PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Destruction right in front of you': Swimmer fears council ruining river spotsCatherine Reeves enjoyed a picnic in the dense woods, then returned to find trees gone.07 Apr 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessArdern's wedding and basking in big events - how Flagship Events company battled past CovidHawke's Bay-based company coming to the end of another busy summer season.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandIn pictures: Hawke's Bay's weekend of openingsNew mountain bike trails in Eskdale and a running milestone as well.07 Apr 04:02 AM
New Zealand'Explosion of glass': Large rock thrown through bus window full of Napier school kidsThe driver says the 1.1kg rock sounded like a gunshot and just missed him.07 Apr 02:12 AM
Rugby'Getting beyond the police': Eight members of rugby team and coach inside shot vanClub captain Guy Taylor was driving as shotgun pellets rained down on the van.07 Apr 01:04 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay club rugby: Taradale beat Napier Tech in rematch of last year’s finalThe final rematch that Taradale had been waiting for arrived, and they were ready for it.07 Apr 12:20 AM
TravelWhat makes Hawke’s Bay such a great wellness hub?Local Danielle Harper reveals how to have a restorative visit in the region.06 Apr 10:00 PM
ReviewsMitchell HagemanReview: Sir Tom Jones proves to NZ he's far from being 'zimmer frame entertainment'The days of undie-throwing are gone. But at 83, he still has a voice and a touch of spice.06 Apr 07:34 PM
New ZealandDirt bike rider critically injured in crash on major thoroughfareIt's the second serious motorcycle crash in the region in 24 hours.06 Apr 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlan to pull Hawke's Bay Tourism funding - chair fears 'regional backwater' will be the result'Hawke’s Bay will lose ground to other regions, and become a regional backwater.'05 Apr 05:01 PM
New ZealandClimate vs fluoridation: A tale of two protests in the same city at the same timeIt was set to be a fascinating case study. But illness meant it wasn't a fair fight.05 Apr 02:43 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly difficult': Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival cancelledIt featured record numbers and half-price tickets last year, but won't be back in 2024.05 Apr 02:04 AM
New ZealandMaraekakaho motorbike crash: One person critically injuredEmergency services responded to a motorbike crash on State Highway 50.05 Apr 02:02 AM
New ZealandMissing fisherman off Hawke’s Bay coast namedThe man who went missing off Waimārama on Monday was 54-year-old Jason Hollows.04 Apr 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlaygroup for parents? How Ghana's hospitality inspired a caregiving movementRochelle Hairs is bringing a slice of Africa to Hawke's Bay for a good cause.04 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandWeather gods smiling on Hawke's Bay? Big man's hand spotted in sky as settled autumn arrivesThe finger of God? This unusual cloud over Napier is a sign of good weather ahead.04 Apr 10:22 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay primary sector award winners revealedMichael and Karen Toulmin won the Hawke's Bay farmer of the year award.04 Apr 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier rates climb 100pc in hill suburbs after flooding pushes buyers to higher groundA couple nearing retirement might have to sell the home they've worked their lives for.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Put down': Violent inmate stomps on duck after it landed in prison yardThe prisoner was charged with attacking the bird, which had to be put down.04 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandKiwis win second shearing test against WalesNZ may have the lead but Wales is closing the points gap.04 Apr 02:43 AM
New ZealandHeading to Sir Tom Jones in Napier? Here’s your go-to guide to Harvest Moon festivalA dedicated area will be provided for those who require walkers.03 Apr 11:55 PM
New ZealandBus fares to drop for youth after outcry at school trips costing six times as much'I’m pleased, it is a good thing they are listening.'03 Apr 09:17 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Man in a serious condition after Takapau crashA man in his 30s was in a serious condition in Hawke’s Bay Hospital on Thursday.03 Apr 09:05 PM
New ZealandSearchers stood down as police take over inquiry into missing fishermanHelicopters and supporting vessels sent back to shore after a sustained search effort.03 Apr 06:51 PM
New ZealandSlain Mob boss had $230k in car when police busted meth-dealing ringDaniel Eliu was shot dead outside a South Auckland church.03 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Lots of crying': Family reunited with cat missing after cyclone one year onPhoebe lived in a colony of stray cats for a year after she bolted during the cyclone.03 Apr 01:52 AM
Letters to the EditorLetters: Helicopters over Tainui Reserve a costly exerciseOPINION: Questioning out-of-town helicopters, and a call to buy Napier's medical centre.02 Apr 09:28 PM
New Zealand'They get wiped out and we start again': Trail-blazing bike park to openMountain-bike trail to open after previous park destroyed.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandColleagues join the search for fisherman in the water off Hawke's Bay coastHow a fishing vessel crew member ended up missing remains unclear.02 Apr 12:35 AM
New ZealandOld Napier Prison to close amid health and safety disputeThe old jail built in the 1800s has been a popular tourist attraction since 2002.02 Apr 12:24 AM
New ZealandPlan to sink Hawke's Bay fishing trawler to provide home for marine lifeRetiring to the reef, the Twofold Bay trawler is to be given a second life.01 Apr 11:33 PM
New ZealandNZSO to bring exhilarating music to NapierThe concert also includes works by renowned New Zealand composer Douglas Lilburn.01 Apr 10:50 PM
New ZealandCHB to host NZ-Wales battle while bay locals fight for national gloryIt will be a big day for shearing in Central Hawke's Bay.01 Apr 02:13 AM
New ZealandOur coldest daytime yet: Southern breeze brings snow and bitter chill to Hawke's BayIt is unusual to see snow on the range this early in the year.01 Apr 12:28 AM
