New ZealandWhy a Hastings charity pauses to recharge during ChristmasHastings charity pauses meals over Christmas to ease volunteer workload22 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandThree tennis titles for Hawke’s Bay’s Franka PaunovicPaunovic moved to Havelock North with her family from Croatia seven years ago.22 Dec 01:02 AM
New Zealand'Hero of a summer': Air NZ expects 101,000 travellers to Hawke's BayHawke’s Bay Airport adds two EV chargers, boosting convenience for electric drivers.19 Dec 08:51 PM
New Zealand‘Definite rise’: Police urge vigilance as e-bike thefts spikeReport suspicious activity promptly to help police prevent thefts, says Detective Sergeant Boyd.19 Dec 08:39 PM
New ZealandDive skills on show at Hastings competition as 100 vie for world champsHastings Manu Comp dazzles with skill, flair, and showmanship at Havelock North Pool.18 Dec 12:10 AM
New Zealand'We’re excited': Hawke’s Bay Music Hub announces 2024 record line-upVinyl pressing of 300 copies to promote Hawke’s Bay musicians, launch in February.17 Dec 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFilm studio plans change course as Te Awanga site droppedHawke’s Bay studio delays: 'Hopefully by the end of next year we should be building.'13 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandHavelock North movie theatre saved after Event Cinemas draws curtainMatt Bell said there had been a real prospect the Havelock North cinema would close.12 Dec 08:22 PM
New ZealandBomb's away: Manu competition set to make a splash in Hawke's BayEpic bomb competition returns to Hawke’s Bay this weekend at Havelock North Village Pool.11 Dec 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi nurse of 37yrs on desperate staff shortages: 'We're holding on by the skin of our teeth'Nurse warns Hawke’s Bay Hospital is “holding on by the skin of our teeth” due to staffing.03 Dec 05:00 PM
BusinessRyman result: Australasian business has 1156 empty retirement homesA new phenomenon: increasing vacancies being declared in our retirement villages.27 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ to immunise 1400 seasonal workers against measlesHealth NZ is expecting to vaccinate 1400 RSE workers.25 Nov 12:13 AM
New ZealandOne region expected to be real test for gang-patch ban'The younger ones are quite likely to be more militant about it.'19 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Hawke’s Bay fund to boost predator control and replantingThe goal of the fund is to create a habitat alive with flora and fauna across the region.17 Nov 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom London to Sydney: Celebrating 90 years of the Gipsy Moth adventureJan Chisum flies her father’s restored Gipsy Moth, offering stunning views of Hawke’s Bay.14 Nov 12:42 AM
New ZealandMeet the 'little legend': Peter’s charity journey up Te Mata PeakSpecial Olympian, 53, runs 12.8k to raise funds for local school.13 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandHints of red and purple: Secret location for Enchanted Ball to be unveiledThe Enchanted Ball is coming, and it promises to be 'magical'.12 Nov 12:34 AM
New ZealandFour fire call-outs in Hawke's Bay this Guy Fawkes, Te Mata Peak summit quietTe Mata Peak had no issues, with its summit closing early each night this week.06 Nov 12:02 AM
New ZealandTriumphant Rosemary Mair brings World Cup to Hawke's BayWhite Ferns victory tour heads to Havelock North on Wednesday.04 Nov 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSt Luke’s Church - and pub - put Havelock North on map: Michael FowlerOpinion: 'I think if any place teaches one about God, it is Havelock North.'25 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandFilling the Nest Fest void: Black Seeds to headline new Hawke's Bay music festivalSlackbarn festival will bring international acts to Havelock North.20 Oct 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Really bothersome': Risk of whooping cough outbreak high in Hawke's BaySeptember had the highest cases of whooping cough nationally since 2017.14 Oct 02:07 AM
New ZealandMel Parsons brings her 'ethereal and hypnotic' sound to Hawke's Bay hallsThe singer recently wowed Canadian crowds and sold out her New Zealand tour.07 Oct 01:14 AM
New ZealandPotter's paradise: Kim Morgan's idyllic rural lifestylePotter Kim Morgan has been honing his craft for 46 years.27 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDinosaurs Unleashed: Free exhibition roars into Hastings librariesThere is plenty to entertain the kids these school holidays in Hawke's Bay.26 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandMax horsepower: Riders take to the streets for road safetyPeople took part in rides on the streets of Havelock North, Napier and CHB.17 Sep 10:42 PM
New Zealand'Blown away': Man buys wine bottles for $18,000 at auction, immediately gives them backIn a room of more than 300 wine enthusiasts, one man's act stood out on the night.16 Sep 01:33 AM
New ZealandHavelock North pump track hosts accidental qualifier for world champsHavelock North's pump track hosted a surprise qualifier for the 2024 UCI World Champs.05 Sep 01:14 AM
New ZealandCop's plea to those who know the truth about Ariki Rigby's murderHunt for killers of teen who died in 'unfathomable circumstances' enters third year.01 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandPolice apologise for mistaking teen's body for sheep as killer still at largeAs police continue to hunt for the killers, her family prepare a special memorial event.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe solo migrant mum hoping to win NZ a Mrs Universe title'I’m ready to stand up for New Zealand, but I need support from New Zealand.'23 Aug 02:26 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why fitness should be about strength and self-love not looksHawke's Bay health and wellbeing expert Danielle Harper talks about self-love.22 Aug 01:27 AM
New ZealandHarvest Hawke’s Bay festival line-up confirmedTickets are already being snapped up for the November 23 festival.21 Aug 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Perfect storm': The multiple origins of a boutique dairy company's closure'Predatory pricing', customer payment lag, and a rent increase all hit Origin Earth hard.19 Aug 12:46 AM
