New ZealandCyclone-hit homes buyout: Mayors expect 'some concerns' from communityGovt offer to help HB councils buy out damaged homes is still far from a done deal.31 Jul 11:29 PM
New ZealandVoluntary buyouts for Category 3 homes on the tableHawke's Bay's five councils now have to agree to the Govt's cost-sharing model.31 Jul 03:09 AM
New ZealandIce-scraping mornings to disappear from rest of work week in Hawke’s Bay"We’re just grateful to have some sunshine, even though it’s cold."31 Jul 02:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay’s champion karate kid takes her inspiring message to the worldTeenager Aliah Catacutan has set her sights on the world karate champs in Japan.31 Jul 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Great for Napier’: Rundown backpackers in need of redevelopment on marketEmpty lot facing Marine Pde with consent to build a five-storey hotel is also up for sale.31 Jul 01:26 AM
New ZealandElection 2023: Nats vow to make Hawke's Bay Expressway four lanesNational places high priority on the Expressway, Napier-Taupō and Napier-Wairoa roads.31 Jul 01:19 AM
New ZealandRecidivist drink-drivers appear in Dannevirke court"If you come back to court for drink-driving, bring your toothbrush."30 Jul 10:30 PM
New ZealandStolen CCTV camera in flood-hit area of Hawke's Bay backfires on two burglars'The camera remained operational and enabled police to identify potential suspects.'30 Jul 09:49 PM
New ZealandTruck rolls, train hits ute as three injured in Tararua crashesThe train was still on the tracks but stopped a few hundred metres from the intersection.30 Jul 07:26 PM
New ZealandTihei: Care for our environment so our environment can care for usOur natural environment has been severely degraded.30 Jul 06:17 PM
New ZealandTihei: We welcome our three new staff membersNicosia, Hannah and Ashlyn have written their own introductions.30 Jul 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsEx-National Front Stop Co-Governance Tour organiser believes 'white people' being targetedThose attending secret meeting in Hawke's Bay screened by former National Front organiser.30 Jul 06:00 PM
KahuAll ages gather for native planting in memory of Des RatimaWhānau gathered to plant a site in Whakatu as a living memorial for kaumātua Des Ratima.30 Jul 03:41 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay temperatures hit the negatives over weekendHastings and Napier were negative 0.5 and 0.3 degrees Celsius on Sunday.30 Jul 12:57 AM
New ZealandCar ploughs through Hastings butcher, narrowly misses customerA customer narrowly avoided a car ploughing through the front of a Hastings butcher.30 Jul 12:15 AM
New Zealand'Stress’ death of 84-year-old who lost home in Cyclone GabrielleThe 84-year-old was paralysed by a stroke as water and mud came up close to his eye-level.28 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandBYO Baby? Hawke’s Bay introduces baby-friendly comedy showLooking for an alternative to playgroup? Comedian Emma Bowyer has the solution for you.28 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandNiwa outlook: El Nino brings welcome change to wet winterAfter a wet start to 2023, NZ's north can expect a welcome shift to drier conditions.28 Jul 12:31 AM
New ZealandThe jimmied padlock in the bushes - Can the Scouts find their stolen marquee?The inquisitive group of kids have already found one clue.27 Jul 10:48 PM
New ZealandRSE workers sue employer over 'unlawful' deductionsCase could set precedent for minimum wage earners.27 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJulian Batchelor on how he books venues: 'They don’t need to know everything'Hawke's Bay tour meetings now held at a private house - still surrounded by protesters.27 Jul 03:45 AM
New ZealandSun for Hawke’s Bay this weekend after hairy Friday startA reward for weathering a possible thunderstorm will be sun.27 Jul 12:28 AM
New ZealandAct's Rob Douglas on his famous uncle: 'I’m very proud of Roger'The nephew of Roger Douglas is on the verge of Parliament, but his uncle has misgivings.26 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandMike McRoberts to steer Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards dinnerThe Hawke's Bay Wine Awards are in their 23rd year.26 Jul 03:33 AM
New ZealandRegional council detects rare fish in Hawke's Bay using DNA tracesRare native fish a thrilling find in Wairoa.26 Jul 03:07 AM
New ZealandMāori wards decision process for Napier starts in SeptemberNapier council is set to start deciding how many Māori ward members it will have.26 Jul 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom chisel to chainsaw: Hastings-raised carver takes on the world with Aotearoa in his heartCanada-based Ben Waretini-Hemara proudly displays the Māori flag when he competes.26 Jul 12:48 AM
New Zealand‘Picked sides’: Ngāti Kahungunu chair hits out at policing of Stop Co-Governance protests'Both sides were equally tense, and yet only one side was truly policed.' - Bayden Barber26 Jul 12:39 AM
New ZealandKids Lit Quiz world champs in Hawke’s Bay highlight global love of readingQuizmaster Wanye Mills said it's the ultimate battle of book knowledge.25 Jul 11:49 PM
New ZealandSH2 reopens after truck crash near Takapau in Central Hawke’s BayThe truck accident had halted traffic since the crash mid-morning.25 Jul 10:32 PM
New Zealand'We were tipped off by police': Racecourse claims controversial meeting booked under false pretencesMan who booked the venue wanted it for a "preppers'" meeting, racecourse claims.25 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandInside the halted meeting: Those evicted from fiery Stop Co-Governance event speak outPeople inside the venue attempted to engage in 'open debate', Ngāti Kahungunu says.25 Jul 05:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay tells its regional council the issue it should focus on is ... horse trailsIt turns out most of the submitters to the council's annual plan want more horse trails.25 Jul 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe cyclone turned a golf course into a sand trap - its members have resown it by handNine of the Napier club’s 18 holes are now playable, a huge achievement given the damage.25 Jul 02:32 AM
