New Zealand‘They lost their world’: Mum facing visa deadline after husband dies of heart attackTheir visas expire in May, leaving the widowed mother and daughters in limbo.26 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandClosed cafes inside slip cordon call for financial reliefThey are torn between grieving lives lost and stress for their staff and finances.26 Jan 04:30 AM
New ZealandPublic buses introduced at Hawke’s Bay Airport - cost, luggage space, all you need to knowThe first public bus service to the airport in decades is now underway.26 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandParents frustrated as new bus routes cut direct services to some Hawke's Bay schools24 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay weather response: What councils changed after Cyclone Gabrielle 23 Jan 02:55 AM
New ZealandCouncillor/carver reveals his latest cultural designThompson Hokianga carved MBIE’s new pare and whakawae for its Ahuriri base.22 Jan 10:46 PM
New ZealandDiver’s death: Family remember ‘quiet, humble, caring’ father"I’m truly blessed to have been raised by a dad like him,” says Peter Walker's daughter. 22 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly disheartening': Fake evacuation calls target Gisborne residentsAround 30 whānau evacuated to centres and marae across Tairāwhiti overnight.22 Jan 04:42 AM
New Zealand‘Think bigger’: New Opportunity Party leader makes her case in BayThe Opportunity Party, or Top, founded in 2016, has yet to win a seat in Parliament.22 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay deluge brings flooded carparks, river relief and toilet warningsHeavy rain across Hawke's Bay has resulted in surface flooding and wastewater issues.22 Jan 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlans lodged for one of Hawke’s Bay’s biggest retirement villagesDemand for retirement villages is growing 'particularly in regions such as Hawke's Bay'.21 Jan 08:06 PM
New ZealandOffshore powerboat nationals get green light for Napier this weekendAfter the storm, ideal conditions are expected for the third leg of national champs.21 Jan 03:30 AM
New ZealandPaisley Stage move to CBD: One door closes, another opensThe new upstairs venue in Hastings St will open on February 19.21 Jan 01:23 AM
New ZealandWorkers assessing Wairoa River bar opening in new location; heavy rain warning in place for Hawke’s Bay A new opening has been cut as a precaution. Workers are assessing whether it will hold up.20 Jan 11:23 PM
New ZealandTauranga drivers stung with $487k in bus and cycle lane fines in a yearHewletts Rd alone generated 2500 bus lane tickets worth $375,000 last year.20 Jan 05:01 PM
New ZealandNapier CBD foot traffic drops as shoppers tighten belts amid other woes'Foot traffic just seems to be a lot less.'20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle rebuild: Dartmoor bridge work to begin, Rissington bridge pier piling complete New single-lane Dartmoor Bridge will measure 104m and be built immediately downstream. 20 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay swaps hot start for cool, damp weekHeavy rain and strong winds are possible, but no thunderstorm risks are in place for HB.19 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand'This is bizarre': TikTok video helps Coastguard track washed-up boat A TikTok viewer raised the alarm after spotting the stranded boaties' livestream.19 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandSheep die as livestock trailer overturns, blocks stretch of SH2 near WairoaPolice were unable to confirm how many sheep had died.18 Jan 11:36 PM
New ZealandRare white tūī delights Hawke’s Bay bird watcher in apricot tree visitThe bird was spotted by regular Hawke's Bay birdwatcher Ali Allen. 18 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi 'warrior' loses leg in Ukraine but stays at front line for five daysA badly injured Kiwi soldier has been awarded a Ukrainian medal for valour.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman, 26, charged with murder after man dies in NapierPolice cordons remain in place on Savage Cres as a scene examination continues.16 Jan 03:45 AM
RetailHuge queues as EB Games' closing down sale sparks rush for final dealsShoppers queued at stores from Albany to Whangārei for sale discounts of up to 50%.15 Jan 02:10 AM
New Zealand‘It’s devastating’: Generations-old eel population wiped out in Wairoa streamHundreds of longfin tuna, some aged up to 50 years, have died in the stream.14 Jan 10:19 PM
New ZealandTwo beaked whales wash up in Napier on consecutive daysDoC and Mana Ahuriri have worked together to retrieve and bury the two whales.14 Jan 03:45 AM
New Zealand'A tragedy': Road worker died after being hit by truck on Napier-Taihape RdThe fatal incident involved a road worker and a truck on the Hawke's Bay road.13 Jan 11:25 PM
New Zealand‘A bit of a yellow card’: Beer veteran’s wake-up call sparks sober successState of Play Brewing CEO made the switch to non-alcoholic beer and says others are too. 13 Jan 09:38 PM