New Zealand‘Pretty fabulous’: Sunshine and crowds as Hawke’s Bay’s weekend events start to boomAbout 4000 people packed Anderson Park for Nexia Blast in The Park’s 20th year.10 Nov 02:59 AM
New ZealandLucky numbers come good for two Hawke’s Bay Lotto players, Powerball rolls over to $40mThe winning tickets were sold at Pak’nSave Napier and Paper Plus Havelock North.05 Nov 09:29 PM
New ZealandTe Mata Peak fire sparked by fireworks thrown from car, police identify four involvedNative plants were destroyed and it was 'incredibly fortunate' it did not spread further.05 Nov 02:55 AM
New ZealandGarage fire which sent plumes of smoke over Havelock North extinguishedFirefighters were called to reports of a tree and garage fire.05 Nov 02:48 AM
New ZealandAfter the darkness of Gabrielle, this fire station now runs on sunlight'Crews came back wet and cold and couldn’t even have a shower'.04 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDon Kennedy: My photo shows just how close to disaster Liam Lawson and F1 cameOPINION: 'The cheering of the crowd turned to sounds of horror behind me.'28 Oct 02:24 AM
New Zealand'Better than a steak': Hawke’s Bay sausage wins gold at national contestIt was the only Hawke’s Bay sausage to win a gold at this year’s event.22 Oct 09:27 PM
New ZealandBusiness awards finalists announcedThe Hawke’s Bay Business Awards date back almost 30 years. 20 Oct 01:54 AM
New ZealandBack to the hits: Th’ Dudes, Mockers and Stellar* ready to rock Havelock NorthThe January 16 gig brings classic Kiwi hits spanning three decades.13 Oct 10:56 PM
New ZealandWorld-beating 'kick': Bay's first world athletics champion in home laneThe world 3000m steeplechase champ won't be able to compete at the big local meet.10 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandHurricanes to bring Super Rugby Pacific back to Napier in 2026The March 13 fixture will be the 15th time the Hurricanes have played in Napier.08 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil land used by Scouts and potters up for saleThe 2300sq m Bennelong Place site is zoned for medium density housing.08 Oct 01:14 AM
New Zealand'Most beautiful venue': Hawke's Bay's Slackbarn festival ups the scale for second yearThe January 10 festival at Black Barn will feature two stages of live acts.01 Oct 09:53 PM
New ZealandTe Mata Peak at centre of long‑tailed bat surveyLocals within 25km can host detectors to capture rare-bat activity.30 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandInside the survival game as a Hawke’s Bay fashion retailerWinter is lean, summer is hope, and loyalty counts. 12 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandFrom near death to life lessons: William Pike's decade-long legacy in Hawke's BayThe challenge has now inspired 40,000 young Kiwis: "I owe a lot to that traumatic time.”10 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTale of two Alexanders: Well-known companies in liquidation, owing hundreds of thousands eachThe two companies in liquidation share the name Alexander, but are otherwise unrelated.07 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandPools to be removed at closed Frimley Pool complex but other facilities to stayFrimley Pool - a once popular escape from the summer heat - will soon be decommissioned.04 Sep 09:35 PM
New ZealandKidnapper told car-jacking victims he'd done time for murder and wanted to kill againPromising sportsman's criminal offending started when he joined a gang as an adult. 31 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandThree days, 25 different gardens: Festival for green thumbs arrives in Hawke's BayAll proceeds from the first edition will go to Riding for the Disabled branches.27 Aug 03:20 AM
New ZealandYoung driver's actions left one mate dead, another in a wheelchairHe had no criminal record but had been using cannabis since he was 16. Now he's in jail.24 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandIcy day doesn't stop McFlurry of strikes in Hawke's BayTeachers and McDonald's workers walked off the job, calling for better pay and conditions.20 Aug 04:09 AM
New Zealand'Ripple effect': Havelock North Hockey Club's commitment off turf as impressive as onThe top club emphasises community service, with awards for contributions beyond hockey.20 Aug 04:06 AM
New Zealand'Best of the best': Craggy Range and chef shine at awardsHawke's Bay eateries win big at Cuisine Good Food Awards.18 Aug 09:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWoodford House sisters take their roller derby skills to the world, nicknames and allKayla, 17, and Phoebe, 16, represented NZ at Junior Roller Derby World Cup.15 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral forums set for Hastings and NapierGrey Power candidate events are also coming, the first on Thursday.06 Aug 06:00 PM
LifestyleNZ’s best toasted sandwiches have been revealed. Here’s how to make them at homeThe Toastie Takeover finalists have been announced for 2025.05 Aug 09:00 PM
OpinionDaisy Coles: An expat's daydream for a perfect Napier dayOPINION: I have this thing about that little city. It's a love affair.25 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandArts Festival back with diverse lineup after pause last yearThe Hawke's Bay Arts Festival runs from October 9 to 19 in Hastings, Havelock North, and Napier.24 Jul 05:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStuck in Middle Rd with ewes: Councillors against Havelock North development due to soil qualityHouses to the left of it, rest home to the right.22 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandTogether in everything they do - award-winning novelists Gareth and Louise WardA Hawke's Bay win at the Aotearoa Book Industry Awards.22 Jul 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOldest living All Black's longevity advice: 'Keep fit, or you’ll lose it all'His record with the All Blacks will forever remain a 100% win rate.18 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandSensors for real-time flood monitoring installed on Havelock North streamsResidents can access a dashboard for stream data, starting in September.18 Jul 12:51 AM
New Zealand'I feel aggrieved': 92-year-old online shopper's warning after supermarket meat purchaseA butcher says just 65% of the meat Godfrey Rodgers received would be edible if cooked.16 Jul 06:00 PM
