New ZealandAuditors call out NZ schools for spending on boat cruises, travel for principalsAuditors flagged thousands spent on cruises, overseas trips and staff retreats.08 Dec 07:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Part formed' hill development up for mortgagee saleThe developer is confident he can still keep the property, earmarked for 20 homes.08 Dec 05:46 PM
New Zealand'The first thing that goes is a little treat': Boutique bakery's plea for support'I kind of feel like I owe it to myself to give it one last shot.'08 Dec 05:40 PM
New ZealandWater restrictions may tighten before Christmas for Napier and Hastings; dams low for some farmersDry conditions across Hawke's Bay are having a big impact on farmers and residents.08 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandSweltering summer temperatures continue for NZ with more heat alerts possibleTemperatures are forecast to remain in the low 20s to high 30s during the next few days.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand$33k setback for sacked council manager who said laws were 'stupid'Simon Mutonhori's legal action was described by a judge as 'overlong and complicated'.08 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandCatherine Wedd confirmed as National’s Tukituki candidate for 2026 electionFirst-term MP Catherine Wedd will be asking for another three years in the seat.08 Dec 03:59 AM
New ZealandStill two more days of 3OC left as Hawke's Bay bakes in December warm spellHastings is forecast to ease from 31C Monday to 26C by Thursday.08 Dec 02:49 AM
New ZealandFireworks, floats and Santa draw massive Hawke's Bay Christmas crowdsMore than 12,000 people packed Marist Rugby Park for the Christmas concert.07 Dec 11:54 PM
New ZealandEIT announces new boss to take it into independenceShe previously led the Hawke's Bay Regional Economic Development Agency.07 Dec 08:57 PM
New ZealandSizzling start to summer as temperatures climb to 34C in North Island, heat alert issuedA heat alert has been issued for Gisborne as temperatures push into the 30s.07 Dec 08:15 PM
AthleticsAnother day, another record: Ruthe sets new benchmark in 800mThe 16-year-old set a new NZ Secondary Schools Track and Field Championships 800m record.07 Dec 12:29 AM
New Zealand'Now they have the gall to start burning it': Residents slam Puketapu dumpersEight fires in November were deliberately lit across Hawke's Bay.06 Dec 10:21 PM
TravelSun, vines and sea breeze: Discover McLaren Vale’s laid‑back charmMcLaren Vale’s rolling vineyards sit just 45 minutes south of Adelaide.06 Dec 06:43 PM
New ZealandStudents turn garages into 'cookie factories' to boost Christmas Cheer AppealLast year, over 400 buckets were donated to Hawke's Bay Christmas Cheer Appeal. 06 Dec 05:00 PM
AthleticsTeenage sensation Sam Ruthe obliterates NZ schoolboy 1500m record The 16 year old has beaten the previous record by eight seconds. It stood since 1989.06 Dec 02:59 AM
New ZealandFather of four finds long-term career through Hawke’s Bay horticulture programmeThe MSD-funded Core Talent scheme gives up to 10 locals fulltime roles each year.05 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay pop artist Liberty on heartbreak and making a living from music'I absolutely love Hawke’s Bay because everyone is so keen to help.'05 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandVideo offers first glimpse of Wairoa’s planned flood spillwayAfter Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023, Wairoa was given $70m to protect the town from flooding.05 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionA cautionary tale on self-insurance: My $100k year of incidentsOPINION: You only ever hear self-insurance success stories, so here's a reality check.05 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Our Heroes of 2025 – the Herald's top picksWe honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeat alerts in the north as heavy rain set to lash South IslandMetService has issued heat alerts for Hawke's Bay, Gisborne and Bay of Plenty.05 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandHomemade warning signs appear after NZTA parks unmarked speed camera on busy roadThe DIY signs may 'dilute safety outcomes', NZTA says.05 Dec 01:18 AM
New Zealand'Lose 5000 people coming into town’: Food waste fears as huge cruise ship skips city due to swellsShops and eateries in Napier city have missed out on a big day of trading.05 Dec 12:09 AM
New Zealand'It’s going to be roasting': Hawke’s Bay braces for five days above 30CIt will be hot enough to cook an egg on a car bonnet, says a forecaster.04 Dec 11:12 PM
New ZealandHeat alert: Temperatures set to tip 30C in early summer scorcherChristchurch, Ashburton and Dunedin are forecast to hit around 30C today.04 Dec 09:07 PM
New Zealand'Honouring who they were': Posthumous exhibition for two Napier artists killed in crash'Like sunflowers, they always turned toward the light. This is our way of doing the same.'04 Dec 05:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBack in business - the Pro is now the Clive Square PubProvincial Hotel history in Napier dates back 150 years. Now it's the Clive Square Pub.04 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We just built slowly': Napier athlete off to national Special Olympics after massive liftsWhen Daniel Siaosi steps on the platform, it'll be a culmination of a decade of resolve.04 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Passing the Deloitte Top 200 batonIt was - and remains - 'the event' on the New Zealand corporate calendar.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Unusually hot': 30C-plus weekend scorcher bears down, South Island set for weather ‘rollercoaster’A MetService heat alert is in place for Oamaru as it jumps from 16C to 30C.04 Dec 01:27 AM
New Zealand'Very sharp': Two quakes shake Central North IslandGeoNet measured the first quake at a magnitude of 4.8 and a depth of 7km.03 Dec 11:22 PM
New ZealandParades, concerts, markets: A guide to Hawke's Bay's big Christmas weekendParades, markets, carols and concerts to celebrate Christmas in Hawke's Bay. 03 Dec 09:29 PM
New ZealandAir NZ flights disrupted by Auckland weather; 5000 Thames properties hit by power outageThe North Island is cloaked in warnings and watches today.03 Dec 06:56 AM
