New ZealandCyclone warning: Hastings mayor tells coastal residents to consider evacuating'We need people to prepare and make a plan now. I can’t stress this enough.'10 Apr 03:02 AM
New ZealandCar v kāhu: Hawk survives being 'consumed' by SUV on a test driveThe birds' wings were outstretched like a 'giant feathered butterfly'.10 Apr 02:04 AM
New ZealandNapier mayor says water deal is ‘amalgamation by stealth’ as councillors push it to next stepRichard McGrath was outvoted 9-4 on a plan he sees as 'amalgamation by stealth'.09 Apr 11:57 PM
PremiumNew ZealandNearly 900 people sign petition to save NZ Post branch in suburban Hastings07 Apr 09:01 PM
SportHow a tattoo and a title chase brought the 'Great Dane' back to NapierThe 26-year-old Dane has returned for a second stint with Napier City Rovers.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan discovered he was being burgled when thief disconnected Wi-Fi modemBurgler Rangi Ferrall kicked the victim in the stomach and punched him in the face.07 Apr 06:00 AM
Small BusinessKiwi family business faces bankruptcy after shipment ‘ransacked’ by US drug-huntersFamily firm says carefully sourced goods trashed when passing through US.07 Apr 04:12 AM
New ZealandRemnants of tropical cyclone could bring 'significant' rain and wind to Hawke's BayHeavy rain, strong winds and large swells are likely in parts of the North Island.07 Apr 03:43 AM
New Zealand'There is nothing to be scared of': Clash over mana whenua seat on water forumHastings councillors backed appointing Mike Paku, rejecting an amendment by 8-2.07 Apr 02:51 AM
New ZealandYoung Napier footballer eyes trip to BarcelonaOscar and his dad are considering a Barca Academy clinic to further the 7yo's skills.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHastings man who stabbed father-in-law three times gets home detentionThe pair faced off with a flagpole and a baseball bat before one pulled out a knife.06 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandFish and chips back in the Napier CBDThe latest enterprise is the dream of career fisherman and trawler operator Matt Douglas. 05 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPressure on health services as cocaine use doubles in Hawke’s Bay and GisborneThe region also has the second-highest meth use in NZ and low prices at $306 a gram.05 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandInsurer flags ‘sea surge’ risk for some homes at Napier council developmentOne of NZ’s leading insurers is refusing to provide insurance for some Parklands houses.04 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandUnearthing a superstar: Free singing auditions for Hawke’s Bay children in Year 6 to 9The region's next generation of voices have an opportunity to join Project Prima Volta.04 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSushi shop waits six weeks for owed money after account hackedThe owner says she was unable to contact Uber Eats while it investigated the scam.04 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘You only live once’: Swapping banking for big nights out to revive Hawke’s Bay nightlifeThe 32-year-old left her banking job in December to start organising night events.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandIs fuel support going to the right places?New data show essential workers in rural districts drive more than twice as far.03 Apr 02:34 AM
New Zealand'We are in safe hands': Hawke's Bay awards showcase best of primary sector Charles and Mandy Yule of Whakamarumaru Station named Silver Fern Farms Farmer of Year.03 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Divided' communities brought back together after four years with new bridgeBuilt with a 90.5m steel arch, Te Rēinga Bridge spans the river with no piers.02 Apr 08:38 PM
New ZealandNapier mayor gets onto his e-scooter as councils brace for fuel crisis'On a nice day, you can’t beat it,' Richard McGrath says.02 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMission Concert organiser felt 'fobbed off' after Government declined funding'The New Zealand Government has an agenda that I do not understand.'02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSport and community clubs targeted in spate of Hawke’s Bay burglariesSince February, police have investigated nine burglaries at clubs across the region.02 Apr 01:37 AM
New Zealand'Huge milestone': Cyclone repair works finished on SH2 in Hawke’s BayA major milestone for Hawke's Bay has been reached after years of road works.02 Apr 12:45 AM
New ZealandCabinet gives Eastern Institute of Technology $10m to finish rebuildThe money has been described as a 'game changer' for the Taradale campus.01 Apr 02:20 AM
New ZealandFrom Barnsley youth to Rovers centurion: Schofield’s journey to 150 gamesLiam Schofield has won the Central League and Chatham Cup with Napier City Rovers.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay's Easter forecast: A tale of two holidaysExpect Good Friday to be great. Expect Easter Monday to be anything but.31 Mar 02:34 AM