New ZealandStrong wind watch for Hawke’s Bay for Matariki long weekendWinds could rise to gale force late on Thursday and into Friday.12 Jul 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘A calamity for Māori’: Hawke’s Bay councillor argues Matariki fires a public health hazardRegional council refuses to front on claims of fire-linked environmental and health risks.12 Jul 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPea gravel v sea: Homeowners say their protection from the ocean isn’t winningThere wasn't even a warning out for big seas when half a metre of water rushed in.12 Jul 08:42 PM
New ZealandMagpies' Battle of the Bays poised for major cyclone fundraiserA sponsor has been lined up for the fundraising derby.12 Jul 03:23 AM
New ZealandTea towels spontaneously combust, gutting popular restaurantTea towels spontaneously ignited after going through a clothes dryer, investigator says.12 Jul 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHospital loses accreditation for its radiology departmentStaff shortages and ageing equipment sees radiation department stripped of accreditation.12 Jul 02:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEskdale School’s been a ‘beacon of hope’ for a cyclone-hit community - then the ministry revealed changesSchool leaders say MoE has targeted it for budget cuts for no reason.11 Jul 10:37 PM
BusinessConsumer says cyclone victims told to pay for lost Sky BoxesGroup says it has raised concerns with the broadcaster.11 Jul 07:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree years to resolve? Nats say demand on assessors dragging out cyclone insurance claimsJust 399 of 3075 claims have been settled, with National saying Australian help is needed.11 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandMichael Hill break-in a 'pointless exercise' as thieves come away with nothingOvernight break-ins "a pointless exercise" when there's not even any jewellery available.11 Jul 04:45 AM
New ZealandBeautiful sculptures, stories, lanterns and flames for Matariki weekendMatariki offers many events to light up the long weekend in Te Matau-a-Māui.11 Jul 04:11 AM
New ZealandMatariki weather: Fine spells ahead, Hawke’s Bay sheltered from the worstHopefully a small spot of rain won't dampen a good looking weekend.11 Jul 03:39 AM
New ZealandIn pictures: Festive atmosphere as Football Ferns triumph over Vietnam6215 people, some of them drumming away, gave McLean Park a family-friendly festival feel.11 Jul 01:52 AM
New ZealandApp promotes swapping and donating of home-grown fruit and veggiesA Hawke's Bay food trading platform is doing its best to fight rising costs and go global.11 Jul 01:48 AM
New ZealandComedy festival to blow away cyclone bluesThe stars of Hawke's Bay's upcoming comedy festival are ready to bring the laughs.11 Jul 12:36 AM
New ZealandMagpies: Hawke’s Bay trio in big US winNew Magpies squad member Paula Balekana scored 15 tries in the American MLR.10 Jul 11:50 PM
New ZealandUnity Pitch in Napier bringing people together amid football feverThe Fifa Unity Pitch set up at Napier's Sound Shell for the Fifa Women's World Cup 2023.10 Jul 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'All but written off': Sea breaks through barriers, inundates suburban homesIt's a "jewel in Napier's crown", but not even sandbags could stop the ocean.10 Jul 12:44 AM
New Zealand'My legs just gave way': Owner's horror as fire rips through popular restaurant"You built dreams upon it - to see it all going up in smoke is pretty heart-wrenching."09 Jul 10:41 PM
New ZealandNapier City Rovers beaten 3-0 in heartbreaking home Chatham Cup lossWaterside Karori have knocked Rovers out of the prestigious competition.09 Jul 04:14 AM
New ZealandNapier First XV beat Hamilton for first time since 2011Napier Boys' and Hamilton Boys' are likely to meet again in the Super 8 rugby final.09 Jul 02:23 AM
New ZealandSerious crash cuts power to hundreds of Hastings homesA woman was seriously injured and power cut to nearly 700 Unison customers on Friday.09 Jul 12:03 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain expected to ease off after Central Hawke's Bay roads floodedCentral Hawke's Bay roads are closing in the heavy rain flooding.08 Jul 11:24 PM
New ZealandTeens arrested for Napier burglary allegedly part of four day crime spreePolice allege the three youths committed crime from Auckland to Hawke's Bay with a fourth.08 Jul 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMystery solved: What's eating hot-water cylinders - and how it can be stoppedThe report is out - why Hastings hot-water cylinders are failing at alarmingly high rates.07 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain to soak parts of NZ, thunderstorms may strike AucklandHeavy rain watches issued for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Nelson.07 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportCeltic star ready to for her Napier Chance'If you take things for granted, that really snaps you back into reality.'07 Jul 02:56 AM
New ZealandHastings 150th anniversary celebrations likely held under dark skiesRain for Hastings' birthday.06 Jul 11:22 PM
New ZealandSurgery in America could allow six year old with cerebral palsy to walk freelyRocco Green needs surgery available only in the US.06 Jul 01:40 AM
New ZealandRally cancellation means Hawke’s Bay has to wait for SVGDriver who won US Nascar race on debut has raced in Hawke's Bay twice in the last year.06 Jul 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormula 1: Max ‘Indiana’ Verstappen on a mountain highDon Kennedy on Formula 1.05 Jul 11:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No way lives are going to be safe': Rebuild green light worries cyclone-hit residentsDave and Jen Yule have been told they can rebuild, but they don't want to return.05 Jul 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovernment walks back suggestion of 7% interest on loans for cyclone-hit growersA Government official provided a meeting of growers with incorrect information.05 Jul 11:05 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating daytime robbery at Pascoes NapierPolice are investigating after the Hastings St jewellery store was hit on Wednesday.05 Jul 10:46 PM
