New ZealandPakipaki vegetation fire prompts evacuations as Hawke’s Bay heat risesNapier and Hastings remain on Level 3 water restrictions as heat and demand intensify.09 Jan 01:34 AM
New ZealandSunday sizzle: Temperature forecast for Hastings soars to 38CSix days out, 34C was predicted – two days out, the pick is now 38C.08 Jan 11:19 PM
New Zealand'Records could roll': Heat alerts issued, forecast temperatures to reach 38CHastings is now forecast to reach 38C on Sunday, with 36C expected in Napier.08 Jan 11:13 PM
New ZealandTwo dead after crashes in Hawke’s BayTwo motorcycles collided mid-afternoon at a rural intersection.08 Jan 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyHow schoolboy Craig 'Postie' Innes turned First XV freedom into a pro rugby careerInnes now lives in Hawke's Bay, working as a rugby agent and school supporter.08 Jan 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Simple measures can make beach swimming saferOPINION: This summer is already a busy one for lifeguards.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandJanuary temperature records could fall as hot spell forecastFire and Emergency says people cause 97% of wildfires in Aotearoa.08 Jan 07:04 AM
New ZealandNew home for rare skinks taking shape on Napier’s Marine ParadeFewer than 10 skinks have been found, though up to 100 may live on the coast.08 Jan 12:06 AM
New Zealand'Extreme fire danger' as 37C scorcher looms, alerts issued for hot spotsForecasts of 30C+ in multiple centres will see a scorching end to this week. 07 Jan 10:16 PM
New ZealandSwimmers urged to check rivers for toxic algae risk this weekHawke's Bay Regional Council tracks key sites and posts alerts on its website.07 Jan 09:44 PM
New Zealand'Spiking quite significantly': High 30s forecast for NZ, heat alerts likelyFire and Emergency are concerned about the risk of vegetation fires across Hawke's Bay.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAussie heatwave set to cook Hawke's Bay as sizzler extends eastwardsMetservice has forecast temperatures as high as 37C in Hawke's Bay on Sunday.07 Jan 02:25 AM
New ZealandPreparing for summer’s hottest weekend: 37C in one city, looming fire threatWhat to expect over the coming days as temperatures soar in north and east.07 Jan 02:01 AM
New Zealand'Treated like a terrorist': Lodge owners fume at six-hour council raidCompliance officers and police asked dozens of tenants to leave, then broke through locks.06 Jan 05:00 PM
OpinionI broke my back in a mountain bike crash, now every descent is a bonusOPINION: I still remember the sound of the helicopter blades echoing through the trees.06 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandScorching mid-30s temperatures forecast this week as thunderstorm threat issuedTemperatures could reach into the 30s by the end of the week for the east of New Zealand.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorth Island woman was made redundant - now she's won $340k LamboSonya Smith thought it was a scam call until the video turned to show her new Lamborghini.06 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandHoliday road toll rises to eight after woman dies three days after crashTwo others critically injured in the accident remain in hospital.05 Jan 11:52 PM
New ZealandGood on defence, and attack: Hawke's Bay woman wins top Defence Force awardDeena-Ranginui Puketapu continues to stand out, in all of her fields.05 Jan 11:10 PM
Athletics'Doesn’t seem realistic': Sam Ruthe on pushing boundaries in middle distance runningSam Ruthe, 16, came within 1.2s of Peter Snell's national 1000m record on Saturday.05 Jan 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAward-winning culvert rebuild cost $30m: 'The ground was much less stable than expected''If the original estimate had been around $30m, an alternative might've been considered.'05 Jan 05:00 PM
SportWhanganui shearer breaks nine-hour world record with 732 ewesSimon Goss broke the record with less than 50 seconds to spare. 05 Jan 07:25 AM
New ZealandHastings council's plea to thieves: return our 'much-loved' stolen turtlesA large square hole was cut in the fence of the Cornwall Park aviary in Hastings.05 Jan 02:37 AM
New ZealandDisease outbreak kills more than a dozen ducks at Napier parkOfficials are warning people not to touch dead or dying birds and to keep dogs well away.05 Jan 01:41 AM
New ZealandHigh-risk intersection near Havelock North to get $2.7m roundabout upgradeNZTA will fund 53% of the $2.7m roundabout upgrade, with council paying 47%.04 Jan 11:50 PM
New Zealand'In for a warm week': Golden spell set to push regions higher than 30C By week's end some parts of the country will reach a scorching 34C.04 Jan 11:20 PM
New Zealand‘Low as a snake’s belly’: Fireman burgled while out clearing drains during floodingPhil Jane has been a member of the Wairoa Volunteer Fire Brigade since 1990.04 Jan 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFast food’s local links: How much NZ meat do the big chains use?One-tenth of New Zealand’s annual beef exports goes to McDonald’s overseas. 04 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Bourbon in wine barrels - US-made spirit gets a Hawke’s Bay twistZach Gustafson wants to remove the 'negative connotation' around bourbon in NZ.04 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandMusic to the ears as Anthem of the Seas has its day in NapierAlmost 5000 cruise line passengers were in Napier on Friday04 Jan 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Blade or bayonet': FBI tip helps NZ Police foil mass stabbing by 21-year-oldThe young extremist was raided just before executing his plan for a mass stabbing attack.04 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom Hawke’s Bay to Dubai: Inside life working on a 74-metre superyacht'There’s always lots going on. Boat romances and drama, and all of that.'03 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy hail in Auckland, torrential rain, lightning on way for upper North IslandA swathe of weather watches and warnings cover the top half of the North Island.03 Jan 12:58 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorms threaten torrential rain, hailMetService warns the storms could trigger flash flooding and make driving hazardous.02 Jan 11:13 PM
