PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThis cider was an 'act of desperation' - now it's NZ's bestPaul Paynter’s plum orchards fell into a 'watery grave and died' so he had to pivot.06 Nov 01:09 AM
New ZealandFour fire call-outs in Hawke's Bay this Guy Fawkes, Te Mata Peak summit quietTe Mata Peak had no issues, with its summit closing early each night this week.06 Nov 12:02 AM
New ZealandFrom seeds to giants: The transformation of Hawke's Bay's Little RedwoodsLittle Redwood Grove at Te Mata Park turns 50.05 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier City Rovers' sights on National League gloryWith three rounds to go, team remain in the hunt for grand final spot.05 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestylePop a manu and you could win a world title, cash, and bragging rightsQualifiers in new cities and larger prizes will make for more competition this year.05 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandNew $20m rescue helicopter to boost Hawke’s Bay's lifesaving missionsAircraft ordered and due to arrive and begin operating in September 2026.05 Nov 12:12 AM
New Zealand'We saw it breach about 30 times': Humpback whale delights fishermenA fisherman spotted a 'big splash' about 3km from his boat on Saturday.04 Nov 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Innocent people are going to get harmed': Bullet holes found in homes amid Hawke's Bay suspected gang shootingsOne woman living in a home with bullet holes had shifted there because of cyclone damage.04 Nov 02:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClub final in Napier as rugby league breaks new ground – againDriven by a coach with a passion, the Stallions reach the final in their first season.04 Nov 01:14 AM
New Zealand'Walking wounded': Bus crash victims arrive for work, with support'Obviously we will be treading very carefully in that space.'03 Nov 09:35 PM
New Zealand'Looks like Flash Gordon left it behind': Artist spends $16,000 creating a sculpture'The theme is about making something out of stuff that people would usually discard.'03 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolitical divide: What would a Trump win mean for Hawke's Bay and the world?What are Hawke's Bay-based Americans wanting to see happen to their homeland?03 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandGamechanger: New HB clinic to improve access to cancer diagnosis and treatment'This clinic marks a transformative moment for the Hawke’s Bay region.'02 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Increasingly loud highway bridge becoming 'unnerving' to cross, truckie saysNew decking is to blame for the 'increased noise'.02 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandIronMāori headlines huge weekend in the BayA second weekend in a row of huge visitor numbers in Hawke's Bay.31 Oct 10:38 PM
New ZealandThe last house on the street: Cyclone survivors who didn’t take buyout stuck as looters loomMike and Sue Brown say they have to stay 'forever' now, even as looters keep circling.31 Oct 10:18 PM
New ZealandInto the back-up squad: Flanders gets ABs XV chanceDevan Flanders has played 118 games in Super Rugby or for the Magpies.29 Oct 10:46 PM
New ZealandWatch: Customer attacks Hastings phone store owner over 5G connectivity issueA Hastings family say they feel “helpless” in the wake of an act of in-store violence.29 Oct 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpot the $49,000 difference: Demand increasing for lab-grown diamondsA jeweller's warning: 'They are never going to hold value as much as a natural diamond.'29 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandBrothers in arms: The footballing siblings who live, play and also got red-carded togetherBlues Brothers: Ethan Richards on his on- and off-pitch relationship with brother Kieran.29 Oct 04:01 PM
New ZealandHastings highway blocked after portaloo falling off truck causes crash, reports of terrible stenchIt is understood the road has been covered in faecal matter.29 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Clive certainly seems to have more crime' - petition launched to reopen police stationLocals say anti-social behaviour has increased since the station closed.27 Oct 09:03 PM
New ZealandYummy Fruit Company turns 50 amid cyclone recoveryJohn Paynter reflects on 50 years, noting 'I wouldn’t have changed too much'.27 Oct 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig bets landed by Hastings owned and trained winnerOPINION: Betting plunge after powering to impressive debut win.25 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandMeteorologist says Hawke’s Bay is the place to be this weekendAs the A&P show wraps up attention turns to the rest of the long weekend.25 Oct 01:21 AM
New ZealandDannevirke’s Luke Kemeys: Reaching your savings goal in 3 steps'It’s the lifeblood, money is involved in everything we do'.25 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandA patties' cleansweep for Hawke's Bay at national sausage awardsThe Bay butchers won both beef patty categories at the annual event.24 Oct 10:21 PM
New ZealandShow stunner in Hawke’s Bay: A&P Society's new format kicks off with sunny skies and big crowdsWear sunscreen, a hat and take water, organisers advise the thousands.24 Oct 02:35 AM
New ZealandRovers united: Bonding on and off the field'Super-tight' team spirit includes eight footballers living in the same complex.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirst Hastings community emergency hubs equipped and ready to goThe hubs are equipped to help rural communities in the event of any future disasters.22 Oct 03:08 AM
New ZealandPākōwhai Memorial Hall restored for $300k – only to find out it may have to moveThe cyclone-battered community hall may now have to make way for flood protection.22 Oct 02:56 AM
New ZealandGroundwork begins for four-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway, construction start date moved forwardGroundwork is under way and Govt says the construction start date has been moved forward.22 Oct 12:24 AM
New ZealandFreestyle motocross debuts at show amid 27C heatFan favourites and high temperatures for the town meets country fun.21 Oct 03:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi softball legend Owen 'The Fog' Walford dies two days after terminal cancer confirmationHe was 'The Fog', because that’s where the unmatched speed of his pitches came from.20 Oct 09:04 PM
