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
New ZealandAnzac Day commemorations: Your guide to the services planned for Hawke's BayMore than 30 Anzac Day services will be held across Hawke’s Bay this Friday.22 Apr 10:41 PM
New Zealand Sandwich press assault, hot water thrown: Prison attacks injure four staffSugar may have been mixed with the hot water, but Corrections hasn't confirmed it yet.22 Apr 09:46 PM
New ZealandCop charged with Good Friday drink-driving-related offenceThe officer is on leave and has had their driver’s licence suspended for 28 days.22 Apr 09:45 PM
New ZealandConsent granted: Napier-Wairoa highway realignment could start early next yearIt's the most costly job ever planned on Hawke's Bay roads, but it's a vital lifeline.22 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Our promise that we won’t forget': Waiata honours Sir Bom Gillies, 28th Māori Battalion It is the first Anzac Day without any living members of the 28th Māori Battalion.22 Apr 05:02 PM
New ZealandWhy Napier City Rovers' next match is critical for National League hopesFrustration after Napier City Rovers fail to put away Central League strugglers.22 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeCustoms fraud: $541k Gisborne cigarette and tobacco smuggling operation exposedOperation Apron uncovered 230,600 cigarettes, 110kg of tobacco smuggled from China.22 Apr 04:20 AM
New Zealand'Remarkable courage': Hawke's Bay priests honour Pope Francis'He was a man that was really keen on dying with his boots on and that’s what he did.'22 Apr 02:55 AM
New Zealand'Horrific': 11yo cyclist injured after bottles thrown at race near HastingsThe occupants of a black Ford Ranger ute were seen throwing bottles from their vehicle.22 Apr 02:46 AM
New Zealand'A lot brighter': Job programme offers hope for young workersHe joined a programme helping young people aged 18 to 24 find work.22 Apr 12:47 AM
New ZealandCollision of 'two different worlds': Cultural centre's ambitious Māori-Indian showThe show blends Indian dance and te ao Māori storytelling, featuring sacred water themes.21 Apr 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFirst XV rugby: How Kiwi schools rate in world rankingsOPINION: Bay boys show they have the resolve to build on recent successes.21 Apr 09:06 PM
