New ZealandMurder accused to appear next in Northland court, police appeal for informationTwo charges have been laid: murder involving a firearm & unlawful possession of a firearm.17 May 11:47 PM
NPCBoardroom changes at Hawke's Bay Rugby UnionShearing contractor and businessman Brendan Mahony is in his 12th year as HBRU chairman.17 May 03:38 AM
New ZealandHigh Court finds breach of Bill of Rights in police shootingJudge rules failures by armed police constituted a breach of the Bill of Rights.17 May 03:25 AM
New ZealandCoroner finds restraint of prisoner triggered fatal heart arrhythmiaHawke's Bay prison inmate's death was caused by stress of restraint.16 May 03:13 AM
New Zealand'Serious injuries' in Hastings car crashMotorists asked to avoid Longlands where it is understood vehicle has crashed into tree.13 May 09:41 PM
New ZealandAssets seized: Meth dealer couldn't hide car under name John DoeHouse, car, cash and bank deposits all seized in long-running asset recovery operation.13 May 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirways boss quits after tumultuous Covid years, control tower closure U-turnsPlans to close regional control towers, announced when Covid hit, have been reversed.12 May 11:36 PM
New Zealand'I was helping you, not my dying sister,' motorcyclist told after guilty pleaMotorcyclist changes plea on fourth day of trial, admits he caused death of fellow rider.12 May 01:21 AM
New ZealandAccused has 'no recollection' of crash that killed womanProsecution and defence differ on movements of motorcycles before fatal crash.11 May 01:58 AM
KahuWeight loss journey key to former EIT student helping othersMy role is to support people to achieve their goals.08 May 06:00 PM
KahuBilingual kura school traffic signs unveiled in NapierSt Patrick's School one of first to welcome bilingual signs.06 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandMurderer didn't know man he tried to blackmail had diedDavid Lothian was in jail for murder when he threatened a "nark", not knowing he had died.06 May 02:42 AM
New ZealandArt show immerses viewers into five different worldsThe virtual reality hit art show Terminus is on at Hastings City Art Gallery.05 May 09:19 AM
CrimeSpectator arrested after rugby sideline assault in Havelock NorthThe injuring with intent to injure charge carries a sentence of up to five years in jail.05 May 04:09 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Rebuild ahead': Stellar winter events for Hawke's Bay tourismWith an easing of Covid restrictions, region's winter events calendar is looking hot.05 May 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Cried most of the night': Family's shock as business advertised seven years after relative's deathMix-up leads to woman's business still being advertised several years after her death.04 May 10:42 AM
New ZealandMore than three years jail for knife robbery of country storeGang member who held knife to country store assistant jailed for aggravated robbery03 May 06:49 AM
KahuMoko kauae objections lead to supportive family day in Havelock North sunA circle of life in Havelock North01 May 04:48 AM
KahuJob losses at Takitimu Seafoods after $7m loss, Hastings store to shutCompany struggled through tough years impacted by Covid lockdowns.29 Apr 12:55 AM
EducationMarewa Kindergarten's young photographers stage first exhibition"Through the Eyes of a Child" is an exhibition of 33 photographs taken by kindy tamariki.29 Apr 12:46 AM
PremiumPremiumKahu'Humbling': New Ngāti Kahungunu chairman Bayden Barber aims highBarber the first new iwi chair for 26 years.27 Apr 04:15 AM
New ZealandWomen who took offence at mum's moko kauae told to apologiseTwo women asked Jay Scott to cover tā moko on her chin with a mask or leave playground.26 Apr 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Level of destruction was immense': Former Hawke's Bay man sets up aid operation in UkraineReliefAid founder has just returned from six weeks in the war-torn country.22 Apr 01:09 AM
BusinessHavelock North man getting Radikal with neon for the stars in Los AngelesBright spark Brandon Ransfield is lighting up Los Angeles with sign business Radikal Neon.21 Apr 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCafe Tennyson owners sell as residency process drags onFrench owners of eatery have decided return home as residency delayed again.21 Apr 04:57 AM
New ZealandUS ambassador visiting Hawke's Bay on first regional tourIt is US Ambassador Tom Udall's first regional tour in New Zealand.21 Apr 01:19 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay killer denied parole: 'We remain concerned about Ataria's association with the gang'Widow says no life sentence will ever match family's life sentence without husband.20 Apr 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Real and urgent need': Emergency housing bill $10m for 3 months in Hawke's Bay, GisborneThe cost of housing people in emergency motels has hit a record in Hawke's Bay.20 Apr 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Particularly disrespectful': Vandals tag Taradale cenotaph ahead of Anzac DayThe war memorial at the clock tower was vandalised during Easter weekend.20 Apr 04:50 AM
New ZealandNew MPI patrol boat gets first weekend off after rough weather off Hawke's BayMatai is 6.5 metres long, but will patrol a coast stretching over 350 kilometres.18 Apr 11:45 PM
New ZealandGun-toting gang members a 'huge' concern, says judgeMongrel Mob member jailed for 27 months for having firearms cut down to pistols.18 Apr 11:29 PM
New ZealandEaster weather: Wind and rain warning as temperatures dropIt's a mixed bag of weather this Easter.15 Apr 05:00 PM
EnvironmentPania of the Reef comes alive in new novelWhen is a myth not a myth? When you find out it's real.15 Apr 02:00 AM
EnvironmentNapier's Marineland: The sad tale of Daphne the dolphinThe striker waited, poised breathlessly for a dolphin to break the surface of the water.15 Apr 01:00 AM