New ZealandMarker in the ground: The sign that says an Esk Valley holiday park will rebuildA fisherman spotted an object floating in the ocean near Māhia. It came from Esk Valley.11 Apr 01:33 AM
New ZealandStopgap fix for damaged rail bridgeKiwRail working to get rail line open for the peak freight season.10 Apr 11:51 PM
New ZealandSpark retail outlet in Napier hit by early-morning break-inDisplay models had been ripped out of security sockets.10 Apr 09:31 PM
New ZealandClosed Hawke’s Bay schools welcomed by other schools in the wake of Cyclone GabrielleOf the 151 schools in the Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti regions, 80 sustained damage.10 Apr 05:41 PM
New ZealandFrom silt to sanctity: Eskdale and Pōrangahau communities still cleaning gravesitesCommunities and the Remembrance Army are cleaning up at Eskdale Cemetary.10 Apr 03:03 AM
New ZealandPunters well behaved at Mission Concert, no arrests or major injuries reportedPolice said there were 'no issues or arrests to report'.09 Apr 04:54 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay weather set to improve after gloomy start to Easter weekendWeather warnings for Hawke's Bay were lifted on Sunday.09 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandOpinion: Room for all on road to recoveryHawke’s Bay's recovery a long and complex journey.09 Apr 01:07 AM
New ZealandWater-related incident on Waimarama BeachSt John are attending to a water related incident at Waimarama beach.08 Apr 11:36 PM
ReviewsMitchell HagemanReview: No rain for Rod as star-studded gig wows Hawke’s Bay crowdRod still rocks.08 Apr 10:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe feeling of being left alone - Hawke’s Bay’s disaster within a disasterTo restore confidence, it's time for the Civil Defence Joint Committee to step aside.07 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'They left us to drown': Why a digger has become a flashpoint for flood-weary PakowhaiMike and Sue Brown thought the cyclone was over, then the waters engulfed their home.07 Apr 05:59 PM
New ZealandEarly start planned to beat Sir Rod’s rainy night in NapierMission Concert poised to go ahead.07 Apr 04:52 AM
New ZealandWhat to expect this Easter long weekend“Friday will be the best day of weather, with only light wind and high cloud."07 Apr 02:49 AM
New Zealand‘It’s not good enough’: Hawke’s Bay businesses feel abandoned after cycloneHawke's Bay business owners want more support in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle.06 Apr 11:35 PM
New Zealand'Tears rolled down my cheeks as I filmed the carnage': How Gabrielle devastated Hawke's BayHawke's Bay families grapple to put their lives back together.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSH2 Bailey bridge construction starts, could be open by start of MayTransport Minister Michael Wood visited the crucial link with residents who would use it.06 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandRain for Rod: Heavy rain watch could dampen Easter spiritsIt looks like it's going to be a wet Easter Weekend for the Bay.06 Apr 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMedicinal cannabis clinic opens, doctor surprised at prescription demand"I will be talking to somebody and they say ‘I didn’t even know this was a thing’."06 Apr 03:19 AM
New ZealandHastings woman strikes it rich with $500,000 Lotto winThe winning Strike Lotto ticket was sold from Paper Plus Hastings.06 Apr 01:47 AM
New ZealandTwo injured in serious crash in FlaxmereEmergency services are attending a serious crash in Flaxmere.06 Apr 12:45 AM
OpinionDoug LaingWhat will Sir Rod do in Napier for Easter?Will it be shopping, the miniature railway, or the football?05 Apr 05:52 AM
New ZealandInsurance payouts for Cyclone Gabrielle catching up as claims figure growsNearly two months on from Cyclone Gabrielle, and 15 per cent of claims have been paid out.05 Apr 04:18 AM
New ZealandNapier wastewater plant on road back to full capacityA final commissioning this week could see the vital milliscreen back in action.05 Apr 04:08 AM
New ZealandFlood-affected woman receives two tickets to Rod Stewart’s Napier concertThe young family was stranded on the roof of their Puketapu home for six hours.05 Apr 04:07 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay’s big share of NZ shearsHawke's Bay won three of the major titles at the New Zealand Shears.05 Apr 02:43 AM
New ZealandThe Woodville pet killers: Bloodthirsty pitbulls terrorise town for monthsTwo menacing dogs behind spate of serious attacks on pets in middle of night.05 Apr 01:22 AM
New ZealandFormula 1: Verstappen wins a messy, crazy and chaotic raceDon Kennedy on Formula One.05 Apr 01:11 AM
New ZealandDisgusted! Four defibrillators stolen in NapierAt least four life-saving defibrillators were stolen in Napier in three weeks.04 Apr 06:39 AM
New Zealand‘Extensive rebuild’ begins at $85m super-kitchen in Awatoto, months after openingThe plant was badly flooded during Cyclone Gabrielle.04 Apr 04:13 AM
New ZealandStuart Nash's departure opens a selection doorLabour is facing its first Napier candidate selection meeting in 15 years.04 Apr 03:54 AM
New ZealandRed Cross plans for freeing up $18m cyclone fund to stretch into MayMost of $18m fund to be spent within 6 months, but there's calls for haste.04 Apr 03:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLinda HallMiddle NZ: Time to save the daylight all year roundWhy do we need to plunge ourselves into dark evenings?04 Apr 02:17 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Lifesaving lessons for Eskdale SchoolStudents from Eskdale School enjoy free water safety lessons outside the classroom.04 Apr 01:56 AM