New ZealandWild-born kiwi find causes a buzz in Hawke's Bay'Sure enough, here is this beautiful little bird hunkering down in a hole.'01 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe silhouette in the window: Fatal house fire mystery solved 50 years onFirefighters have pondered the fate of Fay Milne for five decades. Then an email landed.31 May 08:18 PM
New ZealandMental health facility with crisis beds opens in HastingsWaiorua should help to ease pressure on Hawke's Bay emergency departments.31 May 06:00 PM
EntertainmentDoco on Kiwi man Peter Beckett’s murder trial nominated at Canadian awardsHe was acquitted after nine years in prison, having been convicted of murdering his wife.31 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'You are a monster': Abducted woman escapes after locking rapist out of his own carHe tricked her into getting into the car, drove her to a remote location and raped her.31 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandTweed, balls and bands: Coolest festival in town, winter Art Deco, is backPlans include a Friday night Grand Winter Ball and a free Tweed Ride on Saturday.30 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandChallenger for Central Hawke's Bay mayorWill Foley aims to strengthen urban-rural connections in Central Hawke’s Bay.30 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormer cop's dying regret over 50yo Mona Blades mysteryMona Blades disappeared while hitch-hiking from Hamilton to Hastings on May 31, 1975.30 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'A slap in the face': Tairāwhiti groups react to RMA forestry proposalsPublic consultation on Resource Management Act changes began on Thursday.30 May 05:00 PM
CrimeDrunk meth-driver was in 'rage' over relationship when she fatally hit young cyclistShe has now admitted to Emma-Jane Sylvia Kupa’s manslaughter. 30 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandTwo new Hawks on the team for big weekend in the southThe Hawks have shed one and picked up two for the run to the playoffs.30 May 03:53 AM
New Zealand'Heart of gold': Super Rugby star's moving tribute to slain teenHeartbroken family member of homicide victim says rugby hero's gesture was special.30 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJobs to go as EIT plans cuts after failed mergerIt has been a gruelling few years for staff at Eastern Institute of Technology.29 May 11:35 PM
New ZealandStrong wind warning for Hawke’s Bay - damage to trees, powerlines possibleA strong wind watch has been upgraded to a warning for much of Hawke's Bay.29 May 10:48 PM
New Zealand'Loud and proud': The charismatic mayor who turned up to every event for nine years'In hindsight, I should have shared the load with councillors.'29 May 10:23 PM
Golf'Have fun with it': Taking on Te Arai Links North CourseEven in the rain, Te Arai Links North Course played like a dream. 29 May 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Most incredible experience': MP's Budget day baby'We are completely smitten and feeling incredibly grateful for this new chapter of life.'29 May 09:45 PM
New ZealandHamilton family 'terrified' as tornado wreaks havoc on homesA resident on Ranui St claimed she saw a trampoline swirling above a house.29 May 09:20 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: 'Positive vibes only' - Kids' football festival set to paint Park Island pinkMore than 1000 kids and parents will dress in pink to promote positive sport behaviour.29 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Bloody beating': Pair found guilty of Javon Aranui's manslaughterThe jury deliberated for almost three days in case where the victim had 16 head injuries.29 May 04:27 AM
New ZealandManawatū-Tararua highway to be formally opened on June 7 – traffic set to roll in following weekEight years after the gorge closed, a new route to Manawatū is almost ready to open.29 May 01:59 AM
New ZealandCat owner told her missing moggie had been found – it was a lie that cost her hundreds'I was just so ecstatic that my cat had been found and I wasn’t thinking straight.'29 May 01:33 AM
New Zealand'Look up': Public urged to report missing monarch clusters in Hawke's BayNo winter clusters have been recorded in Hawke’s Bay, which once had multiple known sites.28 May 10:58 PM
New ZealandOne critically injured in ATV crash on rural property, WorkSafe at sceneEmergency services were called to Crownthorpe address on Thursday morning.28 May 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew partners sought after sudden closure of Napier bar and restaurantGood George parts ways with its Napier site owner, which is in voluntary liquidation.28 May 06:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandImproving Māori health could boost Hawke’s Bay economy by $120m a year: study'Hawke’s Bay’s working-age Māori aren’t accessing health care early enough.'28 May 06:05 PM
New Zealand'It's pumping': How a rural mother's catering venture became a community stapleA restaurant-quality meal, without travelling to town – it's a thriving business model.28 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandFrom farm roots to vet career: New graduate's journey to change farmer perceptionsSarah Fannin wants to work alongside farmers as an asset and an ally for animal health.28 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandRep cricketer emailed club to play social footy, becomes National League sensation Meet the footballer who smashed Beauden Barrett's Bronco fitness test record.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman charged with injuring pedestrian after allegedly driving into himPolice have charged a 43-year-old woman after a pedestrian was injured.28 May 02:33 AM
New ZealandHBRC unveils new flood management plan for Wairoa RiverMayor Craig Little stresses the importance of mitigating flooding risks.28 May 12:58 AM
New ZealandTeen launches nationwide campaign to combat period povertyPhoebe Driscoll chose Flaxmere College as one of the campaign’s first recipients.27 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: 'We are living in peace' – concert celebrates Indian and Pakistani unity in Hawke's BayThe Virsa Heritage Music Festival promotes peace and unity among cultures in Hawke's Bay.27 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKiwi oat milk company lands major Australian supermarket dealFounder says the expansion across the Tasman is a significant milestone.27 May 05:00 PM