PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSurfing for life: Mahia surf school recognised for championing mental health Mahisian Wave Warriors to bring whanau together.24 Mar 01:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPeople get ready: Rod Stewart gig seen as tonic for NapierThe city is ready to dance, and shops are allowed to open for Easter trading.23 Mar 11:39 PM
New ZealandHope for photos damaged by floodsPhoto restoration pop-up station to be held at Napier Tech Sports Club.23 Mar 10:32 PM
New ZealandRangitata completes first ‘blue highway’ trip with meat and squash on boardThe Rangitata made its first stocked voyage from Gisborne to Napier on Wednesday.23 Mar 10:22 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay 'hero': Neela dishes up thousands of free mealsUp to a thousand free meals a day come from Neela's makeshift kitchen in Napier.23 Mar 09:38 PM
Entertainment'Horrific nightmare': Sir Rod Stewart sends message to Napier fansThe British rocker is coming to NZ in April.23 Mar 09:19 PM
New ZealandMan in his 70s in critical condition after serious Hastings crashA serious crash critically injured one and blocked Maraekakaho Rd on Friday morning.23 Mar 07:44 PM
New ZealandNavy divers to help in search for missing man Joseph AhuririJoseph Ahuriri was last spotted near Napier on the same morning as Cyclone Gabrielle.23 Mar 03:54 AM
New ZealandMeeanee Speedway back on track after Cyclone GabrielleThree cancellations at Meeanee Speedway were among about 50 nationwide this 'summer'.23 Mar 03:31 AM
New ZealandAwatoto industrial zone contamination: No health officials present at community meetingLocal authorities have not completely followed expert advice, report shows.23 Mar 02:49 AM
New ZealandOne person seriously injured in Dannevirke crashThe accident in Dannevirke occurred around 2pm on Thursday afternoon.23 Mar 02:23 AM
New ZealandPolice disappointed at number of tickets issued on re-opened Napier-Taupō RdThe highway has re-opened to the public with temporary speed reductions.23 Mar 01:03 AM
New ZealandPaying respects to the man and the legacy of Phil LamasonNephew of last surviving airmen at Buchenwald concentration camp is in Dannevirke.22 Mar 10:36 PM
New ZealandIt’s all about safety as Napier-Taupō road re-opensState Highway 5 traffic moved for the first time in five weeks.22 Mar 10:22 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Half a billion dollars in insurance claims in Hawke’s BayThe cyclone caused widespread chaos across the North Island in mid-February.22 Mar 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandReview: The Proclaimers belt out the hitsREVIEW: I would certainly be a man to walk a thousand miles to see The Proclaimers again.22 Mar 07:32 PM
LifestyleWine and dine for a good cause: Chefs and winemakers team up for cyclone reliefAuckland's Andiamo, Wellington's Shed 5 and Queenstown's Jervois Steak House are involved.22 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandA review of the Esk Valley evacuation is likely. What will it find?"Evacuate", read the text to Chris Barber's phone. He was already huddled in the rafters.22 Mar 05:00 PM
PoliticsCyclone-impacted people can expect some answers on rebuild, managed retreat from April - GovtSome areas that were less impacted could be given the go-ahead to rebuild.22 Mar 04:21 AM
New ZealandThe end of 'wet bum' boat rides: Temporary footbridge over Bay river toasted by communityThe bridge now provides better access options for those in the cut-off community.22 Mar 12:17 AM
New ZealandHelloFresh training team to stop 'aggressive' marketing in cyclone-hit areasIsolated by a cyclone, Fiona Goodin struggled to get a subscription service to understand.21 Mar 11:48 PM
New ZealandA dog's life after the stormSheep dog trials are a crucial part of life on the farm in the aftermath of the cyclone.21 Mar 11:47 PM
New Zealand'There's always something that happens': Cyclone-hit farmers pick up the piecesTararua District's coastal residents remain philosophical after the cyclone.21 Mar 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWyn Drabble: Which explanation is not quite right?Diving into the origin of expressions.21 Mar 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris HydeChris Hyde: There is no need for a ‘debate’ about transgender womenOPINION: I am late to the party, and trying to figure out why we're having a conversation.21 Mar 09:30 PM
New ZealandLife-long thief took child on shoplifting outingWoman, 41, shoplifting since age 14, told "it should end today".21 Mar 05:05 AM
New ZealandCompetition setting Hawke’s Bay club rugby alightMore and more clubs and players are wanting games played at night.21 Mar 03:38 AM
New Zealand'It's a time capsule': Wallet stolen 26 years ago found under storm-damaged treeRetired Central Hawke’s Bay farmer Michael Hardy had long forgotten the theft.21 Mar 01:16 AM
New ZealandTūtaekurī River stopbanks weakened in Cyclone Gabrielle onslaught16km of stopbank on either side of one of HB's main rivers have been weakened.21 Mar 01:04 AM
OpinionMegan Banks: Cyclone aftermath a time for reflection - and poetryCalm after the storm makes the region take note.20 Mar 10:50 PM
New ZealandWinter worry: Novelty of dinghy crossing wearing off for couple after bridge swept away“I really don’t want to be in the dinghy for winter."20 Mar 10:16 PM
New ZealandOne-day cricket final in Napier to support cyclone recoveryCentral Stags will play Canterbury in Napier next week.20 Mar 09:46 PM
Employment'Does not define who I am': Man with Down syndrome can't get a jobHamish Gilbert wants prospective employers to see the value he can bring to a workplace.20 Mar 05:33 PM
