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
New Zealand‘The highlight of the day’: How DSRHB brought a community togetherDSRHB plans to introduce athletics and table tennis later this year.05 Mar 11:28 PM
New ZealandWould-be ram raiders of Taradale petrol station unable to get ‘anything of value’They couldn't get the car inside, then a fog cannon went off as they smashed and grabbed.05 Mar 10:23 PM
New ZealandDeath in Wairoa: Police treat case as unexplainedEmergency services found him unresponsive on Lucknow St at about 4pm.05 Mar 08:45 PM
New Zealand'Can’t say no to your grandma': 75-year-old convinces daughter and grandson to do an Ironman with her'We weren’t just racing. We were creating memories as a family.'05 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Council wants $225m water storage facility on Ngāruroro River tributaryThe cost of the feasibility study will be about $3.2m, shared by HBRC and the Government.05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBeachside bunker ‘dune house’ designed for Rod Drury entity at Te Arai LinksThe unusual home is designed to blend seamlessly into the landscape.05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGene technology bill: Hawke’s Bay apple CEO says it’s needed, but critics remain'The only way we are going to continue to compete globally is through innovation.'05 Mar 01:37 AM
New Zealand‘Short-sighted’: Mayor criticises gap in Govt’s four-year term proposal'Over the last few years, the flip-flopping of policy direction has cost our communities.'05 Mar 12:29 AM
New ZealandCar crashes into small Napier medical centre'This was not in any way deliberate and we are very thankful that no one was injured.'04 Mar 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGreen-belt soils among NZ’s best but becoming ‘near impossible to farm’ – landownerThe Strawberry Patch business is closing – should a retirement village take its place?04 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugbyPlenty of players, but no committee: Rugby club could 'fold' after 140 years'It has become unsustainable for the few still involved.'04 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFree outfits for Central Hawke's Bay women: 'If you present well that’s going to carry you a lot further'International Women's Day event in Waipukurau gives a chance for wardrobe refresh.03 Mar 11:04 PM
New Zealand‘First taste of autumn’: Storm approaching Hawke's Bay could bring hail, MetService warnsMetService issued a 12-hour heavy rain watch for Wairoa from 9pm Tuesday.03 Mar 10:49 PM
New ZealandWoman charged with manslaughter after 11-year-old cyclist's crash deathThe woman also faces charges of driving with excess breath alcohol and failing to stop.03 Mar 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand’Pattern of behaviour': Hastings council chided for stream and dam maintenance failuresReport delves into problems after Jessica Maxwell complained to the Ombudsman.03 Mar 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Immoral’: Kiwis brace for power hikes with one woman facing 31% increaseSharon Sutton's daily charge with Frank Energy will rise 31% from April 1.03 Mar 05:00 PM
