PremiumPremiumOpinionHow to preserve family wealth: Nick StewartOPINION: The notorious “70% rule” suggests most family enterprises don’t survive.18 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi couple hit centenarian milestone with royal greetingsJoan turns 100 on Monday; Jack turned 100 in April 2023.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Everything has a story': Birdwoods marks two decades of successBirdwoods began as a metal bird sculpture business in Zimbabwe in 1991. 18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCannabis cake at work shared lunch leads to chargesStaff needed medical treatment after unknowingly eating cannabis-laced cake.18 Jul 04:57 AM
New Zealand'No tattoos, no spinach': Napier deputy mayor hailed as a 'Superhuman'Annette Brosnan has won top individual local government award but she's stepping down.18 Jul 04:03 AM
New Zealand'Now or never': Damon Harvey running for mayor of Hastings'Times are tough and we must have a strong and supportive council there for its people.'18 Jul 01:14 AM
New ZealandSensors for real-time flood monitoring installed on Havelock North streamsResidents can access a dashboard for stream data, starting in September.18 Jul 12:51 AM
New Zealand'Forever 11': Young cyclist killed by intoxicated driver who was angry at boyfriendTerina Pineaha was drink-driving, high on meth and in a rage when she killed the girl. 17 Jul 11:43 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStock Takes: The unusual way an NZX-listed company found out its major shareholder was selling upAustralian fund manager ROC Partners is said to 'like the look' of the apple grower.17 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandFamily ties as Joe Helmore art features in HB auctionArtist follows in his grandmother's footsteps to craft a piece for Bay wine auction.17 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandMotorist dies after four crashes in 40 minutes in Hawke's BaySome roads remained blocked.17 Jul 06:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They just keep coming': Illegal hunting causes frustration and fear on East CoastEast Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick highlights rising poaching concerns.17 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'We have you surrounded': Police stood down after Hawke's Bay stand-off, search continuesA police officer could be heard speaking over a loudspeaker at the scene.17 Jul 04:06 AM
Politics'It’s inevitable': David Letele teases move into politicsThe community advocate says a party leader told him 'we’d love to have you'. 16 Jul 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesMore than half of Crown Regional Holdings' loan book flagged as 'at risk'Three companies which received Government loans have gone into liquidation.16 Jul 08:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIn the palm of his hand – the rise of a third top NZ men's shotputterYou know Tom Walsh and Jacko Gill, but a third Kiwi could join them at the world champs.16 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I feel aggrieved': 92-year-old online shopper's warning after supermarket meat purchaseA butcher says just 65% of the meat Godfrey Rodgers received would be edible if cooked.16 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandHow new speed limits are making Hastings schools saferThe changes are part of Hastings' early rollout of lower speed limits.16 Jul 03:49 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch north of Napier, potential to be upgraded to warning'Quite persistent heavy rain' expected overnight Thursday and into Friday morning.16 Jul 01:20 AM
New ZealandFour crashes in Hawke’s Bay send four to hospital Two of the people injured were in a serious condition.15 Jul 11:58 PM
New ZealandOne month of new $824m highway: No crashes, no potholes, no complaints'The new highway has changed every aspect of our lives.'15 Jul 08:54 PM
New ZealandNapier City Rovers face crucial match in bid for top-tier footballTwo football teams with contrasting ambitions are set to battle at Bluewater Stadium.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'My partner just got shot': Woman describes fatal gang shooting Hori Gage was gunned down in front of his children and partner. 15 Jul 07:00 AM
CrimePolice arrest 19 Hells Angels members, 72 charges laidThe Whanganui chapter's president and vice-president are among those arrested.15 Jul 03:26 AM
New ZealandNo arrests over suspicious fire which destroyed Napier homeThe house burned down twice in a year. An investigation into the latest fire has finished.15 Jul 01:43 AM
New Zealand'Totally unacceptable': Cannabis cake taken to shared lunch at Hawke’s Bay HospitalHealth Minister Simeon Brown confirmed police are investigating the incident.15 Jul 01:16 AM
New ZealandDavcon's Hastings home earns top honours at Central North Island awardsDavcon, Inspired Projects and Landmark Homes Hawke's Bay win at Master Builders Awards.15 Jul 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIndependence day for EITRegional governance returns to 10 polytechnics on January 1, 2026.15 Jul 12:24 AM
New Zealand'May as well make it a big one': Kiwi Olympians off on epic 4500km African charity rideTheir journey starts in Uganda and ends in Zimbabwe, crossing five countries.14 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandWoman tied to a pole and gagged during 100 assaults from partnerCourt of Appeal upholds jail term of three years and two months.14 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFirst XV rugby: Palmerston North lead Super 8; Rathkeale dominatePalmerston North defeated St John's 34-0, leading the Super 8 by four points.14 Jul 03:49 AM
AirlinesRegional airline grounded for 10 days by Civil Aviation AuthorityThe chief says the airline's version of WoF was revoked but customers can still fly.14 Jul 03:12 AM
New ZealandGetting young crims back to class: 'We need a holiday, they keep turning up'$1.5m seized by police will be handed to Maraenui programme turning lives around.13 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandNew health cadetship is opening doors for Wairoa job seekers The paid scheme creates employment pathways where job growth has weakened. 13 Jul 06:00 PM
