New ZealandBizarre crash: Parked car 'flew' towards womenHow Megan Pellew and her friend became part of this story had them scratching their heads.14 Oct 01:18 AM
New ZealandYoung woman's death 'could have been avoided'Young Wairoa woman died of asphyxia two days before surgery.13 Oct 05:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFor one council, voting isn't over yetFor one council at least, the voting isn't over yet.13 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandWairoa mayor Craig Little returns with 1000-plus majorityWairoa's mayor Craig Little has been re-elected for a third term12 Oct 11:52 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Hazlehurst re-elected Hastings MayorSandra Hazlehurst reacts to her re-election. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch12 Oct 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumKahu'I'm so joyous, I know I worked extremely hard': Hinewai Ormsby breaks into male dominated regional councilHawke's Bay Regional Council will have at least one Māori councillor.12 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandTararua's mayor 'absolutely thrilled' to be back with big majorityTararua's mayor is back12 Oct 02:52 AM
New ZealandHazlehurst 'humbled' by election victoryHazlehurst triumphant in mayoralty race12 Oct 12:23 AM
New ZealandCentral Hawke's Bay District Council election results: Who's in and who's outElection results for the Central Hawke's Bay District Council have been released.12 Oct 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationSpirit of Napier Lions Club young achievers: The 10 students who wonTen inspired students receive Spirit of Napier Lions Young Achievers awards.11 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWho will pass integrity test of voters?It will be fascinating to see today who passes the integrity test in the eyes of voters.11 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand80 beehive boxes stolen: Search for thief in NapierPolice are combing the area to find a person who stole 82 beehive boxes.11 Oct 04:55 AM
New ZealandFine weather with a few showers expected this weekendFine weather and showers expected for much of the country this weekend.11 Oct 03:59 AM
New ZealandHinewai Ormsby elected: Belford, Bailey and Wilson lose their HBRC seats, according to early resultsProgress results show three Hawke's Bay Regional councillors lost their seats11 Oct 01:45 AM
New ZealandNapier's new mayor: Surreal but 'I am absolutely thrilled'Kirsten Wise has won the Napier mayoralty, beating her nearest rival by 8000 votes.11 Oct 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWise romps home in Napier, four mayors are back, shock result in Flaxmere and three regional councillors dumpedA wrap up of the winners and losers in local body elections in Hawke's Bay11 Oct 01:11 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Why the poor voter turnoutWhy is voter turnout so low for local body elections? Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch10 Oct 05:16 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Why the poor voter turnout?Why is voter turnout so low for local body elections? Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Oct 04:53 AM
New ZealandCyclist, 80, killed in Napier crash fondly remembered for her 'aroha and laughter'It was the 13th fatal crash to occur on Hawke's Bay roads this year.10 Oct 01:16 AM
New ZealandPolice 'appalled' to find meth hidden under girl, 2, in vehicle searchCut-down rifle with ammo, 100 tabs of LSD, $2500 cash also found.09 Oct 09:58 PM
New ZealandWater Central leak: Council releases details about what its investigation will look likeThough some councillors reckon their own $100k "guesstimate" would be on low side.09 Oct 09:04 PM
EntertainmentAs good as it gets: The Feelers to play free concert in NapierThe group will perform all their greatest hits spanning the past 20 years.09 Oct 08:44 PM
KahuMat Mullany: National history curriculum a positive planIt is with a sense of cautious optimism that our national history can be told.09 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe queue at NZ's luckiest Lotto store: Family of $11m Hawke's Bay winner try for a double dipThrongs of punters descend on Hastings store on Wednesday in a bid to win $28m.09 Oct 02:11 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidate fuming over election 'typos'A Napier mayoral candidate says his campaign has been seriously compromised by typos.08 Oct 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingWhich regions are still beating Auckland?Regional economic growth continues to outpace Auckland, although everywhere is slowing.08 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLetters: Candidates fire off views ahead of election dayWater and activists dominate councillors' opinions07 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRacingPunters of the year: Trio went from 40c to $32,720At Hastings racecourse, a miracle happened.06 Oct 07:12 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Do the right e-thingOld TVs are now recyclable. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch06 Oct 06:47 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Do the right e-thingOld and new televisions are now recyclable. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Oct 06:42 AM
PremiumPremiumRugbyHapi as! Girl makes history by being picked for Ross Shield teamHapi has yet to decide which secondary school she will attend next year.06 Oct 04:36 AM
VideoLocal Focus: 3 hour commute each way for councillor and wannabe mayorIt’s working well says Rob Kent. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch06 Oct 01:23 AM
New Zealand3-hour commute each way for councillor and mayoral candidateIt's working well, says mayoral candidate Rob Kent. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Oct 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFirst cruise ship arrives as Hawke's Bay starts biggest season to dateThis season is set to be a major boost for the local economy with a total of $32 million.05 Oct 11:19 PM