New ZealandNI holidaymakers should prepare for heavy rain, gusty winds, harbour bridge restrictionsMost of the North Island will see rain at times during the long weekend.27 Mar 02:27 AM
New Zealand'Don’t fly this kind of cargo every day': Air force operation rehomes Hawke’s Bay kiwiWho says eastern brown kiwi can't fly?26 Mar 07:55 PM
New Zealand'Hard to stomach': Rainbow Storytime event in Hastings cancelledAn event in Rotorua was cancelled and another in Gisborne drew heated criticism.26 Mar 02:59 AM
New Zealand‘I’ll believe it when I see it’: Residents doubt action will follow Cyclone Gabrielle reportIndependent review found Civil Defence did not plan for the "worst-case scenario".26 Mar 02:05 AM
New ZealandHard neigh: Horse riders in drive-through given the softest of serves by McDonald's'This is a common-sense policy - there is no foal play.'25 Mar 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMixing up Hastings: Musical migrant leaves a legacy in a place he knew nothing aboutStephan Zebe admits he knew little about Hawke’s Bay before moving from Germany.25 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Add to the table, you add to the community': Hawke's Bay cheesemakers sweep gold medalsThe cumino champions said they were blown away by the awards.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone review: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence staff told those concerned about flooding they were 'over-reacting'The cyclone's speed 'quite simply overwhelmed the officials involved in the response'.25 Mar 01:47 AM
New ZealandHastings teen clinches gold at first national secondary schools canoeing regattaOscar Jarvis is paving the way for young Hawke's Bay canoe racers.24 Mar 10:11 PM
New Zealand'Had the best time': Napier abuzz after hosting best scooter riders in Aus and NZThe crème de la crème of scooter riders from across New Zealand and Australia competed.24 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandTaradale begin quest for redemption with winFlynn Allen was the hat-trick hero for Taradale as they overcame Pirate.23 Mar 09:51 PM
EntertainmentReview: Forget Taylor Swift, Kaylee Bell is the country pop saviour we need right nowNZ's country-pop princess is the perfect antidote to the recent Taylor Swift tidal wave.23 Mar 09:13 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Gabrielle volunteers across NZ win joint awardThe award recognised communities who went above and beyond.23 Mar 08:56 PM
New ZealandOne person dies following quad bike crash in rural Hawke’s BayOne person died at the scene.23 Mar 04:25 AM
New ZealandMeaty player joins Hastings East blockMatangi Angus Beef also love being a part of the rebirth of the eastern block of Hastings.22 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Big bill coming his way': Cattle killed after hit by truckLoose cattle near Eskdale cause chaos.22 Mar 03:22 AM
New Zealand'Most special moments of their life': Tukituki MP could boost postnatal careThe bill would allow three days of postnatal care for new mothers.22 Mar 12:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Thank you Jesus': Boy drops to his knees as family finds new homeNew $7m social housing development in Flaxmere opens this weekend.21 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandBrothers open new diner in Napier inspired by New York trip'I couldn’t get the same sandwiches I was eating over there and it was a huge problem.'21 Mar 09:42 PM
New ZealandHastings library vows to go ahead with Rainbow Storytime amid Brian Tamaki protest threatsThe event has been subject to protests and even a cancellation in other cities.21 Mar 09:02 PM
New ZealandFrom $380 a year to $2200: Parents stung by hike in bus fares'Every dollar a patron doesn’t pay getting on the bus falls on ratepayers or taxpayers.'21 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandReturn to 100km/h proposed for part of Napier-Taupō Rd'The Govt was trying to make life less enjoyable ... 80km/h to Taupō summed that up.'21 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Unwise’: Council raises quarry lease concerns as petition gains 1200 signaturesQuarry expansion could hit land lease stumbling block.21 Mar 12:27 AM
New ZealandPolice monitor heavy gang-funeral traffic on Hawke's Bay ExpresswayA large gang-related funeral procession on the Hawke’s Bay Expressway could cause delays.20 Mar 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWyn Drabble: Where is the human touch?Rather than taking an automated survey, I responded with an email.20 Mar 09:26 PM
New ZealandEight juveniles arrested following 'disorder incident' at Hawke's Bay KmartThe group became 'unruly' when police challenged them.20 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Only a monster could have done that': Family of slain camper address teen killerThe teen was on a programme for at-risk youth when he fatally stabbed Adrian Humphreys.20 Mar 07:30 AM
New ZealandLotto cyclone cash: Millions from special draw made availableAfter a long wait, the Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Trust fund is open for applications.20 Mar 04:14 AM
New ZealandPublicans tap out: Rose & Shamrock suds slinger now owns the pubIconic watering hole sold to long-term employee.20 Mar 04:10 AM
New ZealandTeen pleads innocence as life term handed down for murdering camperThe teen was on a programme for at-risk youth when he fatally stabbed Adrian Humphreys.20 Mar 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe legend of Neil: All Black and Hawke's Bay rugby hero diesNeil Thimbleby was a 'gnarly' prop on the field but 'he’d have you in stitches' off it.20 Mar 01:49 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Person taken to hospital after car and bike crash in HastingsThe Hastings crash involved a car and a bicycle.20 Mar 01:45 AM
New Zealand'Heaven and earth': Three-hour drive no longer necessary for Wairoa chemo patientsCyclone Gabrielle was a catalyst for cancer treatment in northern Hawke's Bay.19 Mar 11:50 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly disruptive': Recidivist Hawke's Bay shoplifters arrested after major police operationPolice said the operation involved multiple working groups across Napier and Hastings.19 Mar 10:05 PM
