PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil adopts rates shake-up despite almost 90% opposition from submittersCouncillor apologises to the public saying the consultation process had 'failed'.28 Feb 04:07 AM
New Zealand'Reopening the conversation': Sale of Napier’s $65m of council houses back on the tableCouncil may about-turn on its decision not to sell its community housing.28 Feb 04:06 AM
New Zealand'Quite hurtful': Culture war ignites over cyclone charity cookbook'All we did was make a business decision, and we wish it hadn’t gone the way it has.'28 Feb 02:31 AM
New Zealand'Rash move': Iwi leader slams axing of Māori Health AuthorityBayden Barber called the move 'rash' and urged the Health Minister to look closer.28 Feb 12:02 AM
New Zealand'Bigger than our family:' Golfer turns hand to children's language therapyMat Perry is raising money for speech therapy for children with Down syndrome.27 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan says drugs were for own use - his safe password suggested otherwiseDrug seller claims money was from orchard work, building and pokies.27 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We’ve made our decision': Top school pilots NCEA alternativeThe school's principal says the new programme encourages development.27 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop gun: HB sharpshooter bags deer, gifts it to soldiers then joins armyA farmer turned sharp shooter can now knock the top off a bottle from 300 metres.26 Feb 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier's new highway roundabout under budget, as disruption continues into MarchSofter aggregate than expected has been discovered where the road will be realigned.25 Feb 09:26 PM
New ZealandBlack Seeds bash: Gemco celebrates 20 years with private gigThe business has grown from a team of eight in 2004 to 140 staff members now.25 Feb 09:25 PM
New ZealandParty time for Napier's big innings: Marking a century and a halfNapier's first borough council was installed in 1874 — with 493 electors.25 Feb 09:16 PM
SportWorld Triathlon Cup: Hayden Wilde edged out by Aussie rivals in trans-Tasman stunnerA sweltering 30-degree climate put the trans-Tasman rivalry to the test.25 Feb 02:06 AM
New ZealandCruel Summer: Has Taylor Swift sent some 'Midnight Rain' to Hawke's Bay?Taylor's 'Midnight Rain' has crossed the Tasman, but Hawke's Bay may be lucky.25 Feb 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Significant loss to Hawke’s Bay:' Local nurses looking to AustraliaThe promise of higher pay and better conditions could be a factor.24 Feb 11:17 PM
New ZealandChoppers and toe-tapping make for a family fun weekend in Hawke’s BayFamily-friendly fun was abundant in Hawke's Bay over the weekend.24 Feb 10:56 PM
New ZealandRain on its way for Auckland, set to spoil Black Caps T20Meteorologist's gloomy forecast spells doom for cricket fans today.24 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelHawke's Bay best events to see out the end of summerNowhere does late summer like Hawke’s Bay.23 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGrandad's life changer: 'Hearing children singing is the most beautiful sound'Adrian Rowlands had “never been a phones man", now he loves it.23 Feb 05:01 PM
New ZealandNapier’s biggest healthcare building back on the marketThe premises for sale but a lengthy lease remains for current tenant.23 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Tried everything to make it work': Eskdale brewery taps out after cycloneChris Barber and his wife did 'everything they could' to make things work.23 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand450-home project will expand Flaxmere, orchard and vineyard make wayA large Māori-led housing project planned for Flaxmere has been given approval.23 Feb 12:22 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay in brief: Respected Napier-born Navy chief leaves top jobThe respected seaman attended Richmond School, Wycliffe Intermediate and William Colenso.22 Feb 10:13 PM
New ZealandEmergency services busy after multiple afternoon crashes in Hawke’s BayA car overturned on State Highway 2 south of Hastings.22 Feb 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe rubbish highway: Wairoa wants to close its dump and truck trash 125km to NapierWairoa Landfill is filling up fast. A surprising solution has been put forward.22 Feb 02:41 AM
New ZealandQuick work by council after Napier mural vandalised'There is always a risk of putting works in public places.'22 Feb 12:52 AM
New Zealand'Run by the women of NZ': Handbag appeal in Grace Millane's memory calls on local communityThe campaign looks to help abused women in memory of the murdered tourist.21 Feb 11:41 PM
New ZealandProud moment for Ngāti Kahungunu as hosts of Dannevirke kapa haka competitionIt’s the first time the event has been held in Dannevirke.21 Feb 09:28 PM
New ZealandArrests after Hawke’s Bay police patrol car rammed by stolen vehicleThree people were arrested after a stolen vehicle rammed a police car.21 Feb 07:31 PM
New Zealand'Big coup for Napier': New Zealand's premier triathlon gears up for Hawke's Bay debutSome of the world's best triathletes will be on show.21 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Overwhelming': Havelock North mum’s impressive rise in ultramarathon sceneMother claims her biggest ultramarathon result yet.21 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'He put his whole heart into most things Māori': Respected Hawke's Bay artist Phil Belcher rememberedPhil Belcher is being remembered as a man of great skill and mana.21 Feb 04:30 AM
New Zealand‘A bit aggressive’: Fed-up Pakowhai Rd residents discussed creating roadblockYou might have seen the protest signs. What you might not know is the original intent.21 Feb 01:58 AM
New Zealand'Unwavering dedication': Cyclone volunteers finalists for Community of the YearWere you one of the thousands who helped out during Cyclone Gabrielle?20 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'It’s the history of Hawke’s Bay': Knowledge Bank faces stormy financial forecastTwo Knowledge Bank board members have resigned amid financial concerns.20 Feb 05:00 AM
