New ZealandDrilling rig to take Tūtaekurī River dip as study begins for new expressway bridgeA drilling rig will be used in the Tūtaekurī River as part of a study for a new bridge.24 Feb 09:21 PM
New ZealandFarmer puts his hand up for Hastings mayor, says HB Tourism is not a priorityStaff have found savings, but councillors have voted to spend, Buddo says.24 Feb 03:04 AM
New Zealand‘Carnival atmosphere’: Napier’s bumper crowds smash expectations for Hurricanes, World Tri Cup'We initially had a target of about 8000, and we well and truly went past that.'24 Feb 02:19 AM
New ZealandRescue helicopter crew called to emergency minutes into annual open dayThe event, and the emergency that interrupted it, underline the service's importance.24 Feb 12:05 AM
New ZealandVehicle swerves to avoid police spikes, crashes into car parked beside school sports fieldsThe crash ended a man's escape after he demanded cash from a nearby store, police say.23 Feb 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDebt hits $4.2m: Liquidator reveals further debts owed by car and boat dealerA potential sale of the business, to help pay off debts, did not eventuate.23 Feb 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialShops urged to extend hours to prevent ‘ghost towns’OPINION: One business leader says businesses need to embrace late-night opening hours.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Borrowed time’: Peter Beckett’s final days in Central AmericaFormer Napier councillor sick for 'some time' – mercy dash details revealed.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Hidden and quiet’: The libraries raising eyebrows for their internet search historiesHastings District libraries reveals the top 10 sites searched-for and blocked.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammersPatrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.22 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandDoubts remain over Napier Health Centre overnight serviceCity residents await news on what plans there are for urgent overnight healthcare.22 Feb 12:04 AM
New Zealand‘Everything they do will come with a Kahungunu flair’Four groups with about 160 Kahungunu performers will strive for impact at Te Matatini.21 Feb 10:35 PM
New ZealandSeriously hurt Hawke’s Bay woman may owe her life to quick-acting copA woman who drove off a steep bank may not have been found in time if not for an officer.21 Feb 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnnabel Taylor’s two passions spark fine design'I love it how you are aware of the seasons here'.21 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier library faces two-year closure amid council cost-saving planThe library closure aims to keep Napier's rates increase below 7.9%.21 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandMongrel Mob boss jailed after he was found with $68k in Louis Vuitton handbagMathew Karetu was dealing drugs as the national president of the Barbarians chapter.21 Feb 03:55 AM
New ZealandUsual care won’t be impacted by emergency exercise at hospitalHealth NZ and ambulance service test tent's capacity in emergency shake-down.21 Feb 02:14 AM
New Zealand$3.8m project aims to ease housing struggle for young disabled in NapierRowan Apartments will offer two fully accessible two-bedroom units.21 Feb 02:13 AM
New ZealandSuper Rugby Pacific: Fijian Drua descend ahead of Hurricanes clash in NapierStrong Bay connections for two Fijian Drua coaches in Saturday's big game.21 Feb 01:49 AM
New ZealandStatue honouring WWI warhorse Dolly delayed to 2027The trust has raised $30,000 of the $300,000 for the Hastings statue.21 Feb 01:03 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Map shows areas with strict fruit, vege rules after fruit fly findIf the species is found to have become established there would be 'major economic costs'. 20 Feb 11:46 PM
New ZealandAussie cycling’s big race celebrates milestoneA look back at highlights from 25 years of the Santos Tour Down Under. 20 Feb 10:05 PM
New Zealand'Hell on earth': Any Kiwi soldiers in Ukraine must be battle-hardened - fighterThe warning comes as Luxon mulls sending NZ peacekeeping troops to the war-torn country.20 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Ghost town’ after 5pm: Call for Napier, Hastings shops and attractions to stay open later'We are a tourist destination, but we don’t act like it because we are not open.'20 Feb 05:07 PM
New ZealandHow a Year 11 student conquered the NZ Scholarship Te Reo examMaieke Thompson ranked in top 0.04% for Te Reo Māori Scholarship.20 Feb 05:01 PM
New ZealandCHB tries to lower rates hike to 10% as cyclone-hit Hastings sticks with 15%Hastings can't accommodate any new projects in 2024/25.20 Feb 05:04 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Tourism secures its $1m lifelineNapier City Council is backing $450k in funding for Hawke’s Bay Tourism's lifeline.20 Feb 02:14 AM
New ZealandFatal fight: Jury reaches verdict on logger who claimed self-defenceA jury has reached a verdict in the Nathan Moscrip High Court manslaughter case.20 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandThey’re back! MTB Nationals return to Rotorua – all you need to knowThe downhill competition will run for the final time over the famed Taniwha Trail.19 Feb 11:07 PM
New ZealandWaipukurau’s water turned off for five hours: ‘Our community is always at risk’Mayor Alex Walker says shutdown showed tough call to invest more is the right one.19 Feb 10:14 PM
New ZealandFirefighters among five taken to hospital after collapse while erecting portable homeThose injured had been erecting a structure on private land next door to the fire station.19 Feb 09:07 PM
New Zealand'Don’t steal my fish': Orca battle fishermen who hooked massive competition tuna'Some orca have clearly learned that fishing lines can equate to an easy meal.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘It broke my heart’: Firefighter’s emotional encounter with child trapped in house by floodwaters'We weren’t leaving you darling, we were waiting here for you.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandCleared of killing his wife, ‘outcast’ Peter Beckett dies in Central AmericaMan who knew Peter Beckett in Central America says he was a "bit of an outcast".19 Feb 04:00 PM
