New ZealandThree days, 25 different gardens: Festival for green thumbs arrives in Hawke's BayAll proceeds from the first edition will go to Riding for the Disabled branches.27 Aug 03:20 AM
SportWhy Napier City Rovers' final game still matters despite league exitNational League is off the cards for Napier City Rovers but they still target silverware.26 Aug 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClosing bar owner's warning - Napier needs something to happen, and quick'This winter was brutal.'26 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandUgly duckling? The mascot fiasco that has divided a small town for 30 years'I often get the blame from some people for the duck.' 26 Aug 07:26 AM
New ZealandPolice make 'significant' cannabis bust at rural Hawke's Bay addressTwo men, aged 33 and 44, are charged with cannabis cultivation.26 Aug 02:42 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidate uses AI to create library-apartment proposalSteve Gibson is proposing a new Hastings library with five levels of apartments.26 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay gets sneak preview of spring, could hit 20C this weekIt's been a long winter, but we're almost into spring weather patterns now.25 Aug 10:18 PM
New Zealand'He’s got his wish': Couple engaged for 14 years to marry at NPC match'He wanted heaps of people ... there’s going to be 1000 there at least.'25 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'So much happiness': 1000 join Hastings colour run for charityEveryone finished the event looking like 'a living rainbow'.25 Aug 04:39 AM
New Zealand'Load of rubbish': Construction boss to pay $21k to apprentice he bulliedJohn Gemmell already owes $43,000, collectively, to two other aggrieved apprentices.24 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier restaurant once named NZ's best closes; owners reveal plan for new restaurantPacifica's head chef Jeremy Rameka says 'it is time to move on and start afresh'.23 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'This crash was preventable': Resident repeatedly complained about hoons before fatal crashVandalism caused by burnouts at an intersection was a contributing factor in the crash. 22 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandNapier eyed as option for rugby league test match New Zealand Rugby League wanted to bring a test match to Napier this year.22 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandA trip to an André Rieu concert, a tragic death, and a Kiwi woman's promise to return'Everyone said Bill will be looking down at us, and I said ‘yes he would have’.'22 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Grateful to still be alive': Black Cap Blair Tickner and wife, Sarah, on cancer journey'I'm grateful to still move my body, I'm grateful for my family, friends and community.'22 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Dire emergency': Firefighters highlight risk with aged fleet concernsFrontline trucks face frequent breakdowns, affecting emergency responses.22 Aug 06:00 PM
RacingCurious case of racing hero who stopped living up to his nameSharp N Smart, once the New Zealand Horse of the Year, has become a puzzle for punters.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We are just the right people': All-female leadership revives arts festivalJade Baker leads the Hawke's Bay Arts Festival with an all-female team.22 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'A lifeline, a reconnection and a promise of resilience': New Moteo-Puketapu bridge opensThe Moteo-Puketapu Bridge opens to road users and cyclists tomorrow. 22 Aug 01:45 AM
New Zealand'Lost a lot': CBD brothel plan abandoned after mayoral candidate's condemnation'I am not doing anything illegal. I was trying to create a safe place for sex workers.'21 Aug 03:35 AM
New ZealandHere comes the sun in Hawke's Bay, but frosty nights likelySunshine increases over the weekend, but frosts are still likely at night.21 Aug 02:33 AM
New ZealandThe battle for Flaxmere starts with aroha and respectHenry v Henare for one council seat – it's a boxing announcer's dream.20 Aug 11:45 PM
New Zealand'Achievement belongs to everyone': Since 1991 almost $5 million raised for charityA special lot features large-format bottles from five acclaimed winemakers.20 Aug 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJust over 40 jobs to go at EIT in restructureCuts necessary as Eastern Institute of Technology returns to independence, it says.20 Aug 08:00 PM
New Zealand'150 clicks by the end of the straight': School speed limit changes in spotlight in TararuaSharon Cameron says she's welcoming consultation on proposed speed limit changes.20 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan who took up golf for first time as retiree hits two holes-in one in two monthsDoug, 70, started playing golf five years ago after an injury ended his squash career.20 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandIcy day doesn't stop McFlurry of strikes in Hawke's BayTeachers and McDonald's workers walked off the job, calling for better pay and conditions.20 Aug 04:09 AM
New Zealand'Ripple effect': Havelock North Hockey Club's commitment off turf as impressive as onThe top club emphasises community service, with awards for contributions beyond hockey.20 Aug 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBackers of Napier rock pool plan excited, say feasibility study shows it's possible'If we don’t have this, in eight to 10 years’ time we won’t have a beach.'19 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Justice has been served but there are no winners': Aunt tells men who fatally beat cyclistJavon Aranui had 16 separate head injuries and a brain bleed after the 'bloody beating'.19 Aug 04:37 AM
New ZealandCar thief undone by his ‘horrendous driving’, crashing into ‘numerous’ other vehiclesPolice say they tracked him using all of the 111 calls as he drove through Hawke's Bay.19 Aug 03:21 AM
New Zealand'Really lucky': Dog wakes sleeping Hastings family as fire sweeps through house'The family pet was the first to realise something was wrong... and woke the parents.'18 Aug 10:47 PM
Sport'Give your absolute everything': New recruit’s rallying cry for Rovers' final league gamesJake Williams and Napier City Rovers aim for strong Central League finish.18 Aug 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Big hikes in mince prices won’t shut our pie holesEconomic headwinds continue to blow on the pie.18 Aug 05:00 PM
