ambulanceThe new plane will transport hundreds of patients each year, and also support Wairoa.12 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHawke’s Bay-bred pair living up to pedigrees in Australia: John JenkinsOPINION: Waimarie won a NZ$130,000 race over 1400m in Victoria.12 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'I can make the world shimmer': The house with 25 years of wondrous Christmas lightsMark Williams on why he creates a 'miniature Disneyland' every festive season.12 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGail Pope: Napier’s Wanderers' Bicycle Club warned not to ‘startle’ horsesOPINION: New Zealand women in the 1880s could join cycling clubs of their own volition.12 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayTwins choose different paths after US universities offer rowing scholarships to both'It wasn’t an easy decision in any way, shape or form.'12 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Stewart: Loving a brand is not a smart strategyOPINION: Diversified index funds consistently outperform stock picking over the long term.12 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayGrieving family front ‘courageous’ doco after son's suicide'It’s evident in Reid’s death that people do suffer silently.'12 Dec 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Pretty amazing': Napier fisherman reels in massive tunaAlan Hay says a nearly-90kg tuna he caught off Mahia is the best catch of his life.12 Dec 02:23 AM
Hawkes Bay Today Police warn gangs ahead of Napier unveilingVisitors, including gang members, are expected from outside Hawke's Bay.11 Dec 11:53 PM
Hawkes Bay TodaySanta’s grotto brings festive magic to Hastings town centreSanta’s grotto opens in Westerman’s Building opposite the Hastings clock.11 Dec 10:50 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayMore space for sport: $2.6m project to underground Napier's Park Island power linesWork with Unison Networks will be staged over two summers to limit disruption to sports.11 Dec 09:34 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHawke’s Bay bowlers make strong start at National Summer GamesHawke's Bay has sent 50 athletes to contest six sports in Christchurch.11 Dec 09:24 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay Today'Completely out of the blue': Hastings artist wins $100k residency in New YorkAna Iti almost missed the phone call that would change her life.11 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWyn Drabble: Summer gripes, hits and slaps are all the buzzOPINION: Mosquitoes meant both sides of my face were slap-damaged.11 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayAs young boy battles leukaemia, family finds comfort in Ronald McDonald HouseRonald McDonald House says surging demand means they can no longer accommodate everyone.11 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayMultiple arrests after meth found in wastewater testingDrugs, weapons and cash were seized as part of the operation.11 Dec 07:15 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayPolice use of force 'unjustified', but not after man threatened to harm himselfThe IPCA finds police misunderstood their powers and entered the man's house unlawfully.11 Dec 04:00 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayBeach community faces toilet flushing restrictions as water source runs near-dryCouncil water tankers are now trucking in supplies to keep taps running.11 Dec 02:40 AM
Hawkes Bay Today‘Gross misjudgment and disrespect’: Deputy mayor slams McGrath's failed committee moveSally Crown told the meeting the mayor’s proposal had blindsided councillors.11 Dec 01:47 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayOn The Up: From primary school dream to 50-year dance legacy for two best friends'When we were 10 years old, we started to talk about opening our own school.'11 Dec 01:06 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayHastings is getting 180 new bus stops - not everyone’s happy'We bought this house without a bus stop and we don’t want one now.'10 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayNapier and Hastings passengers given worst rating in country by Uber driversIt's not 'Grinch territory', but a 'timely reminder small courtesies make a difference'.10 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayFrom garden to business: How one school is sowing seeds of food and financial know-howA grant of $8750 would go towards buying materials to build a hot and shade house.10 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'No plans to ship to the US': Tariffs bite into apple grower's profits“Until the tariffs are gone, it will be difficult to make a dollar.”10 Dec 01:37 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayHastings makes a splash as bombers chase Z Manu World Champs grand final spot'Outstanding qualifier: supportive crowds and a record number of registrations.'10 Dec 12:19 AM
