Hawkes Bay TodayToxic algal bloom in Tukituki River leads to health warning'Exposure may cause skin rashes, nausea, stomach cramps, tingling and numbness.'09 Dec 10:49 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayTeenage Dirtbag hitmakers to play intimate show for 200 people in NapierA Napier man's bringing a band to his hometown with a hit so big it still reverberates.09 Dec 10:22 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Buy a Central HB landmark': Huge historic homestead with truffle farm for saleTruffles, history and a luxury retreat all in one could be yours at Wallingford.09 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayGirl dies after falling from quad bike driven by father into mower towed behind Her father and another relative rushed to the girl’s aid but she was in a 'dire condition'09 Dec 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayNapier MP Katie Nimon returns to Parliament with baby boy'Lots of people have come over for cuddles, he’s a bit of an attraction.'09 Dec 02:22 AM
Hawkes Bay TodaySub-four-minute mile for Havelock North runner in the USKarsen Vesty did what only 51 Kiwis have managed before – and still finished 11th.09 Dec 12:51 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayPine forest owner praises response as 5ha Hawke's Bay blaze containedThe fire was detected early by one of Pan Pac's contractors.08 Dec 10:58 PM
Hawkes Bay TodaySurprise tsunami: Scientists solve riddle of freak wave that set off warning gaugesA 25cm tsunami wave hit Napier without an earthquake to trigger it.08 Dec 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay Today'Part formed' hill development up for mortgagee saleThe developer is confident he can still keep the property, earmarked for 20 homes.08 Dec 05:46 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'The first thing that goes is a little treat': Boutique bakery's plea for support'I kind of feel like I owe it to myself to give it one last shot.'08 Dec 05:40 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayWater restrictions may tighten before Christmas for Napier and Hastings; dams low for some farmersDry conditions across Hawke's Bay are having a big impact on farmers and residents.08 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today$33k setback for sacked council manager who said laws were 'stupid'Simon Mutonhori's legal action was described by a judge as 'overlong and complicated'.08 Dec 07:00 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayState Highway 2 south of Wairoa reopens after pine-plantation fire A crew of 32 forestry-industry firefighters responded.08 Dec 04:30 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayCatherine Wedd confirmed as National’s Tukituki candidate for 2026 electionFirst-term MP Catherine Wedd will be asking for another three years in the seat.08 Dec 03:59 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayStill two more days of 3OC left as Hawke's Bay bakes in December warm spellHastings is forecast to ease from 31C Monday to 26C by Thursday.08 Dec 02:49 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayFireworks, floats and Santa draw massive Hawke's Bay Christmas crowdsMore than 12,000 people packed Marist Rugby Park for the Christmas concert.07 Dec 11:54 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHawke's Bay cricketers ready for Manawatū after winning start'Ideally we would've bowled first, but I think it was good that we got put in.'07 Dec 11:18 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayPolice box car near Wattie’s factory in Hastings, one person in custodyThe driver 'crashed into a police unit while trying to get away', police said.07 Dec 09:34 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayEIT announces new boss to take it into independenceShe previously led the Hawke's Bay Regional Economic Development Agency.07 Dec 08:57 PM
Hawkes Bay TodaySizzling start to summer as temperatures climb to 34C in North Island, heat alert issuedA heat alert has been issued for Gisborne as temperatures push into the 30s.07 Dec 08:15 PM
SportAnother day, another record: Ruthe sets new benchmark in 800mThe 16-year-old set a new NZ Secondary Schools Track and Field Championships 800m record.07 Dec 12:29 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'Now they have the gall to start burning it': Residents slam Puketapu dumpersEight fires in November were deliberately lit across Hawke's Bay.06 Dec 10:21 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayStudents turn garages into 'cookie factories' to boost Christmas Cheer AppealLast year, over 400 buckets were donated to Hawke's Bay Christmas Cheer Appeal. 06 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayHawke’s Bay pop artist Liberty on heartbreak and making a living from music'I absolutely love Hawke’s Bay because everyone is so keen to help.'05 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayFather of four finds long-term career through Hawke’s Bay horticulture programmeThe MSD-funded Core Talent scheme gives up to 10 locals fulltime roles each year.05 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayVideo offers first glimpse of Wairoa’s planned flood spillwayAfter Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023, Wairoa was given $70m to protect the town from flooding.05 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionA cautionary tale on self-insurance: My $100k year of incidentsOPINION: You only ever hear self-insurance success stories, so here's a reality check.05 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayRevealed: Our Heroes of 2025 – the Herald's top picksWe honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.05 Dec 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHomemade warning signs appear after NZTA parks unmarked speed camera on busy roadThe DIY signs may 'dilute safety outcomes', NZTA says.05 Dec 01:18 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayControversial flag exhibit stolen from Hastings art galleryThe flag was stolen from the Civic Square gallery on Thursday.05 Dec 12:58 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'Lose 5000 people coming into town’: Food waste fears as huge cruise ship skips city due to swellsShops and eateries in Napier city have missed out on a big day of trading.05 Dec 12:09 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'It’s going to be roasting': Hawke’s Bay braces for five days above 30CIt will be hot enough to cook an egg on a car bonnet, says a forecaster.04 Dec 11:12 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayOne dead, one seriously injured after crash closes SH2The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene and SH2 remains closed.04 Dec 09:30 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayA district 'swallowed' by pine trees: Fears over Ikea forestsSince 2020, Ikea has converted six Central Hawke’s Bay farms into pine forestry.04 Dec 08:51 PM