New ZealandHeat alerts issued for parts of New ZealandClouds, wind and rain are forecast for some parts of the country - but it's still hot.12 Jan 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Every time it rains the kids are panicking': The plight of Havelock North's worst-flooded homesA report recommends further flood resilience work - but for now residents sit in limbo.12 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialWelcome mat in Cyclone Gabrielle-hit areas a sign of regional resilienceOPINION: Communities on their knees after Gabrielle have hosted the big-city exodus.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandExclusive pictures: Friends and family gather ahead of Jacinda Ardern's weddingFormer PM and future husband spotted on eve of wedding.12 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Man arrested after callous Napier roadside attackA 25-year-old charged following an attack on Napier’s Latham St on Wednesday.12 Jan 01:38 AM
New ZealandWorkers to lose pay after blueberry theft - fruit likely to go to marketsIt was likely the blueberries had been dispersed around the country.12 Jan 01:16 AM
New ZealandScorching Hawke's Bay weather to bode well for Ardern-Gayford partyHawke's Bay's scorching summer is far from over, which bodes well for our ex-PM.12 Jan 12:13 AM
New Zealand'Painful and debilitating': Two puppies die in Hawke's Bay as parvovirus spreadsVets are urging owners to fully vaccinate their puppies as cases rise.11 Jan 09:54 PM
LifestyleWhich Kiwi wedding dress designer has Dame Jacinda Ardern chosen?Which designer has been tipped to make the dress of the year?11 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat kids who commit serious crimes have in commonHaami Hanara, who was neglected and abused, knifed a man to death when he was 14.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Educated and cunning': Small town cop's unusual find inside hidden compartments of car'It’s not somewhere generally that we would look for something like seafood.'11 Jan 01:52 AM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern's hens do? Former PM spotted with a dozen womenThe party drew the curtains so they couldn't be seen at the boutique distillery.10 Jan 11:38 PM
New ZealandDash Planet: Hastings waterpark's new electric go karts set to be a NZ firstThe park has splashed out about $350,000 on these new speed machines.10 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay's most popular baby names for 2023 revealedKate Phillips used a phone app to pick her baby's name - it turns out it's pretty popular.10 Jan 09:15 PM
New ZealandArdern-Gayford wedding a boon for Hawke’s Bay: ‘Really shines a light’Dame Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford are set to marry in the Bay this weekend.10 Jan 05:13 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay burn off warning after vegetation fires more than double in DecemberFirefighters attended 23 vegetation fires across the district in December, up from nine.10 Jan 03:39 AM
New ZealandIn-form Dannevirke show jumper poised to strike in series finale after home win'Having started the new year like that was a relief, and a reward.'10 Jan 02:25 AM
New ZealandNapier breaks annual rainfall record that had stood for 144 yearsThe smallest of late December downpours was enough for Napier to inch over the line.10 Jan 01:38 AM
New Zealand'Astounding' - 2023 was NZ's second-hottest year on recordThe last three years have been New Zealand's warmest in recorded history, Niwa says.09 Jan 10:56 PM
New ZealandFlights to fractures: Grounded flight attendant thrives as Hawke’s Bay ED nurseVictoria Congalton was offered her job back, but pursued her passion for nursing instead.09 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandMahia man in custody over fire at property where Dylan Blake diedKelvin Blake is accused of deliberately setting fire to a Mahia property.09 Jan 02:32 AM
New ZealandChoppers and spirit: How Hawke’s Bay pulled off its biggest speedway event in 10 years'Most tracks get two to three years to prepare for a NZ Championship. We had six months.'08 Jan 08:53 PM
New ZealandThe great 'ginga' gathering: Redheads to unite in Hawke's Bay for night of fiery funThe event in Hastings also pays homage to Ireland's patron saint of redheads.08 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailOn edge and hoping for a ‘normal year’: Top five retail priorities for 2024Industry players say 2024 will be a test for businesses and consumers.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpecial load: Washing basket kittens saved from doomed dump as SPCA voices desexing pleaIt comes as more than 3000 cats remain in the SPCA's care this summer.08 Jan 01:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhistleblower doctor exposes child's near death after report went missingRadiologist Dr Bryan Wolf alleged that the child could have died.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandIn pictures: Nest Fest and Hawkes Bay Cup Regatta enjoy success over weekendNest Fest and the Hawke's Bay Rowing regatta dominated the weekend.07 Jan 01:40 AM
New ZealandMan threatened staff with knife in attempted Hastings service station robberyA man reportedly threatened staff with a knife at Caltex Omahu.06 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandSunflowers from the silt: Community garden teaches Hawke’s Bay sustainable practicesThe McCarthy family knew what to put on cyclone-devastated land - a community garden.06 Jan 09:19 PM
New ZealandHow is the rest of summer looking? Forecasters take a long look at El NiñoThe latest Niwa Weather outlook is out - and it's a mixed bag.05 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandHoliday road toll up to 20 after woman dies in hospital days after crashThe crash happened at intersection of SH50 and Mareakakaho Rd about 1.30pm last Saturday.05 Jan 06:57 AM
New ZealandWhat happened in Rowen Aupouri's final days before his unexplained death?Rowen Aupouri's whānau still don't know if his death was accidental or intentional.05 Jan 01:15 AM
New ZealandMonths on, what is happening with investigations into Hawke's Bay's unexplained deaths?Police are still investigating three unexplained deaths in Hawke's Bay during 2023.04 Jan 09:50 PM
New ZealandQuestions around commercial viability could jeopardise future of Napier-Wairoa rail lineThe line was damaged in Cyclone Gabrielle, so is it worth rebuilding?04 Jan 09:46 PM