New ZealandSpring's divide: Napier to bask on 21C, while snow, thunderstorms, 100km/h gales pummel southBy Sunday temperatures are expected to rise to 24C for eastern cities, well above average.25 Sep 10:36 PM
New ZealandGreen on top, parched below: Farmers face 'green drought''Dams are down, water supply springs are running what they run at mid-summer.'25 Sep 08:51 PM
New ZealandMissing Hawke's Bay woman foundPolice updated the public on social media this morning. 25 Sep 07:55 PM
New ZealandSevere weather watches as All Blacks test faces rain threatSnowfall warnings are in place for six major South Island alpine passes.25 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandCalls grow for reprint after voting papers error in Hastings electionThe booklet skipped from page 12 to 29, cutting out some wards.25 Sep 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionScott St John: New Zealand needs a long-term population policyAccurate population forecasts shape schools, roads, hospitals and housing.24 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandPan Pac to cut 20 roles in Hawke’s Bay restructureCyclone Gabrielle left the Whirinaki site under 2m of floodwater in 2023.24 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'She digs in for a hug': Rottweiler breaks learner test nervesNikki Martin and her rottweiler Penny are easing the anxiety of driving tests.24 Sep 06:00 PM
RacingCole not panicking as classy 3-year-old eyes GuineasLandlock could be left all at sea if Te Rapa's track doesn't dry out by Saturday.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRugby World Cup: Khaleece, mum and a teddy on the dream trip A Napier girl's trip to London is under way – her first trip on an aircraft.24 Sep 05:12 AM
LifestyleCouncil probes alleged DFS alcohol sale breach over $4.40 wineAuckland Council says discounts above 25% advertised off-site breach the law.24 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandRoss Shield: West lead going into the Battle of HastingsThe Battle of Hastings will be the Day 3 feature in Ross Shield rugby on Thursday. 24 Sep 04:50 AM
New ZealandNapier motel fire: Guests moved to neighbouring accommodation after blaze'I'm glad no-one was hurt, that is the main thing.'24 Sep 01:49 AM
New ZealandHopes Government boost to tourism and major events could attract big acts to Hawke's BayGarry Craft said the $70 million boost for tourism will benefit tourism in Hawke's Bay.24 Sep 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomNZ wine exports face $2b squeeze as demand falls and tariffs biteSimon Limmer warns the sector faces its toughest imbalance since 2008.24 Sep 12:50 AM
New Zealand'Nowhere to go': Homeless lament Outreach closure as Kāinga Ora readies to sell siteOutreach closed last month – now Kāinga Ora says the site is for sale.24 Sep 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Hankering for hill country': Smedley Station cadet mix signals changing timesOf the 13 cadets accepted into Smedley Station for 2026, seven are women. 23 Sep 11:34 PM
New ZealandA crisis: New props for crucial Magpies gameTwo new props are in the 23 for Thursday night's game at McLean Park.23 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhat the candidates say will decide Wairoa’s future after years of stormsFour candidates are vying for the mayoralty as Wairoa heads to the polls.23 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle motel fire on Napier’s Marine ParadeMany of the motel occupants evacuated onto the street during the blaze.23 Sep 09:58 AM
New ZealandRoss Shield: Defending champions Napier held to first-day drawFive days of rugby to decide Hawke's Bay's representative primary schools champions.23 Sep 05:04 AM
New Zealand'Feels like I'm coming home': Silver Fern on returning to Napier for South Africa testSilver Fern Kimiora Poi says returning to Napier to face the Proteas is 'pretty special'.23 Sep 12:49 AM
New ZealandBig plans, long wait: McLean Park upgrades years away despite safety rulesNapier City Council has set aside $1m for upgrades but no start date is set.23 Sep 12:25 AM
New ZealandSpring equinox brings warm but changeable week for Hawke’s BayThe spring equinox took place today, bringing longer daylight hours.23 Sep 12:01 AM
New ZealandSilver Ferns arrive in Napier ahead of sold-out match against ProteasIt is the Silver Ferns' first international match in Hawke’s Bay since 2017.22 Sep 04:53 AM
New ZealandCyclone-hit culvert rebuilt with fish ladder and repurposed materialCyclone Gabrielle destroyed the culvert that was rebuilt using fish ladder innovation. 22 Sep 03:55 AM
New ZealandCharity begins at home as Magpies launch bid for home quarter-finalThe Magpies play Auckland at McLean Park on Thursday night.22 Sep 03:39 AM
New Zealand'Helping put food on plates': Art fundraiser returns in NapierLast year’s event raised $6000, funding a refrigerated container for food.22 Sep 03:18 AM
New Zealand'The biggest street party': Nuit Blanche returns to Napier in OctoberLast year’s festival drew 15,000 people into Napier’s city centre.22 Sep 01:46 AM
New Zealand‘I’m very fearful’: Surge in demand for free health clinicPregnant mother Macy Te Whaiti calls the free service a 'lifesaver'.22 Sep 01:20 AM
New ZealandBlossom Festival draws 22,000 for Hastings paradeAbout 22,000 people filled Hastings’ streets for the 2025 Blossom Parade.21 Sep 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Enormous' disruption: Backlash at hospital's plan to relax family visitor hoursChanges could mean visitors roam wards 'all hours of the day and night', the union says.21 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessInside Wattie's slide: Three years of losses and a $210m writedown Company paid out more to suppliers and employees than it earned from customers in 2024. 20 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandRoss Shield incoming - Wairoa is ready for its big weekFlags and decorated shop fronts are ready to welcome 132 young rugby players to Wairoa.20 Sep 06:00 PM
