New ZealandFree school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWalkers injured in Te Mata Peak accidentSt John said two people were seriously injured after falling down a bank on Te Mata Peak.29 Sep 07:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHis Te Mata Peak Rd fence is a vehicle magnet. It's costing him thousands"We have never received a penny in reparations for fixing the fences."23 Sep 11:14 PM
New ZealandFurious residents told 'disgusting' water safe to drinkA Waverley resident shared a photo of the dark brown water that had come from their tap.19 Sep 11:28 PM
New ZealandRead all about it! Wardini wins NZ bookshop of the yearWardini Books has been named the Nielsen Bookshop of the Year 2020.17 Sep 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Zero tolerance for racism within our business'Hawke's Bay businesswoman caught up in political meme controversy02 Sep 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careRyman vows to open $100m retirement village by September, despite building issuesResidents of new $100m village told they will be compensated if move-in dates delayed.24 Aug 11:48 PM
New ZealandTe Mata Mushrooms investment to contribute extra $21.5m to Hawke's Bay economyThe funding will come from the $3b for infrastructure projects in Govt's Covid-19 fund.23 Aug 10:16 PM
New ZealandHavelock North's much-loved, and abused, recycling centre unlikely to re-openThe council has received verbal advice that its lease of the land is being terminated.12 Aug 11:46 PM
New ZealandPrayers for Hawke's Bay pastor's son arrested on church grounds and charged with drugs offencesSon of a Hawke's Bay pastor charged with a number of drug related offences.07 Aug 03:50 AM
New ZealandPGF cash to help renovate seven community halls in Hastings DistrictTabuteau said halls and sports clubs are 'incredibly important social centres'.06 Aug 08:30 PM
PropertyNew agent says CHB property market buzzingPeople used to call into the office to see what was on the market, now they go online.27 Jul 05:31 AM
New ZealandNew national water regulator welcomed by Hawke's Bay mayorsFour people died and many more had long-term illnesses from the campylobacter outbreak.24 Jul 01:09 AM
EntertainmentLocked down singer Amanda Palmer to perform Hawke's Bay-themed songs at show'This place has been incredibly generous, it's essential I return the karmic favour.'23 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandDNA analysis: Havelock North gastro outbreak could have hit more than 8000Thousands more than thought may have been affected by 2016 gastro outbreak, study finds.12 Jul 05:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A welcome first step': Govt gives Hawke's Bay councils water hope$50m won't fix every Hawke's Bay water problem - not even close.08 Jul 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay elections: Who is standing so far?Who has put their hand up so far, and join us in a 2017 flashback.26 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandFire and fury: June burn offs 'hazardous' to Bay's healthExperts warn increase in outdoor burning is becoming a health risk this winter.11 Jun 10:49 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Testing times for testersTesting time was good business for water testers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.11 Jun 04:25 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Testing times for testersA testing time was good business for Hawke's Bay water testers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch10 Jun 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Busiest we have ever been': Building boom in Hawke's BayResidential consents in Hawke's Bay grew 43.9 per cent in the 12 months to March 2020.27 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandBack to work on Ryman's Havelock North retirement villageCovid-19 brings more red tape for construction industry. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 May 10:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'This is the best place to be in the world': Stranded in Te AwangaGlobal musician Connan Mockasin and wife Hiromi Oshima are stuck in Te Awanga.30 Apr 10:43 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 ZealandLocus Focus: Top chef orders takeawaysSt Georges becomes a fast food joint. Made with funding from NZ On Air.25 Apr 02:36 AM
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 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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBorder security: Hawke's Bay rest homes focus on keeping coronavirus outAlerts at entrance points, limited entry after hours, as pandemic plans put in place.13 Mar 04:21 AM
New ZealandMidnight Camberley carjacking: Offenders flee through Havelock NorthPolice spotted stolen car but had to abandon pursuit.11 Mar 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It was like a prison': Hawke's Bay man was trapped in ChinaPeter Morgan spent five weeks in isolation in a Chinese factory.06 Mar 05:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Concrete is a one-way crop': Opposition growing against Heretaunga Plains developmentBusiness owners and residents oppose development of productive Heretaunga Plains01 Mar 04:28 AM
New ZealandChildcare 'hit squad' finds widespread breachesBreaches by home-based services jumped from 15 in 2018 to at least 52 in 2019.25 Feb 04:00 PM
VideoLocal Focus: She sells sunflowers in the summer sunSunflowers are a blooming business in Hawke's Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch25 Feb 03:50 AM
New ZealandAnother scorcher: Napier hits 34.2C as heat cranks up againThe relentless Hawke's Bay summer sun is going nowhere fast.13 Feb 12:34 AM