New ZealandHawke's Bay women's triathlon ditches single-use plastic cupsReusable cups replaced 1500 single-use ones at this year’s triathlon.16 Oct 07:46 PM
New ZealandFun fact – the world record holder for foot archery contortionism is a mumShannen Michaela holds the Guinness World Record. She's also a mum to a toddler.16 Oct 05:05 AM
New ZealandPower consumers must register to get $270 payment in Hawke’s BayHawke's Bay power consumers' annual payment dates to the 1990s - this year it's a big one.15 Oct 11:23 PM
Sport'Pretty ridiculous': Black Caps v Canterbury NPC clash gives fans tough decisionSky TV declined earlier rugby kickoff, saying viewers preferred evening games.15 Oct 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWaimārama Beach: New gate to be installed as vehicle ban saga drags onThe gate won't be locked or enforced, but is aimed at discouraging vehicles on the beach.15 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwo friends separated by less than 30 votes, as four Bay council seats go to the wireWith just special votes to be added, four council seats in Hawke's Bay are cliffhangers.15 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandShear Kiwi grit and ingenuity locks in new shearing stand for Hawke’s Bay ShowThe show must go on - despite just eight weeks to build the Great Raihania Shears stand.15 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom past to present: How Ongaonga plans to bring its 150-year story to lifeThe historical village is celebrating 150 years.15 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘A difficult time’: Wattie’s trims key fruit and vegetable supplyMinistry is probing claims Chinese imports are undercutting local producers.15 Oct 06:33 AM
New ZealandParole Board apologises after early release of killer driverTruckie Sarah Schmidt will not be recalled to serve the two weeks in prison.15 Oct 03:08 AM
New ZealandEgg arrives at Napier kiwi creche just as it's hatchingJoker will stay until reaching 1kg, then return to Kaweka Forest in about three months.15 Oct 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMidwife says MP's postnatal care bill is 'great initiative' but might not workNew bill would guarantee mothers up to 72 hours of postnatal care, could cost up to $140m.15 Oct 02:41 AM
New ZealandMagpies quarter-final star out of semi with injury, lock linchpin ready for 50th gameThe Magpies take on Canterbury in Christchurch for a shot at the NPC final.15 Oct 02:20 AM
New ZealandTarga rally under way - destination Hawke’s BayIt's the 30th anniversary, and more than 80 cars have hit the road in Pukekohe.15 Oct 12:58 AM
New Zealand‘I’m not there to be an ornament’: New HBRC councillor wants chair role'They are the ones who should be hanging their heads,' she said of re-elected councillors.15 Oct 12:15 AM
New ZealandNew agreements reached in Wairoa flood-mitigation project'Rebuild their lives': Spillway construction could start by end of year.14 Oct 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyWhat’s gone wrong with NZ’s once-dominant schoolboy rugby system?Australia’s U18 team have trained together for five years, unlike NZ’s.14 Oct 09:11 PM
New ZealandThree candidates for and two against water meters in TararuaMayoral candidates are split over impending water meter installations in the district. 14 Oct 08:18 PM
New ZealandA 'space jellyfish' captivated stargazers across the North Island. What was it?A strange cloud formation wafted across the sky at dawn.14 Oct 06:27 PM
New ZealandWorld champion athlete returns to former track and schoolHe credits his years at Collegiate and coach Alec McNab for shaping his athletic path.14 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrive-through groceries coming soon to Hawke's Bay supermarketNo, you can't drive through the aisles.14 Oct 01:16 AM
New ZealandHouse prices fall again as Auckland leads nationwide declinesAuckland led the slide, with average values down 2.5% to $1.19m.13 Oct 11:27 PM
New Zealand'Grateful and proud': Henare O’Keefe back serving Flaxmere communityO’Keefe returns to the council table after stepping down for personal reasons.13 Oct 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessRockit apple grower enters voluntary administrationChair Tony Hawken said low returns and high costs forced the administration.13 Oct 11:15 PM
New ZealandBack to the hits: Th’ Dudes, Mockers and Stellar* ready to rock Havelock NorthThe January 16 gig brings classic Kiwi hits spanning three decades.13 Oct 10:56 PM
SportRugby injury left Teilah Ferguson blind – and opened a new chapter in lifeThe 25-year-old lost sight in her left eye after a tackle gone wrong in May.13 Oct 10:44 PM
PoliticsVirtual online institute among three new charter schools to open next yearThe other schools will be based in Hawke's Bay and Wellington.13 Oct 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Important talking point': Why a dirt mound led to council investigationA handful of neighbours on Beach Rd have built up a mound, or crest, for over a decade.13 Oct 05:22 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The NPC is still New Zealand's best sporting competitionOPINION: Somehow, impossibly, against the tide, our NPC is still delivering.13 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandPuppies left in duffel bag now ready for adoptionThe pups were found zipped in a duffel bag on one of July’s coldest nights.13 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A really nice vibe': Hundreds compete in Hawke’s Bay women’s triathlonIt was the event’s first time hosted at the sports park.13 Oct 03:45 AM
New ZealandDeadly flooding worsened by probable blockage at river mouth during Cyclone GabrielleWater flows exceeded flood of 1938, and doubled that of 2018.13 Oct 03:33 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Marathon coffee making shift raises nearly $20k for dad fighting cancerWith the support of a city, and 11 cups of coffee, Chris Jarvis pushed through the night.13 Oct 02:45 AM
New ZealandCrash blocks SH2 north of Napier, drivers urged to avoid areaTraffic is being diverted while the northbound lane remains closed.13 Oct 02:37 AM
