New ZealandImpressive last-to-first win for Zappa JakThe five-year-old Jakkalberry gelding is fast becoming a synthetic track specialist.02 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'It was beautiful:' 104-year-old wedding frock star of showA celebration of Napier, fashion and love over the weekend.01 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLast of the free summer wine: Why law change to allow wineries to charge for tastings is a 'good thing'The law change means free tastings could become a thing of the past at many cellar doors.01 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'No brainer': Hawke's Bay councils exploring joint water services modelThe talks pick up from previous joint work in 2019.01 Aug 01:12 AM
New Zealand'Wintery feel': Cold snap set to hit Hawke's Bay after balmy weekendHigher-than-average temperatures turn to rain for most of the rest of the working week.29 Jul 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOne dark, rainy day in Takapau: How one of NZ's most iconic pieces of army uniform was bornThe hat became known colloquially as the Lemon Squeezer because of its shape.26 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandMan facing driving charges after Waipawa police chase and brief manhuntA 39-year-old Hawke's Bay man was arrested after crashing his car fleeing from police.23 Jul 01:42 AM
New ZealandA tough front rower at rugby, a dancer, man of the heart.Norm Hewitt remembered in Hawke's Bay for the Magpies' 1993 win over the British Lions.16 Jul 04:27 AM
New ZealandYoung musician set his sights on the big stage and won goldGabriel Rodrigues returns from the Los Angeles competition with a golden reward.12 Jul 10:04 PM
New ZealandFamily thrived on adventures exploring Ormondville - From the MTGLawn tennis was popular among youngsters during summer12 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandTemperature drops to -3.7C in rural Hawke’s Bay; coldest morning of winterHeat pumps and fireplaces have been working overtime as temperatures fall below zero.10 Jul 12:30 AM
New ZealandAll-year-round vehicle ban closer at beachA shortlist of options has been whittled down to a preferred option for the vehicle ban.09 Jul 04:02 AM
New ZealandFrom giant switchboards to honey makers: Finalists named for Hawke's Bay Export AwardsFinalists include industries from honey making to fruit growers to manufacturers and tech.08 Jul 04:38 AM
New Zealand‘I saw some terrible stuff’: Retired rural hero reflects on Cyclone GabrielleWhen the cyclone struck one retired farmer knew he had the skills to lend a hand.07 Jul 07:49 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Mahia locals' rescue pou from beachPou washed from bank saved from the sea in Mahia.05 Jul 03:09 AM
New ZealandRoad re-opens in Central Hawke’s Bay after vehicle hits pedestrianA pedestrian has been hit by a vehicle near Waipawa.04 Jul 10:21 PM
New Zealand‘Rapidly out of daylight’: Survival skills help save father and son trapped in bushDuo were off the track and facing huge waterfalls: 'Fall over them and die kind of stuff'.03 Jul 01:36 AM
New ZealandZappa Jak’s fresh up win a bonus for his HB connectionsA roundup of the week's racing28 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandWaipawa’s new roundabout creating community conversationsWaipawa's new roundabout causing concern, mayor says it is a "no brainer".27 Jun 10:58 PM
New Zealand'They were part way up the tree': Sheep surrounded by flood water lifted to safety'I drove past and looked at them and thought ‘crap they are going to have to move’.'27 Jun 02:04 AM
New ZealandBody found in Ōtāne, Central Hawke’s BayA member of the public has found a body at a rural location near the small town.25 Jun 09:51 PM
New ZealandSchoolkids leave early, road closed as East Coast prepares for two-day delugeHeavy rain is expected across the entire region for the next day and a half.24 Jun 10:21 PM
New Zealand'Tense situation': Police officer allegedly assaulted during inquiries near WaipawaAt least five police cars were parked near a property near Waipawa.24 Jun 12:44 AM
New ZealandOrange warning: Severe gales and heavy rain expected to lash the East CoastWind and heavy rain are set to lash Hawke's Bay starting Tuesday.23 Jun 11:09 PM
New ZealandOvarian cancer: Learn the symptoms and know the signs'Ovarian cancer spreads like a spider web, so it’s a long time before you see it.'23 Jun 01:40 AM
New Zealand‘My mum was a five-foot-nothing pocket rocket and I want to tell her story’Winner of inaugural Rush Cottage Writers’ Residency wants to tell her mother's story.21 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandRegional Council agrees to continue to fund tourism, cuts from elsewhere to reduce rates riseRates remissions will be available for some of the most impacted ratepayers.20 Jun 02:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Everybody as far as I know is still alive’: Champion Pōrangahau team reunites'In the old days in first-class rugby, ladies weren’t allowed at the after-match...'18 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Technically a write off': Renowned late artist's flood-hit home to become a creative projectThe cyclone-ravaged building has been trucked out of the Waiohiki Creative Arts Village.18 Jun 02:48 AM
New ZealandPurple patch after theft: Bay Blueberries bounces back with industry security adviceEvents and workshops will attract growers, exporters and suppliers.16 Jun 11:58 PM
New ZealandKeeping it Smedley: Trees grown on farm transformed into education facilities by cadetsThe cadets built an education hub. Now their attention is focused on a six-stand woolshed.16 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandHelicopter joins search for Hawke's Bay man missing for three months'For him to be gone this long without accessing any money is very worrying for us.'14 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay gets Faulty Towers dining experience - step inside a 70s restaurant filled with comedyThree-course meals and five-star comedy will be on offer.13 Jun 12:22 AM
FootballFootballers fall just short of glory at Seniors World Cup'It was just amazing ... it is a feeling that you can’t buy.'12 Jun 09:47 PM
