Hawkes Bay TodayOranga Tamariki ordered to pay $108,000 over battle to remove Māori child from Pākehā foster parentsOranga Tamariki engaged in a campaign to discredit the foster parents, says justice.28 Jul 10:21 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayNew $750m solar farm for Hawke's Bay: Why is the region turning to solar?The solar farm will be visible to thousands of motorists on SH5 Napier-Taupō Rd.28 Jul 06:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayWhy Central Hawke's Bay's water plan may face significant changesWater rates were set to double by 2034, sparking resident outrage.28 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why are councils needing to woo local-body election nominations?Opinion: Crippling rate could be behind the cooling of election-candidates' enthusiasm.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayHealth NZ considering sending cancer patients to Oz, citing gynaecologist shortageNZ has half as many gynaecology oncologists per capita as is recommended internationally. 28 Jul 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayGood grounds for Wairoa A&P Show to go aheadThe A&P president hasn't had a show under his watch – but won't go before there is one.28 Jul 06:18 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'So many emotions': Star shooter Ellie Bird on ANZ Premiership triumph and why she’d say 'no' to Silver FernsThe Hawke's Bay-raised netball star had a near-flawless grand final for the Tactix.28 Jul 04:02 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayTe Pāti Māori names Haley Maxwell for key seat in 2026 electionMaxwell spearheaded the historic Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti from Te Tairāwhiti.28 Jul 03:30 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayMeteor shower spectacular on Tuesday, weather dependingThe Southern delta-Aquarids peak around 2am Wednesday, with 20 meteors an hour expected.28 Jul 02:47 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayNapier man named as victim of fatal crash near TaupōThe crash happened on State Highway 1 between Link Rd and Kauri Drive.28 Jul 12:52 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayIce warning: Injuries after school van crashes in Hawke’s BayA school van slid off the road on Kereru Rd about 7.45am on Monday.28 Jul 12:50 AM
Hawkes Bay TodaySchool fundraiser aiming to be the biggest and the bestThe Puketapu Night Run returns on August 1, with record entries this year.27 Jul 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Rebuilding trust key to tackling vaccine hesitancyOPINION: Nationally, 77% of children were vaccinated by 24 months old last year.27 Jul 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayTactix beat Mystics to win maiden ANZ Premiership titleA strong first quarter from the Tactix saw them lead the entire ANZ Premiership final.27 Jul 05:42 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayNapier teen wins gold at Australasia's largest boxing tournamentBoxer now aims to compete in the Queen of the Ring tournament in Australia.26 Jul 06:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'I broke the rule of my grandfather': All Blacks' brother on 75 hours lost at seaNearly 20 years on Hewitt says his youthful arrogance contributed to his brush with death 26 Jul 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Required to arrest': Inside police's new retail-crime patrols 'It’s not the value that we’re looking at. It’s the recidivism. Report it all.'25 Jul 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEIT’s beginnings and debunking a Hawke’s Bay myth: Michael FowlerOPINION: Not true - Hastings and Napier squabbled so the university went to Palmy.25 Jul 07:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayShe was a pupil on Flaxmere College’s first day – now she’s the new principal'My mission is to create a school where every dream has a place to grow.'25 Jul 06:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'It defies belief': Mayor slams damage to stopbanks by 4WD vehiclesHBRC spent over $25 million on stopbank repairs after the cyclone.25 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe rates crisis – a canny view for New Zealand: Nick StewartOPINION: The upcoming elections offer a chance to demand proven fiscal discipline.25 Jul 06:00 PM
OpinionDaisy Coles: An expat's daydream for a perfect Napier dayOPINION: I have this thing about that little city. It's a love affair.25 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNew Plymouth success for Dannevirke couple: John JenkinsOPINION: A lengthy road trip proved worthwhile for the owners of Shelbyrock'n.25 Jul 06:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Required to arrest': Inside the new police patrols handcuffing prolific shopliftersThe new Police Retail Crime Unit in Napier and Hastings has made 35 arrests and laid 179 charges. Video / Rafaella MeloWatch25 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGreer Twiss the ‘Godfather’ of contemporary New Zealand sculpture: Laura Vodanovich OPINION: 'Greer has positively influenced my personal relationship with artworks'.25 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessWhat’s going on with Rocket Lab shares?Rocket Lab shares rose over 800% in the past year, nearing US$50.24 Jul 10:59 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayNapier records coldest morning of the year Napier hit its coldest temperature of the year, dropping to -2.2C on Friday.24 Jul 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayBremworth to restore woollen yarn production in Napier and hire up to 40 peopleThe $6m investment is the most significant for the plant’s future since the cyclone.24 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWill Barbie and Ken ever have offspring? Wyn DrabbleOPINION: Barbie’s waist is anatomically impossible, as is Ken's chest.24 Jul 06:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayArts Festival back with diverse lineup after pause last yearThe Hawke's Bay Arts Festival runs from October 9 to 19 in Hastings, Havelock North, and Napier.24 Jul 05:58 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayNew Hawke's Bay coalition backs retention of Māori wardsHawke's Bay Today asked each mayoral candidate if they supported the group.24 Jul 04:19 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayThe best ham in NZ is from this little suburban store'This means so much to small businesses like mine.'24 Jul 02:20 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayHawke's Bay dance crew tame 45C heat to stand on dais at international competition'Our dancers pushed through, we saw several dancers from other countries fainting.'24 Jul 01:03 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayFirst XV: Hastings Boys' High's Super 8 final hopes hang by a threadHastings' hopes looked forlorn a few weeks ago, but they're still in with a chance.23 Jul 10:22 PM