New Zealand'We breathe what you burn': Council warns as burning ban takes effectBarbecues and hāngī fires are still allowed despite the burning ban.01 May 04:15 AM
New ZealandNobody puts Napier in a corner: Councillors stop plan to close nightclubs early'How are young ones going to learn about the world sitting at home playing Playstation?'01 May 02:37 AM
New Zealand$24k win: Napier resident among nine lucky Lotto winnersThe ticket was purchased online via MyLotto.30 Apr 09:50 PM
New ZealandSenior Mongrel Mob member faces drug charges after police raidsPolice found drugs, cash, an air rifle, and an air pistol during the searches.30 Apr 07:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOne of NZ's oldest RSAs changes its name, confirms split from national bodyFresh signage featuring the new name and logo has been installed on the clubrooms.30 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandState Highway 2 closed south and north of Napier after separate crashesIn one crash, a truck and trailer hit and then stopped on top of a wire median barrier.29 Apr 11:53 PM
New ZealandGetting a grip on the problem: Aquatic centre's floor 'upgrade' retestedThe floor debuted to the public with an unwanted bang on Monday.29 Apr 11:10 PM
New ZealandHow Napier City Rovers rebounded with a dominant win on the roadNapier City Rovers seek successive wins on the road in Wellington.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne seriously injured after fire at Napier wreckersA car fire at an Onekawa wreckers spread to the shed surrounding it.29 Apr 12:08 AM
New ZealandOn the Up: Dozens come together to preserve a region's history, one click at a time'Sometimes we just need to stop a little bit and learn from the past.'28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawks back into top six in NBLThe Hawks have hit the halfway stage of the NBL with six wins and five losses.28 Apr 04:57 AM
New ZealandAquatic centre closes hours after $4m upgrade opening, patron taken to hospital'We are very sorry to those concerned and have made the decision to close.'28 Apr 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘First for Hawke’s Bay’: Bus stops planned for airport, regional sports parkThe plans are being praised by one traveller as being a 'really good' addition.28 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandGang conflict warrant invoked 28 times amid Hawke’s Bay tensionsShots were fired at gang-related houses in Wairoa last Tuesday.28 Apr 01:54 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Fighting to keep his late partner’s dream alive – the story of JillyfishReece Kennedy almost closed the doors, until he got a call from a business mentor.27 Apr 12:00 AM
EntertainmentMeet the Taylor Swift tribute act coming to NZ: ‘90% of the time it’s great’If you couldn't make it to the Eras Tour, Shannon Beresford might be the next best thing.26 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandCollege 'acted unreasonably' in handling historical sexual abuse complaint - OmbudsmanEx-Tauranga Boys' College student said his teacher asked him to perform bondage on him.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Jealously': The Hawke's Bay ploughing stoush of 1881"We trace the abolition of ploughing matches to jealousy of local ploughing associations."26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier pool to fully reopen after 11-month spruce-upRather than being 'aesthetic changes', the work has been 'remedial'.25 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'There was a breakout': Herd of cows go for a dip in Napier estuaryFarm staff used kayaks to bring the curious heifers back, after they lifted a gate hinge.25 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandMissing in Northland: 10 people still out there somewhereOnly two of the 10 missing Northlanders are on the police's public list.25 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeInmate stabbed 40 times in prison exercise yard attack by Mongrel Mob quartetOne attacker was already serving time for the robbery and killing of a cancer patient.25 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Very moving day': Anzac services across the Bay honour sacrificeThe Mount Maunganui cenotaph drew a large crowd for the 2025 Anzac dawn service.25 Apr 02:20 AM
New ZealandNapier council's new barriers frustrating fishermen: 'The beachfront is being closed off'Timber barriers are appearing along Marine Parade to stop vehicles.25 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Special to be here': Thousands attend Anzac Day services across Hawke’s Bay'The Anzac spirit - born of hardship and forged in battle - continues to resonate.'24 Apr 09:38 PM
New Zealand'Humbling': Stolen RSA trailer recovered by police in time for Anzac DayThe Hawke’s Bay Tactical Crime Unit's lead happens to be a returned serviceman.24 Apr 08:38 PM
New Zealand'That was the finish of him': 100-year-old veteran on tough days and toasts at the end'I was quite content to be back home.'24 Apr 08:29 PM
New ZealandNapier-Taupō Rd speed limit returns to 100km/h after public supportThe 60% of submitters who wanted all of the Napier-Taupō Rd back to 100km/h will get it.24 Apr 04:13 AM
New ZealandSH1 reopened: Waikato crash critically injures oneThe person has been flown to Waikato Hospital. 24 Apr 04:05 AM
New Zealand'We'd like it back': RSA trailer stolen ahead of Anzac DayNapier RSA's boss says the trailer was empty and was used mainly for dump runs.24 Apr 01:58 AM
New Zealand'True leader': Hawke's Bay's young leaders set for Youth ParliamentChris Proctor, Neeve Smith, and Mariah Wakefield-Otene will represent Hawke's Bay.24 Apr 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMystery of March 28: Why dozens of parcels sent from one region went missing at NZ Post'NZ Post wishes to thank the Hawke’s Bay Today for bringing this issue to our attention.'23 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandTeens as young as 13 in Napier perfume raidsA third burglary happened on Easter Monday.23 Apr 03:10 AM
New ZealandAnzac Day commemorations: Your guide to the services planned for Hawke's BayMore than 30 Anzac Day services will be held across Hawke’s Bay this Friday.22 Apr 10:41 PM
