New Zealand'Timing was perfect': More than $10m from special cyclone Lotto draw now allocatedThe largest grant given out in Hawke's Bay was $130,000 to shift an ablution block.12 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: The couple who gave up their jobs and moved to Hawke's Bay to help'This wasn’t just about clearing debris. It was about restoring hope.'12 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 'scars' of Cyclone Gabrielle could linger on hillsides for decades'Chances are that it’s going to take decades to 100 years, if at all, to patch up.'12 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe history behind Makotuku’s restored gates and their significanceThe restored gates in Makotuku honor the history of the village's former church.12 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier prepares for first Super Rugby game in four yearsThe last Super Rugby game in Napier attracted 9226 fans. Can the Bay beat that next week?12 Feb 03:45 AM
New ZealandRare beaked whale dies after stranding on Hawke’s Bay beachTwo large sea mammals spotted by a dog walker are a species of the elusive beaked whales.12 Feb 03:22 AM
New ZealandThe cowboy challenge: From Yellowstone to DannevirkePopular series has helped to create a buzz for this weekend's event.11 Feb 10:07 PM
New ZealandDesperate dad teaches kids to hitchhike 45km due to school bus cutsWhen Mike Brown took his children to the bus stop, there was no bus waiting.11 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Flat tack’: Flower vendors gear up for Valentine’s rushHawke's Bay Floral Collective expects to double sales as Valentine's Day nears.10 Feb 11:24 PM
New ZealandWoman charged with drink-driving over Napier car-surfing deathNapier dad Reif Cotter died on the night of December 27.10 Feb 07:53 PM
New Zealand‘Surprise and delight’: Te Awanga Wine Festival captivates crowdTwelve music acts and five masterclasses featured at the festival.10 Feb 12:22 AM
New Zealand‘Could have been fatal’: Officers chased by man swinging a machete'Both officers deployed Tasers, which were ineffective in stopping the man.'09 Feb 10:22 PM
New ZealandFrom Zimmer frame to triathlon: Rocco’s amazing athletic journey'I’m going to be breakdancing over the finish line.'09 Feb 09:47 PM
New Zealand‘Won’t be tolerated’: Police vow tight control at gang funeralOver 100 gang members are expected at the service from Mahora to Moteo.09 Feb 08:36 PM
New Zealand81-year-old farmer died in quad bike roll while fencingMacdonald, a familiar face at the Hastings saleyards, died in Patoka on Tuesday afternoon.09 Feb 12:40 AM
New ZealandWinning strike: NZ Lotto players celebrate $20k windfallA Hastings player won $20,337 in Lotto's Second Division draw.08 Feb 08:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWinning formula: HB family’s unbeaten run in horse racingThe Andersens enjoyed a 100% winning rate this past week.08 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSix60 vow to have new music for delayed Hawke’s Bay show: ‘We loaded our gear into the studio yesterday’The Kiwi music kings have revealed they're working on their next release in between shows.08 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandChampions of Kahungunu celebratedThe evening acknowledged Kahungunu's champions.07 Feb 02:12 AM
New ZealandSpeed limit hike on SH5 ‘reckless’, raises crash concernsAn independent study found the 80km/h limit prevented 34 crashes in a year.06 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay teen runner wins gold at Oceania Orienteering ChampsShe also earned a silver in the W18 long distance, boosting her world ranking.06 Feb 08:20 PM
New ZealandUnity and aspiration: Thousands join Hawke’s Bay Waitangi celebrationsA Hīkoi of Unity was held near Clive, celebrating local Treaty signings.06 Feb 02:10 AM
New ZealandPolice seek public help after robbery at Havelock North dairyPolice have released details about a vehicle related to the alleged robbery.05 Feb 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Big s*** storm': Teacher quits job to homeschool child after ministry cuts bus route'I'd love to be working; I don't get pure satisfaction sitting here at home doing this.'05 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman charged with driving with excess breath alcohol after fatal crash with 11yoPolice have not ruled out the possibility of further charges.04 Feb 11:09 PM
New Zealand‘We love CHB’: Small-town campaign aims to draw shoppers back to main streetOn Ruataniwha St, 80% of shops are taking part in the event.04 Feb 10:40 PM
New ZealandWaikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.04 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Was a hero, now it seems I’m a villain’: Businessman asked to leave flooded land a month after buying it off council'Good on them for showing up. But there's no place for their business in Pākōwhai.'04 Feb 03:25 AM
New ZealandOne dead after workplace crash in rural Hawke’s BayEmergency services were called to a crash at a rural Hawke’s Bay workplace.04 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandBluebird day expected for Waitangi Day events in Hawke’s BaySun set to shine on celebrations, where unity and pride will be on show.03 Feb 10:54 PM
New Zealand'Forever my baby': Parents' heartbreak after 11yo girl hit and killed on bike'We're not coping, but we've got to hold it together for the rest of our kids.'03 Feb 05:08 PM
New ZealandMan admits involvement in arson of a car which was later found with woman's body in itAriki Rigby’s body was found in a car parked near Havelock North in September 2022.03 Feb 02:02 AM
New ZealandEnd of a '60-hour weekend' for vets: New clinic set to transform after-hours care, prevent burnoutSome vets had worked 60-hour weekends, from Friday evening to Monday morning.03 Feb 01:58 AM
