Hawkes Bay TodayHawke’s Bay Arts Festival opens with international star, local talent and sold‑out showsThe 10‑day programme runs until October 19 across Hawke’s Bay venues.09 Oct 07:57 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayPolice boost presence for gang-tangi convyExtra patrols will be visible across the region.09 Oct 07:45 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayNapier teen who beat rare cancer giving back to camp that helped him throughWhen Max Weeks was 6, strange back pain turned into a diagnosis no parent wants to hear.09 Oct 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'A grave hazard': Unsupervised toddler drowns in unfenced backyard swimming pool There were several items, including a chair, near the pool Aromaia Duff drowned in.09 Oct 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayVoting venues open to the last minute, ready for high noon on SaturdayMore than 50 venues across Hawke’s Bay and Tararua are accepting votes up to the deadline.09 Oct 03:03 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayOn The Up: Hastings couple changing community with free fitness classes'Give me 100 people each session, I want to be challenged,' says Nane Araia.09 Oct 12:21 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayHurricanes to bring Super Rugby Pacific back to Napier in 2026The March 13 fixture will be the 15th time the Hurricanes have played in Napier.08 Oct 08:30 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayNapier CBD to host first 'Pawrade'Asked how life in the city had been before the initiative, one dog said 'ruff'.08 Oct 07:44 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayEIT begins search for new boss; former CEO not in runningEIT has begun its search for a new chief executive following a tumultuous few years.08 Oct 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayAvoiding a 'ghost town': Quake rule changes praised by museum bossDannevirke museum relieved at the proposed lifeline for quake-prone buildings. 08 Oct 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayNo long-term hangover after wine spill into Napier’s Ahuriri EstuaryAfter three days of monitoring, there was no lasting environmental harm found.08 Oct 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayHawke's Bay voting rates well up on last local elections – so farVoter turnouts could be the highest in years – potentially driven by ward referendums.07 Oct 11:47 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayOne of NZ's most promising playmakers out of rugby for several months with injuryHarry Godfrey has been growing as one of New Zealand's most promising first five-eighths.07 Oct 10:34 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Rarely come to the market’: All Black great's farm station up for saleSam Whitelock and wife Hannah have put the station on the market after eight years. 07 Oct 03:20 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayHawke’s Bay water users invest $3.8m for new study of impact of Tukituki damThe 83m high dam would be New Zealand’s largest since Clyde was built in 1993.07 Oct 03:01 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayChe Fu to headline Hawke's Bay festivalOutfield Music, Food, and Arts Festival announces 2026 line-up. 06 Oct 07:00 PM
LifestyleRustic vision: Mahia farmer’s 35-year labour inspires new bookThe book features six distinctive homes from Omaha to Glenorchy.06 Oct 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHawke’s Bay city could get near 30C on Friday as warm winds move inThe temperature is set to soar.06 Oct 03:25 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayHastings bars to close an hour earlier than NapierAnd supermarkets in Hastings can now sell alcohol only between 9am and 9pm.06 Oct 02:42 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayNapier’s night of Nuit Blanche draws estimated 18,000 visitors to CBDSeventh version the biggest yet, as event cements itself in city's imagination.06 Oct 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay Today$100,000 citizens’ assembly declines to recommend site for new Napier poolThe decision now goes back to councillors without a recommended location.06 Oct 01:46 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayDefective paint forces closure of Napier’s Tom Parker FountainThe contractor remains liable and is fixing the faulty paint at no cost to ratepayers.06 Oct 12:52 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayBiggest crowd of season hoped for as Magpies get a playoff match at McLean ParkA win for the Magpies and a loss for Taranaki are good reasons to pack the park.06 Oct 12:36 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayCaravan crash causes delays on Hawke’s Bay ExpresswayNo injuries were reported, and the road has now reopened to traffic.05 Oct 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay Today'Common sense': Law change could see third of Bay’s quake-prone buildings deemed safeBuilding owners in townships like Wairoa and Dannevirke will benefit hugely.04 Oct 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayWhoops: Fresh paint job for Napier city centre ahead of cruise visitorsThe fresh paint job in the city centre resulted from an accidental leak.03 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSmash-hit Hysterical coming to MTG after black light fun: Laura VodanovichOPINION: Theatre show equal parts fierce, funny and fearless.03 Oct 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayNew police base to rise in Taradale after old station’s removalThe old Taradale police station has been removed and will be made available for sale.03 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay Today'Blade or bayonet': FBI tip helps NZ Police foil mass stabbing by 21-year-oldThe young extremist was raided just before executing his plan for a mass stabbing attack.03 Oct 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today‘Sooner the better’: Destroyed bridge between Napier and Hastings to be rebuiltA decision to rebuild Brookfields Bridge has been hailed as 'awesome' for the community.03 Oct 02:06 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayInside Mayor School: Where new leaders learn how to run a councilFour new Hawke’s Bay mayors could head to ‘Mayor School’ after election.02 Oct 11:16 PM
Hawkes Bay TodaySports entertainment venue to open on high-profile Napier siteGolf simulators and electronic dartboards feature in new Napier entertainment venue.02 Oct 09:42 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'You could feel the heat': Neighbours saw flames blow out windowsNeighbours tried to warn anyone inside as flames tore through the house.02 Oct 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayHawke’s Bay Airport posts record profit despite drop in passengersAirport chief Nick Flack describes the past year's financial performance as pleasing.02 Oct 05:00 PM
