Hawkes Bay TodayWith his late nephew's photo on his back, nothing could stop Mark Bean scaling the Sky Tower'He was a really neat kid, had a heart of gold, and he would've had a pretty good future.'26 May 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayAn epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZAn inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.26 May 02:03 AM
Hawkes Bay Today$115,000 worth of second division Lotto wins in Hawke's BayA Clive and a Napier store sold two big-winning tickets on Saturday.26 May 01:38 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayOpposition MPs among 250 pay equity protesters in NapierAmong the crowd were some of the opposition MPs in town for a Labour Party conference.26 May 01:36 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayClub rugby: Havelock North comeback a Pirate heartbreakerPirate were up 17-0 inside 10 minutes, but Havelock North found a way back.25 May 11:30 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayBasketball: Two big wins in the deep south for HawksSeven games to go, and the Hawks are 5th in the rush for the top six for the playoffs.25 May 10:29 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHealth NZ warned outsourcing surgeries limits surgeon trainingMore than 30,000 elective surgeries to be performed by June 2026 to cut waitlists.25 May 09:53 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayMurder accused claims cyclist threw first punch: 'We never intended for him to die'Isaiah Buchanan says those involved in fatal fight exchanged handshakes afterwards.25 May 07:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayOn The Up: 'Very proud' 94yo credits staff and customers for service station success'It's something different for a Chinese mechanic to start a garage.'25 May 06:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayPedestrian critically injured in crash police suspect was intentional'Early indications are the crash was intentional.'25 May 01:38 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'One hesitation and you're history': Plea to lower speed limit in Bay ViewThere have been 127 crashes on Main North Rd since 2015, with five fatalities.24 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayThe $40m difference - why Napier council has $110m budget for $70m projectNapier's mayor is hopeful the civic centre and library work will be finished under budget.23 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay Today'Incredible role': The pioneering nurse helping victims of sexual violenceLei Johnson was the first nurse practitioner to become an accredited forensic examiner.23 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionArt of the Outfit showcases clothing’s rich tapestry: Laura VodanovichOPINION: History's clothing showcases wealth, modesty, chastity and austerity. 23 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayJohn Jenkins: Plans to resume racing at Waipukurau and HastingsHastings racing is planned in time for the Hawke's Bay Spring Carnival next year.23 May 06:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayArrested man claims police beat him, then released him to walk 20km back to NapierCops say John Heremaia “actively and violently” resisted arrest, and assaulted an officer.23 May 02:13 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'Do the right thing': Mother's plea for justice in son's stabbingHeartbreak continues for Kaea Karauria's family as teen's killer remains free.23 May 12:57 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayStaffing costs at Hawke’s Bay councils - are they reasonable?Economist Brad Olsen says there's a tendency to “vilify” the spending. 22 May 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBudget 2025 and King Canute’s economic delusion: Nick Stewart OPINION: The fundamental elephants in the room remain unaddressed. 22 May 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayKiwiSaver changes 'a burden' for small businesses and self-employedWonky Box's Angus Simms says KiwiSaver changes will affect cashflow.22 May 08:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Going to be a lot harder': Best Start payment shifts spark concern among new parentsThe Best Start payment will now be means-tested for all three years.22 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayLivestock export ban reversal should be passed into law before next election - minister'New Zealand doesn’t have a luxury of turning off growth,' PM Christopher Luxon says.22 May 06:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayOn The Up: Plumbing apprentice's 100km charity run for mental healthMaggie Higgins is running 100km to raise funds for suicide prevention.22 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWyn Drabble: New depths for our national gameOPINION: 'Underwater rugby?' I have not made this up.22 May 06:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayEducation’s $2.5b Budget boost: Where the money is going Education got a $2.5 billion boost in Budget 2025.22 May 07:46 AM
Hawkes Bay Today Egregious or reasonable? Economists split over student loan repayment threshold freezeThe Government is not inflation-adjusting student loan repayments. 22 May 07:25 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'Harder on the younger generation': Will Budget changes push Kiwis overseas? The public share their thoughts on changes to Best Start, KiwiSaver and student loans. 22 May 06:40 AM
Hawkes Bay Today‘Not telling us the truth’: Investigation into slaying of Napier teen outside party being hampered'We know who is not telling us the truth. They need to reconsider what they have told us.'22 May 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Upbeat Treasury forecasts GDP growth, rising house prices Opinion: Treasury's Budget forecasts paint an optimistic picture – but are they too rosy?22 May 05:39 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'Frankly stupid': Police say issues 'ongoing' after 8-year-old hit by dirt bikePolice have received some footage of an 8-year-old boy being struck in Flaxmere.22 May 05:26 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayWhat's in the Budget for you - student loan borrowers pay more; Best Start payments cutFollow live updates on the Government's Budget 2025 announcements here. 22 May 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayWhy the Government's $200m gas move marks a major shift in energy policyMeanwhile, Greenpeace has described it as a 'Scorched Earth Budget'.22 May 04:36 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayNearly 9000 teens to lose welfare if parents can support them under new testA 'parental assistance test' will be introduced for single 18- and 19-year-olds in 2027.22 May 04:34 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'Treating us like sheep': Why Napier fisherman plans to skirt around beach barriersSteve Dean says he’ll be driving the long way along the beach to his usual fishing spot.22 May 04:27 AM
