New ZealandArmed police block streets in Hastings during searchPolice armed as a precaution and an increased police presence.10 Dec 02:12 AM
New ZealandHalf-kilometre of SH2 in Waipawa set for rebuildA 500-metre stretch of State Highway 2 will get a makeover starting on January 13.09 Dec 08:23 PM
New ZealandSouthbound lane open after crash on Hawke’s Bay ExpresswayTwo-vehicle crash stops traffic north of Hastings.09 Dec 04:03 AM
New ZealandCrowds near 20,000 as Hawke's Bay jingles all the way into Christmas celebrationsThousands turned out to Christmas events in Hawke's Bay.09 Dec 02:58 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay out of the cyclone into a droughtThe Kaweka Community Catchment Collective is staging a forum on Wednesday.09 Dec 02:53 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay has first division Lotto win, $333,000 prize still unclaimedStaff are prepped in case the winner comes back into the store.08 Dec 10:26 PM
New Zealand‘You couldn’t sit on that’: Toilet-goers furious as long drops vandalised'We do not want to close these, but if they continue to be damaged we may be forced to.'08 Dec 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTourism chief warns of decline as Hawke’s Bay council confirms funding to be axed'Who does not benefit from a website that has over 600,000 visitor sessions per annum?'08 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand64,000 trees planted to 'recloak' Te Mata PeakTe Mata Park Trust finishes its native planting, enhancing Hawke's Bay's iconic location.08 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Perfect storm': Spike in fire risk sparks prohibited season'We’re trying to avert the possibility of catastrophic wildfires in Hawke’s Bay.'07 Dec 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Hawke's Bay company building affordable school classrooms in eight weeksThe offsite classrooms cut costs by more than half.07 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandFergus Morunga: From stutter to success, a true Lindisfarne leader'Comfortable being uncomfortable': as he graduates from Lindisfarne College.07 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Crime pays all day': The life and times of a self-proclaimed 'real gangsta' and now convicted rapist'I just want to get out of here and go back to prison,' he once yelled at the judge.06 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe mystery disappearance of Fiona Wills: ‘We never found a thing’Fiona Wills went to feed the chickens on December 9, 2014. She hasn't been seen since.06 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMei Whaitiri a loved kuia, friend and Pania of the Reef model: Te Hira HendersonOpinion: Mei's collective of tribes merged, making her complete and well-loved.06 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘At this rate, we will reach capacity’: Water-restriction head-scratcher in Napier and Hastings'We have a culture of believing the aquifer is limitless,' Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise says.06 Dec 04:08 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay heatwave: Two girls taken to hospital, three others treated after rippa rugby faintings'We had a few students who felt the effects of the high temps,' a Napier high school says.06 Dec 01:46 AM
New ZealandPolice officer 'thought I'd lost everybody' during cyclone rescue effortMoving through floodwaters on foot, officers saw seven people clinging to a pole.06 Dec 12:14 AM
New ZealandWaimārama pāua ban extended for two years – againThe extension is aimed at giving pāua the 'best chance to recover'.05 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandFree fish heads every week: The new giveaway in Hawke's Bay that's making waves'A few onions, potatoes, coconut cream, and fish heads. Can’t wait.'05 Dec 08:05 PM
New Zealand'Good neighbours and smoke alarms save lives': 85-year-old Hastings man rescued from flash firePeter Murton will keep cooking his sweetcorn fritters, despite the painful experience.05 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier pushes 34C in early-summer sizzlerTemperatures came on a day with a strong wind watch in place for all of Hawke’s Bay.05 Dec 03:32 AM
New Zealand'Step up the biosecurity': Hawke's Bay's bird flu fearsBump up farm bio-security, or inevitable will happen, warns veteran Bay poultry farmer.05 Dec 02:12 AM
New ZealandCruise ships in Napier – how much water do they really take?With level 3 water restrictions in place in Napier, what impact do cruises have on supply?05 Dec 12:23 AM
New ZealandConcerts: Aussie tribute group signed for February Sound Shell gigThe city council joins local promoter Hamish Pinkham in a Soundshell promotion.04 Dec 02:59 AM
New ZealandSummer's first heat alerts issued as temperatures head for 30CMetService has issued heat alerts for known hotspots, with warm nights keeping temps high.04 Dec 12:18 AM
New ZealandChristmas at the Park countdown on as Hastings venue takes shapeHot weather and large crowds expected for Christmas at the Park in Hastings.04 Dec 12:10 AM
New ZealandHastings home’s near miss after blaze: Open fire ban for twin citiesA prohibited fire season notice is now in place.03 Dec 10:23 PM
New ZealandWatch: Police crash into parked vehicles, abandon pursuit of motorbike riderPolice were chasing a motorbike rider before the crash.03 Dec 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi nurse of 37yrs on desperate staff shortages: 'We're holding on by the skin of our teeth'Nurse warns Hawke’s Bay Hospital is “holding on by the skin of our teeth” due to staffing.03 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand15 fire crews contain grass fire threatening Hawke's Bay homeFire crews remain at the scene of the blaze dampening down hotspots.03 Dec 06:52 AM
New ZealandSerious injuries following two-vehicle crash on Hawke's Bay highwayPolice said initial indications suggest there are serious injuries.03 Dec 04:43 AM
New ZealandHeatwave: The race for top temperature in Hawke's Bay - and NZTemperatures in Hawke's Bay's twin cities forecast for 30C-plus.03 Dec 03:29 AM
New ZealandChorus says 'malicious activity' cause of Hawke's Bay outageInternet outage in Hawke's Bay affects 700 customers.03 Dec 02:48 AM
