New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay’s contentious dam plan hangs over local elections raceTwo key figures in dam debate back for another local politics run - one for, one against.05 Sep 02:18 AM
New ZealandRed meat prices soar as Kiwis turn to local butchers, huntingCost of living pushes prices up, causing shoppers to rethink their consumption.05 Sep 02:10 AM
New ZealandNapier-Wairoa highway to close for bridge upgrade at Waikare GorgeThe new Acrow bridge is 1m wider, stronger, and quieter than the old bridge.05 Sep 01:38 AM
New ZealandParsons ready for captain’s knock in 100th game for the MagpiesParsons turned 35 in June and has indicated this year could be his last in the NPC.04 Sep 09:43 PM
New ZealandPools to be removed at closed Frimley Pool complex but other facilities to stayFrimley Pool - a once popular escape from the summer heat - will soon be decommissioned.04 Sep 09:35 PM
New ZealandHastings road closed after incident leaves one critically injuredThe incident occurred around 2.20am, prompting a road closure.04 Sep 07:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFourth Hawke’s Bay farm in five months sold to overseas buyers for forestry'Marginal' land was chosen because 'we don’t want to pick the eyes out of the community'.04 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Working smarter': Māori ward candidate's vision for council changeHuriwai's campaign mantra is ‘no decisions made for us or about us without us’.04 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay man who spent $2200 on a block of butter might turn it into banana cakeIs this NZ's most expensive block of butter?03 Sep 11:03 PM
New ZealandStreet music festival to return to Napier headlined by Sola Rosa DJ setThe street party and music festival is returning to Napier in November.03 Sep 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOne horse's slip sparks proposal for a new home for Hawke's Bay racingOne slip by a racehorse last September could change the face of racing in Hawke's Bay.03 Sep 08:46 PM
New ZealandNew cafe opens at Hawke’s Bay Airport as two others move onAirspresso has opened at the airport as Bay Espresso and Sugar on Top say farewell.03 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Beating heart of the school': Dog brings comfort and care to students With Sapphire, no words are needed, just connection.03 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandKaipara's water woes deepen with non-compliance in safety standardsThe DRRA questions water treatment and local authority transparency.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRissington Bridge build to begin in post-cyclone milestoneThe new bridge, 78.3m long and 8.2m wide, will replace one of 19 destroyed by Gabrielle.03 Sep 04:29 AM
New ZealandSuccess with a meatball: Hastings festival named top food event of 2025Hastings Meatball Festival has won a major honour at the NZ Event Awards.03 Sep 03:51 AM
SportLockerRoom: Mua the merrier – sister trio powering Hawke's Bay TuiOli Mua, 22, is in her third season with the Hawke's Bay Tui.03 Sep 03:01 AM
New ZealandStanding out above 16 others – the most crowded election race in Hawke's BayThere are seventeen candidates for just one Hastings District Council race.03 Sep 01:16 AM
New Zealand'Beyond stoked': Aims Games wins top accolade at NZ Event AwardsThe Matariki Drone Show won Arts, Cultural or Heritage Event of the Year.03 Sep 12:43 AM
New ZealandInnovative bridge rebuild in Tararua saves time and money Recycled beams from another bridge saved $10,000 in reconstructing the Otanga Rd bridge. 03 Sep 12:10 AM
New Zealand'Just about perfection': Top dog scores 99.5 at Tux Yarding ChallengeWaikato's Leo Jacentho and Zap scored top marks in the Tux Yarding Challenge at Ōhingaiti.02 Sep 11:44 PM
New Zealand'Fun challenge': Shy Northlander excels in bikini competitionsChloe Mackay won the bikini novice category at the ICN Hawkes Bay Championships.02 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandWar’s end 80 years ago marked in NapierNZ's six years in the war ended on September 2, 1945, and then came the clean-up in Japan.02 Sep 09:31 PM
New Zealand'Tsunami of aroha': More than 1000 signs put up supporting Māori wardsThe heart-shape signs are going nationwide.02 Sep 09:23 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay town centre to get new modular police stationA memorial to a slain police officer will be protected throughout the construction.02 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidates are looking for a cutting edge – but not from vandals'If they’ve got an issue with me, then let’s have a face-to-face catch-up.'02 Sep 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNurse with three kids struggling to afford the childcare they need'The Government says we are paid well, but we are not meeting the current cost of living.'02 Sep 03:23 AM
New Zealand'Apologetic and quite embarrassed': Police crash into Napier family's fence‘Do we need to call the police, because they are already here?'02 Sep 02:47 AM
New ZealandRotorua hosts adaptive triathlon for young people with disabilitiesParticipants will have adapted distances and equipment support.02 Sep 02:01 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Pistol Club fears closure as it faces eviction: 'We would be absolutely gutted'For nearly five decades, the crack of gunfire has rung out near Bay View.02 Sep 12:33 AM
New Zealand'Something new': The beauty of Hawke's Bay's bridges, from the airRyan Jennings used drones to capture a different perspective of our roads and rivers.01 Sep 11:26 PM
New ZealandMP claims council's social post is campaigning for Māori wards - electoral officer says it's fineAct Party's local government spokesman claims a council Facebook post is unbalanced.01 Sep 10:10 PM
New ZealandMagpies and Tui seek to pack the park despite weekend lossesCrunch time, but it doesn't come much better than Wellington at the home of the Magpies.01 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: PM shows unexpected style with Swift engagement moveOPINION: As a cruel summer looms, this sort of Kiwi humour and innovation is what we need.01 Sep 05:00 PM
