New ZealandPolice seeking help finding missing Hastings teen KirihanaKirihana was last seen in Te Awanga, Hastings, on June 21.23 Jun 02:07 AM
New ZealandFun-having Havelock North High School band The Splinters win Hawke's Bay Smokefreerockquest finalThe band will go on to submit a video of three songs for a chance at the national finals.23 Jun 01:29 AM
New ZealandHavelock North's 'long road' to Maddison Cup semis, Napier Tech women going for third title in a rowHavelock will need to take down an undefeated Taradale to nab a semifinal spot.22 Jun 11:14 PM
New ZealandEscaped sheep alert people to theft of tools, fuel and machinery at ShowgroundsSheep out on the football field alerted people to a theft at the showgrounds.22 Jun 10:53 PM
New ZealandPolice arrest teen and seize firearm after Puketapu incidentAn 18-year-old man is set to appear in Napier District Court this week.22 Jun 07:55 AM
New Zealand'Increased seismicity': More than 80 earthquakes recorded in Hawke’s BayThe swarm of shallow but frequent tremors began on Tuesday.22 Jun 03:35 AM
New ZealandA century of Unison: Faraday Museum exhibition marks 100 years of electrical historyA free Live Day on June 29 will celebrate the power supplier's centenary.21 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPost-Treaty settlement group expresses interest in buying 50% of Hawke’s Bay AirportIf purchase goes ahead it would make Mana Ahuriri Trust the airport's largest shareholder.21 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandSunk in 30 seconds: The man who answers boaties' call on the best way to prevent tragedyThere's one vital thing everyone on the water should do, but only 10% bother.21 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandPhone news service operating for quarter of a century needs new volunteersThose with a talent for talking are urged to put their name forward.21 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandLeaky pipes mended, ending weeks of water restrictions for NapierCity council announced the calamity on April 23. Water use has been restricted since then.21 Jun 03:49 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Redundancies as Hastings company soldHastings-based company Kiwigarden, which produces healthy snacks for kids, has been sold.20 Jun 11:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Historically a major hazard': How Hawke’s Bay Airport has helped reduce bird strikeGas cannons and pyrotechnics help — so, too does a careful eye on the height of the grass.20 Jun 07:58 PM
New ZealandMore than 300km in seven days: Waikato student running to raise aid for Palestinian children'I couldn’t stand by and do nothing anymore. I want to make a difference.'20 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Good outcome’: Hawke's Bay helps New Caledonian workers find jobs and housing'They are all starting work on Monday.'20 Jun 03:30 AM
New ZealandTwo ‘suspicious’ vehicle fires on same street a day apart not related, police saySecond car fire on Tennyson St came a day after witness saw the 'firebombing' of a ute.20 Jun 02:48 AM
New ZealandRegional Council agrees to continue to fund tourism, cuts from elsewhere to reduce rates riseRates remissions will be available for some of the most impacted ratepayers.20 Jun 02:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew name for a new era? School considers change to reflect community 'aspirations'Name change is 'obvious next step' for the school that will soon turn 50, principal says.20 Jun 01:53 AM
New Zealand'For the people': Long-serving volunteers the glue for Winter Deco festivitiesThe people committed to protecting and celebrating our Art Deco-era heritage.19 Jun 11:59 PM
PoliticsSimeon Brown says proposed cuts for emergency road repairs 'challenging' for councilsNZTA is consulting on changes that will give councils less money for road repairs.19 Jun 06:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'You have to move forward quickly': Teen racing champ Tom Bewley eyeing opportunities over the ditchThe Havelock North local began with karts, but now he is driving something bigger.19 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandFarmlands to open 'horticulture hub' near HastingsFarmlands is putting more focus on growers with plans to open a new horticulture hub.19 Jun 01:32 AM
New Zealand‘Firebomb’ destroys family vehicle: ‘We watched our $100,000 ute go up in flames’A witness saw four masked men - one threw 'something really big' at the ute.19 Jun 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLego and lawn work: MokoBoys take indigenous excellence to world stageSharing the excellence of indigenous rangatahi is key to the hui.19 Jun 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Don’t want to return home’: New Caledonian workers in limbo in Hawke’s BayA dozen people have been housed on a marae at Clive during a crisis at home.18 Jun 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUnderdogs or medal hopes? Black Sticks dare to dreamDominic Dixon and Sean Findlay are in, with Greg Nicol as the coach.18 Jun 09:34 PM
KahuIwi offered resources to safeguard their treasuresWorkshops provide training, resources, and tools to enhance preservation of taonga.18 Jun 06:52 PM
New Zealand'We’ve had customers almost cry': Havelock North Trade Aid mission to continue after store closureHavelock North Trade Aid store is one of 13 shutting doors across the country.18 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandNo let-up: Napier City Rovers look to keep winning ways going after dramatic Chatham Cup triumphCourage on show in a crucial Chatham Cup win – now a key Central League clash awaits.18 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Everybody as far as I know is still alive’: Champion Pōrangahau team reunites'In the old days in first-class rugby, ladies weren’t allowed at the after-match...'18 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandQuadbike emergency near Waimarama, Hawke’s BayThe crash was reported soon after 2.30pm.18 Jun 04:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings reduces rates rise to 19 per cent; Popular pool's closure on iceThe council has made decisions on its rates rise and Frimley Pool.18 Jun 03:14 AM
New Zealand'Stunned mullets': Couple claimed $7m-winning Lotto ticket at the kiosk of a busy supermarketThe Hawke's Bay couple claimed their prize at one of Hawke's Bay's busiest supermarkets.18 Jun 03:01 AM
New Zealand'Technically a write off': Renowned late artist's flood-hit home to become a creative projectThe cyclone-ravaged building has been trucked out of the Waiohiki Creative Arts Village.18 Jun 02:48 AM