New Zealand'Iconic' 15-year-old pig came with a couple's new home: 'She was on the chattels list''Bella isn't just a pet, she’s an icon.'24 Feb 10:35 PM
New ZealandDrilling rig to take Tūtaekurī River dip as study begins for new expressway bridgeA drilling rig will be used in the Tūtaekurī River as part of a study for a new bridge.24 Feb 09:21 PM
New ZealandFarmer puts his hand up for Hastings mayor, says HB Tourism is not a priorityStaff have found savings, but councillors have voted to spend, Buddo says.24 Feb 03:04 AM
New ZealandRescue helicopter crew called to emergency minutes into annual open dayThe event, and the emergency that interrupted it, underline the service's importance.24 Feb 12:05 AM
New ZealandVehicle swerves to avoid police spikes, crashes into car parked beside school sports fieldsThe crash ended a man's escape after he demanded cash from a nearby store, police say.23 Feb 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDebt hits $4.2m: Liquidator reveals further debts owed by car and boat dealerA potential sale of the business, to help pay off debts, did not eventuate.23 Feb 10:13 PM
New Zealand‘Hidden and quiet’: The libraries raising eyebrows for their internet search historiesHastings District libraries reveals the top 10 sites searched-for and blocked.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Everything they do will come with a Kahungunu flair’Four groups with about 160 Kahungunu performers will strive for impact at Te Matatini.21 Feb 10:35 PM
New ZealandMongrel Mob boss jailed after he was found with $68k in Louis Vuitton handbagMathew Karetu was dealing drugs as the national president of the Barbarians chapter.21 Feb 03:55 AM
New ZealandUsual care won’t be impacted by emergency exercise at hospitalHealth NZ and ambulance service test tent's capacity in emergency shake-down.21 Feb 02:14 AM
New Zealand$3.8m project aims to ease housing struggle for young disabled in NapierRowan Apartments will offer two fully accessible two-bedroom units.21 Feb 02:13 AM
New ZealandStatue honouring WWI warhorse Dolly delayed to 2027The trust has raised $30,000 of the $300,000 for the Hastings statue.21 Feb 01:03 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Map shows areas with strict fruit, vege rules after fruit fly findIf the species is found to have become established there would be 'major economic costs'. 20 Feb 11:46 PM
New Zealand'Hell on earth': Any Kiwi soldiers in Ukraine must be battle-hardened - fighterThe warning comes as Luxon mulls sending NZ peacekeeping troops to the war-torn country.20 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Ghost town’ after 5pm: Call for Napier, Hastings shops and attractions to stay open later'We are a tourist destination, but we don’t act like it because we are not open.'20 Feb 05:07 PM
New ZealandHow a Year 11 student conquered the NZ Scholarship Te Reo examMaieke Thompson ranked in top 0.04% for Te Reo Māori Scholarship.20 Feb 05:01 PM
New ZealandCHB tries to lower rates hike to 10% as cyclone-hit Hastings sticks with 15%Hastings can't accommodate any new projects in 2024/25.20 Feb 05:04 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Tourism secures its $1m lifelineNapier City Council is backing $450k in funding for Hawke’s Bay Tourism's lifeline.20 Feb 02:14 AM
New ZealandFatal fight: Jury reaches verdict on logger who claimed self-defenceA jury has reached a verdict in the Nathan Moscrip High Court manslaughter case.20 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandFirefighters among five taken to hospital after collapse while erecting portable homeThose injured had been erecting a structure on private land next door to the fire station.19 Feb 09:07 PM
New Zealand'Don’t steal my fish': Orca battle fishermen who hooked massive competition tuna'Some orca have clearly learned that fishing lines can equate to an easy meal.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘It broke my heart’: Firefighter’s emotional encounter with child trapped in house by floodwaters'We weren’t leaving you darling, we were waiting here for you.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandPedestrian helping child in backseat hit by car in HastingsPhotos from the scene showed a badly bent back-right passenger door of a car.19 Feb 02:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not ideal': Overnight Napier health care in the balance as March 1 changes loomIt's just over a week before changes begin but Health NZ can't say what they'll be.19 Feb 12:10 AM
New Zealand‘Sacrificed his life’: Man killed trying to stop fight, family saysTulasunu’i Keith Alapati was a 'humble, loving guy' who moved to the area two weeks ago.18 Feb 11:50 PM
New Zealand‘High time we had a bylaw’: Freedom camper defecates on grass outside their vehicle 'We don’t want people setting up camp and staying for months at places.'18 Feb 09:09 PM
New Zealand'It wasn't about me any more': Former student honours legacy of beloved teacher with terminal cancerOne message he wants to share through the doco is for men to be proactive with health.18 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandSplash Planet pulling the plug early to cover costsVisitor numbers to the water park are down more than 15,000 on the previous season.18 Feb 02:29 AM
New ZealandClaim part-timers won’t solve Hawke’s Bay’s problemsA departing councillor says amalgamation to create fulltimers could fix the issues.18 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandHistoric Hastings church hall columns up for grabsThe columns were salvaged from the demolished Wesley Methodist Hall.17 Feb 10:55 PM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after fatal assault near parkHomicide investigation was launched after the man died in Hawke’s Bay Hospital on Sunday.17 Feb 10:04 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay singer's debut single on Six60’s labelHawke’s Bay artist Makayla wants to define what it means to be a Māori popstar.17 Feb 09:15 PM
New ZealandFatal fight between friends broke out over ‘messages to girlfriend’Nathan Moscrip, 29, is on trial for the manslaughter of his friend Brodie Ruatara.17 Feb 12:29 AM
New Zealand'Warmest it's been in a while': Hastings to hit 31C as run of hot days beginsIt is unusual that Napier and Hastings have only had one day above 30C this year.16 Feb 09:58 PM