New ZealandScorcher weather forecast could break a 25-year Napier recordA record that has stood since 1998 could be about to fall, if the heat arrives.20 Sep 02:31 AM
New Zealand‘Extremely grateful’: $1.2m to boost Hawke’s Bay’s cyclone-hit visitor economyFunds will counter 'incorrect perceptions' about the region's readiness for visitors.20 Sep 01:54 AM
New ZealandBang heard across Napier suburb after two properties catch firePlumes of smoke smothered the street as firefighters rushed to get fire under control.20 Sep 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLinda HallMiddle NZ: The circle of life moves usEpsom salt baths and separating her from the flock couldn't save her. But then, new life.19 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I've killed my bro': Man gets home detention after mate falls off the back of uteGroup drinking before the accident but the driver was under the legal limit.19 Sep 05:27 AM
New ZealandPoints and waves: Inside Hawke’s Bay’s first social supermarketEver wondered what it's like to shop inside a social supermarket?19 Sep 03:11 AM
New ZealandChoir raises its voice for new robesWaiapu Cathedral Choir's Sunday concert is a fundraiser for new red robes.19 Sep 02:14 AM
New ZealandKo Au: Malosi a unique fusion of dance, music and spoken wordThe concept of Ko Au: Malosi is to show joy, strength and hope through dance.19 Sep 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom two to 182: Hawke’s Bay's pothole damage claims spikePothole damage compensation claims have jumped in Hawke's Bay over the past three years.19 Sep 02:07 AM
New ZealandHappy Snappers: Fotofest inspires next generation of Hawke’s Bay photographers“It’s great because Hastings is so beautiful at the moment.”19 Sep 01:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFinal float farewell for Blossom Parade’s most regular entrantAfter decades of fun, the float king is hanging up his tools.19 Sep 12:46 AM
New ZealandMan remains in critical condition after stabbing in Takapau, police investigatingA man with multiple serious stab wounds got across the road before losing consciousness.18 Sep 08:35 PM
New ZealandIn pictures: Trucks, heat and hard mahi for Flaxmere students and staffIt was a long, hot 30 kilometres full of toots, waves and a cheering squad.18 Sep 04:25 AM
New ZealandEsk Valley resident predicts worst is yet to comeEsk Valley is a dust bowl, as winds whip up debris left by Gabrielle.18 Sep 04:23 AM
New ZealandTukituki attracts the most candidates for General ElectionAll up, 27 candidates are vying for your votes on October 14.18 Sep 02:50 AM
New Zealand‘Never been rained out yet’: Director of iconic Blossom Parade reflects on 25 years of floats and funThis will be Lyn Mackie's 25th year organising Hastings' favourite parade.18 Sep 01:03 AM
New ZealandHigh winds cancel flights, prevent Act leader from arrivingSeveral fires have been kept under control despite the tricky conditions.17 Sep 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Still buzzing’: Hawke’s Bay band wins national title at 2023 Tangata BeatsThe seven-strong band has only been playing together since May.17 Sep 03:56 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle shed fire in Hastings amid strong wind warningGusty winds fuel two fires in close proximity after MetService issues wind warnings.17 Sep 03:27 AM
New ZealandOne dead, one injured after car hits power pole between Napier and HastingsIt's the second fatal crash at that location in just 14 months.17 Sep 02:34 AM
New ZealandAn open letter to Labour from a climate activistOPINION: "Labour no longer has a transformative bone in its collective body."15 Sep 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTihei mauri ora! Hawke's Bay Today reporter on beginning his Te Reo journey this yearReporter James Pocock takes the first steps on his te reo journey.15 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘That terrible day’: Woman who lost both legs fighting to ensure medical error doesn't happen againRuth Johnston has had to relearn how to crawl so that she can do her gardening.15 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Insurance claims surpass $1 billion in Hawke’s BayAbout 84 per cent of contents claims have been paid.15 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘It’s OK to need help’: Invictus Games captain's special message for Hawke’s BayMajor Buffy Little returned from service in Iraq to find her cancer had returned.15 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandWondrous winery wander: Black Barn's new neon narrative fires upWalk of Wonders at Black Barn is ramping up the nocturnal dramatics.15 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: Damaging, strong winds to smash much of country this weekendThe weekend wind may cause damage to trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.15 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'Drinking from the age of two': Man jailed for violent assault at tangiCourt told that main aggressor had been drinking alcohol since the age of two.15 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fear campaign': National and Act hit back over MP’s Hawke’s Bay 'mega-prison' claimsAnna Lorck claims Hawke's Bay Prison's extra land would make it a target for expansion.14 Sep 11:28 PM
New ZealandIs stopbank planting problematic?OPINION: Based on the evidence of the cyclone, the council's plantings must be questioned.14 Sep 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCommercial fishing still hurting after Cyclone GabrielleEvery vessel in Ahuriri has experienced hazardous, floating logs.14 Sep 04:52 AM
New ZealandYoung Hawke’s Bay woman swaps farmwear for frocks for Rural SupportGeorgia Denton is trading her gumboots for a gown to raise funds for country communities.14 Sep 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe ‘internal yearning’ that drove a Hawke’s Bay author back to te reoThe best time to plant a seed was yesterday - the second-best time is today.14 Sep 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFormula 1: War of words over Red Bull and Mercedes' dominanceDon Kennedy on Formula 1.13 Sep 11:24 PM
