New ZealandHawks back into top six in NBLThe Hawks have hit the halfway stage of the NBL with six wins and five losses.28 Apr 04:57 AM
New ZealandAquatic centre closes hours after $4m upgrade opening, patron taken to hospital'We are very sorry to those concerned and have made the decision to close.'28 Apr 04:48 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate after Hastings house targeted in early morning shootingOfficers were called to the Cobham Place address about 3am.28 Apr 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘First for Hawke’s Bay’: Bus stops planned for airport, regional sports parkThe plans are being praised by one traveller as being a 'really good' addition.28 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: 11-year-old dishing out 32 fillets after landing huge kingfish from beach'No one deserved something like this to happen to them more than Clancy.'28 Apr 03:31 AM
New ZealandSimmental cattle breeder Tony Thompson's life of legacyAt 80 years old, Tony Thompson shows no sign of slowing down.28 Apr 02:30 AM
New ZealandGang conflict warrant invoked 28 times amid Hawke’s Bay tensionsShots were fired at gang-related houses in Wairoa last Tuesday.28 Apr 01:54 AM
New Zealand'Huge amount of work': $70m Crown cash for Wairoa spillway approved'A testament to the way in which the people of Wairoa have come together.'27 Apr 11:54 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Fighting to keep his late partner’s dream alive – the story of JillyfishReece Kennedy almost closed the doors, until he got a call from a business mentor.27 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Jealously': The Hawke's Bay ploughing stoush of 1881"We trace the abolition of ploughing matches to jealousy of local ploughing associations."26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after crash in HastingsPolice were called about 12.40pm today. 26 Apr 03:48 AM
New ZealandNapier pool to fully reopen after 11-month spruce-upRather than being 'aesthetic changes', the work has been 'remedial'.25 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'There was a breakout': Herd of cows go for a dip in Napier estuaryFarm staff used kayaks to bring the curious heifers back, after they lifted a gate hinge.25 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandMissing in Northland: 10 people still out there somewhereOnly two of the 10 missing Northlanders are on the police's public list.25 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeInmate stabbed 40 times in prison exercise yard attack by Mongrel Mob quartetOne attacker was already serving time for the robbery and killing of a cancer patient.25 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Very moving day': Anzac services across the Bay honour sacrificeThe Mount Maunganui cenotaph drew a large crowd for the 2025 Anzac dawn service.25 Apr 02:20 AM
New ZealandNapier council's new barriers frustrating fishermen: 'The beachfront is being closed off'Timber barriers are appearing along Marine Parade to stop vehicles.25 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Special to be here': Thousands attend Anzac Day services across Hawke’s Bay'The Anzac spirit - born of hardship and forged in battle - continues to resonate.'24 Apr 09:38 PM
New Zealand'Humbling': Stolen RSA trailer recovered by police in time for Anzac DayThe Hawke’s Bay Tactical Crime Unit's lead happens to be a returned serviceman.24 Apr 08:38 PM
New Zealand'That was the finish of him': 100-year-old veteran on tough days and toasts at the end'I was quite content to be back home.'24 Apr 08:29 PM
New Zealand'Had enough': Officers get new powers after spate of 'senseless violence'A Gang Conflict Warrant has been issued and police are promising to use it.24 Apr 08:17 PM
New ZealandUpgrades for ED and ICU at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, 700 more car parksFour new projects have been announced for the hospital over the next decade.24 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandNapier-Taupō Rd speed limit returns to 100km/h after public supportThe 60% of submitters who wanted all of the Napier-Taupō Rd back to 100km/h will get it.24 Apr 04:13 AM
New ZealandSH1 reopened: Waikato crash critically injures oneThe person has been flown to Waikato Hospital. 24 Apr 04:05 AM
New Zealand'Scared and shocked': Police investigate after Hastings nurse hit by motorbikeThree people were injured in the incident, one of them critically.24 Apr 03:08 AM
New Zealand'We'd like it back': RSA trailer stolen ahead of Anzac DayNapier RSA's boss says the trailer was empty and was used mainly for dump runs.24 Apr 01:58 AM
New Zealand'True leader': Hawke's Bay's young leaders set for Youth ParliamentChris Proctor, Neeve Smith, and Mariah Wakefield-Otene will represent Hawke's Bay.24 Apr 01:16 AM
New ZealandIt's not the owning of a cannon that's important, it's what you choose to do with itWhen a council's rare cannon fell into disrepair, the community stepped up.23 Apr 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMystery of March 28: Why dozens of parcels sent from one region went missing at NZ Post'NZ Post wishes to thank the Hawke’s Bay Today for bringing this issue to our attention.'23 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandTararua mayor set to be challenged for top spot by a councillorTracey Collis is facing a challenge for the top position from Scott Gilmore.23 Apr 06:00 PM
RacingAwapuni relaunch could see Group 1 bonuses next seasonThe Palmerston North turf track took 19 months and $5.7million to refurbish.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Too important to fail': Govt, regional council commit millions to protect Whirinaki from floodsThe redesigned project now costs $23m, down from over $34m, allowing progress.23 Apr 04:03 AM
New ZealandTeens as young as 13 in Napier perfume raidsA third burglary happened on Easter Monday.23 Apr 03:10 AM
New ZealandOne of NZ's top Catholics to help elect new Pope, shares memories of Pope FrancisNew Zealand's Cardinal will take part in the secret election of a new Pope.22 Apr 11:42 PM