New ZealandWild-born kiwi find causes a buzz in Hawke's Bay'Sure enough, here is this beautiful little bird hunkering down in a hole.'01 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandMental health facility with crisis beds opens in HastingsWaiorua should help to ease pressure on Hawke's Bay emergency departments.31 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'You are a monster': Abducted woman escapes after locking rapist out of his own carHe tricked her into getting into the car, drove her to a remote location and raped her.31 May 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormer cop's dying regret over 50yo Mona Blades mysteryMona Blades disappeared while hitch-hiking from Hamilton to Hastings on May 31, 1975.30 May 06:00 PM
CrimeDrunk meth-driver was in 'rage' over relationship when she fatally hit young cyclistShe has now admitted to Emma-Jane Sylvia Kupa’s manslaughter. 30 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandStrong wind warning for Hawke’s Bay - damage to trees, powerlines possibleA strong wind watch has been upgraded to a warning for much of Hawke's Bay.29 May 10:48 PM
New Zealand'Loud and proud': The charismatic mayor who turned up to every event for nine years'In hindsight, I should have shared the load with councillors.'29 May 10:23 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: 'Positive vibes only' - Kids' football festival set to paint Park Island pinkMore than 1000 kids and parents will dress in pink to promote positive sport behaviour.29 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Bloody beating': Pair found guilty of Javon Aranui's manslaughterThe jury deliberated for almost three days in case where the victim had 16 head injuries.29 May 04:27 AM
New ZealandCat owner told her missing moggie had been found – it was a lie that cost her hundreds'I was just so ecstatic that my cat had been found and I wasn’t thinking straight.'29 May 01:33 AM
New Zealand'Look up': Public urged to report missing monarch clusters in Hawke's BayNo winter clusters have been recorded in Hawke’s Bay, which once had multiple known sites.28 May 10:58 PM
New ZealandOne critically injured in ATV crash on rural property, WorkSafe at sceneEmergency services were called to Crownthorpe address on Thursday morning.28 May 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandImproving Māori health could boost Hawke’s Bay economy by $120m a year: study'Hawke’s Bay’s working-age Māori aren’t accessing health care early enough.'28 May 06:05 PM
New ZealandFrom farm roots to vet career: New graduate's journey to change farmer perceptionsSarah Fannin wants to work alongside farmers as an asset and an ally for animal health.28 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'It's pumping': How a rural mother's catering venture became a community stapleA restaurant-quality meal, without travelling to town – it's a thriving business model.28 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandTeen launches nationwide campaign to combat period povertyPhoebe Driscoll chose Flaxmere College as one of the campaign’s first recipients.27 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: 'We are living in peace' – concert celebrates Indian and Pakistani unity in Hawke's BayThe Virsa Heritage Music Festival promotes peace and unity among cultures in Hawke's Bay.27 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandLindisfarne score nine tries against defending championsLindisfarne have three wins, chasing a cup presented by one of its most famous students. 27 May 12:12 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbySt Kentigern edge Grammar; Nelson fall; Lindisfarne strike formSt Kentigern have continued their winning start to the season.26 May 05:31 AM
New Zealand'Take a calendar to time us, not a stopwatch': Three brothers, six new hips, one epic challenge'We pulled each other through it, we are lucky as brothers.'26 May 03:56 AM
New ZealandWith his late nephew's photo on his back, nothing could stop Mark Bean scaling the Sky Tower'He was a really neat kid, had a heart of gold, and he would've had a pretty good future.'26 May 03:28 AM
New ZealandBasketball: Two big wins in the deep south for HawksSeven games to go, and the Hawks are 5th in the rush for the top six for the playoffs.25 May 10:29 PM
New ZealandMurder accused claims cyclist threw first punch: 'We never intended for him to die'Isaiah Buchanan says those involved in fatal fight exchanged handshakes afterwards.25 May 07:00 PM
RacingNelson and McDougal shine with double victory at Te RapaTaika secured a win in the Jones Trucking Hurdle, marking his fourth hurdle victory.24 May 10:59 PM
New ZealandArrested man claims police beat him, then released him to walk 20km back to NapierCops say John Heremaia “actively and violently” resisted arrest, and assaulted an officer.23 May 02:13 AM
New ZealandBay of Plenty traffic expert defends te reo signsThe te reo signs use red for 'Stop' and green for 'Go'.23 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Do the right thing': Mother's plea for justice in son's stabbingHeartbreak continues for Kaea Karauria's family as teen's killer remains free.23 May 12:57 AM
New ZealandStaffing costs at Hawke’s Bay councils - are they reasonable?Economist Brad Olsen says there's a tendency to “vilify” the spending. 22 May 11:05 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Plumbing apprentice's 100km charity run for mental healthMaggie Higgins is running 100km to raise funds for suicide prevention.22 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Not telling us the truth’: Investigation into slaying of Napier teen outside party being hampered'We know who is not telling us the truth. They need to reconsider what they have told us.'22 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Frankly stupid': Police say issues 'ongoing' after 8-year-old hit by dirt bikePolice have received some footage of an 8-year-old boy being struck in Flaxmere.22 May 05:26 AM
New ZealandBudget: Hawke's Bay and Gisborne get $219m to fix Cyclone Gabrielle-hit roadsThe Government has announced a $219 million boost for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.22 May 04:09 AM
New ZealandThree cups full as Hawke's Bay racing returns – in WaipukurauThe return of racing to Hawke's Bay is expected to be a big boost for Waipukurau.22 May 03:12 AM
New Zealand'Rewarding journey': Long-serving Hastings councillor steps downHastings councillor Malcolm Dixon retires after 12 years to spend more time with family.22 May 02:28 AM
