New ZealandDeputy mayor calls upcoming Māori ward referendum a 'farce''We know our community and we should be trusted to make that decision.'26 Aug 11:15 PM
New Zealand'No justification': Thieves make off with dozens of temporary speed limit signsAt least 30 temporary speed signs have been taken from highway roadworks in Hawke's Bay.26 Aug 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Flawed': $1m pool set aside for thousands of Hawke's Bay residents, but only if they ask for itNeil Kirton said he would advocate for council to send letters to all affected ratepayers.26 Aug 08:57 PM
New ZealandHighway to success: Dannevirke gears up for new business opportunitiesThree Dannevirke wāhine host event to prepare businesses for new highway opening.26 Aug 08:21 PM
New ZealandWairoa in Focus: Bring on the Barry CupWairoa face the first Barry Cup defence of 2024 on September 8.26 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandBattle of the Bays looms for Hawke’s Bay TuiThe Tui scored eight tries to knock over the Kauri.26 Aug 04:46 AM
New ZealandHastings under the lens with photography exhibitsStellar snappers back in town for photo festival.26 Aug 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRissington royalty: All Blacks legend to become farmer in tiny communityAfter 153 caps, Sam Whitelock's found a job to keep himself busy for the next '30 years'.26 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandWaipukurau Subway closed as franchisee foldsThe company was placed into liquidation on the application of Inland Revenue.25 Aug 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay Netball Super Club final: HHSOG Huia win the big night outHastings HSOG Huia had only nine players this season. It was still good enough to win.25 Aug 10:32 PM
New ZealandNew $200m retirement village announced for NapierA new 300-unit retirement village has been announced for Napier in a new suburb.25 Aug 10:18 PM
New Zealand'A good laugh and a lot of fun': Retro motorbike racers reunite for special Hawke's Bay reunionPlenty has changed since Robin Thomas and his companions tore up the tracks.24 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Amalgamation by stealth': Regional deals could reopen Hawke's Bay debateHawke's Bay wants a regional deal with the Govt, but is it "amalgamation by stealth"?24 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandRacing: Crocetti's start in Tarzino Trophy weather-dependentHis connections say he will not be at Hastings if the racing surface comes up heavy.23 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment12-year-old from tiny town given lead role in Taika-produced film after auditioning as a 'joke'All eyes at this year’s NZ Film Festival will be on Wairoa girl Manaia Hall.23 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Bringing people together’: The OE that helped create a Hawke's Bay-born leisure brand'If you find the right factory, they are quite open to building relationships.'23 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandConstruction company hammered rail bridge rebuild piles 34m deepCyclone Gabrielle washed away the old 10m deep bridge piles, so they put in 34m deep ones.23 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandRanfurly Shield safe as Magpies play out high-scoring gutbuster against TaniwhaTwelve tries were scored in all as the Magpies eventually opened a big lead.23 Aug 08:44 AM
New ZealandChiller stolen from marae that was devastated in Cyclone GabrielleDon't let this theft of a chiller become a cold case.23 Aug 04:19 AM
New ZealandMajority of submissions support Māori Ward in NapierNapier was the first council in NZ to consult on the latest changes from the Government.23 Aug 03:22 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe solo migrant mum hoping to win NZ a Mrs Universe title'I’m ready to stand up for New Zealand, but I need support from New Zealand.'23 Aug 02:26 AM
New ZealandMember of public assaulted while confronting teens during armed dairy hold upPolice arrest three teens over the attack, one who was caught at another Auckland robbery.22 Aug 10:49 PM
New ZealandFirefighter's warning after acid spill shuts down Hastings road for hoursA 5-litre container of muriatic acid fell off the back of a vehicle and on to the road.22 Aug 08:48 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay ambulance workers 'tired, broken'An HB contingent of about 20 ambulance staff will participate in the nationwide strike.22 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShields up: Renton to pull on a Magpies shirt for the first time in seven yearsHugh Renton played for Tasman in a Shield defence in Napier in 2021. Now he's back home.22 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandNew era in Hawke's Bay netball? Favourites out as new champ set to be crownedBoth of the most dominant clubs in Hawke's Bay netball are out of Friday night's big game.22 Aug 01:46 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why fitness should be about strength and self-love not looksHawke's Bay health and wellbeing expert Danielle Harper talks about self-love.22 Aug 01:27 AM
New ZealandMotorists who hit railway signal in Napier left scene in another carThe crash happened at a railway crossing near a Napier petrol station.22 Aug 01:25 AM
New ZealandAn ageing cedar comes down in Tiffen ParkThe tree was becoming unstable because of root failure.21 Aug 08:45 PM
New ZealandTrapped under a 1-tonne log: 'I rang my partner to say goodbye in case I didn’t make it'Ian Sime can no longer do the work he loves, but from his knockback came an idea.21 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment offers an extra $4.55m for cyclone recovery in Hawke's BayMoney will provide expertise to speed up Wairoa, Pakowhai and Pōrangahau flood protection.20 Aug 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPay dispute at Napier apartment projectOne contractor says they are owed $28,000. Another has stopped work until they are paid.20 Aug 07:00 PM
KahuSo much more than a 'cool job': Solo mum on a benefit turns into digger-driving trailblazer'It just came to the point where I was totally sick of that kind of life.'20 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandDad wanting to leave gang told it would cost him $20k - or his uteThe man was then assaulted before locking himself, his pregnant wife and kids in a room.20 Aug 07:00 AM
