PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWater meters, moving business to Wairoa? Hawke's Bay prepares for dry futureThe council releases its regional water assessment, showing a possible huge shortfall.28 Jun 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWyn Drabble: ‘I’ll tell you one thing’ about politicians’ weasel wordsOpinion: "As I say, what I know, the reality is," I'm avoiding this question.27 Jun 10:32 PM
New ZealandPopped tyres and smashed rims: CHB’s pothole carnageAt least five cars, including a police car, were taken out by SH2 potholes in one morning.27 Jun 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProviding a pathway: The Napier garage with a boxing academy out the back'If you want to lift yourself up, lift someone else up' are the words Dean Moss lives by.27 Jun 03:52 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Two Hawke’s Bay locations given green light by council to rebuildDowngrade due to stopbank breach repairs will be welcome news for homeowners, council says27 Jun 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPinball Wizard: An evening with the Hawke’s Bay wunderkid of pinsTake a leaf out of the Dippers' book: Ditch the phones and pick up the pins.27 Jun 02:54 AM
New ZealandWaipawa River Bridge structurally sound for repairs after huge washoutDamaged end of Waipawa River Bridge will be restored after it was knocked out by flood.27 Jun 01:56 AM
New Zealand'Connector' team engaged to help navigate zoning concerns in HastingsThe new dedicated response team will help navigate council and government processes.27 Jun 12:21 AM
KahuHawke’s Bay whānau still displaced after cycloneHawke's Bay whānau are still living on a marae almost five months after Cyclone Gabrielle.26 Jun 11:05 PM
OpinionMegan Banks: What really goes on in your kid’s classroom?Fraught times in parent-teacher interviews.26 Jun 10:23 PM
New Zealand'My door is always open': Iwi chairman invites Julian Batchelor to public co-governance discussion"When you come to Ngāti Kahungunu, come in through the waharoa, the front gate."26 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan's $68k black market crayfish rort: 'I'd like to apologise to all my people'John Nohotima falsely applied for customary permits to take thousands of koura from sea.26 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandA load off their minds: Cyclone victim laundry group still runningThe HB Cyclone Laundry Network wants more people to continue supporting families.26 Jun 05:14 AM
New ZealandRain relief: ‘It’ll be some of the best weather Hawke’s Bay can get’, MetService saysAfter a prolonged wet period, expect speckles of rain before the sun comes out again.26 Jun 03:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDigital double: Hawke’s Bay man caught out by identity fraudAaron Bryan's holiday was ruined as a result of the complex scam.25 Jun 11:20 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Big rates hike for Hawke’s Bay residentsWith inflation and recovery bills going up, rates rises are happening around the region.25 Jun 10:44 PM
New ZealandBridge out: SH50 closure affecting business, travel in rural CHB'I'm really not impressed that my petrol bill is going to go up'.25 Jun 06:12 AM
New ZealandBasketball: Hawks home-court demise continuesThe Hawks led at the end of each of the first three quarters but lost again at home.25 Jun 04:49 AM
New ZealandSurf Life Saving ‘overwhelmed’ with donations to replace contaminated gearLifeguards saved hundreds but ruined their personal wetsuits.25 Jun 02:14 AM
KahuMana whenua representatives considered for Hawke’s Bay Civil DefenceHawke's Bay mana whenua representatives may join Civil Defence committee.24 Jun 09:23 PM
New ZealandTech hopes teeter in Maddison Trophy raceNapier Tech Old Boys will need the maximum of five points next Saturday against Tamatea.24 Jun 10:33 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous conditions': Roads closed, water shortage as red warning hits GisborneThe rain is expected to cause "dangerous conditions, significant flooding".24 Jun 01:35 AM
New Zealand'Why are those guys attacking us?' RSE worker details horrifying kidnappingJoe says masked attackers put a cloth over his mouth and pulled him into a black car.23 Jun 05:00 PM
RetailHow Villa Maria's new owner plans to take brand to next levelChief executive Duncan McFarlane says the business started to meet an 'insatiable demand'.23 Jun 05:12 AM
New Zealand‘The poor cousin’: Heightened angst in Wairoa after flood zone decisionA 2A classification is creating uncertainty around future living - as winter hits.23 Jun 04:20 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay's cyclone insurance claims have almost topped $1 billionCyclone Gabrielle-related insurance claims in Hawke's Bay are nearly at $1 billion.23 Jun 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKahu retires, but a new mascot will soon swoop the sidelinesKahu was a permanent fixture on the sidelines.23 Jun 03:41 AM
ReviewsReview: Show comes to life in second act"Company" traces the struggles of a New York man-about-town.23 Jun 03:07 AM
New ZealandArmed police block road in TaradaleArmed police have been seen surrounding a house near the Murphy Rd end of Howard Rd.23 Jun 01:56 AM
New ZealandVolunteers vital part of museum familyVolunteers are people who care about the community23 Jun 01:32 AM
New Zealand‘I’ve killed my bro’: Ute driver causes death of workmate, injures anotherTwo men fell from back of ute. One died, one was flown to hospital and survived.22 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandNo mortgage for a year means more time with family for Central Hawke's Bay coupleChloe Stevens says her husband Jake will be able to work five days a week instead of six.22 Jun 01:41 AM
KahuTamariki connect at Ātea a Rangi as celebrations beginMatariki celebrations are in full swing this week at Ātea a Rangi Star Compass.22 Jun 01:26 AM
New ZealandCelebrating Cultural DiverCity is on this Saturday in NapierHawke’s Bay's ethnic community will take centre stage in Napier this Saturday.22 Jun 01:09 AM