New ZealandHawke’s Bay women take historic 100m national relay titleThe depth of Hawke's Bay sprinting talent was on show at the national championships.10 Mar 09:05 PM
New Zealand‘Well involved’ blaze: Person in hospital after overnight house fireFire crews from Napier and Hastings responded to the scene.10 Mar 07:05 PM
New ZealandKidnap, blackmail, assault: Mobster holds woman hostage in ‘harrowing’ ordealFriend feared next time she would see kidnapped woman was 'at her funeral'.10 Mar 06:29 PM
New Zealand'We’ve infused the Māori humour': Hastings man given the chance to voice Lord Farquaad'Doing it through Māori words, Māori flow and language, it's a totally different story.'10 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHuntsman spider finds new home in NZA breed of Huntsman spider appears to be establishing itself in Napier.10 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandTriple treat: Cruise trio brings 5200 visitorsScores of passengers off the three ships thronged into the Emerson St shopping precinct.10 Mar 03:36 AM
New Zealand‘A really big deal’: Dreams come true for Eventer of the YearCharlotte Penny hopes to be a future world champion and to make Olympic teams.09 Mar 11:42 PM
New ZealandWairoa council’s outgoing CEO praised as interim leader steps in'He will still be in our community and we are looking forward to working with him.'09 Mar 11:28 PM
New ZealandPolice confirm no suspicion in Wairoa man’s deathEmergency services found him unresponsive on March 5 in Wairoa.09 Mar 10:55 PM
New ZealandPolice search uncovers meth, $100,000 cash and an e-bike stolen in 2023Armed officers stopped the alleged 'known offender' while driving in Tikokino on Friday.09 Mar 10:36 PM
New ZealandPlanetary Healing Doctorate: Hawke’s Bay elder's global honour'We have a responsibility to treasure this knowledge passed on to us and to share it.'09 Mar 10:01 PM
New ZealandStudent in custody, another in hospital after serious ‘assault’ near Napier high school'The safety and wellbeing of our students and staff is our immediate priority.'09 Mar 08:07 PM
New ZealandPan Pac's rising electricity bill continuing to cause headachesPan Pac claims its main competitors in Canada have seen far lower price hikes.09 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Should the Black Caps boycott Afghanistan? How to send a stronger messageOPINION: NZ cricket bosses say Afghanistan's leaders would want them to ban play.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDominance on display: Hastings and Stevens-McNab take Crankworx titlesElite downhill racing returned to Skyline Rotorua after two years away.08 Mar 11:06 PM
New ZealandHorse of the Year: Hastings rider Julie Davey bags the win of her dreams in Olympic Cup'I think about Mum and Dad a lot. It is such a shame they're not alive to see this.'08 Mar 07:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandApples that can grow in 40C, dragon fruit for NZ - scientists preparing our fruit for a warm futureBoth projects are finalists for the Science New Zealand Awards 2025 in March.08 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentDick Frizzell’s new memoir: ‘A little memory, a little licence and a lot of humour’The 82-year-old painter contemplates beginnings, endings and what, exactly, is the truth.07 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProminent liquor family buys Hawke's Bay Brewing Co brewery and neighbouring restaurantThe group says there is potential to take beloved 'Peach Bombs' and beers 'international'.07 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMountain for sale: Iconic station has been in family for more than 100 years'Time for someone else to have a go' with one of Hawke's Bay's most outstanding features.07 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandA life spent 'going towards things that everybody else is running away from'Te Arohanui Cook is the first woman in a leadership role in brigade’s 110-year history.07 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBlack CapsWhy Black Caps continue to play country run by ‘terrorist’ regimeNZ cricket bosses say Afghanistan's leaders would want them to ban play.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung guns set to soar as new-look Hawks ready to take flightThe Hawks start a new season on Wednesday, aiming for the first title in 20 years.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDamask Rose to compete in NZ’s richest $3.5m 3-year-old raceThe NZB Kiwi winner gains direct entry into Australia's A$10m Golden Eagle.07 Mar 03:00 PM
Super Rugby‘Identified a few issues’: Super Rugby CEO addresses Fijian Drua travel problemsSuper Rugby Pacific held a 'thorough review' of the issues after the Drua shared concerns.07 Mar 02:57 AM
New Zealand'Best of the Bay': Hawke’s Bay couple spot gap in market for premium gift boxes'We just want to make it easier for everyone to experience the best of Hawke’s Bay.'07 Mar 01:47 AM
New ZealandFlaxmere gym to close amid Hastings Council budget cuts A petition with 137 signatures urges the council to keep the gym open.06 Mar 11:34 PM
New Zealand'Not the time for pitching visionary projects': Councils suggest a strategic regional deal with GovtThe Cabinet plans to decide in May the first regions to progress.06 Mar 09:23 PM
Super Rugby‘How is this even happening?’: Probe into Fijian Drua rugby team’s hellish journeyStar player questioned if NZ or Australian team would ever have to ride in back of truck.06 Mar 06:58 PM
New ZealandA Boy’s Own Adventure - Dick Frizzell on his new memoirFeaturing stories from Frizzell's childhood Hastings, the book is released March 13.06 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandEels picked away at farmer’s injured leg - now he’s healed and planning to run a Coast to CoastSeven gruelling surgeries and a painstaking skin graft won't hold Harvey Nelson back.06 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHigh waves hit Hawke’s Bay, Napier closes viewing platformA low pressure system east of the North Island is causing large swells.06 Mar 04:14 AM
New ZealandConflicting views on $225m water storage project in Hawke’s BayBay leaders, including Kahungunu chairman Bayden Barber, are in favour of the dam study.06 Mar 03:55 AM
New Zealand'When you know better, you do better': Cyclone Gabrielle survivors prepare as Alfred bears down on QueenslandHawke’s Bay residents in Queensland say the preparation is immense compared to Gabrielle.06 Mar 02:22 AM