New ZealandOpera House could cost 'several million' to fixEngineers have identified further structural problems within the Hawke's Bay Opera House precinct.21 Mar 11:00 PM
BusinessBest Chardonnay vintage ever?A Hawke's Bay winegrower is picking this year's Chardonnay crop to be the region's best ever vintage.21 Mar 02:48 AM
New ZealandOne dead in Gisborne chopper crashA Civil Aviation Authority inquiry is under way this afternoon into a fatal helicopter crash in a forestry block near Gisborne this morning in which a 53-year-old local man died.20 Mar 04:10 AM
New ZealandMan guilty of using wife as sex slaveA man in an arranged marriage has been found guilty of using his wife as a sex slave, during which he raped, beat and threatened to kill her.12 Mar 01:11 AM
BusinessEx-mayor helped developer hide identityA former mayor and lawyer is accused of helping a property developer hide his identity so he could borrow millions from a failed finance company.02 Mar 10:15 PM
New ZealandDam boss defends $84,000 pay riseThe boss of the Ruataniwha dam project has defended his $84k pay hike, saying the ensuing criticism is 'just the reality of a high-profile public role.'27 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand$98 for ex-cop's assault'You should be ashamed of yourself,' an ex-cop told a judge who ordered him to pay $98 in reparation to a shopkeeper he assaulted with a Lotto ticket.25 Feb 10:34 PM
New ZealandMan denies dangerous driving killing dogA man charged with dangerous driving in relation to the death of a pet dog on Haumoana Beach has pleaded not guilty.24 Feb 10:08 PM
New ZealandTramper dies in Ruahine RangeA man who died while hunting in a remote area of Hawke's Bay is believed to have suffered a medical condition, emergency services say.22 Feb 10:29 PM
New ZealandThree arrests after two serious crimes in Hawkes BayPolice have made three arrests in the last 12 hours relating to two serious crimes in Hawkes Bay.20 Feb 09:35 PM
New ZealandMan injured in Napier diving accidentA man suffered suspected neck and head injuries after a diving accident near Napier yesterday.08 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandPilot impersonator's appeal dismissedA repeat pilot impersonator sentenced to 300 hours' community work for flying a plane without a license has had an appeal against his sentence dismissed.05 Feb 03:52 AM
TravelHawke's Bay: Take to the trailsHawke's Bay's bike trails are flat and hard-packed, making easy riding for all the family.27 Jan 01:00 AM
TravelFive of the best kids' activities in Hawkes BayHeading to the Hawkes Bay with your family? Here are five places the kids will love.26 Jan 10:30 PM
New ZealandArrest after quad bike puppy death'It could've been a child.' A man has been arrested and charged over an incident where a quad bike hit and killed a puppy on Haumoana Beach.15 Jan 08:57 PM
New ZealandMan flew plane without pilot's licenceA Napier man will serve 300 hours community service, after he indicated he was interested in buying a plane, said he was a pilot, flew the aircraft - all without a licence.14 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandBy-election candidate chargedFormer Ikaroa-Rawhiti by-election candidate Maurice Wairau has been charged with attempted murder.14 Jan 01:24 AM
New ZealandKiller hurls abuse at dog-ownerEmergency department nurse Kay Hamilton watched helplessly as the life drained from her fox terrier puppy after she was hit by a speeding quad bike.13 Jan 06:36 PM
New Zealand'Diabolical' attack on boyA young boy was subjected to a 'savage and prolonged' attack on a Hawke's Bay cycleway after he yelled out a greeting to a cyclist.08 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandCrash family slowly recoverEight members of a family who were injured when their van hurtled down a cliff on the Napier Taupo road last week are recovering well in hospital, a family member says.06 Jan 12:02 AM
New ZealandClub members 'shattered' by shock deathA man killed when his jetboat spun out of control and crashed into a tree west of Hastings at the weekend was an experienced boater who was "so looking forward" to the trip.05 Jan 07:29 PM
New ZealandJetboater dies in crashThe partner of a jetboater killed after hitting a tree is traumatised after a shocking high-speed tragedy marred a summer outing on a Hawke's Bay river yesterday.04 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandNo, you really can't fish hereThe Department of Conservation (DoC) has quashed a rumour circulating in Hawkes Bay promoting an "open fishing day" at Te Angiangi Marine Reserve today.17 Dec 09:30 PM
New ZealandTourist's pics cause five-car crash'It was all a little weird' said the officer of a car that burst into flames after driving past a five-car pile-up caused by a tourist who stopped to take photos.17 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandSchool honours lost studentA 17-year-old boy killed this week on a Hastings orchard was a bright, ambitious kid with it "all in front of him" just days after finishing his final year at high school.11 Dec 06:33 PM
