PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderOne of NZ's oldest newspapers closing, latest in string of media shutdownsThe community title, with 11 staff, has fallen victim to tough economic times.01 May 01:55 AM
New Zealand'Very difficult decision': Wairoa Star to close after more than 100 yearsThe northern Hawke's Bay newspaper has been printed for more than 100 years.30 Apr 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDozens of two-storey homes ‘not in keeping with design of neighbouring streets’Havelock North development hits a snag as 36 submitters voice concerns.30 Apr 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChris Pollock helps combat Hawke's Bay refs shortageThe high-performance referee manager gets in a club footy game.30 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan fights cancellation of 24-hour gym membership after staying the night'I was trying to maximise my short one-month period to beef up and get fit.'30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWho's your choice for the title of Napier's Top Dog?Will it be the dashing dalmatian or the gorgeous griffon?30 Apr 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFour-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway to lose funding if Government axes $6b infrastructure planThree major roading projects were set to be funded by the $6b National Resilience Plan.30 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandBridging the Bays: Napier to Tauranga route unveiledNew destination for one of two airlines that offer regular flights in and out of Napier.29 Apr 11:22 PM
New ZealandHavelock North's own 'Captain Tom' takes first steps for charityHammie calls for walkers to join his 100km of walks before his 100th birthday.29 Apr 10:32 PM
New ZealandTruck blocking Napier-Taupō highway lane after crash, delays expectedThe crash was reported just before 9am near Eskdale.29 Apr 09:58 PM
New Zealand'Soak up all the positives': One widow's push to give backAbby Hopkirk's running a half marathon in memory of her husband who died of a tumour.29 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Expressway reopened after serious crash injures fourThe Expressway has reopened more than five hours after the major crash.29 Apr 02:38 AM
New ZealandMuch-loved pāpā and koro died after botched ED intubation procedureThe man was starved of oxygen, causing a fatal brain injury.29 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after workplace incident in Hawke's BayPolice have notified WorkSafe after one person was found dead on private property.29 Apr 01:35 AM
OpinionHinewai Ormsby: Tough decisions are inevitable, the only question is which ones to makeOPINION: Taxes go up, and rates have remained stable. That's how it's been for 100 years.29 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'So lucky to survive': Car owner shares story behind memorable cyclone photographThe powerful image ran on the front of Hawke's Bay Today and the Herald after the flood.28 Apr 04:36 AM
New Zealand‘Be vigilant’: Advice following flurry of vegetation fires in Hawke’s BayFirefighters have been kept busy following a huge blaze in a rural area west of Napier.28 Apr 04:31 AM
New ZealandHavelock North and Taradale likely to contest Nash Cup finalAotea were kept scoreless by a rampant Taradale side - who won 104-0.27 Apr 11:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInsurance premium hikes not all cyclone relatedPeople in parts of Hawke's Bay have seen their insurance premiums go up 60pc this year.27 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandPlans revealed for new stopbank at Waiohiki following Gabrielle floods"Gap” in the stopbank network next to Waiohiki.27 Apr 08:07 AM
New ZealandA 'small-town girl' and a man seeking 'traditional': Can Hawke's Bay pull off a Bachelor-style show?Michaela Gower goes behind the scenes with Hawke's Bay's bachelor and bachelorette.26 Apr 06:00 PM
CartoonsMichaela GowerHawke’s Bay Scooby-Doo Mystery Machine owner: ‘They just crack up and laugh’Hastings is home to a timeless television and film icon.26 Apr 02:23 AM
New Zealand‘They were just laughing’: Man was chased 700m then 'bashed with scooter by youths'Reece Hingaia went out for a walk to get a pie. He would end up in a critical condition.25 Apr 11:37 PM
New ZealandSeveral Havelock North fires suspicious, two youths arrestedPolice are investigating other suspicious scrub fires in the area and considering charges.25 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandCrews battle large scrub fire in Hastings after burn gets out of controlHelicopters arrived with monsoon buckets to assist with the fire off River Rd.25 Apr 05:42 PM
New Zealand'It hurts the people who are already grieving': Thousands worth of rebuild material stolen from Hawke's Bay school and pre-schoolNuhaka School and a pre-school on-site have suffered a series of break-ins and thefts.25 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandThousands gather in Anzac remembrance across Hawke's BaySolemn dawn service ceremonies took place in Napier and Hastings.24 Apr 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEuroCity car dealership in voluntary liquidation, owner promises staff will be taken care ofOwner Terry Elmsly says existing staff will be looked after as part of the sale agreement.24 Apr 05:16 AM
New ZealandCattle killed after stock truck rolls in Central Hawke's BayPolice say oil has been reported on the road.23 Apr 10:52 PM
New ZealandPolice making inquiries into assault in Hastings CBDA man was seriously injured Tuesday evening after an assault with a weapon.23 Apr 07:56 PM
New Zealand‘Bloody crucified’: Parents of toddler lost in Cyclone Gabrielle angry at flawed warning system'Someone just had to push a button once and we would still have our baby girl.'23 Apr 08:20 AM
New Zealand'Big deal for rural NZ': More than year after flood, country’s largest wool cleaning plant re-opens near NapierSeventy sparkies helped get the factory re-opened at the height of the rebuild.23 Apr 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Best practice': Hastings mayor stands by noise restrictions after closure of bar's outdoor stageThe 50-decibel limit has been called into question, but similar policies exist around NZ.23 Apr 03:42 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay's 'Captain Tom' to tackle 100km in 100th year'Hammie' not afraid of stepping out for the cause.22 Apr 11:30 PM