New ZealandDavcon's Hastings home earns top honours at Central North Island awardsDavcon, Inspired Projects and Landmark Homes Hawke's Bay win at Master Builders Awards.15 Jul 12:29 AM
New Zealand'May as well make it a big one': Kiwi Olympians off on epic 4500km African charity rideTheir journey starts in Uganda and ends in Zimbabwe, crossing five countries.14 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Close call as ute nearly hit by heritage trainUte driver so fast 'he wouldn't have been able to stop if he wanted to' – witness.09 Jul 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Very efficient': Fine-sweeper car snaps more than 5000 parking violations in five monthsThe vehicle, costing $73,000, was funded from parking income.09 Jul 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEnd of swimming pool weeds: Family's delight as cyclone-hit home gets green light42 Havelock North homes are out of limbo after two-and-a-half years.04 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAsterisks, footnotes and claims of 'weasel words': Inside the battle for region's housing futureThe plan is years in the making, but now it's reached a cross-council 'standoff'.02 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Potential to cause fatal accidents': Close to 1km of copper cabling stolenRailway core cables are responsible for transmitting power and signals to trains.02 Jul 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Bring energy back': Call for new store as empty supermarket site stalls nearby trade'We want some more options in Havelock North.'28 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandRemembering a strawberry pioneerBill Scott was ahead of the game in the berry-growing world.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandArts festival to return, with a circus spectacleThe Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival returns in October after last year's cancellation.25 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Water issues reveal the burden on ratepayers is already too greatRatepayers may face doubled costs when new water entities take over.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Be like John': Businessman's five years with a brain tumour and what it's taught himO'Sullivan was told only 10% of people with his brain tumour live longer than nine months.11 Jun 06:07 PM
New ZealandGovt funds e-bike charging to boost Hawke's Bay trail tourismThe Government will fund six e-bike chargers on Hawke’s Bay Trails.11 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSportNew Black Caps coach's home is Hawke's Bay'Hawke's Bay and Havelock North in particular is home for me.'08 Jun 02:55 AM
New Zealand'An eerie feeling': The jetboater honoured for his daring rescues in Hawke's Bay floodsPhil Bayens rescued more than 100 people and their pets from flooded homes.07 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Distasteful': Last-ditch legal bid to stop crematorium beside supermarketA crematorium in the middle of the village is a burning issue for some in Havelock North.02 Jun 11:24 PM
New Zealand'Most beautiful display': Locals marvel at southern lights spectacleThe Aurora Australis lit up Aotearoa's skies with orange, red and purple hues.01 Jun 11:47 PM
New Zealand'Loud and proud': The charismatic mayor who turned up to every event for nine years'In hindsight, I should have shared the load with councillors.'29 May 10:23 PM
New Zealand'Rewarding journey': Long-serving Hastings councillor steps downHastings councillor Malcolm Dixon retires after 12 years to spend more time with family.22 May 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWinners and losers: Panel recommends new Hawke's Bay housing projects, casts others asideHousing growth is a hot topic around Napier-Hastings. An independent panel has weighed in.20 May 06:25 PM
New ZealandWhen StarJam fell silent, Hawke's Bay found its voiceHB Jammers now host about 60 participants and plan to expand to Flaxmere.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the first husband and wife to represent NZ at world 8-ball champsThe couple are seeking sponsors to help cover the $8000 per person cost.16 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Hawke's Bay winery turns noble rot into sweet wine successAskerne Wines has used Botrytis on semillon grapes since 1999.16 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOn the Up: The Kiwi athlete starring in US academia - and on the trackA near-four-minute miler and a GPA of 3.95 - Karsen Vesty is thriving in Boston.13 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandFather lying paralysed on rainy mountain bike track saved by daughter's iPhone hunchClayton Hairs is now a tetraplegic. He hopes his survival story will be a wake-up call.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmers unite against council's water restrictions in Hawke's BayFarmers at 'one of the more definitive crossroads in the history of our region'.08 May 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Fury as Hawke's Bay pay equity claims dropped'Money is more important to them than women.'08 May 04:31 AM
New Zealand'Incredible path of adventure': Alumni return for school's jubileeHavelock North High celebrated its golden jubilee with a special concert.05 May 12:29 AM
New Zealand'Very sad': Why boutique dairy company is closing its doors after 15 years'I feel it's a tragedy because the brand is about improving the outcome for the planet.'04 May 11:44 PM
New ZealandSix people injured in two crashes near DannevirkeSix people were injured, two of them seriously, after two crashes near Dannevirke.04 May 11:12 PM
New ZealandTaradale, Old Boys Marist remain unbeaten in Hawke's Bay club rugbyTaradale and Old Boys Marist are rivals of the ages. Who'll win the Nash Cup this year ?03 May 11:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCelebrated chefs cooking meals to prevent wasteAbout 60% of discarded food is still considered edible.01 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: 50 years of Havelock North High School, and 40 years with one teacherFrom typewriter to computers, from School C to NCEA, Glenys Sparling-Fenton's seen it all.30 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Special to be here': Thousands attend Anzac Day services across Hawke’s Bay'The Anzac spirit - born of hardship and forged in battle - continues to resonate.'24 Apr 09:38 PM