New ZealandCouncil addresses protesters in heated meeting: ‘We are not approving a dam’Members of the public used their voice to raise concerns about the revival of the dam.31 Oct 07:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWyn Drabble: World Naked Gardening Day - who’s in?'If you’re a tad prudish, there are plenty of other days which don’t involve nudity'.31 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandHalloween fright in Napier’s pipes – rag monster lurks beneath city streetsThe scariest monster in Napier doesn't need your treats.31 Oct 02:31 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating several firearms incidentsWork was under way to determine if the incidents were linked.31 Oct 12:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Like the Sahara': Dust storm at new Napier subdivision not cyclone silt, council saysAbout 92,000 cubic metres of silt from Cyclone Gabrielle has been transported to the site.30 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandWairoa communications blackout caused by ‘deliberate damage’Households, schools, services and businesses across Wairoa were impacted.30 Oct 10:26 PM
New ZealandWhite Ferns to bring their T20 World Cup to Hawke's Bay on trophy tourThe world champions will take the trophy on a tiki tour of the Bay.30 Oct 08:46 PM
New ZealandLamp post falls on van during serious two-vehicle Napier crashThe crash happened amid morning traffic on a busy Napier road.30 Oct 08:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Break gear or harm people': Sabotage, shooting and 'huhu-grub' threats for commercial fishers'They get territorial': Commercial fisherman cops abuse.30 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandGuy Fawkes 2024: Where to watch Hawke’s Bay’s best firework displaysTwo major firework displays will be staged in Hawke’s Bay.30 Oct 02:19 AM
New ZealandInto the back-up squad: Flanders gets ABs XV chanceDevan Flanders has played 118 games in Super Rugby or for the Magpies.29 Oct 10:46 PM
New ZealandA decade without steam - now the train is back for Art Deco FestivalThe train will be based in Napier throughout the February 13-17 festival.29 Oct 10:15 PM
New ZealandWatch: Customer attacks Hastings phone store owner over 5G connectivity issueA Hastings family say they feel “helpless” in the wake of an act of in-store violence.29 Oct 10:08 PM
New ZealandSuper Rugby returns to Hawke's Bay after break of almost four yearsThe Hurricanes play the Drua at McLean Park on February 22.29 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpot the $49,000 difference: Demand increasing for lab-grown diamondsA jeweller's warning: 'They are never going to hold value as much as a natural diamond.'29 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering Hawke's Bay teenager Ariki Rigby loses suppressionJimmy Heremaia is being held at his own request in the segregation unit of a prison.29 Oct 05:05 AM
New ZealandHastings highway blocked after portaloo falling off truck causes crash, reports of terrible stenchIt is understood the road has been covered in faecal matter.29 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandWorld triathlon stars to go a second round in NapierNapier will host the first leg of the 2025 World Cup triathlon series.29 Oct 02:08 AM
New ZealandThe fishing rods and the church organ: Finding treasure at Napier's community recycling dayRecycling raises funds for grants, benefiting projects like murals and community gardens.29 Oct 01:51 AM
New Zealand'I saw this like light anomaly go past me': Napier's ghost hunters still searching for proofIf there's something strange in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call?28 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay men’s club cricket: Teens tout talent with bat and ballTech tops the points table after two rounds.28 Oct 01:50 AM
New ZealandCrash blocks State Highway 2 by Tangoio MaraeDetours are currently in place.28 Oct 01:44 AM
New Zealand'Clive certainly seems to have more crime' - petition launched to reopen police stationLocals say anti-social behaviour has increased since the station closed.27 Oct 09:03 PM
New ZealandYummy Fruit Company turns 50 amid cyclone recoveryJohn Paynter reflects on 50 years, noting 'I wouldn’t have changed too much'.27 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandFrom burnout to balance: Farmer’s journey to better work-life harmonyTararua farmer learns from hectic schedule to improve farm wellbeing.25 Oct 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig bets landed by Hastings owned and trained winnerOPINION: Betting plunge after powering to impressive debut win.25 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSt Luke’s Church - and pub - put Havelock North on map: Michael FowlerOpinion: 'I think if any place teaches one about God, it is Havelock North.'25 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier freedom camping: Ban on non-self-contained vehicles?Two sites deemed less suitable due to safety concerns and low scores.25 Oct 02:24 AM
New ZealandDannevirke’s Luke Kemeys: Reaching your savings goal in 3 steps'It’s the lifeblood, money is involved in everything we do'.25 Oct 12:50 AM
New Zealand'Like mini helicopters': Warm weather and barbeques bring bad blowfly buzzBlowflies and barbeques are making an early return to Hawke's Bay.24 Oct 11:55 PM
New ZealandA patties' cleansweep for Hawke's Bay at national sausage awardsThe Bay butchers won both beef patty categories at the annual event.24 Oct 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandYeah, Nah: Look for value in all products: Nick StewartOPINION: 'Read the back label, not just the front.'24 Oct 09:17 PM
New ZealandMissing Hawke's Bay man found safeLawrence Houia, 21, was last seen in Napier on Thursday afternoon.24 Oct 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDriving abroad? Once familiar places can change before you know it: OpinionOpinion: 'I need to tell you first that I’m what I’ll call an eyesight driver'.24 Oct 05:00 PM