New ZealandRolling on to the top table: Meatball Festival nominated for best event in NZThe Hastings Meatball Festival drew 5000 attendees in its first year.13 Aug 03:50 AM
New Zealand'Meaningful difference in the world': Two Central Hawke's Bay export businesses on the riseCentral Hawke's Bay businesses Starboard Bio and Ovenden Seeds taste success at awards.13 Aug 12:35 AM
SportWhy Napier City Rovers' National League dream is slipping awayTwo rounds remain, with Napier City Rovers needing wins and Western Suburbs to lose.12 Aug 10:31 PM
New ZealandLaughs ahead: Comedy festival brings star-studded line-up to Hawke's BayThe festival starts on Thursday at Toitoi Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Centre.12 Aug 10:09 PM
New ZealandHome values in Hawke's Bay down 16% on peak, some still decliningThe national government valuation agency calculates a 16.5% decrease from the 2021 peak.12 Aug 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumSailGPBlack Foils' sailor opens up on managing period as sole female on boatLiv Mackay uses a menstrual cup for long hours at sea.12 Aug 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPie maker's despair as cost of mince up as much as 40% on previous yearA longstanding baker is dipping into his savings just to keep afloat.12 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Stricter sale regulations needed as alcohol harm costs soarOPINION: The Government has done a U-turn on reduced off-licence trading hours.12 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeveloper hopes smaller social houses will please neighbours of $1.4m lakeview siteEleven two-bedroom homes are being built on Haumoana St in Rotorua.12 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Wasn't a big fan of school': Meet the Napier teen running four businessesCole started out doing water blasting jobs after school. Now 18, he runs four businesses.12 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMillennial candidate calls for fresh leadership in Gisborne electionsWalker, a Green Party member, first ran in 2022, receiving 322 votes.12 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandTake a punt on the line-up: Popular music festival selling early tickets for $60Outfield's co-founders don't want financial barriers to get in the way of festival fun. 12 Aug 03:47 AM
New Zealand'Economic incentive to burn': Fine for smoky winter burnoff criticised'$300 is not a deterrent. It’s actually an economic incentive to burn,' Rex Graham says.12 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandHow new electoral boundaries reshape the Bay's political landscapeElectorate boundary changes include parts of Tauranga, Bay of Plenty and Rotorua.12 Aug 12:31 AM
New Zealand652 people apply to be on NZ city's first citizens' assemblyChosen 40 applicants will meet to discuss the future of Napier's aquatic centre.12 Aug 12:18 AM
New ZealandConcrete water tank falls off truck near Hastings roundaboutThe tank broke into several pieces and a fence was damaged.11 Aug 09:03 PM
New ZealandIt might feel showery but winter has been a dry one in Hawke's Bay so far Some groundwater monitoring sites on the plains have recorded the 'lowest-ever' levels.11 Aug 06:21 PM
New ZealandRural Hawke's Bay sports club planning to build new clubrooms Pōrangahau Sports Club's current base is 400m from its White Domain home ground.11 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA square deal as Art Deco Trust moves house in Napier'This is what it would be like if Louis Hay were building it today.'11 Aug 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyLast-minute First XV drama: King's clinch final spot in tense semiKing's College will face St Kentigern in the Auckland 1A final at Eden Park.11 Aug 02:15 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidate wants council to run a cannabis businessCamden Gaskin moved to Wairoa in 2018 after Googling the cheapest section available in NZ.10 Aug 11:31 PM
New ZealandWhy Shane Jones believes NZ needs oil and gas for energy securityJones aims for NZ to have the most affordable energy in the OECD.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier electorate expanded to take communities from TukitukiPākōwhai, Waiohiki, Fernhill, Ōmahu and rural areas such as Crownthorpe move to Napier.10 Aug 12:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAfter 61 years of cutting hair, veteran barber Mike Bird is not done yetMike Bird started cutting hair when he was about 14.10 Aug 12:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ receives 1500 refugees each year but Hawke’s Bay doesn’t settle any. Why?Hawke's Bay would need more services and support to start taking refugees, an expert says.09 Aug 06:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightMeryl Sheep and Judy Drench: Does A Dog's Show need a movie?OPINION: A Dog's Show was essential childhood viewing - second only to the Goodnight Kiwi.09 Aug 05:01 PM
New ZealandBarbie Cassidy hopes for a new champion for her woollen dog bedsBarbie Cassidy has made woollen dog beds for almost 35 years. 09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier-Wairoa road: Tenders set to open for Waikare Gorge highway projectA long and winding road to Wairoa and a fix that is likely to cost $425m.08 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Pretty unreal': Community support shines for new Hastings cinemaCineverse Hastings opened on August 1 on Heretaunga St East.08 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay has 1200 fewer jobs filled than a year ago: Stats NZ'There is work to be done but there is no cash.'08 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandFrom newcomer to guaranteed councillor, in just five daysFour candidates in Hawke’s Bay are elected unopposed across region's five councils.08 Aug 01:09 AM
New ZealandClive resident calls for dredging as first form of river maintenanceHBRC has begun work on strengthening the riverbank beside Farndon Rd.07 Aug 10:17 PM
New ZealandHospitality riding the winter storm: 'People just haven’t got the expendable dollar''Trying to create a vibe' in this economy means thinking outside the square.07 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandWeightlifter bench presses more than double his weight, sets NZ recordRaymond O'Rourke lifted the equivalent of $3250 worth of butter or $3040 of cheese.07 Aug 06:00 PM
