New Zealand'No panic': Dry winter tipped for Hawke’s Bay as ‘formidable’ El Nino loomsEarth Sciences NZ says there is a strong chance El Nino will hit from winter.29 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'We need to do more': Govt cracks down on nang sales'Loophole' closed that allowed purchases of 3.3 litre canisters from dairies, vape stores.29 Apr 12:55 AM
PremiumPoliticsEnergy, water, mass immigration: Why ex-All Blacks captain is joining NZ FirstNews broke of Taine Randell's candidacy while he was running a rugby training.15 Apr 01:35 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: The drama school that's empowered hundreds of teens every year for 35 years14 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand$125 in tax per keg: Call for excise reduction on pints to bring Kiwis back to pubs18 Mar 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGrape expectations: Hawke’s Bay winemakers plot their comebackWine consumption is falling worldwide. How will a great wine capital turn it around?06 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandSunny weekend feast: Meatball fest, beer day and Holi colour party in Hawke's BayCuisine, culture and colour feature this weekend.04 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCarnivore v vegetarian: The great diet debate playing out in regional NZ kitchensAll Krystie Miller's meals centre on protein and fat. Luciane Calabrese is the opposite.27 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandA new view of Hawke's Bay, worth $1.8m per lotTe Weka Conservation Estate has 37 sites opposite Te Mata Peak, with five already sold.24 Feb 10:15 PM
New Zealand'Your grades don't define you': Hawke's Bay teen to receive academic award from PMRupert Heslop’s still got a few lessons to learn, such as always fully read your emails.17 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen ballerina left home at 14 to chase global stage dreamShe faces summer school costs of $16,000 to $20,000 for fees, flights and board.10 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor skips planning session at marae over te reo and faith concernsCouncillor Steve Gibson refused to attend because the hui was held at Waiohiki Marae.29 Jan 03:41 AM
New Zealand'I miss meat': Red meat becomes a luxury for Hawke's Bay peopleFarmgate sheep and beef prices are about 30% higher than this time last year.27 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi 'warrior' loses leg in Ukraine but stays at front line for five daysA badly injured Kiwi soldier has been awarded a Ukrainian medal for valour.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHot summer lifts Splash Planet revenue by $150k despite fewer open days'We are seeing good numbers through the doors without getting to capacity.'15 Jan 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHavelock North: 200 homes planned for former mushroom farmPlans to turn the closed mushroom farm into housing will go through a fast-track process.13 Jan 11:14 PM
New ZealandPakipaki vegetation fire prompts evacuations as Hawke’s Bay heat risesNapier and Hastings remain on Level 3 water restrictions as heat and demand intensify.09 Jan 01:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Hawke's Bay council's debt has nearly tripled in a year to $110mOne Hawke's Bay council's debt has risen quickly, while two others have bucked the trend.30 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst named ONZM in New Year HonoursHazlehurst oversaw a record $2.1b upgrade of Hastings’ core infrastructure.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: KSM for Havelock North church ministerRev Wayne Toleafoa has spent a lifetime serving Pasifika communities.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSir Rod Drury heads Hawke’s Bay list in New Year HonoursA knighthood, ONZMs and KSMs - nine from Hawke's Bay are on the list.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'You feel pretty badass': Inside the motorbike group for 155 Hawke’s Bay women'My life two years ago was completely different. I never ever expected it.'24 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Shocking, premeditated, vile': Once-trusted teacher jailed for sexually abusing studentsJudge says the ripple effect of Matthew Ireland's offending has been devastating.18 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand10-year old boy cleans 180 bins in exchange for 152 cans to donate to a foodbankHereworth School’s appeal collected 900kg of food for local families in need.17 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwins choose different paths after US universities offer rowing scholarships to both'It wasn’t an easy decision in any way, shape or form.'12 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: From primary school dream to 50-year dance legacy for two best friends'When we were 10 years old, we started to talk about opening our own school.'11 Dec 01:06 AM
New ZealandHastings makes a splash as bombers chase Z Manu World Champs grand final spot'Outstanding qualifier: supportive crowds and a record number of registrations.'10 Dec 12:19 AM
