KahuNo pressure, says 1983 winners' leaderA Te Matatini life member who was one of the stars of the national kapa haka festival the last time it was held in Hawke's Bay is 22 Feb 06:58 PM
PoliticsRuataniwha Dam driver 'steps aside'Although he faced criticism over controversial Hawke's Bay Regional Council actions, suggestions chief executive Andrew Newman was 22 Feb 06:29 PM
KahuAccommodation chocka for festivalTENT PITCHED: Green Party MP Marama Davidson is camping at the Westshore Holiday Park for two nights due to the accommodation shortage22 Feb 05:57 PM
BusinessNapier open for business on Easter SundayNapier will be open for business on Easter Sunday, a change decided by a close vote in a Napier City Council meeting yesterday. Councillors 22 Feb 05:39 PM
New ZealandTribute for father, son killed in crashGisborne woman seeks help to create a special memorial to her trucker husband and son, killed together in a road crash.22 Feb 05:18 PM
KahuEditorial: Te Matatini great for the BayThere is a lovely buzz about Hawke's Bay these days and it suddenly seems as if our social calendar has become nice and full. The 22 Feb 04:00 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Manuhiri welcomed for Te Matatini 2017Masses of Kapa Haka competitors and enthusiasts from both near and far descended on Napier's McLean Park to join the pōwhiri welcoming manuhiri to Hawke's Bay for Te Matatini 2017. Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Feb 05:19 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Manuhiri welcomed for Te Matatini 2017Masses of Kapa Haka competitors and enthusiasts from both near and far descended on Napier’s McLean Park to join the powhiri welcoming manuhiri to Hawke’s Bay for Te Matatini 2017. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch22 Feb 05:15 AM
New ZealandPolice: Beggars not being targetedPolice say it's not unusual for them to prosecute beggars who are asking for money but don't need it. The comment comes after a Hastings 21 Feb 11:49 PM
New Zealand'Deeply remorseful' for fatal crashHawke's Bay teen sentenced for causing crash that killed a young American.21 Feb 08:16 PM
KahuJoint iwi fishing venture for Hawke's BayWaikato Tainui and Ngati Kahungunu are entering a joint venture, with Tainui's fishing quota fished from Hawke's Bay.21 Feb 05:44 PM
KahuTe Matatini welcome to pack the parkGRAND ARENA: The Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park in Hastings during its transformation as Kahungunu Park, venue for Te Matatini 201721 Feb 05:31 PM
New ZealandLawyer admits thefts from clientsHastings lawyer David John Porteous yesterday admitted charges of stealing almost $80,000 from clients during the latter years of 21 Feb 04:46 PM
New ZealandLawrence Yule successful in National bidHastings mayor Lawrence Yule is the National Party candidate for Tukituki.21 Feb 09:57 AM
New ZealandHastings mayor standing for Nats in TukitukiLawrence Yule will take on Labour candidate Anna Lork for the seat.21 Feb 08:55 AM
New ZealandBeggar convicted of fraudA Hastings beggar pleaded guilty after he claimed to be homeless when he was not.21 Feb 06:09 AM
LifestyleHearing loss no barrier for NikkiDAN23972: LIFELINE: Anne Greatbatch (left), hearing therapist for the Life Unlimited Charitable Trust, with client Nikki Martin. PHOTO/CHRISTINE 21 Feb 03:30 AM
KahuTe Matatini set to spark againTe Matatini - the meaning of it says it all. "The many faces". It was bestowed upon what had started out back in 1972 as simply 21 Feb 01:30 AM
OlympicsHorse of the Year entries up on last yearCUP HOPEFUL: Helen McNaught is back to defend her Olympic Cup champion title riding Carnutelabryere again this year. Helen_hoy.JPG. Olympians 20 Feb 05:15 PM
KahuHost iwi raises the bar for Te MatatiniA Hastings athletics arena built to replace another track displaced by a shopping centre development seven years ago is nearing completion 20 Feb 05:14 PM
CrimeMan mauled and cats attackedNOT HAPPY: Maureen Goodall (left), her son Doug Goodall, and friend Dennis Hopkins are concerned about the amount of dogs roaming 20 Feb 04:45 PM
CompaniesSuccess for Taniwha Dragon Summit on day oneThe two-day Taniwha Dragon Economic Summit was hailed a success before lunch yesterday, Mondayachieving half its goal of $100 million 20 Feb 07:13 AM
New ZealandInvestigation after home damaged by firePolice and fire investigators will be working out what caused a blaze that damaged a Hawke's Bay home.19 Feb 04:44 PM
New ZealandE. coli scare in Hawke's BayResidents in the Hawke's Bay coastal town of Waimarama are being told to boil their water before drinking it.18 Feb 04:55 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Liv’s wishLiv Fountain is desperately raising funds for life-changing spinal surgery in the US which will not only improve her spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, but could make her dream to walk up steps a reality. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch16 Feb 02:22 AM
New ZealandHearty roast to send off firefightersFirefighters who came to the rescue and battled the fires across the Hastings district were given a top send-off last night. About 15 Feb 07:17 PM
New ZealandDust blamed for Napier E.coli readingsDust may be responsible for the widespread chlorination of the Napier water supply. After being chlorinated for the past couple of 15 Feb 05:20 PM
CrimeChild's injuries could be from a hand, court hearsA doctor who conducted the post-mortem examination on a child allegedly killed by his stepdad says some of his injuries could have 15 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire contained, but hotspots remainSmoking piles of earth, blackened trees, scorched earth and collapsed fencelines are the visible signs that remain of the Waimarama 15 Feb 04:41 PM
PoliticsYule 'should have been more upfront'Ratepayers are set to pay between $90,000 and $100,000 if Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule is selected as the National Party's Tukituki 15 Feb 04:31 PM
New ZealandBrownlee questions emergency responseCivil Defence minister questions the emergency response to the Port Hills fires, which have destroyed five houses and caused hundreds to flee.15 Feb 08:15 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Homeless flock to warm Napier weatherThere is a seasonal influx of homeless in Napier thanks to the long hours of sunshine and dry weather this summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Feb 10:05 PM
New ZealandNZ seeing 'the worst' of fire seasonNew Zealand is now experiencing the worst of the fire season, a top officer says, with a dangerous combination of high temperatures and low relative humidity creating tinder-dry conditions across eastern hot-spots.14 Feb 04:15 AM
New ZealandHouse burning 'too distressing' to watchStrong wind drove John Wuts home early from Ocean Beach yesterday and on the way home heavy smoke made him fear for his life. The 14 Feb 01:00 AM
