New Zealand'Iconic': The big plan for one of NZ's oldest rātā treesA conservation project the size of 88 rugby fields will surround it.12 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool giving most of its 'inedible' lunches to a pig called CracklesCritics of the school say it should invest in some salt and pepper to make them tastier.12 Mar 02:39 AM
New ZealandNapier house fire treated as suspicious, police appeal for witnessesPolice are asking anyone who may have seen suspicious activity to come forward.12 Mar 02:35 AM
New ZealandMāori-owned businesses surpass 1000 in Hawke’s Bay"Māori-owned businesses often prioritise kaitiakitanga."12 Mar 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKahurānaki for sale - Iwi and hapū look at options to buy ancestral maunga'Everyone agrees it’s very important, so we’ll work through it all and see where we get.'12 Mar 12:48 AM
New Zealand'Short and sharp': Early feijoa harvest hits Gisborne, Hawke's BayGrowers report good fruit size, but heavy crops have struggled due to wet conditions.11 Mar 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStories of heroism unearthed as ‘long unseen' Dannevirke treasures go up for auctionA firefighter's sacrifice, and a Navy man's bravery - the back stories behind the medals.11 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeveloper's plan to merge Hastings and Flaxmere with 2000 homes revealedDavid Colville says the ambitious plan is needed. An opponent says it is 'preposterous'.11 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Closely monitoring’: How is New Zealand responding to the threat of knife crime?Last year saw 1639 incidents involving stabbing or cutting weapons.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandReversing truck topples Napier streetlightThe pole has been removed and will be reinstated at an NZTA contractor's cost.11 Mar 05:05 AM
New ZealandNapier healthcare services in the spotlight at public meetingAn opposition MP and city leaders are expected at Thursday night's meeting.11 Mar 02:46 AM
New ZealandBen Elton brings new show to Napier 'exploring the outer limits of human idiocy'The comedian tackles the pitfalls of AI and human stupidity.10 Mar 10:37 PM
New ZealandTakapau puts its hand up to save rugby clubThe Takapau rugby club has a history of 140 years, but was on the verge of folding.10 Mar 09:11 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay women take historic 100m national relay titleThe depth of Hawke's Bay sprinting talent was on show at the national championships.10 Mar 09:05 PM
New Zealand‘Well involved’ blaze: Person in hospital after overnight house fireFire crews from Napier and Hastings responded to the scene.10 Mar 07:05 PM
New ZealandKidnap, blackmail, assault: Mobster holds woman hostage in ‘harrowing’ ordealFriend feared next time she would see kidnapped woman was 'at her funeral'.10 Mar 06:29 PM
New ZealandHuntsman spider finds new home in NZA breed of Huntsman spider appears to be establishing itself in Napier.10 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We’ve infused the Māori humour': Hastings man given the chance to voice Lord Farquaad'Doing it through Māori words, Māori flow and language, it's a totally different story.'10 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandTriple treat: Cruise trio brings 5200 visitorsScores of passengers off the three ships thronged into the Emerson St shopping precinct.10 Mar 03:36 AM
New Zealand‘A really big deal’: Dreams come true for Eventer of the YearCharlotte Penny hopes to be a future world champion and to make Olympic teams.09 Mar 11:42 PM
New ZealandWairoa council’s outgoing CEO praised as interim leader steps in'He will still be in our community and we are looking forward to working with him.'09 Mar 11:28 PM
New ZealandPolice confirm no suspicion in Wairoa man’s deathEmergency services found him unresponsive on March 5 in Wairoa.09 Mar 10:55 PM
New ZealandPolice search uncovers meth, $100,000 cash and an e-bike stolen in 2023Armed officers stopped the alleged 'known offender' while driving in Tikokino on Friday.09 Mar 10:36 PM
New ZealandPlanetary Healing Doctorate: Hawke’s Bay elder's global honour'We have a responsibility to treasure this knowledge passed on to us and to share it.'09 Mar 10:01 PM
New ZealandStudent in custody, another in hospital after serious ‘assault’ near Napier high school'The safety and wellbeing of our students and staff is our immediate priority.'09 Mar 08:07 PM
New ZealandPan Pac's rising electricity bill continuing to cause headachesPan Pac claims its main competitors in Canada have seen far lower price hikes.09 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Should the Black Caps boycott Afghanistan? How to send a stronger messageOPINION: NZ cricket bosses say Afghanistan's leaders would want them to ban play.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDominance on display: Hastings and Stevens-McNab take Crankworx titlesElite downhill racing returned to Skyline Rotorua after two years away.08 Mar 11:06 PM
New ZealandHorse of the Year: Hastings rider Julie Davey bags the win of her dreams in Olympic Cup'I think about Mum and Dad a lot. It is such a shame they're not alive to see this.'08 Mar 07:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandApples that can grow in 40C, dragon fruit for NZ - scientists preparing our fruit for a warm futureBoth projects are finalists for the Science New Zealand Awards 2025 in March.08 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentDick Frizzell’s new memoir: ‘A little memory, a little licence and a lot of humour’The 82-year-old painter contemplates beginnings, endings and what, exactly, is the truth.07 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandA life spent 'going towards things that everybody else is running away from'Te Arohanui Cook is the first woman in a leadership role in brigade’s 110-year history.07 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProminent liquor family buys Hawke's Bay Brewing Co brewery and neighbouring restaurantThe group says there is potential to take beloved 'Peach Bombs' and beers 'international'.07 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMountain for sale: Iconic station has been in family for more than 100 years'Time for someone else to have a go' with one of Hawke's Bay's most outstanding features.07 Mar 05:00 PM
