PremiumPremiumSportLevel 2 sport: Hawke's Bay clubs tackle new-look trainingSome football teams are getting back to training but are limited to fitness and passing.14 May 01:13 AM
BusinessForty-two haircuts by 9.40am - how Hawke's Bay greeted level 2Morning was frantic, Emerson Street Barbers owner said, but it was what they lived for.13 May 10:41 PM
RetailBunnings to shut seven NZ stores, 145 staff affectedBunnings also negotiated with landlords to cut its rent12 May 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore than 1400 in Hawke's Bay apply for unemployment benefit in a month744 more people jobless in Hastings during peak picking shows "true impact" of lockdown.08 May 01:46 AM
New Zealand'Just another hurdle': Tree removal near Napier caused Vodafone outageCustomers and businesses across Hawke's Bay were left without landline and mobile service.07 May 03:04 AM
LifestyleWe're getting married: Wedding celebrants eager for restart in alert level 2"Despite being in lockdown, love is still all around."07 May 02:57 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Beaches popular level 3 destinationSurfies, kids and parents all glad to be at the beach. Made with funding from NZ On Air.01 May 12:33 AM
New ZealandSmall schools top plans for post-Covid rebuildSmall schools to get better lights and insulation in bid to restart economy.30 Apr 12:40 AM
Small BusinessGO LOCAL! NZME regional titles launch support-local campaignInitiative calls on people to support local businesses.29 Apr 05:00 PM
VideoLocus Focus: Top chef orders takeawaysSt Georges becomes a fast food joint. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch25 Apr 02:42 AM
New ZealandWhen level 4 ends, the beach will be pretty inviting in Hawke's BayThe region has a sunny and fine week ahead.24 Apr 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOrchard housing: Hastings council votes to free up rulesOne apple grower says it's a good change, but the timing is "tenuous".23 Apr 04:50 AM
New ZealandWatch: Hastings neighbourhood's kanikani in lockdownNeighbours shared a dance from the safety of their own bubbles.17 Apr 11:28 PM
New ZealandFirst snow, then rainbows, now 25C days: Hawke's Bay's autumnal weekNext week sees winds gather pace, as temperatures continue to fall.17 Apr 05:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWattie's hires 100 in four daysElectricians, mechanical engineers, process operators and cooks all take on temp roles.17 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandPrincipals worry: Can 'voluntary' schooling at alert level three work?Principals have serious concerns about how 'voluntary' schooling will work.16 Apr 02:46 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Toitoi's mauri stone and Jacinda's crush on Hawke's BayA Toitoi ceremony revealed Jacinda's crush on HB. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch13 Apr 10:50 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Toitoi's mauri stone and Jacinda's crush on Hawke's BayA Toitoi ceremony revealed Jacinda's crush on HB. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Apr 09:32 PM
CricketTop show by U17sCancelled matches and sitting NCEA exams failed to dull the performances of the U17s.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Little Bookshop that could (and will again)Louise Ward talks about Wardini Books before, during and after lock down07 Apr 02:55 AM
New ZealandPolice deliver present for woman spending 70th birthday alonePolice officers have brightened up a woman's day with a special lockdown delivery.05 Apr 02:30 AM
New ZealandPower bill cuts for Napier, Hastings, Rotorua and TaupōElectricity price drop for Unison Network. Made with funding by NZ On Air.31 Mar 11:15 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Covid-19 brings new regime to Hawke's BayHawke's Bay Civil Defence & Emergency Management Committee Chairman Rick Barker says we should live in a bubble and be kind. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch26 Mar 05:26 AM
New ZealandVodafone internet back online after faults ahead of coronavirus lockdownVodafone's boss said the fault has been fixed.25 Mar 07:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He wanted to live': How a starving kiwi chick came back from the brinkClifford weighed 156 grams, around half the weight a chick his age should be.24 Mar 09:21 PM
New Zealand'A couple of handfuls' of kids at schoolMost schools seem to be well prepared with home learning plans.23 Mar 11:02 PM
New ZealandMoko Kauae exhibition opens at Hastings art galleryWorks are not for sale. "It was never about making money."19 Mar 11:33 PM
New ZealandNative plants instead of spraysVilla Maria is trialling under-vine natives. Made with funding from NZ On Air.19 Mar 09:40 PM
New ZealandFirst Napier KiwiBuild owners start moving inFormer state housing site was vacant for more than six years, until KiwiBuild came along.19 Mar 09:00 PM
New Zealand10 (maybe even more) reasons why Hawke's Bay rocksTen (maybe even more) reasons why you HAVE to come to Hawke's Bay.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Essential' Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market to stay open, with strict restrictionsRules are being put in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus.18 Mar 07:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHe complained the road was a fatality waiting to happen. Then it happenedIn places, State Highway 5 isn't just unforgiving, it's "absolute garbage", truckie says.13 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandMidnight Camberley carjacking: Offenders flee through Havelock NorthPolice spotted stolen car but had to abandon pursuit.11 Mar 11:41 PM
