Hawkes Bay Today'Ballsy' move paying off as interest in NZ's first meatball festival just keeps rolling'Hastings has always had a reputation for being a bit ballsy. That’s how we roll.'26 Feb 10:32 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayShopper trespassed from New World supermarket after taking photos of blocked fire exit'I was followed through the store ... before they trespassed me at the checkout.'26 Feb 08:08 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay Today'Huge impact': The farmer surrounded by pines on every side'The pine trees are taking over - there is not much farmland left.'26 Feb 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodaySweet dreams become reality for home bakerRuby Fogarty has gone from making cakes at home to owning a store in Waipukurau.26 Feb 03:16 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayHow smart water meters uncovered unseen leaks in HastingsThe meters helped identify undetected leaks under houses and streets.26 Feb 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayTaming the traffic snake: Waipukurau woman aims to revolutionise local carpoolingMore than 60% of residents get income from outside the district, and the traffic shows.25 Feb 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayCrime reports up 9.4% in Hawke's Bay as burglaries and thefts hit businesses hard“I am looking at options – should I get rid of this business? The risk is too high.'25 Feb 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'What a load of BS': Councillor clashes with mayoral hopeful, makes jibe about European holidayHastings man running for mayor has brushed off a jibe from one of his fellow councillors.25 Feb 02:12 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'Iconic' 15-year-old pig came with a couple's new home: 'She was on the chattels list''Bella isn't just a pet, she’s an icon.'24 Feb 10:35 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayDrilling rig to take Tūtaekurī River dip as study begins for new expressway bridgeA drilling rig will be used in the Tūtaekurī River as part of a study for a new bridge.24 Feb 09:21 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayFarmer puts his hand up for Hastings mayor, says HB Tourism is not a priorityStaff have found savings, but councillors have voted to spend, Buddo says.24 Feb 03:04 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayRescue helicopter crew called to emergency minutes into annual open dayThe event, and the emergency that interrupted it, underline the service's importance.24 Feb 12:05 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayVehicle swerves to avoid police spikes, crashes into car parked beside school sports fieldsThe crash ended a man's escape after he demanded cash from a nearby store, police say.23 Feb 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayDebt hits $4.2m: Liquidator reveals further debts owed by car and boat dealerA potential sale of the business, to help pay off debts, did not eventuate.23 Feb 10:13 PM
Hawkes Bay Today‘Hidden and quiet’: The libraries raising eyebrows for their internet search historiesHastings District libraries reveals the top 10 sites searched-for and blocked.22 Feb 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today‘Everything they do will come with a Kahungunu flair’Four groups with about 160 Kahungunu performers will strive for impact at Te Matatini.21 Feb 10:35 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayMongrel Mob boss jailed after he was found with $68k in Louis Vuitton handbagMathew Karetu was dealing drugs as the national president of the Barbarians chapter.21 Feb 03:55 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayUsual care won’t be impacted by emergency exercise at hospitalHealth NZ and ambulance service test tent's capacity in emergency shake-down.21 Feb 02:14 AM
Hawkes Bay Today$3.8m project aims to ease housing struggle for young disabled in NapierRowan Apartments will offer two fully accessible two-bedroom units.21 Feb 02:13 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayStatue honouring WWI warhorse Dolly delayed to 2027The trust has raised $30,000 of the $300,000 for the Hastings statue.21 Feb 01:03 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'Hell on earth': Any Kiwi soldiers in Ukraine must be battle-hardened - fighterThe warning comes as Luxon mulls sending NZ peacekeeping troops to the war-torn country.20 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay Today‘Ghost town’ after 5pm: Call for Napier, Hastings shops and attractions to stay open later'We are a tourist destination, but we don’t act like it because we are not open.'20 Feb 05:07 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHow a Year 11 student conquered the NZ Scholarship Te Reo examMaieke Thompson ranked in top 0.04% for Te Reo Māori Scholarship.20 Feb 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBeast Of Burden building a consistent record - just like mum: John JenkinsOPINION: Lady Kipling also a model of consistency and was rated by Murray Baker. 20 Feb 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayCHB tries to lower rates hike to 10% as cyclone-hit Hastings sticks with 15%Hastings can't accommodate any new projects in 2024/25.20 Feb 05:04 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayHawke’s Bay Tourism secures its $1m lifelineNapier City Council is backing $450k in funding for Hawke’s Bay Tourism's lifeline.20 Feb 02:14 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayFatal fight: Jury reaches verdict on logger who claimed self-defenceA jury has reached a verdict in the Nathan Moscrip High Court manslaughter case.20 Feb 12:20 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayFirefighters among five taken to hospital after collapse while erecting portable homeThose injured had been erecting a structure on private land next door to the fire station.19 Feb 09:07 PM
Hawkes Bay Today‘It broke my heart’: Firefighter’s emotional encounter with child trapped in house by floodwaters'We weren’t leaving you darling, we were waiting here for you.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Don’t steal my fish': Orca battle fishermen who hooked massive competition tuna'Some orca have clearly learned that fishing lines can equate to an easy meal.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayPedestrian helping child in backseat hit by car in HastingsPhotos from the scene showed a badly bent back-right passenger door of a car.19 Feb 02:42 AM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay Today'Not ideal': Overnight Napier health care in the balance as March 1 changes loomIt's just over a week before changes begin but Health NZ can't say what they'll be.19 Feb 12:10 AM
Hawkes Bay Today‘Sacrificed his life’: Man killed trying to stop fight, family saysTulasunu’i Keith Alapati was a 'humble, loving guy' who moved to the area two weeks ago.18 Feb 11:50 PM
Hawkes Bay Today‘High time we had a bylaw’: Freedom camper defecates on grass outside their vehicle 'We don’t want people setting up camp and staying for months at places.'18 Feb 09:09 PM
