PoliticsMore classrooms to be built; poll shows coalition likely election outcomePM Chris Hipkins and Education Minister Jan Tinetti are expected to make the announcement.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandStopbanks, roads and local response key factors in $941m pre-Budget cyclone reliefGovernment earmarks nearly $1 billion for cyclone recovery, announced in Hawke's Bay.14 May 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWe’re open: Tourism boss trying to attract Kiwis back to Hawke’s BayNew campaign seeks to convince domestic travellers not all of the Bay is buried in silt.14 May 02:52 AM
New ZealandWairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty talks rates, water reforms and investment in TararuaKeiran McAnulty says he's been advocating quite strongly for support for Tararua.14 May 02:22 AM
New ZealandSliding into success? Council-provided Splash Planet becomes temporary EIT classroomStudents still unable to use the flooded Taradale campus instead use community venues.14 May 01:53 AM
New ZealandMan in critical condition after digger rolls down bankOnce the man was recovered from the digger, he was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital.13 May 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOld Boys Marist bring up a ton in Premier rugbyNapier Old Boys Marist scored 15 tries in a near record-breaking match, winning 101-36.13 May 08:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLuxon claims lack of action in orchard cyclone recovery“Not enough real action is happening in Hawke's Bay": National's leader is back again.13 May 08:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Labour’s hopes of Budget reset as National goes on the attackLabour is hoping the Budget will revive its fortunes but National has other ideas.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFree Hawke’s Bay variety show aims to bring joy A free variety show featuring Suzy Cato will tour Napier and Hastings later this month.12 May 05:22 AM
New ZealandMeet the contenders for Napier’s Next Top Dog ModelWho will be Napier's most popular pooch?12 May 03:59 AM
New ZealandLavender farm a symbol of hope proof that community is still keyLyonmark Estate continues to be helped by its incredible community.12 May 01:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings-trained winner on new Awapuni synthetic trackA roundup of the week's racing.12 May 12:33 AM
New Zealand'Just amazing': The gems bringing back some sparkle for flood victimsDeep in the silt, she found her treasures and "bawled". But how to clean them?12 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandWoman in critical condition after she was found with burns in NapierA woman in her 30s was found with burns at a Napier address.11 May 11:42 PM
New ZealandThe slash report: Call for halt to production forestry in erosion zonesA report says there are just 5-10 years to "turn this environmental disaster around".11 May 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMayor floats idea of private ownership to hasten Hawke’s Bay’s quest for new hospitalA public-private healthcare partnership could be an option, Sandra Hazlehurst says.11 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandSH51 plan revised to avoid further highway chaos south of NapierNew roundabout at Awatoto Rd delayed as drivers fear even more congestion.11 May 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘H Central’: The bold plan for a commercial centre in Hastings’ CBDA new development is growing from three empty buildings, and a bar might have to make way.11 May 03:30 AM
New ZealandBridging the gaps part of $800m cyclone billThe Hastings district lost 16 bridges and more than 100kms of roads need to be rebuilt.11 May 03:17 AM
New ZealandWhen supermarket specials don’t make much centsSometimes, in times of economic uncertainty, a little discount makes all the difference.10 May 11:25 PM
New ZealandSunny Mother’s Day pegged for Hawke’s Bay even with winter chillHawke's Bay residents crank up their heaters.10 May 11:17 PM
New ZealandWoman seen by five different district nurses in month before she died of sepsisCoroner finds "confusion" among health professionals and experts he consulted.10 May 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWyn Drabble: It’s all about coming down to EarthMy late aunt visited London during the time of Margaret Thatcher.10 May 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormula 1: Max's Miami masterclassDon Kennedy on Formula One.10 May 10:39 PM
New ZealandThe bridge that will connect Napier to WairoaThree months after Cyclone Gabrielle, a bridge to connect Hawke's Bay is almost ready.10 May 09:57 PM
New ZealandCare worker stole from elderly client to feed pokie habitWoman used money taken from elderly man's bank card to feed gambling habit.10 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandMussel power for new North Island darts champJames Fergusson hadn't reached a quarter-final in a ranking tournament. Now he's a winner.10 May 06:04 AM
KahuNana claims disabled child assaulted by gangster, but more shocked at lax police responseNana upset at child's alleged assault but outraged at lackadaisical police response.10 May 05:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Major setback’: Public appeal to help save rare kākābeak plant in Hawke’s BayKākābeak numbers are steadily dwindling in the wild - the cyclone didn't help.10 May 04:28 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay youth get free GP and nurse visitsTe Whatu Ora in Hawke’s Bay announced that people aged 14 to 24 will get free GP visits.10 May 04:16 AM
New ZealandJailed serial groper admits doing indecent act in store carparkJason Trembath appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.10 May 03:59 AM
New ZealandKieran McAnulty hears concerns about communication in his new Hawke’s Bay recovery roleHawke's Bay now has a third cyclone recovery minister leading the region's response.10 May 03:19 AM
New ZealandTough Kids out in force for return of Mega obstacle courseThe “challenge by choice” event saw hundreds of schoolkids take on various obstacles.10 May 02:42 AM
