Hawkes Bay TodayMan's nights 'unbearably lonely' after wife of 46 years killed by drug-using driverJohn Meihana had both methamphetamine and a high level of cannabis in his system.21 Jan 05:00 AM
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 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 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 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
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
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
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 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
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'Minimising costs and maximising profits': Waewaepa Station's big on-farm sale dayThe sale was just the second for Waewaepa Station in which they managed to sell everything13 Jan 11:35 PM
Hawkes Bay Today‘A bit of a yellow card’: Beer veteran’s wake-up call sparks sober successState of Play Brewing CEO made the switch to non-alcoholic beer and says others are too. 13 Jan 09:38 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayOne person dead, two others in moderate condition after crash closes Napier-Taihape Road Crash involving pedestrian leaves one dead and two in moderate condition. 12 Jan 11:47 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayUrgent care in Napier closed overnight due to staffing issuesHealth Minister Simeon Brown has ordered Health NZ to find a long-term fix.12 Jan 09:07 PM
Hawkes Bay TodaySlick 800m on the cards for Potts Classic athletics in HastingsThe two Tauranga Sams are set for a Hastings duel on the track. 12 Jan 09:01 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayToo hot to handle: Hawke’s Bay brewery shuts early as region hits 37CGodsOwn Brewery in Maraekakaho shut early as the pizza kitchen hit 45C.12 Jan 03:32 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'There are a number of threatened and taonga species': Fire burns near translocated Cook’s petrels The fire broke out in a forestry block managed by Pan Pac and spread to DoC Land.11 Jan 10:42 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayFree week of bus travel as Hawke’s Bay unveils biggest network shake-up in yearsAll GoBay services will be free for all passengers from January 25 to 31.09 Jan 03:14 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayPakipaki vegetation fire prompts evacuations as Hawke’s Bay heat risesNapier and Hastings remain on Level 3 water restrictions as heat and demand intensify.09 Jan 01:34 AM
Hawkes Bay TodaySunday sizzle: Temperature forecast for Hastings soars to 38CSix days out, 34C was predicted – two days out, the pick is now 38C.08 Jan 11:19 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Records could roll': Heat alerts issued, forecast temperatures to reach 38CHastings is now forecast to reach 38C on Sunday, with 36C expected in Napier.08 Jan 11:13 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Extreme fire danger' as 37C scorcher looms, alerts issued for hot spotsForecasts of 30C+ in multiple centres will see a scorching end to this week. 07 Jan 10:16 PM
