New ZealandWorld’s best teen runner to race against the men in HastingsSam Ruthe ran a 4m 1.72s mile at the age of 15 last weekend. He'll run 3000m in Hastings.31 Jan 12:30 AM
New ZealandRolling hills and a joyful dog: Photo competition winner captures Hawke’s Bay summer spiritAmy Knight wins photo contest with stunning sunrise shot of her fox terrier Frankie.30 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandPolice find missing Napier teen siblingsIn a statement released on Friday, police said the brother and sister had been located.30 Jan 10:49 PM
New Zealand‘The grief is heavy’: Driver charged, community mourns after 11-year-old cyclist killed'Flashbacks of what happened come and go all the time.'30 Jan 10:28 PM
New ZealandA place to call home: Cyclone-smashed school rebuilt in time for new year'I can’t wait to see the look in their eyes when they walk through the gate.'30 Jan 10:24 PM
New ZealandA rare celestial spectacle: How to see the planets alignFor those eager to see it, Hawke’s Bay Holt Planetarium is hosting a Sunday observation.30 Jan 08:31 PM
New ZealandCyclist killed in crash with car in Flaxmere, Hawke’s BayLocals say the accident involved a girl.30 Jan 06:03 AM
New ZealandGovt invests $67m in Hawke's Bay Hospital upgradesThe radiology department will be upgraded, and a new cancer treatment machine added.30 Jan 12:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Not ideal’: Plan to address coastal flooding in Hawke’s Bay delayed over $34m costThe climate change and coastal erosion impact strategy has been years in the making.29 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 300 patients airlifted by Hawke’s Bay rescue helicopter in 2024The helicopter crew averaged over one mission a day in 2024.29 Jan 10:34 PM
New ZealandFive Central Hawke’s Bay midwives confused by report saying Central Hawke’s Bay has just one midwife leftThe group was surprised by a report showing only one midwife in the area.29 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier festival cancelled as ticket sales fall short for Queen tributeQueen tribute band couldn't save Napier's Revival Festival from cancellation.28 Jan 09:47 PM
New ZealandOne region, four highways, 32 hours of closures: Police urge caution after tragic week'The speed limit is not a target, and we want people to drive to the conditions.'28 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Our happy place': The organisation with a waitlist of volunteers in a tough economyAs large Bay charities are hit by a tough economy, a small op-shop thrives.27 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Empowering and therapeutic’: Award-winning musical set for Hastings'Therapy: The Musical' will play in Hastings on March 5 and 6.26 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand$17m refurbishment milestone for Hawke’s Bay Hospital outpatientsThe Puawānanga Outpatients facility's second refurbishment stage is complete.25 Jan 11:32 PM
New ZealandAMI reveals Hawke’s Bay's top 10 stolen car models for 2024Has your Nissan gone missing? Car thieves' favourite vehicles to nick are revealed.25 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Nobody followed through’: Mum’s fight for justice after dog attack on young daughterThe owner was banned from owning dogs for five years after the attack.24 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Project about far more than infrastructure’ – cyclone-damaged bridge reopensRoad connection restored in Central Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle's destruction.24 Jan 04:55 PM
New ZealandDon't forget your route closures: Six60 concert needed council green light for roadblockThe Six60 concert in Hawke’s Bay has been postponed to October 25.23 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seize $57k cash, meth, stolen items in major Hawke’s Bay drug bustArmed police were part of the operation that targeted Flaxmere, Camberley, and Pandora.23 Jan 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClubs Hastings committee resigns amid property sale furoreThe president and committee of clubs Hastings, formed in a merger in 2016, have resigned.23 Jan 05:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Aim high': Teen scores $135,000 scholarship to Australian university, sheds Olympic dreamHastings Christian School's Lucy Smith chose academics over an Olympic dream.23 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Dreadfully Divine': Canadian brings mobile dreadlock service to NZDreadlocks? Redheads get it the worst.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarm and wet as weekend weather approachesWeekend weather is expected to be warm, but the wet still lingers.23 Jan 02:35 AM
New ZealandSeafood lovers promised “great seafood, great drinks, and great company”Salty Palate and F.A.W.C return to Hawke's Bay for fantastic foodie events.22 Jan 11:57 PM
New Zealand'We want justice for our girl': Mother seeks answers after people flee fatal crash scene'Somebody out there knows who caused this. A simple ride turned into a nightmare.'22 Jan 05:17 PM
New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay pet owners fear long journey for care as after-hours vet hub opens in HastingsDedicated Hastings vet clinic 'crucial for sustainability of the veterinary profession'.22 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandPossible sightings of missing Napier siblings being investigatedSiblings Larelle and Rhyme remain missing, with loved ones concerned for their welfare.21 Jan 11:10 PM
New ZealandMystery as urn swept into Hawke’s Bay orchard found two years after cycloneShanae Tong saw something sticking out of the grass and realised it wasn't just debris.21 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlaxmere Supermarket: The independent breaking into the Hawke's Bay marketSix aisles of shelving and 27m of freezers and chillers will be packed with fresh stock.21 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandEuphonium eureka moment: Talented Hawke’s Bay trio join group of NZ's top teen musiciansHawke’s Bay talents are set to perform with the best musicians of Australasia this week.21 Jan 12:42 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why supply control alone won’t solve New Zealand’s methamphetamine crisisSeizures at airports capture only 20% of incoming meth shipments.20 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandChefs gear up for a Hawke’s Bay meatball festivalHawke’s Bay hosts NZ’s first meatball festival in Hastings.20 Jan 05:00 PM