PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThere’s magic brewing behind the doors of a castle in suburban NapierChateau Garage has been listed among the top 100 wines of New Zealand. Here's why.30 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCanny View: Six questions to ask when choosing your financial 'sherpa'Time-poor people often do little or no research before meeting a financial adviser.29 Jun 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Would cause great anger': Council considering wiping farming group's $400k consent debtSo far $100 has been paid - in the form of two $50 notes thrown towards council leaders.29 Jun 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTe Awa o Mokotūāraro is a name compromised. But it’s better than CliveOpinion: Mokotūāraro is a key part of local oral history. Clive on the other hand...29 Jun 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTicketed off: 125 Napier commuters caught out by parking payment glitch125 people returned to their vehicle and were met with a $40 fine.29 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandNapier Libraries abolish fees for returning your books lateFrom July 1, Napier bookworms need not worry about overdue book fines.29 Jun 04:14 AM
New ZealandWednesday night blackout: It was the cat’s voltAbout 25,000 properties had electricity supply cut for up to 40 minutes on Wednesday.29 Jun 03:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovernment's cyclone horticulture relief package relies on generosity of banksCyclone-hit growers fear the Government's loan scheme will put them further into debt.29 Jun 02:38 AM
New ZealandCat that caused an estimated 25,000 properties in Napier and Hastings to lose power dies, owner soughtA Napier vet is searching for the owner of the tabby, which is not microchipped.28 Jun 07:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWater meters, moving business to Wairoa? Hawke's Bay prepares for dry futureThe council releases its regional water assessment, showing a possible huge shortfall.28 Jun 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWyn Drabble: ‘I’ll tell you one thing’ about politicians’ weasel wordsOpinion: "As I say, what I know, the reality is," I'm avoiding this question.27 Jun 10:32 PM
New ZealandPopped tyres and smashed rims: CHB’s pothole carnageAt least five cars, including a police car, were taken out by SH2 potholes in one morning.27 Jun 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProviding a pathway: The Napier garage with a boxing academy out the back'If you want to lift yourself up, lift someone else up' are the words Dean Moss lives by.27 Jun 03:52 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Two Hawke’s Bay locations given green light by council to rebuildDowngrade due to stopbank breach repairs will be welcome news for homeowners, council says27 Jun 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPinball Wizard: An evening with the Hawke’s Bay wunderkid of pinsTake a leaf out of the Dippers' book: Ditch the phones and pick up the pins.27 Jun 02:54 AM
New ZealandWaipawa River Bridge structurally sound for repairs after huge washoutDamaged end of Waipawa River Bridge will be restored after it was knocked out by flood.27 Jun 01:56 AM
New Zealand'Connector' team engaged to help navigate zoning concerns in HastingsThe new dedicated response team will help navigate council and government processes.27 Jun 12:21 AM
KahuHawke’s Bay whānau still displaced after cycloneHawke's Bay whānau are still living on a marae almost five months after Cyclone Gabrielle.26 Jun 11:05 PM
OpinionMegan Banks: What really goes on in your kid’s classroom?Fraught times in parent-teacher interviews.26 Jun 10:23 PM
New Zealand'My door is always open': Iwi chairman invites Julian Batchelor to public co-governance discussion"When you come to Ngāti Kahungunu, come in through the waharoa, the front gate."26 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan's $68k black market crayfish rort: 'I'd like to apologise to all my people'John Nohotima falsely applied for customary permits to take thousands of koura from sea.26 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandA load off their minds: Cyclone victim laundry group still runningThe HB Cyclone Laundry Network wants more people to continue supporting families.26 Jun 05:14 AM
New ZealandRain relief: ‘It’ll be some of the best weather Hawke’s Bay can get’, MetService saysAfter a prolonged wet period, expect speckles of rain before the sun comes out again.26 Jun 03:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDigital double: Hawke’s Bay man caught out by identity fraudAaron Bryan's holiday was ruined as a result of the complex scam.25 Jun 11:20 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Big rates hike for Hawke’s Bay residentsWith inflation and recovery bills going up, rates rises are happening around the region.25 Jun 10:44 PM
New ZealandBridge out: SH50 closure affecting business, travel in rural CHB'I'm really not impressed that my petrol bill is going to go up'.25 Jun 06:12 AM
New ZealandBasketball: Hawks home-court demise continuesThe Hawks led at the end of each of the first three quarters but lost again at home.25 Jun 04:49 AM
New ZealandSurf Life Saving ‘overwhelmed’ with donations to replace contaminated gearLifeguards saved hundreds but ruined their personal wetsuits.25 Jun 02:14 AM
KahuMana whenua representatives considered for Hawke’s Bay Civil DefenceHawke's Bay mana whenua representatives may join Civil Defence committee.24 Jun 09:23 PM
New ZealandTech hopes teeter in Maddison Trophy raceNapier Tech Old Boys will need the maximum of five points next Saturday against Tamatea.24 Jun 10:33 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous conditions': Roads closed, water shortage as red warning hits GisborneThe rain is expected to cause "dangerous conditions, significant flooding".24 Jun 01:35 AM
New Zealand'Why are those guys attacking us?' RSE worker details horrifying kidnappingJoe says masked attackers put a cloth over his mouth and pulled him into a black car.23 Jun 05:00 PM
RetailHow Villa Maria's new owner plans to take brand to next levelChief executive Duncan McFarlane says the business started to meet an 'insatiable demand'.23 Jun 05:12 AM
New Zealand‘The poor cousin’: Heightened angst in Wairoa after flood zone decisionA 2A classification is creating uncertainty around future living - as winter hits.23 Jun 04:20 AM
