New ZealandHoliday stop turns into double hole-in-one for Hawke's Bay man'Two of the cleanest blue hole-in-ones in our history.'21 Nov 02:24 AM
New ZealandYouths charged after Napier dairy robberyPolice say the robbery involved a stolen car later recovered in Napier.21 Nov 01:28 AM
New ZealandSweltering temperatures for parts of New Zealand as mercury hits 30CUnfortunately the weather deteriorates for some over the weekend.21 Nov 01:09 AM
New Zealand'Gone in and collected the sand': Asbestos companies busy as school classrooms start to reopenImpacted schools set up make-shift classrooms this week, including in libraries and halls.20 Nov 11:40 PM
New ZealandFirst cruisers of the season get five sunny hours in NapierTwo summers ago there were 89 cruise stops in Napier. This summer there are just 60.20 Nov 10:25 PM
New Zealand‘He fought to be here’: Parents' journey of premature son's 134 days in NICUJett Chambers was born at 23 weeks and 3 days, weighing just 700 grams. 20 Nov 05:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier’s new homeless shelter finds success but needs more financial support to surviveSix of Napier's most vulnerable have now found homes, some for the first time in years.20 Nov 05:00 PM
GolfFour NZ courses named among Golf.com's top 100Tara Iti is the highest ranked New Zealand course at 19th on the list.20 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandSomething to sit down and celebrate: Napier bar's seating design wins global awardThe upholstery survived a kitchen fire that shut the bar for eight weeks.20 Nov 03:03 AM
New Zealand'Win for nature': Court rejects Ruataniwha groundwater appealThe decision reduces the Central Hawke's Bay farm’s capacity to produce food.19 Nov 09:36 PM
Black Caps'He's been awesome': Santner transforms into Black Caps' perfect finisherAlready a world class bowler, the NZ skipper has become a match-winner with the bat. 19 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandHouse cleaning bill shock: 'Will cost x2' written at bottom of quoteConsumer NZ has issued a reminder to companies around best practices for quoting.19 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandHB’s two biggest wastewater plants to undergo $60m-plus outfall pipe worksThe big-money projects to send treated wastewater to sea will likely begin next year.19 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlower vending machine blooms at Hawke’s Bay AirportThe bouquet vending machine is believed to be the only one of its kind in Hawke's Bay.19 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Green shoots emerging’: CHB Mayor confident in district’s business outlookClosures on the cards for Waipukurau main street, mayor stays hopeful for new businesses. 19 Nov 05:00 PM
SportWomen pack a punch at Hastings Giants' 10-year milestoneA once boys-only boxing academy now thrives as talented young women reshape its future.19 Nov 04:15 PM
New ZealandTen Hawke's Bay locals named 2026 Tower Local HeroesThe medallists are now in the running for the Local Hero of the Year Award.19 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAI scribe 'Heidi' being rolled out to emergency departments nationwide: But what’s the story with errors and privacy?Move follows rapid-fire Hawke's Bay trial.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMagic-sand closures: Council shuts Waipawa, Waipukurau librariesMagic sand used at CHB libraries in after-school activities and holiday programmes. 19 Nov 02:22 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay flight school expands to train more pilots amid global shortageAir Hawke's Bay will split its operations between Napier and Bridge Pā.18 Nov 09:50 PM
New ZealandSchool reopens after asbestos scare linked to magic sandSchool was closed for a day so inspections could be carried out. 18 Nov 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We changed that boy’s life': Hawke's Bay's neurodivergent classroom furniture goes global'We met with some schools and asked what their biggest challenges were.'18 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDenis O'Reilly: Time to fight the good fight after Wairoa boxing night cancelledOPINION: The police's apprehension is based on reality, and that reality needs to stop.18 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe rural idea keeping Hawke’s Bay’s rescue helicopter flying 'It’s a powerful reminder that the people we serve are standing right beside us.'18 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne wins Government approval for $214m local water planThe plan includes $214m investment and renewal of 50km of underground mains.18 Nov 02:57 AM
New ZealandFingers crossed for McLean Park ODI: ‘I think we’ll get a game’Just 12.8mm of rain has fallen in November, but 20mm is forecast overnight into Wednesday.18 Nov 12:22 AM
New Zealand'First ticket I've bought in maybe 10 years': Family to buy first home with $18m Lotto win'It means my parents can finally retire, they have worked so hard to give us a good life'.17 Nov 10:41 PM
New Zealand'Already on that waka': Numerous Hawke's Bay schools vow to keep Te Tiriti in classrooms'Our schools are already on that waka and paddling the right way.'17 Nov 09:13 PM
New Zealand‘Big ball of flames:’ Rider escapes after motorbike catches fire at Napier intersection'I was completely shocked when I saw the flames engulfing the motorbike.'17 Nov 03:15 AM
New Zealand'Epic': Crowds flock to Hawke's Bay's first race day in over a year'That’s the biggest race day we have ever done in Waipukurau by a country mile.'17 Nov 02:27 AM
New ZealandRaid stuns charity store: 'They came for money, they smashed my safe''I know people get desperate, but what they did here wasn’t desperation.'17 Nov 02:16 AM
New Zealand'I have faith': Ex-police officers urge trust in the force after McSkimming scandalTwo former police officers turned councillors are urging the public to trust in the badge.16 Nov 11:35 PM
New Zealand'That is pretty close': Couple driving home didn't realise smoke cloud was their house on fireA Napier couple has lost most of their belongings and their home of more than a decade.16 Nov 11:10 PM
New ZealandRising stars and tributes shine at Waiata Māori Music AwardsMakayla Purcell-Mainini took top honours after opening Six60’s Grassroots tour.16 Nov 09:54 PM
