New Zealand'I didn’t think about being scared': Air force medic recognised for rescuing more than 70 people during floodsDangling from a helicopter above flood waters gains NZ Defence Force recognition.09 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Shot in the dark': Search for NZ's best wine helped by Hawke's Bay pinot prodigyIt's the first time the awards have been held in the associate judge's home town.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandProminent artist with 'whimsical' energy was dealing in LSD and other drugsDali Susanton even took police to a place where magic mushrooms grow.09 Aug 05:43 AM
New Zealand'Transformational': World-first te reo festival draws big crowds, despite rainThe streets of Hastings were humming in celebration of te reo Māori.09 Aug 02:41 AM
New ZealandMilitary flag featuring battle honours returned in final public outingMilitary flag repaired and returned to Hastings District Council.08 Aug 10:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'With me and pork, it just clicks': Butcher apprentice mastering his tradeButcher apprentice to take his skills to Paris and compete in World Butchers’ Challenge.08 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandUrgent coastal protection work needed in Hawke’s Bay - reportReport has been 10 years in the making.08 Aug 07:38 PM
CrimeBombshell day in Polkinghorne trial as wife's recording played: 'He is out of control'The Crown says the eye surgeon strangled his wife and staged it to appear a suicide.08 Aug 07:09 AM
KahuToitū Te Reo: Thousands line Heretaunga's streets for a celebration of language and cultureAn estimated 7000 people are turning out for the festival.08 Aug 03:56 AM
New ZealandFire up your imagination: Airport's $1.6m fire truck needs a nameHawke's Bay Airport is seeking a name for its $1.6m Austrian-built fire truck.08 Aug 01:03 AM
KahuDefence force bomb squad defuses situation at Hawke's Bay PrisonPolice and the Defence Force called out over 'device' in empty vehicle.08 Aug 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay’s top first XV teams tune up for the business end of the seasonChallenges still for first XVs, sub unions and Māori rugby.07 Aug 09:04 PM
New Zealand'Year-round, rain or shine': World class facility hosting NZ Men's A squadUnique 'glasshouse' cricket pitches offer world class training.07 Aug 08:49 PM
New ZealandHoli Boli pop-up shop in Napier has ethical edgeA former HB designer is creating ethical fashion, which is for sale in Napier this month.07 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandTeen driver in double fatal crash was 'very sensible and experienced' for his ageJoshua van Hooijdonk and Maja Sanders died in a crash on SH5, near Te Pōhue, in 2020.07 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand football’s golden boot contender’s golden chance in EuropeTop scorer in New Zealand domestic football head-hunted by professional Danish club.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMemorial to 1931 Napier quake heroes set for restoration after being deemed potentially unsafeThe 'run down' memorial is going through at least four months of restoration work.07 Aug 01:15 AM
New ZealandVaccine for 'devastating disease' expanded to include more at-risk KiwisThousands of immunocompromised Kiwis to benefit from new vaccine funding.06 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies after crash in rural Hawke's Bay communityThe road remains closed as the Serious Crash Unit conducts a scene examination.06 Aug 08:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandQuarry granted consent despite ongoing oppositionAn iwi authority told the panel only days earlier of its strong opposition.06 Aug 03:22 AM
New ZealandRestaurant fire at new site weeks after reopeningThe cause is understood to be similar to the fire that destroyed the restaurant last year.05 Aug 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentFrom a tiny Hastings music class to the world: The rise of a new superstar Kiwi producer'Being in LA all of a sudden is quite surreal. The people in Hawke’s Bay are a lot nicer.'05 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandSerious motorbike crash closes road in FlaxmereThe crash was reported at 2.30pm.05 Aug 04:14 AM
New Zealand‘Good Vibes Only’: Hawke’s Bay short film about graffiti starts a mural renaissanceThe arts collective looks to bring good vibes to Hawke's Bay towns.04 Aug 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsHit by a car during triathlon training: Pete Cowan's remarkable 13-year journey to ParisLying on the side of the road, his upper leg split, Pete Cowan worried about his future.04 Aug 09:32 PM
KahuState care to circuit breaker: Napier hub fills major gaps for local rangatahi'It’s really been a full circle moment.'03 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhen stray horses roamed Napier’s streets, inflicting injuries on those they came acrossOpinion: In 1879, stray horses became a 'nuisance in Napier', especially at night.02 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandImpressive last-to-first win for Zappa JakThe five-year-old Jakkalberry gelding is fast becoming a synthetic track specialist.02 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandFour Hawke’s Bay tourism events get Govt funding boostA welcome financial boost for events that will bring visitors to the region.02 Aug 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings council signs agreement to sell land for new Flaxmere supermarketSupermarket giants deny involvement with the site.02 Aug 01:00 AM
Kahu'Enough is enough': Flaxmere community calls out behaviour around new housing developmentCommunity members gathered to discuss unsafe driving, theft, and illegal dumping on marae.01 Aug 10:00 PM
New Zealand'It was beautiful:' 104-year-old wedding frock star of showA celebration of Napier, fashion and love over the weekend.01 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'No brainer': Hawke's Bay councils exploring joint water services modelThe talks pick up from previous joint work in 2019.01 Aug 01:12 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Four injured, two seriously, in Napier crashFour people were injured in the Thursday crash, two seriously and two with minor injuries.01 Aug 12:38 AM
