New ZealandWaka Kotahi orders speed and weight limits on Fernhill BridgeMany of Hawke's Bay's highway bridges are over 70 years old and 'need to be upgraded'.07 Oct 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOh boy: 500 holes in Hawke's Bay roadsRoading damage 'on a scale rarely seen' could empty council's pockets.07 Oct 12:04 AM
New ZealandTheatre programme puts bullying in spotlightBullying is a massive issue, but this theatre performance helped.06 Oct 08:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe seven mayors who have already been elected unopposed - and their six-figure salariesIt's an all-consuming job, says Stratford Mayor Neil Volzke.06 Oct 05:56 PM
New ZealandNapier mayor admits Three Waters numbers mistakeThe estimated 10-year spend for Napier under Three Waters reforms would be $469m.05 Oct 07:23 PM
New Zealand'I can fight Dad' - boy, 3, wanted to defend mum against ex-partnerMan kicked ex-partner's door in half and knocked it off its hinges.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOn target: Striker's goal as Rovers take aim at National League oppositionCanadian import welcomed like 'family' to Napier - urges teammates to aim high.04 Oct 10:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Have the courage': Family plea to those who know who killed Ariki RigbyFamily anger grows as a month passes in hunt for those who killed teen Ariki Rigby04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Last chance to vote as Hawke's Bay local elections turnout dropsEarly predictions are that voter turnout will be lower than in previous elections.02 Oct 11:50 PM
New Zealand'Out of a Kremlin hymn book': Three Waters dislike runs deep in Hawke's Bay candidatesPlace where the reforms all started doesn't have a candidate that clearly supports them.02 Oct 11:13 PM
CrimeHastings stabbing victim remains in serious conditionA man has been charged and another remains in hospital following a stabbing in Hastings.02 Oct 12:10 AM
New ZealandPatron reportedly stabbed and seriously injured at Hastings bar, one in custodyThe incident was reported on Friday evening at a gaming lounge.30 Sep 06:55 AM
New Zealand'Right side of my body was paralysed': Football player fights back from mini-strokeNapier City Rovers star battles back from mini-stroke.26 Sep 08:49 PM
New Zealand'Justice for Ariki': Slain teen was planning new life in Australia, relative revealsCousin of homicide victim Ariki Rigby believes many people know what happened to her.20 Sep 01:50 AM
New Zealand'Nothing to lose': The mantra driving Rovers' return to the top flightMaking National League is a job half-done for Napier City - now they want to impress.19 Sep 10:53 PM
New ZealandTeen homicide victim's journey to 'final resting place''Strong lines' of enquiry being chased by police as they hunt Hawke's Bay teen's killer.17 Sep 03:19 AM
New ZealandNo penalty for man who cut down 30-year-old redwood trees near HastingsThe matter will not be passed on to police, following an investigation by council.17 Sep 01:10 AM
New Zealand'We are going to live for you': Sister's moving tribute to Hawke's Bay homicide victim at funeral'It is so hard to talk about her life when we would just like to have her here with us.'15 Sep 09:08 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Ana Apatu on Candidate CameraMeet Ana Apatu, running for Hastings District Council.15 Sep 08:15 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Sarah Greening-Smith on Candidate CameraSarah Greening-Smith says council work needs more transparency and consultation.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Hohepa Cooper on Candidate CameraHohepa Cooper, a secondary school teacher, is a Takitimu Māori Ward candidate.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'You reap what you sow': Family member of slain teen's message to killerFamily of slain teen talk of 'very horrendous situation' - urge people to call police.15 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandHomicide teen Ariki Rigby remembered as 'beautiful, energetic, bright-eyed'Family of killed Hawke's Bay teen's moving tribute and impassioned plea for justice.15 Sep 01:23 AM
New ZealandElderly man attacked by roaming dog in Hastings streetJohn Berkhan had fainted from blood loss by the time an ambulance arrived at his flat.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm gonna make an album': Slain teen's musical dreamTeen homicide victim had a dream of getting "rich" and was set to record music.14 Sep 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Our little girl': Family tribute to teen homicide victim - urge people to come forwardAs police hunt Hawke's Bay teen's killer, her family has made a moving tribute.13 Sep 10:44 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay homicide: Anguish of dog walker who found burned teen's bodyPolice following 'lines of inquiry' into teen's death - man who found body traumatised13 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Eileen Lawson on Candidate CameraEileen Lawson has worked as a Hastings District councillor for four and a half years.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandStreet changes for Hastings to allow kids to walk and cycle safely to school'If children are confident to get on their bike or scooter, the whole community opens up.'11 Sep 01:04 AM
New ZealandBody in burned car: Police return to scene of grisly findPolice are canvassing the area as their inquiry into the Hawke's Bay homicide continues.09 Sep 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$400k-plus to help build new stables at Tōmoana showgrounds$460,000 investment will allow stables to be built in time for 2023 Horse of the Year.08 Sep 02:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNPCHawke's Bay Tui great farewelled in BalcluthaEmma Jensen has played over 160 first-class rugby matches. Saturday's is her last.08 Sep 01:02 AM
New ZealandBody lay undiscovered in burnt-out car for two days: Police thought it was a sheepPolice were first alerted to burnt out car on Saturday - body only found two days later.06 Sep 06:24 PM
