New ZealandSplash Planet advertisement casting call asked for ‘athletic-looking’ modelsThe 'distasteful' casting call for a new TV theme park ad was revised due to backlash.01 Nov 05:00 PM
FootballNapier City Rovers rue National League points that got awayChristchurch beckons Napier City Rovers for second weekend running in National League.31 Oct 10:56 PM
New Zealand'Sun on the horizon' - Thunderstorms and rain to end the week before finer days are upon usThe better weather is expected to last through to at least the middle of the month.31 Oct 08:56 PM
Crime'High-pitched scream' rang out after teen allegedly stabbed camper, 57, to death for carAdrian Humphreys was fatally stabbed while camping at the remote site.31 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan denies kidnapping Havelock North children, elects jury trialPolice earlier alleged that the man coerced children into going with them before they ran.31 Oct 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHavelock North resort gets approval to serve alcohol despite ‘animosity’ from neighboursPublic objections were filed by 26 neighbours, including three who spoke at a hearing.30 Oct 05:00 PM
KahuWe’ve had Opo the dolphin - now meet Flaxmere's Asher the parrotAsher the Flaxmere parrot is a chip off the old block,30 Oct 07:30 AM
New ZealandFrom the MTG: Packing up a huge jobWherever possible we have planned for new storage methods to be more easily accessible27 Oct 12:48 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay rugby player pleads guilty to driving chargesThe Magpies player's name is surpressed for now after admitting driving charges.26 Oct 03:54 AM
New ZealandFibre sale touted as win for Bay consumers'Now is the right time to hand the stewardship on to a parent company.'26 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandSpring swing: Hastings set to hit 28C ahead of frost warningRegion to be hit by highs, frosts and gales.25 Oct 01:46 AM
FootballFootball: Rovers look to bounce back after letting opportunity slipDefender brings up 100 games - targets points on the road in crucial away games.24 Oct 11:36 PM
New ZealandHastings protest in support of Palestine and ceasefire in GazaLeaders of NZ's main parties are looking the other way regarding Israel, organiser says.24 Oct 12:20 AM
New ZealandSinatra fans will love this cabaret-style playBlue Eyes will run at the Playhouse Theatre in Hastings from November 2.23 Oct 09:56 PM
New ZealandNew centre a game-changer for child healthDr Russell Wills takes us on a tour of Te Whatu's Ora's $3.6 million facility.22 Oct 01:48 AM
New ZealandPictures: Hawke’s Bay A&P Show organiser rapt with turnout for 160th anniversaryAn estimated 30,000 people turned out for the show in Hastings this year.22 Oct 01:04 AM
New ZealandNapier courthouse closed for 3 weeks after inmate damages sprinkler systemThe court building is now out of action until the week of November 6.19 Oct 08:58 PM
New ZealandHastings’ post-cyclone free store faces its own troublesThe popular shop has a hefty power bill and is set to lose its premises.18 Oct 11:22 PM
New Zealand'It was luck, really': The emergency resilience pods that aided Wairoa in hour of needTwenty one emergency resilience pods arrived in Wairoa just days before Cyclone Gabrielle.18 Oct 05:00 PM
Football‘Not making up the numbers’: Rovers’ recruit aims high in football’s National LeagueTeenage recruit impresses as Napier City Rovers rise up National League's points table.17 Oct 07:58 PM
New ZealandForces combine for epic performance of Verdi’s RequiemNapier Civic Choir’s numbers will be swelled by students from Hastings Boys’ High School.16 Oct 10:22 PM
New ZealandHorses for courses: A&P Show week in Hawke’s Bay features Clydesdales, horticulture and amusement ridesThe Hawke's Bay show dates back to 1863 and is still one of NZ's biggest A&P shows.16 Oct 02:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil changes procedures for social housing after Tenancy Tribunal finds faultA social housing tenant was allegedly called “ungrateful” by a council contractor.13 Oct 05:00 PM
PoliticsCaution turning into confidence on National’s three-day bus tourWarnings of a tight election continue but expectations are rising.12 Oct 11:11 PM
New ZealandSerious assault with weapon in Hastings thought to be gang-relatedA man was seriously injured after an alleged gang-related assault with a weapon.12 Oct 12:19 AM
New ZealandCops' daring rescues in Cyclone Gabrielle floods recognised'I've never been in a situation that was so close for so many different people.'11 Oct 10:18 PM
New Zealand'Unconscious with smoke all around': Neighbours hailed for dragging man from burning flat"It could have been a far worse outcome without their quick thinking."11 Oct 07:01 PM
FootballRovers coach calls for 'controlled' aggression after crucial send-offBe brave, but not brash, message after costly red cards dished out10 Oct 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fanciful': The three words a NZ council is using to approve denser suburban housingIt should be used to describe granny flats or sleepouts, not separate homes, planners say.10 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOff The Track owners back on track: New pop-up venture for Hawke’s Bay couple after devastating fireOff the Track is getting back on track, with a new project in the works.09 Oct 02:10 AM
New ZealandRain, rain will go away, but come again another day for Hawke’s BayFickle spring weather will see rain ease into fine temperatures before a return.08 Oct 12:22 AM
New ZealandPolice launch homicide investigation after man dies in HastingsA 59-year-old man has been arrested.07 Oct 08:16 PM
New ZealandHow Cyclone Gabrielle contributed to Chatham Cup hero’s footballing breakAfter witnessing Cyclone Gabrielle devastation, Liam Schofield's priorities changed.01 Oct 06:47 PM
New ZealandNapier win Ross Shield with near-unprecedented dominanceIt is arguably the most dominant performance since the Shield was first presented in 1902.30 Sep 11:51 PM
