New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Napier courthouse closed this weekHere's the latest news in brief from around the region.17 Oct 09:49 PM
New ZealandNapier flight delayed and cancelled after two separate engineering issuesAircraft circled multiple times off the coast of Napier before returning 40 minutes later.17 Oct 01:27 AM
New ZealandForces combine for epic performance of Verdi’s RequiemNapier Civic Choir’s numbers will be swelled by students from Hastings Boys’ High School.16 Oct 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand1.2 million cubic metres to go: Plea for funding to remove cyclone silt in Hawke's BayMore than half of the silt dumped by the cyclone is still sitting, waiting to be cleared.16 Oct 09:15 PM
New ZealandHorses for courses: A&P Show week in Hawke’s Bay features Clydesdales, horticulture and amusement ridesThe Hawke's Bay show dates back to 1863 and is still one of NZ's biggest A&P shows.16 Oct 02:36 AM
New Zealand‘Big surprise’: Kiwifruit grower heartened to see crops growing again after cyclone'If there is a spark of life, there is hope, and we will carry on.'16 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandConcept approval a milestone in decade-long timeline of Napier’s civic centreConstruction is expected to start within 18 months.16 Oct 01:10 AM
New Zealand‘Stunning views’: Private sites and sights open for Ōmakere School fundraising walkA unique window into some iconic coastland.15 Oct 11:34 PM
New ZealandStudents immersed in protecting their waterwaysStudents use water quality, invertebrate and soil testing kits to learn about their awa.15 Oct 09:43 PM
New ZealandWairarapa hospitality: Mike Butterick and Kieran McAnulty share a beer as results come inThe incoming MP shared a beer with the man he will replace in Wairarapa.15 Oct 03:04 AM
New ZealandRugby league: Omahu Huia score 13 tries in league final walkoverOmahu Huia won their second Hawke's Bay premier rugby league title in three years.15 Oct 02:51 AM
New ZealandThousands pack Napier CBD for massive illuminated street party7000 people chose Napier's big street party over elections on the telly.15 Oct 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Did not think that result was possible’: Nimon stunned as Napier turns blueThe 32-year-old says working hard, being herself, and "taking the high road" helped.15 Oct 01:56 AM
New ZealandMeka Whaitiri concedes she's out of Parliament as a new political star risesTangaere-Manuel, from the small township of Rangitukia, is a political bolt from the red.15 Oct 01:51 AM
New ZealandWedd's thoughts with late grandfather as she writes her own political chapterAs the crowd surrounded the new MP, she thought of her grandfather looking down.15 Oct 12:49 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay’s weekend in pictures: Parties, racing and rubber ducks on a riverThere was plenty on besides just rugby and politics.15 Oct 12:39 AM
New ZealandNapier Powerball player wins $6 millionThe prize is made up of $5 million from Powerball First Division and $1m from First Div.14 Oct 10:33 PM
New ZealandMeka Whaitiri dethroned in Ikaroa-RāwhitiOne of the few bright spots for Labour on the night was Cushla Tangaere-Manuel.14 Oct 10:17 AM
New ZealandWairarapa: Mike Butterick set to snatch seat from Labour’s Kieran McAnultyNational’s Mike Butterick held a solid lead over the Labour minister he lost to last time.14 Oct 10:10 AM
New ZealandNational’s Catherine Wedd beats Anna Lorck in Tukituki by big marginCatherine Wedd leads by majority of more than 9000 votes.14 Oct 10:03 AM
New ZealandNational’s Katie Nimon gets the electorate MP role she wantedShe was guaranteed to be a List MP, but Katie Nimon wanted to represent Napier too.14 Oct 08:31 AM
New ZealandMagpies power into NPC final, beating Wellington 25-24Chase Tiatia hattrick helped Magpies end their 47-year chase for an NPC final.14 Oct 08:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'All smiles': Pan Pac’s Napier plant reaches milestone in $280m cyclone recoveryChip mill restarted, 120ha forest purchased.13 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFire bans could end cyclone waste burning provisions earlyFenz is allowed to overrule any council ban.13 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil changes procedures for social housing after Tenancy Tribunal finds faultA social housing tenant was allegedly called “ungrateful” by a council contractor.13 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRed, juicy, heat resistant: New Zealand’s hunt for a climate-proof appleFinancial Times: Europe's growers have turned to NZ as climate change upends the industry.13 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandLives on the line: Copper thefts soar across region's electrical network35 crucial power pole safety features found missing by lines company Unison.13 Oct 03:03 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand man who was hospitalised in Vietnam now safe in Hawke’s BayBallad Woodley-Hanan began experiencing manic episodes.13 Oct 02:23 AM
PoliticsCaution turning into confidence on National’s three-day bus tourWarnings of a tight election continue but expectations are rising.12 Oct 11:11 PM
New ZealandForgotten the full noise of Art Deco? You’re about to be remindedAfter three years of Covid and cyclone disruptions, 2024 will be a massive party.12 Oct 11:01 PM
New ZealandPolice seek missing Hawke's Bay man Matthew KnightHe was last seen wearing black work boots, blue jeans and a black jacket.12 Oct 10:34 PM
New Zealand‘Such a close race’: Hawke’s Bay’s leading candidates have their final say on eve of election dayOn the eve of Saturday's election, the region’s leading candidates rate their chances.12 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpice Girls songs and sign waves as Luxon completes National's last push through Hawke's BayKatie Nimon, egged on by Willis, sang along with mic in hand to the Spice Girls’ Wannabe.12 Oct 12:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom checkout operator to store owner: Young couple take charge of supermarketMason McKeown's journey to supermarket ownership began as a teenager mopping floors.12 Oct 12:43 AM