PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUnison to spend $600m in Bay over next decade - where will it go?The electricity distributor has big plans for the region.27 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandConstruction to start on first of three solar farms next to small Hawke's Bay townWork on the first of three proposed solar farms near the town will begin soon.27 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandRemembering a strawberry pioneerBill Scott was ahead of the game in the berry-growing world.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom the disappearance to the chaotic trial: The murder of Yanfei BaoTrue crime podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Yanfei Bao in Christchurch. 27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil votes to trial opening Splash Planet next winter - without the poolsIt'll run at a reduced entry price, with no pools open.27 Jun 03:04 AM
New ZealandMotorsport legend slams NZ's plan to remove full licence driving test'That is just ludicrous. That’s not economics, that’s just stupidity.'26 Jun 10:17 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay councils set rates rises - ranging from 5.2% to 15%Napier's needed bumping to keep library open, Hastings still in cyclone struggle-street.26 Jun 09:40 PM
New ZealandFrom highway to the bush: Spiked car crashes, police dogs track down pair insideThey'd avoided two sets of police road spikes but couldn’t avoid a third.26 Jun 01:53 AM
New Zealand'Locals supporting locals': Rural ambulance efforts recognised They provide 24/7 coverage, handling emergencies from crashes to cardiac arrests.25 Jun 11:22 PM
New ZealandArts festival to return, with a circus spectacleThe Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival returns in October after last year's cancellation.25 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandNapier City Rovers face must-win clashes to keep league hopes aliveNapier City Rovers' National League hopes rest on unleashing a prolonged winning run.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolute disgrace': Killer deemed insane when he stabbed 'kind, loving' family man Patrick Reweti's grieving mother: “There’s no justice. Not in this country anyway.” 25 Jun 03:18 AM
New ZealandCould a winter playground save Splash Planet?Keeping some attractions open as a playground could extend the park's season to 160 days.25 Jun 01:55 AM
PoliticsNorthland’s council water shake-up: Big changes, bigger bills ahead?About 130,000 water connections in Northland will be affected by new plans.25 Jun 01:52 AM
New Zealand'Constant battle': Couch dumping into beloved stream infuriatesGlyn Harrison and his 12-year-old daughter Micah aren’t your typical armchair critics.24 Jun 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Napier author thought a few friends might buy her book - then it hit Amazon's best-seller listJudi Hopkinson worked for five years on a psychological drama, and it's paying off.24 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandPolice on alert ahead of Hastings funeralPolice are monitoring traffic between Napier and Hastings for a funeral.24 Jun 02:14 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay youth basketball teams set for international debut in ThailandThe Bay Falcons will send under-12 and under-14 teams to Thailand.24 Jun 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Foodstuffs' $380m expansion with new Pak'nSave sites in the worksThe biggest is a new application for a $100m Pak'nSave on reclaimed land in Takapuna.24 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'His death has had a huge impact': Napier First XV's inspiration Coach Willie Tran praised his team's character after a tough first half.23 Jun 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Scary as hell': Council couldn't find way to stop hoarding before weekend inferno'I just knew that one day this would happen.'23 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyLost their way: Auckland Grammar fall to Sacred Heart in tough contestChristchurch Boys' High won a thrilling match against St Thomas 61-40.23 Jun 04:25 AM
New ZealandCheap food boxes in Hawke’s Bay, if you attend cooking and growing workshopsMai Kai is an initiative dedicated to strengthening food systems in Hawke’s Bay.22 Jun 10:12 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: The Hawke's Bay disability fitness programme making national waves'If it’s that this big in Hawke’s Bay, what would it be elsewhere?'22 Jun 09:48 PM
New ZealandCrowds of up to 15,000 at Matariki fires on Hawke's Bay beaches'The twinkling fires dotted north and south as far as Te Awanga was magical.'22 Jun 02:35 AM
New ZealandHome scorched as hoarded goods that surrounded it go up in flamesFirefighters are keeping a close watch to ensure the piles of debris do not reignite.21 Jun 02:38 AM
New ZealandOne dead, six hurt in spate of overnight house firesOne person has been found dead after a house fire in the lower North Island. 20 Jun 06:39 PM
New ZealandBrewing kindness: The volunteers bringing comfort one cuppa at a timeThe group once had 25 volunteers, but now there are only eight.20 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandStabbing in Hawke’s Bay, one taken to hospital with serious woundsOne person was taken into custody at the scene.19 Jun 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Living expressions': Pou returned to Hastings Civic Square after restorationThe 19 pou have stood as cultural markers in the heart of the city.19 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Hand of God' controversy in schoolboy rugby scrumCrestfallen Hastings Boys' players were 'pretty emotional' about the incident, says coach.19 Jun 04:29 AM
New ZealandColdest morning of the year hits Hawke's Bay, just in time for MatarikiDon't worry, it's warming up now.19 Jun 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Overly aggressive' letter from Napier mayoral candidate upsets national motor caravan bodyThe board removed Nigel Simpson as Hawke's Bay chair just one month into the role.18 Jun 06:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRichter scales and fishy tales: When a small earthquake spoiled a day of fishingEveryone struggled for bites after Monday morning's quake. So were the fish spooked by it?17 Jun 06:00 PM
