Hawkes Bay TodayPaisley Stage move to CBD: One door closes, another opensThe new upstairs venue in Hastings St will open on February 19.21 Jan 01:23 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayWorkers assessing Wairoa River bar opening in new location; heavy rain warning in place for Hawke’s Bay A new opening has been cut as a precaution. Workers are assessing whether it will hold up.20 Jan 11:23 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayNapier CBD foot traffic drops as shoppers tighten belts amid other woes'Foot traffic just seems to be a lot less.'20 Jan 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayCyclone Gabrielle rebuild: Dartmoor bridge work to begin, Rissington bridge pier piling complete New single-lane Dartmoor Bridge will measure 104m and be built immediately downstream. 20 Jan 03:00 AM
Hawkes Bay TodaySingle-vehicle smash: Driver in serious condition after Hastings road closureOne driver in a serious condition has been taken to Hawke's Bay Hospital.20 Jan 01:50 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayNZ agencies have eye on ‘largest solar radiation storm in more than 20 years’Nema says the storm reached New Zealand on Tuesday morning without major impact.20 Jan 12:53 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'Never too late to start': Napier Port Ocean Swim calls for swimmers to make a splashRaces range from a 200m kids swim to a 2.5km challenge for seasoned athletes.19 Jan 11:52 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHawke’s Bay swaps hot start for cool, damp weekHeavy rain and strong winds are possible, but no thunderstorm risks are in place for HB.19 Jan 10:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayGranny flats: What new rules mean for costs, consents and your ratesHastings District Council says average consent savings are about $5500.19 Jan 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayNews in brief: Napier Lotto player wins $30,110; overnight road closures plannedThe latest news bites from around the region.19 Jan 03:50 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'This is bizarre': TikTok video helps Coastguard track washed-up boat A TikTok viewer raised the alarm after spotting the stranded boaties' livestream.19 Jan 03:00 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayCats kill millions of birds a year in New ZealandFeral and domestic cats are estimated to kill 100 million birds every year here.19 Jan 12:56 AM
Hawkes Bay TodaySheep die as livestock trailer overturns, blocks stretch of SH2 near WairoaPolice were unable to confirm how many sheep had died.18 Jan 11:36 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayRare white tūī delights Hawke’s Bay bird watcher in apricot tree visitThe bird was spotted by regular Hawke's Bay birdwatcher Ali Allen. 18 Jan 10:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayKiwi 'warrior' loses leg in Ukraine but stays at front line for five daysA badly injured Kiwi soldier has been awarded a Ukrainian medal for valour.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘It’s reality with a capital R’: Inside the secrets of Country Calendar - a day on the set of NZ’s most popular TV show‘I think there are a lot of NZers who have a slight hankering for a life in the country.’18 Jan 06:30 AM
SportRunning prodigy Sam Ruthe edges Sam Tanner in recordbreaking 800mThe teen sensation has added to his run of impressive performances.17 Jan 08:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Jenkins: Tiny Hastings-trained Tulsa King to take on Derby giantsOPINION: Staphanos gelding took a giant step towards the $1.25m Trackside NZ Derby.16 Jan 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today‘He fought every day’: 33yo father dies after aggressive melanoma spreads to brain'He understands Dad’s gone, but can’t quite grasp that he won’t be back.'16 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTaking advice from algorithms and why the messy line matters: Nick StewartOPINION: A good financial plan isn’t static – it adapts when circumstances change.16 Jan 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayTicket sales booming for Warriors pre-season game in NapierOrganisers say they're 'tracking towards a sellout' for the NRL pre-season game in Napier.16 Jan 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHeavy downpour brings 'knee-high' flooding to Flaxmere streetsHastings District Council is adding a 900mm pipe and detention pond by April.16 Jan 05:00 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayHeavy rain causes flooding in FlaxmereHeavy rain caused surface flooding in Flaxmere, with 20mm falling in one hour. Video / Regan MunroWatch16 Jan 05:00 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayRoad closed: One seriously injured, one moderately in Whakatu bridge crashDebris and oil cover at the scene of the crash on Te Ara Kahikatea Rd, which is closed.16 Jan 04:39 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayThunderstorms ease, but MetService warns unstable weather not done yetResidents have reported large hail and near-zero visibility in Tararua District.16 Jan 04:29 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayWoman, 26, charged with murder after man dies in NapierPolice cordons remain in place on Savage Cres as a scene examination continues.16 Jan 03:45 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayEmergency services responding to quad bike accident at KereruOne person has been reported as trapped and injured after a quad bike overturned.16 Jan 01:51 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayCHB world No 1 steps up at Potts Classic athleticsBriana Stephenson is the top-ranked female heptathlete so far in 2026.16 Jan 01:31 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayHastings police operation targets two Akina properties over sale and supply of methA 44-year-old woman and a 47-year-old man have been taken into custody in Hastings. 15 Jan 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWyn Drabble: Do I have a novel in me? OPINION: May I now rest my case about writing a novel?15 Jan 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHot summer lifts Splash Planet revenue by $150k despite fewer open days'We are seeing good numbers through the doors without getting to capacity.'15 Jan 02:20 AM
BusinessHuge queues as EB Games' closing down sale sparks rush for final dealsShoppers queued at stores from Albany to Whangārei for sale discounts of up to 50%.15 Jan 02:10 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'Right thing to be doing': Showgrounds sacrifice makes upcoming show the finale Wairoa A&P Show swansong at grounds before a shift in 2027 due to flood spillway plans. 15 Jan 01:13 AM
Hawkes Bay Today‘It’s devastating’: Generations-old eel population wiped out in Wairoa streamHundreds of longfin tuna, some aged up to 50 years, have died in the stream.14 Jan 10:19 PM
