New ZealandTropical weather 'roaring into life'A tropical cyclone and three other heavy rain patterns are due to position themselves above NZ this weekend, but it is unlikely they will bring much-needed rain.05 Mar 11:53 PM
New ZealandDrought extended across North IslandDroughts have been declared in South Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Hawkes Bay regions, a week after drought was declared in Northland.05 Mar 10:11 PM
New ZealandWater sources checked for CryptosporidiumHawke's Bay's water operators are checking the region's supplies for contamination of Cryptosporidium.04 Mar 06:05 PM
OpinionConcert review: Bee Gees' magic enchants the valleyBarry Gibb paid tribute to his two brothers Robin and Maurice in an emotional show that brought magic to Mission Estate, Roger Moroney writes.24 Feb 07:10 PM
New ZealandHawkes Bay rattled by quakes overnightA series of earthquakes have hit the Hawkes Bay overnight.22 Feb 06:53 PM
New ZealandRacing link in teen's deathPolice have made an urgent appeal about racing cars linked to a crash which killed a Napier teen only hours before she would have started a hairdressing course.20 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandHastings man dies while divingA 34-year-old Hastings man has died while diving at a remote beach in central Hawke's Bay.18 Feb 01:12 AM
New ZealandFormer cop convicted of assaultA drunk off-duty police constable who attacked another woman when she was accused of snorting drugs during a night out has been convicted of assault and fined.31 Jan 03:35 AM
New ZealandFire ban may take steam out of Art Deco eventsA total fire ban throughout Hawke's Bay may have scuttled one of the traditional Geon Art Deco Weekend attractions - the steam train.28 Jan 11:10 PM
New ZealandTeen suffers spinal injuries after trail bike accidentA 16-year-old has suffered spinal injuries after falling off trail bike whilst performing jumps at a Hawkes Bay farm.26 Jan 07:16 PM
New ZealandFire, death on Hawkes Bay highwayA driver died when his vehicle plunged 60 metres down a bank in northern Hawkes Bay, and another motorist had a lucky escape when he jumped out of his truck only minutes before it was destroyed by flames yesterday.25 Jan 11:04 PM
New Zealand84-year-old jailed over sex crimesA Napier man who diaried sexual offences against boys and later admitted them in court has become possibly the oldest New Zealander ever sent to jail.25 Jan 01:33 AM
EntertainmentTerminally ill woman's X Factor NZ dreamsA Hawke's Bay woman with terminal cancer was among those vying for a shot at the big time at X Factor auditions in Napier.23 Jan 10:02 PM
New ZealandArrests after charity box theftAn overwhelming public response to security footage showing two people allegedly stealing a charity donation box from a Hastings petrol station has led to arrests.22 Jan 11:26 PM
New ZealandTe Mata Peak crash investigation continuesA teenager was found dead after being flung from a Mercedes Benz when it crashed off Te Mata Peak in Hawke's Bay yesterday morning.22 Jan 10:45 PM
New ZealandOne dead after Te Mata Peak plungeA man has died after a car plunged 150m down Te Mata Peak in Hawkes Bay.22 Jan 04:22 AM
New ZealandCharity thieves the 'lowest of the low'Two people who stole a charity donation box from a Hastings petrol station have been described as the "lowest of the low" by police.22 Jan 03:32 AM
New ZealandOdd egg surprises Hawkes Bay familyA Hawkes Bay family got more than they bargained for when they cracked open an unusually large egg laid by their pet chicken recently - another egg.21 Jan 12:12 AM