Hawkes Bay TodayHastings council CEO appoints PI to examine complaint about councillorSteve Gibson was the top-polling councillor in this year's local body elections.15 Dec 09:37 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'It’s an interactive art piece': Man charged with stealing provocative flag'Good art will provoke thought. It provoked me to think that maybe I should pick this up.'15 Dec 08:24 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayOn The Up: Hawke’s Bay Special Olympians bring home 30 medals from national gamesThe Hawke’s Bay team collected 11 gold, 11 silver and eight bronze medals.15 Dec 01:51 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayHB cities under Level 3 water restrictions as usage hits 95 million litres a dayA total ban on open-air fires and fireworks is also in place.14 Dec 11:26 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayFrom ‘naughty’ to champion: Young horses shine at Hawke’s Bay showjumping'She was meant to be sold, but I could never get her broken in in time for the auctions.'14 Dec 10:39 PM
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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 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 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 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
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
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 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 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