New ZealandCrews battle large scrub fire in Hastings after burn gets out of controlHelicopters arrived with monsoon buckets to assist with the fire off River Rd.25 Apr 05:42 PM
New ZealandThousands gather in Anzac remembrance across Hawke's BaySolemn dawn service ceremonies took place in Napier and Hastings.24 Apr 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCentral Hawke's Bay WWII veteran: 'It’s crazy, isn’t it, killing a human being?'Veteran says luck was on his side during his time fighting in WWII.24 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandGone in six seconds: Injured footballers on long road back to fitnessA sportsman who suffered a horror knee injury six seconds into a match opens up.23 Apr 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Thought the boat would turn around': The 18-year-old conscripted to occupy nuclear-bombed Japan'Everything the bomb touched had died and there was hardly anything left standing.'23 Apr 08:13 PM
New ZealandPolice making inquiries into assault in Hastings CBDA man was seriously injured Tuesday evening after an assault with a weapon.23 Apr 07:56 PM
New Zealand'Best practice': Hastings mayor stands by noise restrictions after closure of bar's outdoor stageThe 50-decibel limit has been called into question, but similar policies exist around NZ.23 Apr 03:42 AM
New ZealandMagnitude 4.6 earthquake south of TaupōDid you feel the earthquake this morning?22 Apr 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I sat down and made a personal commitment': Dealing with disasterTessa Appleby's resilient nature saw her get through the cyclone and thrive as a leader.22 Apr 10:09 PM
PoliticsCyclones, Auckland deluge inquiry exposes how vulnerable NZ is to severe weather eventsIt's prompted the Government to scrap a bill aimed at improving emergency management.22 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe data debate: Have children’s teeth really improved in a city where fluoride was removed?An expert says an anti-fluoride campaigner's use of Health NZ stats is 'misleading'.22 Apr 06:00 PM
CrimeMother ‘totally shattered’ after son beaten to death by Mongrel Mob associatesPolice thank people who provided information as gang associates are sent to jail.22 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandMore than 30 Anzac Day services in Hawke's BayThe day starts with dawn parades and continues with civic and church services.22 Apr 04:00 AM
New Zealand'It is no more': Outdoor music venue mothballed after noise complaint from new hotelThe hotel doesn't want the stage to be shut but the bar owner says he now has no choice.22 Apr 01:49 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Students representing NZ win international robotics awardThe New Zealand Blackbots won the Rising Star Award at the Robotics World Champs.21 Apr 11:06 PM
New ZealandHalf of cyclone-wrecked Hawke's Bay properties now bought out or close to itAcross Hastings and Napier, 167 properties are in Category 3 and eligible for a buyout.21 Apr 11:05 PM
New ZealandThousands enjoy Sikh parade, Sri Lankan New Year celebrated in HastingsTwo separate communities, two big events on the same day in Hastings.21 Apr 09:45 PM
New ZealandThree teams remain unbeaten in HB premier club rugbyHavelock North is making its way back after a few tough years.21 Apr 12:04 AM
New ZealandHow one victim tracked down a burglar on a crime spreeA set of keys with a GPS fob attached was one of the items Layna Brown stole.19 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandHastings to host Magpies first Ranfurly Shield defenceShield fever to hit Hastings in June.19 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘I don’t feel alone anymore’: A migrant woman's journey with Women’s Refuge*Cushla knew she couldn't continue to live her new life in fear.19 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandHB owners pick up bonus attached to Miss Emerald’s successA roundup of the week's racing.19 Apr 03:27 AM
New ZealandOne person injured after car crashes through busy Hawke's Bay roundaboutThe car finally stopped in the large bushes on a major roundabout.19 Apr 01:14 AM
New ZealandCunning trout try to evade anglers at Fish & Game open dayTrout fishing is encouraged at the Fish & Game wetland ponds.19 Apr 12:51 AM
New ZealandName of man found in burned-out car releasedMurder trial scheduled for August 2025.18 Apr 11:46 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Marathon returns next monthThe marathon returns to the region in May.18 Apr 11:16 PM
New ZealandRobber flees with nothing after BB gun breaks during assault on Hastings dairy ownerThe mask wearer fled after his BB gun broke while hitting the dairy owner.18 Apr 10:46 PM
New ZealandCar crashes into tree on roundaboutA car has crashed into a roundabout Hawke’s Bay Expressway leaving one person with moderate injuries on Friday. Video / Paul TaylorWatch18 Apr 10:04 PM
New ZealandBioluminescent dolphins and a sprint finish: Waka returns to bay with talented rangatahi in towAfter a weeks-long journey, Hawke's Bay's prized waka hourua has returned home.18 Apr 08:38 PM
New ZealandFather of two needs financial help in stage 4 bowel cancer battleCentral Hawke's Bay man needs more than $50,000 for additional life-saving medications.18 Apr 08:06 PM
New ZealandHastings facing one of highest rates rises in country - council could hit $700m debtCouncil's 'challenging' draft Long Term Plan could include closing Frimley Pool.18 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandCommunication patchy, skilled volunteers turned away in Gabrielle's aftermath'There’s got to be a better way'.17 Apr 11:01 PM
New ZealandDepth creates tough selection calls for Napier City Rovers coachForm, eligibility rules and depth of quality make for tough selection calls for coach.17 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandHastings council fined after 200 cubic metres of wastewater spills onto highwayCourt told Hastings council has had 25 other breaches since 2019.17 Apr 05:30 AM
