New ZealandMahia Peninsula could be free of possums by 2027Recent checks suggest fewer than 100 possums remain in Mahia Scenic Reserve.23 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandWill it be wet or 30C on Christmas Day? Forecasters reveal where rain and heat most likelyThunderstorms are possible in the western and southern South Island this evening.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews contain Hawke’s Bay wildfire after fierce winds and evacuationsStructures 'destroyed' after a bus reportedly caught fire at the bottom of a hill.23 Dec 05:14 AM
New ZealandChristmas cracker: Forecast firms up and Hawke’s Bay is set to sizzleChristmas Day highs will peak at or near 30C across Napier, Hastings and Wairoa.23 Dec 12:32 AM
New ZealandScars of the cyclone: Work to reopen beloved waterfall track set to beginEntire areas were shut off by flooding and slips, and some accessways are yet to reopen.22 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandUte driver fleeing police on beach arrested after getting stuck in sandThe 37-year-old is due in the Napier District Court tomorrow on driving charges.21 Dec 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Eighteen weeks clean': Napier man plans reunion with daughter after getting off streetsCarl Turner woke up one day and realised a lot of people were trying to help him.21 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier coffee entrepreneur leads tree project to cut poverty in Timor-LesteDoubling yields could cut poverty for coffee-growing households from 50% to 28%.21 Dec 02:37 AM
New Zealand'Terrifying': Trail cyclist, 69, attacked by dogs twice in four weeks'It just squeezed through the fence and came at me before I could do anything.'19 Dec 05:06 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand’s busiest airport days and tips for flying this summerSydney, Melbourne and Brisbane remain the most popular overseas destinations.19 Dec 03:41 AM
New ZealandLand ahoy: New fields for Pirates of Park IslandThe shifting of the Napier Pirates club to Park Island means new rooms and new fields.18 Dec 11:44 PM
New Zealand'Shocking, premeditated, vile': Once-trusted teacher jailed for sexually abusing studentsJudge says the ripple effect of Matthew Ireland's offending has been devastating.18 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandChristmas Cheer Appeal deadline: Final cash donations called for to help pack parcelsThe appeal has packed about 450 of its 500 targeted Christmas parcels.17 Dec 11:39 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay lifejacket libraries: Where to borrow free gear this summerThe free libraries let anyone borrow a correctly fitted lifejacket for the day.17 Dec 10:36 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Hawke’s Bay boy, 11, tops national Brazilian jiu-jitsu rankingsOwen Ranston has reached the No 1 ranking after just two years in the sport.17 Dec 09:35 PM
Black Caps'Resilience is our motto': Black Cap juggles injury, wife's leukaemia battle and dad's strokeBlair Tickner has opened up on family health battles after his injury blow.17 Dec 05:01 AM
Crime'National security threat': NZ man planned to commit mass killing in mall or mosqueThe Hawke's Bay man was caught after a tip-off from the United States FBI.17 Dec 03:57 AM
New ZealandChristmas Day weather predictions revealedMetService expects rain bands to move in from the southwest during Christmas week.17 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandHo ho hot: 30C possible in Hawke’s Bay on Christmas DayMetService says Hawke's Bay could be NZ's hottest spot for a festive lunch, literally.17 Dec 02:28 AM
New ZealandNew community facility for Māori health in NapierTe Kupenga Hauora Ahuriri started operating in Napier in 1994.17 Dec 12:47 AM
New ZealandAide resigning over Napier mayor's 'disregard for Treaty principles' was 'dedicated servant'The deputy mayor is confident she and the mayor will continue to work constructively.16 Dec 09:49 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely amazing': Record turnout for charity motorcycle ride supporting firefightersMore than 50 riders took part in the charity ride from Napier to Taupo.16 Dec 08:24 PM
New ZealandNapier woman with more than 100 relatives in Bondi reacts to terror attackMore than 100 of Rebecca Moses' relatives live in and around Bondi Beach.16 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Forests won’t disappear, so our behaviour around them needs to changeOPINION: We can’t change that we have more pine trees. We can change our behaviour.16 Dec 03:59 PM
New Zealand'Chunky' showers: Thunderstorm warnings issued for South IslandThe severe thunderstorm warning issued for the Ashburton area has now been lifted.16 Dec 04:51 AM
New ZealandFrom tinsel to emergency: Wairoa firefighters respond to fire moments before Christmas paradeVolunteer crews show their dedication after missing out on festive fun. 16 Dec 02:23 AM
New ZealandPlan confirmed for $60m new bridge at Waiohiki; work to start in 2026The confirmed plan for the $60 million new bridge was one of six options considered.15 Dec 10:11 PM
New ZealandFrom Cairns to Napier – a new coach for the HawksWill Lopez gets the nod as the Hawks recruit another coach from the Australian NBL.15 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandCool change hits just before Christmas as heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms move inDaytime highs will plunge, with some towns reaching only 16C on Wednesday.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Hawke’s Bay Special Olympians bring home 30 medals from national gamesThe Hawke’s Bay team collected 11 gold, 11 silver and eight bronze medals.15 Dec 01:51 AM
New ZealandDoctor named as Labour candidate for NapierAlex Hedley wants to reclaim the seat for Labour from National's Katie Nimon.15 Dec 12:52 AM
New ZealandHB cities under Level 3 water restrictions as usage hits 95 million litres a dayA total ban on open-air fires and fireworks is also in place.14 Dec 11:26 PM
New ZealandFrom ‘naughty’ to champion: Young horses shine at Hawke’s Bay showjumping'She was meant to be sold, but I could never get her broken in in time for the auctions.'14 Dec 10:39 PM
New ZealandFireworks, live music and dancing for free: Napier plans big New Year’s Eve partyFamilies can enjoy fireworks shows at 9.45pm and midnight for free.13 Dec 05:00 PM
