PremiumPremiumEmploymentVaccinated RSE workers to skip MIQ, but Hawke's Bay apple growers say it's not enoughVaccinated seasonal workers from Samoa, Tonga, and Vanuatu will begin arriving next month.09 Sep 11:28 PM
New ZealandFires burn through trees and a barn in Hawke's Bay as strong winds hitFire more than 22km out of Dannevirke set alight a haybarn at 11.20am.09 Sep 07:16 PM
New ZealandDead penguin find prompts plea to dog ownersCause of death of kororā unclear, but it's a vulnerable time of year for them, DoC says.08 Sep 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHairdressers busy in Hawke's Bay as lockdown locks removedBeauty spots "packed to rafters" as Bay gets back to looking sharp after lockdown.08 Sep 03:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings' homeless population gets the jab, but cohort still facing challengesChallenges facing Hawke's Bay's homeless in the Covid pandemic are multi-faceted.08 Sep 02:25 AM
KahuTā Pita Sharples named recipient of Waiata Māori Awards 'Keeper of Tradition' awardSharples has been recognised for his contribution and promotion of traditional waiata.08 Sep 01:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$376 million for Hawke's Bay highways - what improvements are comingA notorious intersection is set to be worked on, as is the road to Lake Waikaremoana.06 Sep 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSlow down, new seal: Town's fight to protect pup that keeps crossing the road"The last thing we want is for the seal to be hit."05 Sep 11:45 PM
New Zealand'Glacial pace': Hawke's Bay man's suicide prompts coroner to recommend changesSuicide leads to coroner questioning MSD and DHB policies05 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Amazing feeling': Hawke's Bay man honoured with Master of Wine titleA Hawke's Bay resident and wine maker has received the prestigious international honour.04 Sep 10:10 PM
New Zealand'Massive jolt and shaking': 4.9 quake rattles the Hawke's BayA 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck 5km north of Waipukurau.04 Sep 04:57 AM
New Zealand'A legacy for future generations': Napier Port's plan for sustainabilityWaste bark from its log yard is repurposed into mulch to be used on orchards.03 Sep 04:14 AM
New ZealandDry tipped to worsen as 10 days of sun loomAnother month of below-average rainfall in Hawke's Bay and another week of sun, sun, sun03 Sep 01:47 AM
EnvironmentRiver rubbish dumping's $57k annual cost, and it's not stopping in lockdown"Our staff were being put at risk having to go out into the community to respond."03 Sep 12:12 AM
New ZealandPolice pepper spray dog after alleged attackPolice jumped into action to prevent a potential second attack on a dog in Napier.02 Sep 02:04 AM
New Zealand'Random attack': Hammer-wielding man pulls woman from car at Napier supermarketBut he couldn't steal it because he couldn't put it into gear, police say.01 Sep 07:02 PM
New ZealandAbrupt Covid-19 jab cancellations leave residents 'high and dry'Social distancing requirements are among the reasons cited by health officials.01 Sep 06:23 AM
New Zealand'It's a treasure': Flaxmere man's pāua mask popular"It's another cool way for pāua to be used," Tipene Harmer said of the unique face mask.01 Sep 04:12 AM
New Zealand12-year-old's vaccination message for her peers"I want people to be brave and know it won't hurt."01 Sep 12:45 AM
New ZealandContactless delivery: Baby seal knocks on door of Hawke's Bay home"My husband heard a scuffle last night and when we pulled the curtain we found it."31 Aug 10:07 PM
New Zealand'I thought it was a dead cow': Kekeno swims solo up Havelock North streamThe large seal was sighted on Monday in Havelock North's Karamū Stream.31 Aug 12:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Big concern': Two per cent of inmates at Hawke's Bay Regional Prison fully vaccinatedPrisoner vaccination is well behind the general population.30 Aug 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice 'pleased' with public despite warnings, arrestPeople are generally sticking to lockdown rules, as Hawke's Bay readies for alert level 3.27 Aug 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay Pasifika community vaccination rates among NZ's highestRegion closing in on vaccinating 30 per cent of its total population.27 Aug 03:56 AM
New ZealandNash says Collins' 'anti-vaxxer' claim doesn't dignify responseNash accused of being "defeatist" for saying lockdowns still possible at 80% vaccination.26 Aug 12:27 AM
New ZealandSeal the borders: Mahia locals unimpressed with lockdown breachesLockdown breaches in the coastal settlement of Mahia have not won the "seal of approval".25 Aug 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Better than lockdown in a house': Hawke's Bay's nomads on life in level 4"This is way nicer than being locked down in a house," says Francois Thorne of van life.25 Aug 02:23 AM
New ZealandLockdown stunners (and frosts) set to continue in Hawke's BayThe weather's not unseasonal, but it sure is lovely.24 Aug 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEditorial: To my old friend, the new anti-vaxxerOPINION: You popped up on my Facebook timeline unexpectedly this week. It's been years.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier teens arrested for vape shop raid in level 4Police want businesses to install CCTV cameras and bollards in front of main entrances.23 Aug 07:05 PM
New ZealandFire damages house being used for storage near HastingsThey were called to the scene about 2.45pm.23 Aug 02:55 AM
New ZealandLive: Cases set to rise for five days - Minister; more locations linked to outbreak including fast-food restaurants; lockdown exit 'messy' - expertThere are now 302 places of interest. Eight new sites including takeaways and gyms.22 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Grim outlook' for boy born to Hawke's Bay family at 24.1 weeks'Micro-preemie' baby fights for his life in NICU at Wellington Hospital21 Aug 11:56 PM
New Zealand'Can't get home': Family stuck in Wanaka after travel extension endsNapier family could not get home despite extra Air New Zealand flights out of resort town.21 Aug 01:47 AM