New ZealandSacked: The roofing salesman who claimed commission on unconfirmed salesThe salesman had earlier been reprimanded for using a fuel card to fill his own vehicle.02 Jun 05:15 AM
New ZealandMPI officers spent $10k trying to save farmer’s starving calves, but 35 still diedThe man was feeding the animals eggs and water.01 Jun 06:00 AM
Politics$1b bill for Govt and councils to buy out cyclone-hit homesZoning maps will reveal what Hawke’s Bay communities could be deemed unliveable.01 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Confiscated': Hawke’s Bay flood victims fear they'll be forced off their land'All it does is throw up more questions - it feels like we're having land confiscated.'31 May 10:46 PM
New ZealandFamily ties: Dad and son jailed back-to-back for different offendingTattoo artist refused to give blood sample because he is afraid of needles, court told.31 May 07:03 AM
New ZealandHuman touch still matters at T>o meet demand for apples, T&G have built a packhouse twice the size of their last one.31 May 01:30 AM
New ZealandGlory recalled ahead of Chatham Cup openerNapier City Rovers are third on the all-time list of Chatham Cup winners.30 May 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional councillor calls for Civil Defence Joint Committee to resignNeil Kirton says Hawke's Bay Civil Defence has 'lost its social licence'.29 May 03:15 AM
New ZealandThe slow road to the Civil Defence reviewThe terms of reference for the Cyclone Gabrielle response review are still a month away.28 May 01:17 AM
New ZealandThe day of the Texans: Napier Tech Old Boys bag two rugby titlesBoth the Premier men's rugby first round and the women's championship were decided.27 May 08:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBound for the bulldozer? Interest in moving free two-storey villa tumblesTalks with more than 30 people who wanted a free Tudor-style villa have come to nought.25 May 03:43 AM
New Zealand‘Cup final mentality’: Month of ‘must win’ matches facing Napier City RoversHuge four weeks facing the football club as they eye a National League spot.24 May 10:35 PM
PoliticsThird time lucky: McAnulty on being latest Hawke’s Bay cyclone recovery ministerHawke's Bay has had three cyclone recovery ministers in as many months since Gabrielle.24 May 04:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWarriors flying the flag for Hawke's Bay'It pulls on the heartstrings when people go through what they went through.'23 May 11:37 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Where to live after losing everything?For many impacted by the cyclone, the best accommodation option has been family.22 May 03:20 AM
KahuCensus makes final push for Māori and Pasifika stragglers with Warriors tickets and kai vouchersThousands of notices have gone to Census defaulters warning of fines.22 May 02:15 AM
New ZealandMayoral relief funds directed to 'high-impact' parts of Hastings“I think it shows that we’re an empathetic district and community.”19 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand$280k fine after man’s hand caught in meat cutter in workplace accidentThe company was fined $280,000 and ordered to pay $48,000 to the injured worker.18 May 05:11 AM
PoliticsBudget 2023: $6b resilience plan to future-proof cyclone-hit infrastructureIt follows the near $1b announced by Finance Minister Grant Robertson on Sunday.18 May 02:27 AM
New Zealand$2.4m to fix Splash Planet, entry price to riseHastings District Council will upgrade the tourist attraction ahead of summer re-opening.17 May 10:14 PM
PoliticsBudget 2023: What’s already been announced and where is the money going?The Government will reveal Budget 2023 today - what has already been announced?17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCyclone-hit homeowners respond to $100m to improve stopbanks'It is just a matter of feeling safe': Flood victim's unanswered questions.16 May 04:29 AM
PoliticsSacked Minister's texts to Police Commissioner contradicted PM’s comments on cyclone crimeThe message was released to the Herald under the Official Information Act.16 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandTurf wars: Why cup-winning footballer won’t play on artificial grassCentral League side is without their key defender due to the artificial grass surface.15 May 09:14 PM
PoliticsGovt announces new classrooms, schools ahead of Budget 2023 revealPrime Minister Chris Hipkins delivered the news at a Wellington school this morning.14 May 09:45 PM
PoliticsMore classrooms to be built; poll shows coalition likely election outcomePM Chris Hipkins and Education Minister Jan Tinetti are expected to make the announcement.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSliding into success? Council-provided Splash Planet becomes temporary EIT classroomStudents still unable to use the flooded Taradale campus instead use community venues.14 May 01:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRIP Bruce Robertson, Hawke's Bay rugby legendThe All Blacks great was back in Hawke's Bay in 2017 to join the HBHS wall of fame.13 May 11:09 PM
New ZealandFree Hawke’s Bay variety show aims to bring joy A free variety show featuring Suzy Cato will tour Napier and Hastings later this month.12 May 05:22 AM
PoliticsGisborne mayor blasts land-use inquiry report critical of council, commissioners recommendedThe report has brought an intense and swift reaction from Gisborne District Council.12 May 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings-trained winner on new Awapuni synthetic trackA roundup of the week's racing.12 May 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘H Central’: The bold plan for a commercial centre in Hastings’ CBDA new development is growing from three empty buildings, and a bar might have to make way.11 May 03:30 AM
FootballStay ‘ruthless’: Coach’s call to players as they hunt crucial winsAs football's Central League heats up, Napier City Rovers seek move up points table.11 May 12:29 AM
New ZealandMussel power for new North Island darts champJames Fergusson hadn't reached a quarter-final in a ranking tournament. Now he's a winner.10 May 06:04 AM
