New ZealandSight for sore eyes and legs: Rescue chopper completes 150 missions in 150 daysA simple ride on his son’s new motorbike turned into a life-saving air extraction.12 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand13-year-old busks his way around the country to fund potentially life-changing tripGabriel Rodrigues has a minute to wow judges and win a life-changing scholarship.11 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay flood projects get faster consenting processStreamlined consenting would only be available to applications lodged by councils.09 Jun 09:36 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay home to Lotto winnersThe top prize rolled over to a $50m must-be-won draw on Saturday.09 Jun 01:32 AM
New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay residents feel ‘ripped off’ by fuel pricesAndrew Northe says 91 prices are consistently 30c/l higher than in neighbouring Hastings.08 Jun 06:55 PM
CrimeLaser pointed at police helicopter as Mongrel Mob boss to be interred with his HarleyThe culprit was identified and given a formal warning by police.03 Jun 11:10 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: $200,000 Lotto prize won in NapierThere was still Lotto joy in Hawke’s Bay, despite missing out on the big one.01 Jun 09:26 PM
New ZealandTwo gang tangi processions in Hawke's Bay: Public urged to report illegal behaviourPolice urge the public to report any illegal or anti-social behaviour seen on the streets.01 Jun 01:11 AM
New ZealandPolice set up reporting portal, additional resources for gang tangiThe call follows the recent death of CHB Mongrel Mob member Sonny Smith.31 May 12:42 AM
New ZealandTerrorised, battered woman was tied up and left on a bed - then she smelled smokeRecidivist offender's chilling words: 'I can't let you go because you'll nark.'30 May 05:57 AM
New ZealandGang president who became key figure in $2.75m meth rehab scheme diesAdditional police will be in Hawke’s Bay to ensure safety and monitor traffic movement.30 May 12:53 AM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupBrodie Retallick at 33: One of NZ's rugby greats is finally giving his body a break'I think I'm done there,' the giant lock says of his All Blacks and Chiefs careers.29 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA train modeller's work is never complete: 'I’m going to be working on this until I’m 100'Tony Simons, 70, will this King’s Birthday weekend showcase his labour of love.28 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay Reaper Burger Challenge: ‘You can see the struggle on their faces’Reporter Michaela Gower goes to a place no smart woman has ever gone before.28 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandDriver taken to hospital with serious injuries after hitting cattle beast on highwayA police spokeswoman said there were reports of stock on the road at the time.27 May 07:45 PM
New Zealand'I'm not Mrs Whippy, I'm way cooler': The woman serving up sprinkles of joy from a pink truck'No one ever says they can't eat icecream because it's winter.'24 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandOne seriously injured in Waipukurau car v motorbike crashOne person was flown to hospital with serious injuries after a crash on Herbert St.23 May 11:58 PM
New ZealandRain warning downgraded for Napier and Hastings; CHB residents asked to conserve waterA rain warning has been downgraded for much of Hawke's Bay, but not northern areas.21 May 10:13 PM
New ZealandGang members arrive in their 'hundreds' in Waipawa for marae eventWitnesses told Hawke’s Bay Today 'hundreds' of Mongrel Mob members were gathering.16 May 03:39 AM
New ZealandThe Hawke’s Bay Navy sailor tasked with checking fishing vessels in FijiFrom inland Ōtane, to boarding fishing ships in Fiji’s Exclusive Economic Zone.15 May 04:06 AM
New Zealand'Caught out': Councillor's surprise at 500 per cent hikes for small number of ratepayers'We need to look long and hard at our cost structures and what we can do to help.'13 May 12:13 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Second division Lotto win for Hastings playerThe balls fell favourably for a Lotto ticket holder who bought theirs at a Four Square.12 May 12:16 AM
New ZealandNo bodies buried here: Forest of Memories keeps past aliveA CHB treasure is in need of a little helping hand to keep it beautiful.09 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Getting the cows, learning lines': From a dairy hamlet to ShakespeareA rural actor who learns lines amongst cows is set to be front stage at the Globe.08 May 01:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Came out the other end': One of NZ's top organic farmers on how she healed the land and herselfIt took a life-changing diagnosis for Charlotte Heald to realise what she should focus on.06 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A bit of banter': Competition on the maimai still high after 35 years of father-son duck shooting'If someone does a terrible shot we let them know.'05 May 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Harrowing': Car clocked at 130km/h by police before head-on crashA 19-year-old was arrested at the scene; two people remain in a critical condition.05 May 01:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTest, fail, get a free critique: Woman giving driving lessons says she's lost 75% of her customersLearners are using free practical driving tests to replace lessons, business says.03 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe battle for Hawke's Bay Tourism: Who should fund it, and what would happen if it disappeared?Tourism businesses pay it $160k in annual membership fees, ratepayers pay a $1.5m grant.03 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Detour next week for SH51 southbound lane closurePeople should be prepared for upcoming night closures near Awatoto.03 May 12:42 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after workplace incident in Hawke's BayPolice have notified WorkSafe after one person was found dead on private property.29 Apr 01:35 AM
OpinionHinewai Ormsby: Tough decisions are inevitable, the only question is which ones to makeOPINION: Taxes go up, and rates have remained stable. That's how it's been for 100 years.29 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘Be vigilant’: Advice following flurry of vegetation fires in Hawke’s BayFirefighters have been kept busy following a huge blaze in a rural area west of Napier.28 Apr 04:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom the MTG: Sanatorium for long-term casualties of the Great WarMany veterans suffered lasting effects of gas attacks and incurable tuberculosis.26 Apr 06:00 PM
